ESABIndustrials · Metal FabricationThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering ESAB Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $135 — +48.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 21 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores ESAB Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (85): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Momentum (15): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own ESAB Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ESAB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +48.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $140 → $135 |
| 20 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $141 → $137 |
| 7 July 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | $142 → $151 |
| 7 July 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Jefferies | Assumes | Buy | $150 → $130 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Roth Capital | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Oct 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 11% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ESAB appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Zacks notes that ESAB's upcoming earnings report is expected to show growth, but the company lacks the right combination of factors for a likely earnings beat.
Why it matters — ESAB watchers would care because the report flags the possibility that the company may miss earnings expectations when it reports next week.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering ESAB Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $135, with estimates ranging from $117 to $154. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering ESAB Corp., 10 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks ESAB Corp. 21 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, ESAB Corp. ranks 21 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (85 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +48.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks ESAB Corp. 21 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering ESAB Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ESAB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $117 to $154 over the next 12 months.
ESAB Corp. returned -29.9% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Esab Corporation is a leading company specializing in fabrication and cutting equipment. It provides innovative equipment and tailored solutions for a wide array of welding and cutting processes, serving industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and shipbuilding.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 30 July 2026): "Esab (ESAB) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release". Zacks notes that ESAB's upcoming earnings report is expected to show growth, but the company lacks the right combination of factors for a likely earnings beat.
Esab Corporation is a leading company specializing in fabrication and cutting equipment. It provides innovative equipment and tailored solutions for a wide array of welding and cutting processes, serving industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and shipbuilding. The company's comprehensive product line includes welding consumables, equipment, and specialty materials, as well as cutting systems and advanced automation solutions. Esab's commitment to technology advancement is evident in its extensive research and development efforts, ensuring its products are at the forefront of efficiency and safety standards for industrial applications. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Esab Corporation operates globally, establishing a strong market presence through its robust distribution network and strategic acquisitions. The corporation plays a crucial role in driving innovation and operational excellence in the fabrication sector, making it a pivotal player in supporting infrastructure development and industrial manufacturing around the world.
CEO Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda · 8,000 employees · United States · https://www.esabcorporation.com