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PENG Stock Forecast: Penguin Solutions, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Sept 2026
$47
−8.93% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Penguin Solutions, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $80 — +71.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 74 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
74 / 100
Median analyst target
$80
Analysts covering
7
Revenue$478.7M+47.6% y/y
Operating income$50.9M
Net income$46.2M
Free cash flow−$77.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 May 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−10.0%
1M
−27.0%
YTD
+138.2%
1Y
+78.9%
From 52W high
−42.8%
From 52W low
+186.9%
$16
$81
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PENG stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
74 / 100

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

Revisions
98
Issuance
85
Growth
79
Momentum
78
Value
69
Quality
36
Size
32
Accruals
17
Volatility
14

Revisions (98): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (14): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PENG, 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
$20$40$60$80Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PENGHigh $85Median $80Low $40

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 says7 analysts
6 Buy0 Hold1 Sell
Low $40Median $80High $85

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +71.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

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

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
20 July 2026BarclaysDowngradeUnderweight$40
9 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$27 → $40
9 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 July 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform$65 → $85
8 July 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
8 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
8 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$60 → $80
8 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
8 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$75 → $80
8 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
8 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$66 → $75
6 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$65 → $75
6 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
2 June 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
2 June 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
12 May 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
22 Apr 2026BarclaysDowngradeEqual-Weight—
2 Apr 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
2 Apr 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
2 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—

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

Market Radar

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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. PENG appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

PENG 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 14 Sept 2026, Penguin Solutions, Inc. returned +78.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PENG vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
50100150200250300Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PENGS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PENG 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 movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+20.0%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) 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
36.8×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.7×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / book
6.0×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.7×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
47.6%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1579.4%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Gross margin
27.8%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.8%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Net margin
6.4%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
16.2%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.8%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

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

Key statistics

Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Penguin Solutions, Inc. has a market value of $2.6B and an enterprise value of $2.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $1.5B. The latest quarter grew 47.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $101.3M, a 6.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.41.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: −$69.4M, after $10.2M of capital spending.

  • Penguin Solutions, Inc. spent $72.0M on share buybacks and $11.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 51.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 36.8×; forward P/E: 15.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Penguin Solutions, Inc. employs 2,900 people — $518K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 May 2026 · market figures as at 12 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PENG vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInformation Technology Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PENGPenguin Solutions, Inc.$2.6B
74
CHRNChronoScale Holdings Corp.$2.7B
20
KDKyndryl Holdings, Inc.$2.9B
45
CSQRCsquare, Inc.$2.9B
0
KEELKeel Infrastructure Corp.$2.2B
6
SHAZSharonAI Holdings, Inc.$2.1B
2
INODInnodata, Inc.$1.8B
74

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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

News

Latest PENG news & analysis

Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 11 Sept 2026neutral

Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha. The excerpt provides the headline and source but no details on the content of the remarks.

Why it matters — A PENG watcher would care because conference presentations give management a platform to discuss the company's strategy and outlook with investors and analysts.

Penguin Solutions Full-Stack AI Factory Platform Enables Lektra's Distributed AI Data Centers

Business Wire · 9 Sept 2026positive

Penguin Solutions announced it was selected by Lektra to deploy and optimize AI micro data centers, providing design, compute, and services for Lektra's distributed AI data centers. The deployment is enabled by Penguin Solutions' full-stack AI factory platform.

Why it matters — This selection expands Penguin Solutions' role in deploying its AI infrastructure platform for a new commercial customer in the distributed AI data center space.

Can PENG Turn Integrated Memory Growth Into an Edge Over Competitors?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026positive

Penguin Solutions' Integrated Memory business is seeing growth, supported by its CXL offerings and MemoryAI performance gains, which are strengthening its competitive position in the AI infrastructure space, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — A PENG watcher would care because these developments suggest the company is improving its competitive footing in the fast-moving AI infrastructure market.

Penguin Stock Jumps 143% YTD: Is There More Room for Growth?

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

Penguin Solutions stock has risen 143% year-to-date, supported by accelerating demand for AI infrastructure, a growing backlog, and a valuation below the industry average according to the article.

Why it matters — A PENG watcher would care because the article highlights the company's strong momentum tied to rising AI infrastructure demand and a backlog that may signal continued growth.

Penguin Solutions to Showcase AI Infrastructure and Memory Solutions at AI Infra Summit 2026

Business Wire · 2 Sept 2026neutral

Penguin Solutions announced its participation at the AI Infra Summit 2026, held Sept 15-17 in Santa Clara, where it will display product demos of AI infrastructure and memory solutions at booth #520.

Why it matters — The event gives Penguin Solutions a platform to showcase its AI infrastructure and memory offerings to potential customers and partners in the industry.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PENG stock

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

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Penguin Solutions, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $80, with estimates ranging from $40 to $85. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PENG stock a buy right now?

Of the 7 analysts covering Penguin Solutions, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Penguin Solutions, Inc. 74 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PENG?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Penguin Solutions, Inc. ranks 74 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 Revisions (98 of 100).

Will PENG stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +71.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Penguin Solutions, Inc. 74 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PENG stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Penguin Solutions, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PENG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $85 over the next 12 months.

How has PENG stock performed over the past year?

Penguin Solutions, Inc. returned +78.9% over the 12 months to 14 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Penguin Solutions, Inc. do?

Penguin Solutions Inc. is an information technology company that designs, builds, deploys, and manages enterprise solutions for data-intensive computing environments.

What is the latest news on PENG?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 11 Sept 2026): "Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript". Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha. The excerpt provides the headline and source but no details on the content of the remarks.

Company

About Penguin Solutions, Inc.

Penguin Solutions Inc. is an information technology company that designs, builds, deploys, and manages enterprise solutions for data-intensive computing environments. Its business is organized around Advanced Computing, Integrated Memory, and Optimized LED, giving it a broad presence across AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, memory systems, and lighting technologies. Through brands such as Penguin Computing, Stratus, Penguin Edge, SMART Modular Technologies, and Cree LED, the company provides hardware, software, and services for core, cloud, and edge applications. Penguin Solutions serves industries that rely on technical computing, resilient data center operations, embedded systems, and specialized LED components, including enterprise IT, telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, government, and financial services. The company plays a role in supporting modern digital infrastructure by combining computing platforms, memory products, and application-optimized LEDs within a single technology portfolio.

CEO Mr. Kash Shaikh · 2,900 employees · United States · https://www.penguinsolutions.com