FrançaisAre analysts right about Idacorp (IDA)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Idacorp, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 35% were profitable, average return +6% (23 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B of A Securities | 6 | 67% | +10% |
Valuation
Is Idacorp overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Idacorp right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Idacorp'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 | Idacorp | Sector median (Utilities) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 23.8 | 21.7 |
| Forward P/E | 20.6 | 17.6 |
| Net margin | 19% | 14% |
👉 Idacorp is valued in line with its sector (23.8 vs 21.7).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Idacorp pays about $3.50/share/yr → 2.33% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Idacorp a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Idacorp (IDA) is "Buy" (15 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 35% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Idacorp's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $149 (+4% vs $144), ranging from $144 to $155 (3 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Idacorp?
Over 1 year, 35% of analyst targets on Idacorp were profitable, for an average return of +6% (across 23 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Idacorp stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $149 within 12 months, i.e. +4% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $155, the most cautious $144.
What is the Idacorp stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $149, +4%), 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 (35%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Idacorp overvalued?
Its P/E is 23.8, forward P/E 20.6. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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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.