FrançaisAre analysts right about IPG Photonics (IPGP)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For IPG Photonics, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 26% were profitable, average return +3% (61 calls). At 3 months: -4% average return (24% 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 | 10% | +4% |
| Benchmark | 9 | 0% | -29% |
| Raymond James | 9 | 33% | +7% |
| Citigroup | 9 | 56% | +6% |
Valuation
Is IPG Photonics overvalued, and is it a good time to buy IPG Photonics right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: IPG Photonics'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 | IPG Photonics | Sector median (Information Technology) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 113.6 | 39.4 |
| Forward P/E | 33.8 | 20.6 |
| Net margin | 3% | 16% |
👉 IPG Photonics trades above its sector median (113.6 vs 39.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is IPG Photonics a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on IPG Photonics (IPGP) is "Buy" (9 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 26% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is IPG Photonics's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $125 (+62% vs $77.25), ranging from $120 to $137 (3 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on IPG Photonics?
Over 1 year, 26% of analyst targets on IPG Photonics were profitable, for an average return of +3% (across 61 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the IPG Photonics stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $125 within 12 months, i.e. +62% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $137, the most cautious $120.
What is the IPG Photonics stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $125, +62%), 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 (26%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is IPG Photonics overvalued?
Its P/E is 113.6, forward P/E 33.8. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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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.