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Historical analyst accuracy
For Dycom Industries, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 67% were profitable, average return +50% (127 calls). At 3 months: +13% average return (59% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 26 | 69% | +61% |
| Keybanc | 18 | 56% | +31% |
| B. Riley Securities | 16 | 56% | +51% |
| DA Davidson | 10 | 80% | +74% |
| Stifel | 9 | 78% | +60% |
Valuation
Is Dycom Industries overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Dycom Industries right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Dycom Industries's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Dycom Industries | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 21.9 | 26.9 |
| Forward P/E | 11.6 | 18.7 |
| Net margin | 5% | 11% |
👉 Dycom Industries trades below its sector median (21.9 vs 26.9) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dycom Industries a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Dycom Industries (DY) is "Buy" (33 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 67% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Dycom Industries's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $550 (+130% vs $240), ranging from $429 to $625 (7 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Dycom Industries?
Over 1 year, 67% of analyst targets on Dycom Industries were profitable, for an average return of +50% (across 127 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Dycom Industries stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $550 within 12 months, i.e. +130% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $625, the most cautious $429.
What is the Dycom Industries stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $550, +130%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (67%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Dycom Industries overvalued?
Its P/E is 21.9, forward P/E 11.6. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.