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HQY Stock Forecast: HealthEquity, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$109
+6.65% on the day

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering HealthEquity, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $123 — +13.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$8.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
95/ 100
Median analyst target
$123
Analysts covering
15
Revenue$350.7M+7.6% y/y
Operating income$99.7M
Net income$65.6M
Free cash flow$120.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+7.4%
1M
+20.8%
YTD
+18.8%
1Y
+14.5%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+48.6%
$73
$109
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HQY stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores HealthEquity, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
95/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
96
Volatility
94
Accruals
88
Quality
85
Revisions
83
Momentum
69
Value
68
Growth
51
Size
17

Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (51): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (17): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

HQY stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HQY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$100$120$140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26HQYHigh $142Median $123Low $108

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says15 analysts
15 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $108Median $123High $142

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
21 Oct 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$105 → $125
18 Sept 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$110 → $115
18 Sept 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
31 Aug 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy$135 → $142
31 Aug 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
28 Aug 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$115
28 Aug 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
24 July 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$110 → $115
24 July 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
3 June 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$108
3 June 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
1 June 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform$110 → $111
1 June 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
29 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$100 → $108
29 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
22 May 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
9 Apr 2026BMO CapitalUpgradeOutperform—
19 Mar 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
18 Mar 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
18 Mar 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

HQY vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, HealthEquity, Inc. returned +14.5% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HQY vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26HQYS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

HQY analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.1%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

HealthEquity, Inc. (HQY) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
37.4×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.3×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / book
4.3×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.1×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.6%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
9.7%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Gross margin
73.5%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Operating margin
28.4%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
17.4%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.4%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.7%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

HealthEquity, Inc. (HQY) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • HealthEquity, Inc. has a market value of $8.6B and an enterprise value of $9.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $1.4B. The latest quarter grew 7.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $236.5M, a 17.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.77.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $436.7M.

  • HealthEquity, Inc. spent $404.5M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 82.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 37.4×; forward P/E: 18.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • HealthEquity, Inc. employs 2,814 people — $484K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 3 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

HQY vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelHealth Information Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HQYHealthEquity, Inc.$8.6B95
HNGEHinge Health, Inc.$9.0B85
DOCSDoximity, Inc.$6.0B69
BTSGBrightSpring Health Services, Inc.$13.5B93
TEMTempus AI, Inc.$13.9B42
WAYWaystar Holding Corp.$5.3B39
HTFLHeartFlow, Inc.$4.7B47

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own HealthEquity, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest HQY news & analysis

HealthEquity Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release Date

GlobeNewsWire · 3 Nov 2026neutral

HealthEquity announced that it will release fiscal 2027 third-quarter financial results after the market close on December 1, 2026. Management will host an investor conference call that day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review the results.

Why it matters — HQY watchers can note the date and time when the company plans to report quarterly results and discuss them with investors.

BLCO vs. HQY: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares Bausch + Lomb and HealthEquity as potential value options for investors interested in medical services stocks.

Why it matters — The item puts HQY in a value-investing comparison with Bausch + Lomb, relevant to readers following HealthEquity.

Is HealthEquity (HQY) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research says HealthEquity has solid growth attributes that could help it outperform the market. The headline frames the assessment around three reasons to view HQY as a growth stock.

Why it matters — HQY watchers may find the item relevant as a positive assessment of the company’s growth characteristics.

Why HealthEquity (HQY) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research’s headline presents HealthEquity (HQY) as a top long-term growth stock. The excerpt highlights Zacks Style Scores, a feature of its Zacks Premium research service, as a tool for finding stocks across value, growth, and momentum styles.

Why it matters — HQY watchers may note the article’s favorable growth framing and its reference to Zacks’ stock-screening service.

Reasons to Hold HealthEquity Stock in Your Portfolio for Now

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research cited HealthEquity’s strong HSA growth, AI-driven efficiencies and raised fiscal 2027 outlook as sources of momentum, while noting ongoing cybersecurity risks.

Why it matters — HQY watchers may weigh the company’s growth and efficiency signals against cybersecurity concerns.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HQY stock

What is the HQY stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering HealthEquity, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $123, with estimates ranging from $108 to $142. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HQY stock a buy right now?

Of the 15 analysts covering HealthEquity, Inc., 15 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks HealthEquity, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HQY?

As at 3 Nov 2026, HealthEquity, Inc. ranks 95 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 Issuance (96 of 100).

Will HQY stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +13.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks HealthEquity, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HQY stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering HealthEquity, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HQY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $108 to $142 over the next 12 months.

How has HQY stock performed over the past year?

HealthEquity, Inc. returned +14.5% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does HealthEquity, Inc. do?

HealthEquity, Inc. is a healthcare-fintech and benefits administration company that provides technology-enabled platforms for managing tax-advantaged health accounts and related employee benefits.

What is the latest news on HQY?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 3 Nov 2026): "HealthEquity Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release Date". HealthEquity announced that it will release fiscal 2027 third-quarter financial results after the market close on December 1, 2026. Management will host an investor conference call that day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review the results.

Company

About HealthEquity, Inc.

HealthEquity, Inc. is a healthcare-fintech and benefits administration company that provides technology-enabled platforms for managing tax-advantaged health accounts and related employee benefits. HealthEquity focuses on health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, COBRA continuation services, commuter benefits, and other consumer-directed benefit programs. Its services are designed to help consumers and employers organize healthcare spending, access account information, process payments, and manage eligible investments through digital tools and support services. The company works with employers, benefits advisors, health plans, and retirement providers to administer account-based benefit programs across the United States. HealthEquity plays a key role in the consumer-directed healthcare market by combining account administration, payment capabilities, and member support in a single platform.

CEO Mr. Scott R. Cutler J.D. · 2,814 employees · United States · https://www.healthequity.com