3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) Stock Rating Upgraded by Craig Hallum

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) was upgraded by investment analysts at Craig Hallum from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued on Tuesday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The firm currently has a $6.00 price target on the 3D printing company’s stock. Craig Hallum’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 57.07% from the stock’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also commented on DDD. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $5.00 price objective on shares of 3D Systems in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of 3D Systems from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $5.50.

3D Systems Stock Up 35.0%

Shares of NYSE:DDD traded up $0.99 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $3.82. 10,948,491 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,865,598. The company has a quick ratio of 1.73, a current ratio of 2.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $3.02 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $2.55. 3D Systems has a fifty-two week low of $1.65 and a fifty-two week high of $4.12. The firm has a market cap of $561.35 million, a PE ratio of 15.28 and a beta of 2.73.

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The 3D printing company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by $0.01. The business had revenue of $94.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $93.76 million. 3D Systems had a negative return on equity of 19.64% and a net margin of 16.10%. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that 3D Systems will post -0.31 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On 3D Systems

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Penn Capital Management Company LLC boosted its stake in 3D Systems by 992.1% during the fourth quarter. Penn Capital Management Company LLC now owns 1,292,379 shares of the 3D printing company’s stock valued at $2,288,000 after buying an additional 1,174,038 shares in the last quarter. UBS Group AG grew its position in shares of 3D Systems by 83.1% in the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 2,117,975 shares of the 3D printing company’s stock valued at $3,749,000 after purchasing an additional 961,166 shares during the last quarter. Pinnacle Associates Ltd. raised its position in shares of 3D Systems by 72.6% during the fourth quarter. Pinnacle Associates Ltd. now owns 323,272 shares of the 3D printing company’s stock valued at $572,000 after buying an additional 135,957 shares during the last quarter. GC Wealth Management RIA LLC bought a new position in shares of 3D Systems during the 1st quarter worth approximately $86,000. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC acquired a new stake in 3D Systems during the 1st quarter valued at $120,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.49% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting 3D Systems

Here are the key news stories impacting 3D Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. 3D Systems reported revenue of $94.6 million, slightly above the $93.8 million consensus estimate, and an adjusted loss of $0.04 per share versus expectations for a $0.05 loss. The company’s performance also improved from a $0.07-per-share loss a year earlier. 3D Systems Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: New printer demand and healthcare growth supported the quarter. Revenue was down only 0.3% year over year, or up 1.4% excluding divestitures, while metal and polymer hardware printer sales grew at double-digit rates. Healthcare strength helped offset weakness in industrial markets. Adjusted EBITDA improved to a loss of $0.8 million. Healthcare Growth Offsets Industrial Weakness
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue guidance was above analyst expectations. Management projected Q3 revenue of $96 million to $99 million, compared with the approximately $94 million consensus estimate, suggesting expectations for sequential growth. 3D Systems Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO transition creates both uncertainty and a potential catalyst. Dr. Jeffrey Graves will step down as president and CEO and retire from the board, but will remain in his role until a successor is appointed. The lack of an announced successor leaves investors focused on whether the next leader can accelerate growth and improve profitability. 3D Systems Announces CEO Transition Plan
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and industrial demand remain concerns. The company still posted a $12.9 million net loss, revenue was essentially flat year over year, and industrial-market weakness continues to limit broader growth. Analysts still expect a full-year loss.

3D Systems Company Profile

3D Systems, founded in 1986 by stereolithography pioneer Chuck Hull, is a leading provider of additive manufacturing solutions. Headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the company develops and sells a broad range of 3D printers, materials, software, and on-demand manufacturing services. Its core technologies include stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), direct metal printing (DMP), and multi-jet printing (MJP), enabling customers to build prototypes, production parts, and complex geometries across a variety of industries.

The company’s hardware portfolio spans desktop to production-scale systems designed for applications in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer products, and education.