RYAM trades 52.5% below Wall Street's consensus target of $9.00.
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
The base valuation assumes RYAM 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 November 8, 2026, Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $9.00, based on estimates from 9 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $5.90, this represents a potential upside of +52.5%. The company has a market capitalization of $398M.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $9.00 to a high of $9.00, representing a 0% spread in expectations. The median target of $9.00 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, RYAM trades at a trailing P/E of -1.1x. Analysts expect EPS to grow +78.7% over the next year.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 MERCMercer International Inc. | $17M | $0.26 | $2.25 | +777.5% | Hold | — | 9 |
 CLWClearwater Paper Corporation | $214M | $13.27 | $19.67 | +48.2% | Buy | — | 11 |
 NWSANews Corporation | $14.8B | $26.39 | $33.13 | +25.6% | Buy | 24.9x | 28 |
 IPInternational Paper Company | $18.3B | $34.53 | $47.00 | +36.1% | Buy | 32.4x | 29 |
 PKGPackaging Corporation of America | $22.2B | $249.70 | $281.17 | +12.6% | Hold | 23.5x | 26 |
 RYNRayonier Inc. | $3.3B | $21.55 | $24.75 | +14.8% | Hold | 50.7x | 27 |
 WYWeyerhaeuser Company | $15.1B | $20.98 | $27.33 | +30.3% | Buy | 84.7x | 25 |
 CECelanese Corporation | $5.1B | $46.49 | $53.63 | +15.4% | Hold | 7.7x | 37 |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RYAM stock.
The consensus Wall Street price target for RYAM is $9, representing 52.5% upside from the current price of $5.9. With 9 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
RYAM 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 $9 implies 52.5% upside from current levels.
RYAM's current price is $5.9 with a consensus target of $9 (52.5% implied move). Analyst estimates suggest the stock is undervalued at current levels.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $9 for RYAM, while the most conservative target is $9. The consensus of $9 represents the median expectation. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
RYAM 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 RYAM stock forecast based on 9 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $9, with estimates ranging from $9 (bear case) to $9 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Hold".
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on RYAM, with a "Hold" consensus rating and $9 price target (52.5% 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.
RYAM analyst price targets range from $9 to $9, a 0% tight range reflecting strong analyst consensus. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $9 consensus represents the middle ground.
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