NEXT trades 25.6% below Wall Street's consensus target of $8.50.
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
The base valuation assumes NEXT achieves its forward estimates and maintains a stable P/E multiple of historical averagesx. This scenario reflects the blended consensus of 9 Wall Street analysts, balancing both positive catalysts and macroeconomic headwinds over the next 12 months.
As of September 23, 2026, Nextdecade Corp (NEXT) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $8.50, based on estimates from 9 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $6.77, this represents a potential upside of +25.6%. The company has a market capitalization of $1.79B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $8.50 to a high of $8.50, representing a 0% spread in expectations. The median target of $8.50 aligns closely with the consensus average. The tight target dispersion indicates high conviction among analysts.
The current analyst consensus rating is Hold, with 4 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,5 rating it Hold, and 0 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The mixed ratings reflect uncertainty about near-term direction.
From a valuation perspective, NEXT trades at a trailing P/E of -5.8x. Analysts expect EPS to grow -80.8% over the next year.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 ETEnergy Transfer LP | $70.2B | $20.40 | $23.00 | +12.7% | Buy | 12.0x | 34 |
 KMIKinder Morgan, Inc. | $69.6B | $31.27 | $35.80 | +14.5% | Hold | 20.4x | 34 |
 DKNGDraftKings Inc. | $10.8B | $21.80 | $33.56 | +53.9% | Buy | 185.8x | 48 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NEXT stock.
The consensus Wall Street price target for NEXT is $8.5, representing 25.6% upside from the current price of $6.77. With 9 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
NEXT has a consensus rating of "Hold" based on 9 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is mixed, with 5 Hold ratings making up the largest segment. The consensus 12-month price target of $8.5 implies 25.6% upside from current levels.
NEXT's current price is $6.77 with a consensus target of $8.5 (25.6% implied move). Analyst estimates suggest the stock is undervalued at current levels.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $8.5 for NEXT, while the most conservative target is $8.5. The consensus of $8.5 represents the median expectation. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
NEXT is moderately covered, with 9 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 4 have Buy ratings, 5 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 NEXT stock forecast based on 9 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $8.5, with estimates ranging from $8.5 (bear case) to $8.5 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Hold".
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on NEXT, with a "Hold" consensus rating and $8.5 price target (25.6% upside). 4 of 9 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.
NEXT analyst price targets range from $8.5 to $8.5, a 0% tight range reflecting strong analyst consensus. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $8.5 consensus represents the middle ground.
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