FrançaisAre analysts right about Snap-on (SNA)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Snap-on, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 38% were profitable, average return +9% (58 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Research | 25 | 48% | +15% |
| Tigress Financial | 8 | 62% | +13% |
| B of A Securities | 6 | 17% | -4% |
| Roth MKM | 6 | 17% | +9% |
Valuation
Is Snap-on overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Snap-on right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Snap-on'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 | Snap-on | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 20.2 | 29.2 |
| Forward P/E | 18.6 | 19.5 |
| Net margin | 20% | 11% |
👉 Snap-on trades below its sector median (20.2 vs 29.2) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Snap-on pays about $9.46/share/yr → 2.35% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Snap-on a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Snap-on (SNA) is "Buy" (10 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 38% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Snap-on's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $440 (+11% vs $396), ranging from $395 to $485 (4 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Snap-on?
Over 1 year, 38% of analyst targets on Snap-on were profitable, for an average return of +9% (across 58 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Snap-on stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $440 within 12 months, i.e. +11% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $485, the most cautious $395.
What is the Snap-on stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $440, +11%), 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 (38%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Snap-on overvalued?
Its P/E is 20.2, 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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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.