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 1, 2026, Valneva SE (VALN) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $18.33, based on estimates from 2 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $11.09, this represents a potential upside of +65.3%. The company has a market capitalization of $963M.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $14.00 to a high of $26.00, representing a 65% spread in expectations. The median target of $15.00 differs from the mean, suggesting potential outlier estimates. The wide target spread reflects significant disagreement on fair value.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 2 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,0 rating it Hold, and 0 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. This overwhelmingly bullish sentiment suggests analysts see significant catalysts for upside ahead.
From a valuation perspective, VALN trades at a trailing P/E of -55.3x. Analysts expect EPS to grow +19.3% over the next year.
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Start ComparisonThe consensus Wall Street price target for VALN is $18.33, representing 65.3% upside from the current price of $11.09. With 2 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
VALN has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 2 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 2 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $18.33 implies 65.3% upside from current levels.
VALN's current price is $11.09 with a consensus target of $18.33 (65.3% implied move). Analyst estimates suggest the stock is undervalued at current levels.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $26 for VALN, while the most conservative target is $14. The consensus of $18.33 represents the median expectation. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
VALN is lightly followed, with 2 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 2 have Buy ratings, 0 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 VALN stock forecast based on 2 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $18.33, with estimates ranging from $14 (bear case) to $26 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy".
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on VALN, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $18.33 price target (65.3% upside). 2 of 2 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.
VALN analyst price targets range from $14 to $26, a 65% wide spread indicating significant analyst disagreement. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $18.33 consensus represents the middle ground.