Aggregates all analyst recommendations (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Sell, Strong Sell) into a single weighted score from 1 to 5. Shows the current consensus view from institutional research teams across all S&P 500 stocks — and why you should also know when to use it as a contrarian signal.
Open Analyst Score Report → Also try: Buffett ScorecardThe composite score is a weighted average of all analyst recommendations for the stock in the current month:
Near-unanimous positive recommendations. Analysts broadly agree the stock will outperform. Most reliable signal when backed by a high analyst count (20+).
Clear positive bias with some Hold recommendations mixed in. Solid consensus without being unanimous. Common for well-covered large-cap stocks.
Analysts are divided or largely sitting on the fence. May indicate uncertainty about near-term outlook despite potentially solid fundamentals.
Analysts broadly cautious or negative. Rare signal worth noting — but can also be a contrarian opportunity if fundamentals are improving.
Analysts are famously slow to downgrade. A "Hold" from a sell-side analyst often effectively means "weak sell." The incentive structure of Wall Street research creates a strong bias toward positive recommendations.
The contrarian case: Stocks with very low analyst scores (below 3.0) that have strong fundamental metrics (high Buffett Score, low P/FCF, growing FCF) may represent overlooked opportunities. The market has priced in the negative sentiment — any improvement can drive outsized returns.
Best used as a supplement: Combine analyst score with business quality (Buffett Scorecard) and valuation metrics for a complete picture. Never rely on analyst consensus alone.
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