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PKE Stock Forecast: Park Aerospace Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026

$38

+2.47% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Park Aerospace Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +11.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap

$830.9M

Ticker Nerd rank

87 / 100

Median analyst target

$43

Analysts covering

Total return, dividends reinvested

+1.4%

+14.0%

YTD

+81.4%

+121.1%

From 52W high

−0.1%

From 52W low

+121.1%

$17

$38

52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close

Ticker Nerd rank

PKE stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026

87 / 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

Quality

Growth

Volatility

Revisions

Issuance

Value

Size

Accruals

Momentum (99): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (33): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PKE, 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

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

What Wall Street says2 analysts

2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell

Low $42Median $43High $43

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Date	Firm	Action	Rating	Target
21 July 2026	Needham	Reiterates	Buy	$43
13 July 2026	Needham	Initiates	Buy	$43
13 July 2026	Needham	Initiates	Buy	—
9 June 2026	Citizens	Initiates	Market Outperform	—
25 Nov 2020	Needham	Upgrade	Buy	—
2 July 2014	Needham	Upgrade	Buy	—
10 May 2013	Needham	Upgrade	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.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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. PKE appears on the weeks it earns a place.

Estimates

PKE 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

Analysts raising

Analysts cutting

Fundamentals

Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) 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: 60.6×
Price / sales: 10.9×
Price / book: 6.1×
EV / EBITDA: 43.7×

Growth & margins

Revenue growth (YoY): 18.9%
Earnings growth (YoY): 69.9%
Gross margin: 34.8%
Operating margin: 21.9%
Net margin: 16.7%

Returns & dividend

Return on equity: 10.8%
Return on assets: 7.1%
Dividend yield: 1.3%

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

Peers

PKE vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense

Company	Market cap	TKN rank
PKEPark Aerospace Corp.	$830.9M	87
SATLSatellogic, Inc.	$891.7M	40
EVEXEve Holding, Inc.	$950.9M	7
NPKNational Presto Industries, Inc.	$1.0B	60
SWBISmith & Wesson Brands, Inc.	$637.6M	100
RGRSturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.	$600.6M	95
ELMTThe Elmet Group Co.	$564.1M	5

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

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

News

Latest PKE news & analysis

Park Aerospace Corp. Announces the Election of Constantine (“Gus”) Petropoulos as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company

GlobeNewsWire · 13 Aug 2026neutral

Park Aerospace Corp. announced the election of Constantine ("Gus") Petropoulos as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Petropoulos previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal and Capital Markets Officer since January 2026, and as Senior Vice President-Administration and General Counsel from February 2025 to January 2026. He will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Brian E. Shore.

Why it matters — PKE watchers would care because this leadership appointment fills the CFO role with an internal executive familiar with the company's legal and capital markets functions.

Park's Q1 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Aerospace, Missile Demand

Zacks Investment Research · 24 July 2026positive

Park Aerospace Corp. reported a year-over-year increase in earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, driven by aerospace demand, missile system opportunities, and plans to expand manufacturing capacity.

Why it matters — The earnings growth signals continued demand from aerospace and defense programs, which are key drivers for PKE's business.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PKE stock

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

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Park Aerospace Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $43, with estimates ranging from $42 to $43. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PKE stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Park Aerospace Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Park Aerospace Corp. 87 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.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PKE?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Park Aerospace Corp. ranks 87 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 (99 of 100).

Will PKE stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +11.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Park Aerospace Corp. 87 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PKE stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Park Aerospace Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PKE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $42 to $43 over the next 12 months.

How has PKE stock performed over the past year?

Park Aerospace Corp. returned +121.1% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Park Aerospace Corp. do?

What is the latest news on PKE?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 13 Aug 2026): "Park Aerospace Corp. Announces the Election of Constantine (“Gus”) Petropoulos as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company". Park Aerospace Corp. announced the election of Constantine ("Gus") Petropoulos as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Petropoulos previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal and Capital Markets Officer since January 2026, and as Senior Vice President-Administration and General Counsel from February 2025 to January 2026. He will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Brian E. Shore.

Company

About Park Aerospace Corp.

Park Aerospace Corp is a specialized manufacturer in the aerospace industry, primarily focused on producing advanced composite materials. These materials are integral to the construction and maintenance of aerospace structures, offering high strength-to-weight ratios crucial for efficiency and performance. Park Aerospace Corp mainly serves commercial aviation, military, and space exploration sectors, providing materials used in various components, from aircraft fuselages to satellite panels. As a key player in the aerospace supply chain, the company contributes to enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing air travel's environmental impact through its innovative products. Headquartered in the United States, Park Aerospace Corp has established itself as a reliable partner for leading aerospace manufacturers, helping to drive advancements in technology and materials that define the modern aerospace industry. The company's commitment to innovation cements its role as a vital entity ensuring the longevity and evolution of aerospace engineering and manufacturing.

CEO Mr. Brian E. Shore · 125 employees · United States · https://www.parkaerospace.com