FrançaisAre analysts right about Veeva Systems (VEEV)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Veeva Systems, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 49% were profitable, average return +18% (296 calls). At 3 months: +4% average return (42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 32 | 69% | +31% |
| Needham | 27 | 37% | +8% |
| Piper Sandler | 26 | 50% | +16% |
| Keybanc | 21 | 57% | +20% |
| Stifel | 19 | 63% | +35% |
Valuation
Is Veeva Systems overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Veeva Systems right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Veeva Systems'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 | Veeva Systems | Sector median (Health Care) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 50.9 | 29.4 |
| Forward P/E | 30.3 | 17.9 |
| Net margin | 29% | 13% |
👉 Veeva Systems trades above its sector median (50.9 vs 29.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Veeva Systems a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Veeva Systems (VEEV) is "Buy" (47 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 49% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Veeva Systems's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $295 (-5% vs $310), ranging from $165 to $375 (20 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Veeva Systems?
Over 1 year, 49% of analyst targets on Veeva Systems were profitable, for an average return of +18% (across 296 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Veeva Systems stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $295 within 12 months, i.e. -5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $375, the most cautious $165.
What is the Veeva Systems stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $295, -5%), 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 (49%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Veeva Systems overvalued?
Its P/E is 50.9, forward P/E 30.3. 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.