FrançaisAre analysts right about Insulet Corporation (PODD)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Insulet Corporation, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 53% were profitable, average return +17% (154 calls). At 3 months: -2% average return (36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James | 26 | 54% | +14% |
| Canaccord Genuity | 14 | 64% | +27% |
| Jefferies | 9 | 67% | +30% |
| Piper Sandler | 9 | 67% | +22% |
| BTIG | 9 | 89% | +48% |
Valuation
Is Insulet Corporation overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Insulet Corporation right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Insulet Corporation'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 | Insulet Corporation | Sector median (Health Care) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 26.9 | 29.4 |
| Forward P/E | 18.6 | 17.1 |
| Net margin | 12% | 12% |
👉 Insulet Corporation is valued in line with its sector (26.9 vs 29.4).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Insulet Corporation a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Insulet Corporation (PODD) is "Hold" (54 bullish, 2 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 53% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Insulet Corporation's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $179 (+25% vs $143), ranging from $144 to $277 (19 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Insulet Corporation?
Over 1 year, 53% of analyst targets on Insulet Corporation were profitable, for an average return of +17% (across 154 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Insulet Corporation stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $179 within 12 months, i.e. +25% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $277, the most cautious $144.
What is the Insulet Corporation stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $179, +25%), 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 (53%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Insulet Corporation overvalued?
Its P/E is 26.9, forward P/E 18.6. 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.