Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of March 2, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $271.00, based on estimates from 79 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $177.19, this represents a potential upside of +52.9%. The company has a market capitalization of $4.31T.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $140.00 to a high of $400.00, representing a 96% spread in expectations. The median target of $275.00 aligns closely with the consensus average. The wide target spread reflects significant disagreement on fair value.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 60 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,16 rating it Hold, and 3 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. This overwhelmingly bullish sentiment suggests analysts see significant catalysts for upside ahead.
From a valuation perspective, NVDA trades at a trailing P/E of 36.2x and forward P/E of 21.9x. The forward PEG ratio of 0.23 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth. Analysts expect EPS to grow +64.8% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $301.55, with bear and bull scenarios of $74.87 and $417.42 respectively. Model confidence stands at 65/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
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Start ComparisonThe consensus Wall Street price target for NVDA is $271, representing 52.9% upside from the current price of $177.19. With 79 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
NVDA has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 79 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 60 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $271 implies 52.9% upside from current levels.
NVDA trades at a forward P/E of 21.8756x, representing a moderate valuation. With analysts targeting $271 (52.9% implied move), the stock appears reasonably valued with upside.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $400 for NVDA, while the most conservative target is $140. The consensus of $271 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $417 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
NVDA is heavily covered by Wall Street, with 79 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 2 have Strong Buy ratings, 58 have Buy ratings, 16 recommend Hold, and 3 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month NVDA stock forecast based on 79 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $271, with estimates ranging from $140 (bear case) to $400 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $302, with bear/bull scenarios of $75/$417.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates NVDA's fair value at $302 (base case), with a bear case of $75 and bull case of $417. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 65/100.
NVDA trades at a forward P/E ratio of 21.9x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 36.2x. The lower forward P/E indicates analysts expect earnings growth. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on NVDA, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $271 price target (52.9% upside). 60 of 79 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.
NVDA analyst price targets range from $140 to $400, a 96% wide spread indicating significant analyst disagreement. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $271 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $75-$417 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.