Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated May 1, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of May 6, 2026, Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $50.50, based on estimates from 21 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $40.50, this represents a potential upside of +24.7%. The company has a market capitalization of $4.28B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $46.00 to a high of $56.00, representing a 20% spread in expectations. The median target of $50.00 aligns closely with the consensus average. The tight target dispersion indicates high conviction among analysts.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 14 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,5 rating it Hold, and 2 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The positive sentiment balance indicates moderate optimism about the stock prospects.
From a valuation perspective, SLGN trades at a trailing P/E of 15.0x and forward P/E of 10.7x. Analysts expect EPS to grow +41.9% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $50.54, with bear and bull scenarios of $35.23 and $70.59 respectively. Model confidence stands at 61/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
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The consensus Wall Street price target for SLGN is $50.5, representing 24.7% upside from the current price of $40.5. With 21 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
SLGN has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 21 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 14 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $50.5 implies 24.7% upside from current levels.
With a forward P/E of 10.6655x, SLGN trades at a relatively low valuation. The consensus target of $50.5 implies 24.7% appreciation, suggesting meaningful undervaluation.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $56 for SLGN, while the most conservative target is $46. The consensus of $50.5 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $71 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
SLGN is well covered by analysts, with 21 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 14 have Buy ratings, 5 recommend Hold, and 2 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month SLGN stock forecast based on 21 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $50.5, with estimates ranging from $46 (bear case) to $56 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $51, with bear/bull scenarios of $35/$71.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates SLGN's fair value at $51 (base case), with a bear case of $35 and bull case of $71. 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 61/100.
SLGN trades at a forward P/E ratio of 10.7x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 15.0x. 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 SLGN, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $50.5 price target (24.7% upside). 14 of 21 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.
SLGN analyst price targets range from $46 to $56, a 20% tight range reflecting strong analyst consensus. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $50.5 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $35-$71 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.