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Constellation Software (CSU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$4,510.27 +57.71 (+1.30%)
(As of 12/23/2024 05:32 PM ET)

Constellation Software - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
5

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Constellation Software in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CSU.

Consensus Price Target

C$4,875.00
8.09% Upside
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Constellation Software, the average price target is C$4,875.00. The highest price target for CSU is C$5,300.00, while the lowest price target for CSU is C$4,550.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.09% from the current price of C$4,510.27.
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CSU Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/25/23 to 12/24/24
1 Month Ago
11/25/23 to 11/24/24
3 Months Ago
9/26/23 to 9/25/24
1 Year Ago
12/25/22 to 12/25/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$4,875.00C$4,800.00C$4,275.00C$3,316.67
Forecasted Upside8.09% Upside4.62% Upside-2.22% Downside2.13% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

CSU Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CSU Price Targets by Month

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Constellation Software Stock vs. The Competition

TypeConstellation SoftwareComputer and Technology Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.68
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/9/2024CIBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperformC$4,800.00 ➝ C$5,300.00+12.74%
11/21/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
K. Mcveigh
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11/11/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$4,800.00 ➝ C$4,900.00+10.61%
11/11/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetC$4,250.00 ➝ C$4,550.00+2.71%
11/11/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetC$4,500.00 ➝ C$4,800.00+8.35%
10/24/2024National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$4,800.00 ➝ C$5,000.00+15.00%
7/22/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$4,300.00 ➝ C$4,700.00+9.37%

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Should I Buy Constellation Software Stock? CSU Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Constellation Software pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Constellation Software
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Constellation Software Inc.:

  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a "strong-buy" rating from UBS Group, indicate strong confidence in the stock's future performance.
  • The stock price recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, a technical indicator often seen as a bullish sign, suggesting potential upward momentum.
  • Analysts have raised their price targets significantly, with the latest target reaching C$5,000, reflecting positive sentiment about the company's growth prospects.
  • Constellation Software Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately C$98.68 billion, indicating a strong position in the software industry.
  • The company has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.353 per share, providing a return to shareholders and indicating financial stability.

Constellation Software
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Constellation Software Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 109.19, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • Constellation Software Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 151.81, indicating that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Despite recent positive ratings, two analysts still maintain a hold rating, suggesting that there may be concerns about the stock's short-term performance.
  • The stock's beta of 0.81 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
  • Recent trading activity shows fluctuations in stock price, with a recent drop of C$56.65, which could indicate instability and investor uncertainty.

CSU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Constellation Software is C$4,875.00, with a high forecast of C$5,300.00 and a low forecast of C$4,550.00.

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Constellation Software in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSU shares.

According to analysts, Constellation Software's stock has a predicted upside of 8.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Constellation Software's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Constellation Software has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, National Bankshares, Raymond James, TD Securities, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Constellation Software more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Constellation Software is 2.86 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how CSU compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:CSU) was last updated on 12/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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