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Historical analyst accuracy
For Performance Food Group, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 58% were profitable, average return +21% (115 calls). At 3 months: +7% average return (48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 22 | 59% | +20% |
| BMO Capital | 10 | 40% | +17% |
| Stephens & Co. | 10 | 100% | +24% |
| Credit Suisse | 9 | 67% | +15% |
| Wells Fargo | 9 | 44% | +34% |
Valuation
Is Performance Food Group overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Performance Food Group right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Performance Food Group'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 | Performance Food Group | Sector median (Consumer Staples) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 44.8 | 24.4 |
| Forward P/E | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Net margin | 1% | 7% |
👉 Performance Food Group trades above its sector median (44.8 vs 24.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Performance Food Group a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Performance Food Group (PFGC) is "Buy" (21 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 58% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Performance Food Group's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $130 (+27% vs $102), ranging from $115 to $144 (7 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Performance Food Group?
Over 1 year, 58% of analyst targets on Performance Food Group were profitable, for an average return of +21% (across 115 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Performance Food Group stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $130 within 12 months, i.e. +27% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $144, the most cautious $115.
What is the Performance Food Group stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $130, +27%), 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 (58%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Performance Food Group overvalued?
Its P/E is 44.8, forward P/E 15.3. 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.