IDAUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering IDACORP, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $159 — +11.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 25 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. 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 IDACORP, Inc. 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
Momentum (86): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Value (12): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IDA, 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 +11.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $167 → $162 |
| 31 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $154 → $155 |
| 22 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | $121 → $154 |
| 22 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $159 → $167 |
| 5 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 1 Dec 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. IDA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 56% 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.
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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 →
Zacks Investment Research published an article suggesting IdaCorp (IDA) could be a great choice for dividend-seeking investors.
Why it matters — The article highlights IDA's potential as a strong dividend stock, which matters to income-focused investors evaluating the company.
IDACORP raised the lower end of its 2026 earnings guidance after posting higher second-quarter profit, driven by January rate changes, customer growth, and an early ramp in revenue from large industrial customers.
Why it matters — The upward revision to earnings guidance signals improving financial momentum for IDACORP based on tangible factors like rate adjustments and customer expansion.
IDACORP, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and Seeking Alpha published the transcript of that call.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide detailed commentary from management on quarterly financial results, operations, and outlook, which is important for investors tracking IDA's performance.
IDACORP (IDA) reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst estimates, driven by customer growth, rate changes, and large contracts, while revenues also increased year over year and the company improved its guidance.
Why it matters — IDA watchers would note that the company is outperforming expectations on earnings, with revenues rising and guidance improving due to fundamental operational drivers like customer additions and rate adjustments.
IdaCorp (IDA) reported Q2 earnings of $1.79 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.75 per share and rising from $1.76 per share a year earlier.
Why it matters — The earnings beat and year-over-year growth signal improved quarterly financial performance for IDA.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering IDACORP, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $159, with estimates ranging from $144 to $171. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering IDACORP, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks IDACORP, Inc. 25 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, IDACORP, Inc. ranks 25 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 (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +11.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks IDACORP, Inc. 25 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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 $171 over the next 12 months.
IDACORP, Inc. returned +16.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Idacorp Inc. is a prominent energy holding company primarily engaged in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Aug 2026): "IdaCorp (IDA) Could Be a Great Choice". Zacks Investment Research published an article suggesting IdaCorp (IDA) could be a great choice for dividend-seeking investors.
Idacorp Inc. is a prominent energy holding company primarily engaged in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. It operates through its principal subsidiary, Idaho Power, which serves a substantial region including southern Idaho and parts of eastern Oregon. Idacorp's primary function is to provide reliable and innovative energy solutions, ensuring the delivery of electric power to both residential and commercial customers. Notable for its commitment to environmental sustainability, Idacorp invests in hydroelectric generation, leveraging the abundant water resources of its service areas, while also exploring renewable energy advancements. The electric utility sector, in which Idacorp operates, is critical for the functioning of the economy, underpinning infrastructure and fostering industrial development. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Idacorp plays a vital role in the regional energy market, serving as a key player in maintaining energy stability and supporting the growth of its service communities through consistent infrastructure investments and operational efficiencies.
CEO Ms. Lisa A. Grow · 2,174 employees · United States · https://www.idacorpinc.com