Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) Stock Gets Price Target Bump from Wells Fargo & Company

Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) had its price target lifted by equities researchers at Wells Fargo & Company from $10.00 to $12.00 in a research note issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target indicates a potential upside of 16.22% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on STGW. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Stagwell from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. B. Riley Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $12.00 price target (up from $10.00) on shares of Stagwell in a research note on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on shares of Stagwell in a report on Monday, October 5th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price objective on shares of Stagwell from $10.00 to $12.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities boosted their price objective on shares of Stagwell from $9.00 to $10.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $11.17.

Stagwell Trading Up 3.8%

NASDAQ STGW traded up $0.38 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $10.32. 1,857,449 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,613,904. The business’s 50 day moving average is $8.68 and its 200-day moving average is $7.15. Stagwell has a 12-month low of $4.28 and a 12-month high of $10.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 171.87 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.11, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 0.81.

Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $816.03 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $838.38 million. Stagwell had a return on equity of 27.30% and a net margin of 0.53%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.24 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Stagwell will post 0.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Stagwell

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of STGW. State of Alaska Department of Revenue raised its holdings in Stagwell by 5.1% in the third quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 34,753 shares of the company’s stock valued at $282,000 after buying an additional 1,693 shares during the period. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA lifted its position in Stagwell by 34.7% during the first quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 20,014 shares of the company’s stock valued at $126,000 after buying an additional 5,155 shares in the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in Stagwell during the second quarter worth approximately $52,000. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al purchased a new stake in Stagwell during the third quarter worth approximately $87,000. Finally, Tidal Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Stagwell in the second quarter worth $117,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 35.61% of the company’s stock.

Stagwell News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Stagwell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat expectations: Stagwell reported adjusted EPS of $0.34, above the $0.31 consensus estimate and up from $0.24 a year earlier. Revenue increased 9.8% year over year to $816 million, although it fell short of the roughly $838 million analyst estimate. Stagwell Q3 earnings flash
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 guidance was raised: Management increased its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $1.07-$1.21, signaling confidence in continued operating improvement and helping revive investor expectations for profitability. Stagwell raises 2026 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Technology growth is a major catalyst: Stagwell is targeting $150 million in 2027 enterprise technology bookings, as its Marketing Cloud and broader marketing-transformation strategy contribute to the EPS improvement. Stagwell raised outlook and marketing transformation strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved: Needham upgraded Stagwell to “buy” and raised its price target from $10 to $12. B. Riley maintained a “buy” rating and also lifted its target to $12, providing additional support for the rally. Needham Stagwell rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Stagwell unified the employee experience across more than 70 agencies using the ServiceNow AI Platform, a move that may improve operating coordination but is not yet tied to quantified financial benefits. Stagwell ServiceNow AI Platform announcement
• Negative Sentiment: The quarterly revenue miss and Stagwell’s still-thin net margin remain risks, particularly because the stock’s valuation is elevated relative to current earnings. Stagwell quarterly earnings report

About Stagwell

Stagwell Inc is a global marketing and communications services company that helps brands, organizations and institutions develop strategies, engage audiences and manage their reputations. Its services include advertising, media, public relations, digital marketing, consumer insights, creative development and marketing technology.

The company operates through a network of agencies and specialized businesses serving clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other international markets.