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, Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $28.00, based on estimates from 2 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $20.48, this represents a potential upside of +36.7%. The company has a market capitalization of $38.93B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $28.00 to a high of $28.00, representing a 0% spread in expectations. The median target of $28.00 aligns closely with the consensus average. The tight target dispersion indicates high conviction among analysts.
The current analyst consensus rating is Hold, with 0 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,2 rating it Hold, and 0 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The bearish sentiment suggests caution about the stock at current levels.
From a valuation perspective, WDS trades at a trailing P/E of 14.4x and forward P/E of 29.8x. Analysts expect EPS to grow -79.1% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $40.49, with bear and bull scenarios of $4.93 and $105.74 respectively. Model confidence stands at 32/100, suggesting limited visibility into future performance.
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Start ComparisonThe consensus Wall Street price target for WDS is $28, representing 36.7% upside from the current price of $20.48. With 2 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
WDS has a consensus rating of "Hold" based on 2 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is mixed, with 2 Hold ratings making up the largest segment. The consensus 12-month price target of $28 implies 36.7% upside from current levels.
WDS trades at a forward P/E of 29.8195x, representing a moderate valuation. With analysts targeting $28 (36.7% implied move), the stock appears reasonably valued with upside.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $28 for WDS, while the most conservative target is $28. The consensus of $28 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $106 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
WDS is lightly followed, with 2 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 0 have Buy ratings, 2 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 WDS stock forecast based on 2 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $28, with estimates ranging from $28 (bear case) to $28 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Hold". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $40, with bear/bull scenarios of $5/$106.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates WDS's fair value at $40 (base case), with a bear case of $5 and bull case of $106. 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 32/100.
WDS trades at a forward P/E ratio of 29.8x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 14.4x. The higher forward P/E suggests near-term earnings pressure. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on WDS, with a "Hold" consensus rating and $28 price target (36.7% upside). 0 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.
WDS analyst price targets range from $28 to $28, a 0% tight range reflecting strong analyst consensus. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $28 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $5-$106 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.