PLXSTechnology · Electronic ComponentsThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Plexus Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $309 — +28.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Plexus Corp. 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
Revisions (100): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (24): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (20): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PLXS, 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 +28.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | $310 |
| 31 July 2026 | Sidoti & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Sidoti & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | $308 |
| 22 June 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $280 → $330 |
| 22 June 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 June 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Stifel | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Sidoti & Co. | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 July 2025 | Sidoti & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 24 July 2025 | Needham | 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. PLXS 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.
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Higher than 77% of US stocks
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Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks highlighted Plexus, along with Twilio and MACOM, as a momentum anomaly stock amid oil-price volatility, noting its strong one-year gains and recent pullback.
Why it matters — PLXS watchers would care because the article identifies Plexus as a momentum stock with strong recent performance, though it also notes a recent pullback amid market volatility.
According to the report, Plexus (PLXS) shares have started gaining and may continue moving higher in the near term, supported by solid earnings estimate revisions. The item points to rising earnings estimates as an indicator of continued momentum.
Why it matters — A PLXS watcher would care because improving earnings estimate revisions signal strengthening expectations that could support the stock's recent upward movement.
Zacks Investment Research reports that Plexus (PLXS) rose 7.56% over the past week, prompting an assessment of whether it qualifies as a top momentum stock pick. The piece poses the question to momentum investors evaluating the company's recent performance.
Why it matters — PLXS watchers would care because a 7.56% one-week gain may signal shifting momentum in the stock that could influence how the company is viewed by investors.
Zacks Investment Research reports that electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers are surging, benefiting from a combination of secular technology investment, rising product complexity, and increased outsourcing by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Why it matters — As an electronics manufacturing services provider, Plexus Corp. operates within the industry segment that Zacks identifies as benefiting from these favorable demand drivers.
A Zacks Investment Research article reports that Plexus is delivering faster growth, higher earnings and wider margins, but notes that its premium valuation and weaker near-term cash flow temper the buy case.
Why it matters — PLXS watchers would care because the company's improving operational results are being weighed against valuation and near-term cash-flow concerns in the investment case.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Plexus Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $309, with estimates ranging from $275 to $330. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Plexus Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Plexus Corp. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Plexus Corp. ranks 65 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 (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +28.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Plexus Corp. 65 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Plexus Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PLXS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $275 to $330 over the next 12 months.
Plexus Corp. returned +83.9% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Plexus Corp., a leading provider in the electronics manufacturing services sector, plays a pivotal role in the global electronics value chain. Its primary function is to offer complex product design, supply chain management, and manufacturing solutions to industries requiring high-quality precision electronics.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 19 Aug 2026): "Buy 3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks as Surging Oil Prices Rattle Markets". Zacks highlighted Plexus, along with Twilio and MACOM, as a momentum anomaly stock amid oil-price volatility, noting its strong one-year gains and recent pullback.
Plexus Corp., a leading provider in the electronics manufacturing services sector, plays a pivotal role in the global electronics value chain. Its primary function is to offer complex product design, supply chain management, and manufacturing solutions to industries requiring high-quality precision electronics. Plexus serves a broad spectrum of sectors, including healthcare, aerospace and defense, industrial and commercial, and communications, each demanding stringent compliance and innovative technological solutions. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, Plexus operates a flexible and scalable approach to product development and delivery, allowing for efficient responses to the dynamic needs of its diverse clientele. With a reputation for innovation and reliability, Plexus not only impacts the industries it serves by optimizing their supply chains and enhancing product lifecycle management but also holds significant market relevance amidst increasing demands for advanced electronics components. Its seamless integration of design and manufacturing functions exemplifies the strategic advantages sought by companies looking to maintain a competitive edge in highly technical fields.
CEO Mr. Todd P. Kelsey · 20,000 employees · United States · https://www.plexus.com