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IDA Stock Forecast: IDACORP, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$147
+1.63% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering IDACORP, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $155 — +5.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 23 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$8.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
23/ 100
Median analyst target
$155
Analysts covering
9
Revenue$469.8M+4.2% y/y
Operating income$130.5M
Net income$102.9M
Free cash flow−$333.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.5%
1M
+11.1%
YTD
+18.7%
1Y
+16.7%
From 52W high
−4.0%
From 52W low
+20.5%
$122
$154
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

IDA stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 4 Nov 2026
23/ 100

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

Momentum
80
Volatility
66
Revisions
61
Quality
53
Accruals
28
Issuance
22
Growth
20
Size
17
Value
8

Momentum (80): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Value (8): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IDA, 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
$120$130$140$150$160$170Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26IDAHigh $170Median $155Low $144

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 says9 analysts
7 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $144Median $155High $170

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
21 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$143 → $144
9 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$162 → $149
9 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
18 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$151 → $143
18 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
21 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
21 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$156 → $151
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$167 → $162
31 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
31 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$154 → $155
22 July 2026Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight$121 → $154
22 July 2026Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight—
5 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$159 → $167
5 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
21 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
8 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
24 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
20 Feb 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
20 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—

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

IDA 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, IDACORP, Inc. returned +16.7% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

IDA vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
95100105110115120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26IDAS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

IDA 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
+0.5%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) 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
22.3×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.5×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / book
2.1×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.5×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
15.9%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
28.8%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Gross margin
28.0%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Operating margin
29.1%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
19.8%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.9%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.6%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.4%

Higher than 82% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • IDACORP, Inc. has a market value of $8.5B and an enterprise value of $12.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter grew 15.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $339.3M, a 18.8% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$973.1M.

  • IDACORP, Inc. spent $193.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 56.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 22.3×; forward P/E: 20.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.43%, paying out 54% of earnings.

  • IDACORP, Inc. employs 2,174 people — $829K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 5 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

IDA vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Electric
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
IDAIDACORP, Inc.$8.5B23
OGEOGE Energy Corp.$10.4B69
TXNMTXNM Energy, Inc.$6.4B50
PNWPinnacle West Capital Corp.$12.8B49
PORPortland General Electric Co.$5.3B46
NWENorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.$5.0B49
LNTAlliant Energy Corp.$19.1B26

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

News

Latest IDA news & analysis

IDACORP Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 30 Oct 2026positive

IDACORP raised its 2026 earnings guidance after reporting third-quarter results reflecting higher retail revenue, customer growth, and increasing contributions from large contract customers.

Why it matters — The update highlights the operating factors behind IDACORP’s higher earnings guidance, including customer growth and contributions from large contract customers.

IdaCorp (IDA) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 30 Oct 2026positive

IDACORP reported quarterly earnings of $2.73 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.51. Earnings were $2.26 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — The report gives IDA watchers an update on quarterly earnings versus estimates and the prior-year period.

IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 29 Oct 2026neutral

IDACORP held its third-quarter 2026 earnings call on October 29, 2026, with company executives and analysts participating. The excerpt lists participants but does not provide earnings results or discussion details.

Why it matters — IDA watchers can note the call took place, though the excerpt offers no financial or operational updates to assess.

IDACORP Q3 Earnings & Revenues Outpace Estimates, '26 EPS View Raised

Zacks Investment Research · 29 Oct 2026positive

IDACORP beat Q3 2026 earnings and revenue estimates, citing higher Idaho base rates and customer growth. It also raised its full-year earnings guidance.

Why it matters — The results and higher earnings guidance provide IDA watchers with an update on the company’s performance and outlook.

IDACORP, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results, Increases Earnings Guidance Range

Business Wire · 29 Oct 2026positive

IDACORP reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $160.2 million, or $2.73 per diluted share, versus $124.4 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. The company also increased its earnings guidance range, citing customer growth and additional revenues from base rates and large contract customers.

Why it matters — The results and higher guidance range give IDA watchers updated information on quarterly performance and the company’s earnings outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about IDA stock

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

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering IDACORP, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $155, with estimates ranging from $144 to $170. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is IDA stock a buy right now?

Of the 9 analysts covering IDACORP, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks IDACORP, Inc. 23 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank IDA?

As at 4 Nov 2026, IDACORP, Inc. ranks 23 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 Momentum (80 of 100).

Will IDA stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +5.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks IDACORP, Inc. 23 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the IDA stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering IDACORP, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for IDA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $144 to $170 over the next 12 months.

How has IDA stock performed over the past year?

IDACORP, Inc. returned +16.7% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does IDACORP, Inc. do?

IDACORP Inc. is a Boise, Idaho-based energy holding company that operates primarily through Idaho Power, its regulated electric utility subsidiary.

What is the latest news on IDA?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 30 Oct 2026): "IDACORP Q3 Earnings Call Highlights". IDACORP raised its 2026 earnings guidance after reporting third-quarter results reflecting higher retail revenue, customer growth, and increasing contributions from large contract customers.

Company

About IDACORP, Inc.

IDACORP Inc. is a Boise, Idaho-based energy holding company that operates primarily through Idaho Power, its regulated electric utility subsidiary. The company is engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution, purchase, and sale of electric energy, serving residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial customers across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. Its utility operations support electricity delivery to a broad service area, with a generation portfolio that includes hydropower, natural gas-fired facilities, and interests in other power resources. IDACORP also includes IDACORP Financial Services, which invests in affordable housing and real estate tax credit projects, and Ida-West Energy, which develops small hydroelectric generation projects. The company plays a significant role in regional power infrastructure by combining regulated utility service with related energy and investment activities.

CEO Ms. Lisa A. Grow · 2,174 employees · United States · https://www.idacorpinc.com