IDAUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering IDACORP, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $155 — +13.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 25 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 (77): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Value (11): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $162 → $149 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $151 → $143 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $156 → $151 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $167 → $162 |
| 31 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 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 | — |
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, IDACORP, Inc. returned +3.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 33% of US stocks
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $7.9B and an enterprise value of $11.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter grew 4.2% 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.
Trailing P/E: 22.7×; forward P/E: 19.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.57%, paying out 58% of earnings.
IDACORP, Inc. employs 2,174 people — $829K of revenue per employee.
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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 asks whether IDACORP (IDA) has the characteristics of a high-growth dividend stock, noting that finding a great dividend stock can be challenging.
Why it matters — IDA watchers may find the item relevant as it raises a question about the company’s dividend profile.
Zacks Investment Research says IDACORP's growing customer base, rising industrial electricity demand and $7.1 billion investment plan are supporting expectations for long-term sales and earnings growth.
Why it matters — These demand and investment factors are relevant to IDA watchers assessing the company's stated long-term growth drivers.
American Express and the International Downtown Association Foundation launched the fifth annual Backing International Small Restaurants grants program, now accepting applications through November 16, 2026. The program plans to award more than $1.5 million to over 100 independent restaurants across nine countries, expanding to Italy for the first time.
Why it matters — IDA watchers would care because the foundation's expanded, ongoing grant program signals continued growth and international reach for the organization's flagship small-business initiative.
IDACORP plans $7.1 billion in capital investments through 2030 to expand generation, storage, and transmission capacity in response to rising electricity demand. The article examines whether this systematic capital investment can drive the company's long-term growth.
Why it matters — IDA watchers would care because this significant multi-year capital spending plan shapes the company's growth trajectory and its ability to meet rising electricity demand through 2030.
Zacks Investment Research examines whether IdaCorp (IDA) qualifies as a great dividend stock, highlighting that dividends are a key benefit for shareholders but finding strong dividend options can be challenging. The article explores whether IdaCorp has the necessary qualities.
Why it matters — IDA watchers may want to know whether the company is being assessed as a potentially strong dividend-paying stock.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering IDACORP, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $155, with estimates ranging from $143 to $171. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 25 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 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 (77 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +13.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks IDACORP, Inc. 25 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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: $143 to $171 over the next 12 months.
IDACORP, Inc. returned +3.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
IDACORP Inc. is a Boise, Idaho-based energy holding company that operates primarily through Idaho Power, its regulated electric utility subsidiary.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?". Zacks Investment Research asks whether IDACORP (IDA) has the characteristics of a high-growth dividend stock, noting that finding a great dividend stock can be challenging.
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
