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Historical analyst accuracy
For Elanco, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 44% were profitable, average return +22% (54 calls). At 3 months: +5% average return (51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel | 10 | 80% | +75% |
| Barclays | 9 | 56% | +31% |
| Goldman Sachs | 9 | 33% | -6% |
| Morgan Stanley | 8 | 0% | -18% |
| UBS | 5 | 80% | +59% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Elanco a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Elanco (ELAN) is "Buy" (16 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 44% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Elanco's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $30.50 (+24% vs $24.49), ranging from $26.00 to $33.00 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Elanco?
Over 1 year, 44% of analyst targets on Elanco were profitable, for an average return of +22% (across 54 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Elanco stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $30.50 within 12 months, i.e. +24% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $33.00, the most cautious $26.00.
What is the Elanco stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $30.50, +24%), 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 (44%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Elanco overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Elanco is available in the interactive analysis.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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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.