ARQ trades 267.6% below Wall Street's consensus target of $7.50.
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
The base valuation assumes ARQ achieves its forward estimates and maintains a stable P/E multiple of 113.3x. This scenario reflects the blended consensus of 4 Wall Street analysts, balancing both positive catalysts and macroeconomic headwinds over the next 12 months.
As of September 24, 2026, Arq, Inc. (ARQ) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $7.50, based on estimates from 4 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $2.04, this represents a potential upside of +267.6%. The company has a market capitalization of $88M.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $7.50 to a high of $7.50, representing a 0% spread in expectations. The median target of $7.50 aligns closely with the consensus average. The tight target dispersion indicates high conviction among analysts.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 2 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,2 rating it Hold, and 0 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The positive sentiment balance indicates moderate optimism about the stock prospects.
From a valuation perspective, ARQ trades at a trailing P/E of -1.6x and forward P/E of 113.3x. Analysts expect EPS to grow +101.5% over the next year.
| Company | Market Cap | Price | Target | Upside Potential | Rating | Fwd P/E | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 CLNEClean Energy Fuels Corp. | $357M | $1.62 | $2.38 | +46.9% | Buy | — | 22 |
 GEVOGevo, Inc. | $353M | $1.45 | $2.55 | +75.9% | Buy | — | 14 |
 AMTXAemetis, Inc. | $134M | $1.90 | $3.17 | +66.8% | Buy | — | 7 |
 BTUPeabody Energy Corporation | $3.2B | $26.41 | $36.50 | +38.2% | Hold | — | 33 |
 NRPNatural Resource Partners L.P. | $1.4B | $107.58 | — | — | Hold | 22.8x | 10 |
 SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc. | $844M | $9.95 | $9.00 | -9.5% | Buy | 28.8x | 17 |
 OPALOPAL Fuels Inc. | $53M | $1.86 | — | — | — | — | — |
 PESIPerma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. | $335M | $15.79 | $18.00 | +14.0% | Hold | — | 1 |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARQ stock.
The consensus Wall Street price target for ARQ is $7.5, representing 267.6% upside from the current price of $2.04. With 4 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
ARQ has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 4 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is mixed, with 2 Hold ratings making up the largest segment. The consensus 12-month price target of $7.5 implies 267.6% upside from current levels.
At a forward P/E of 113.3333x, ARQ trades at a premium valuation. The consensus price target of $7.5 (267.6% upside) suggests analysts still see growth justifying the multiple.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $7.5 for ARQ, while the most conservative target is $7.5. The consensus of $7.5 represents the median expectation. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
ARQ is lightly followed, with 4 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 2 have Buy ratings, 2 recommend Hold, and 0 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month ARQ stock forecast based on 4 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $7.5, with estimates ranging from $7.5 (bear case) to $7.5 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy".
ARQ trades at a forward P/E ratio of 113.3x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates. The higher forward P/E suggests near-term earnings pressure. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on ARQ, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $7.5 price target (267.6% upside). 2 of 4 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
ARQ analyst price targets range from $7.5 to $7.5, a 0% tight range reflecting strong analyst consensus. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $7.5 consensus represents the middle ground.
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