PPLICommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering People, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $47 — +7.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 13 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores People, 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
Volatility (93): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (21): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PPLI, 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 +7.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 9 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Nov 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $56 → $45 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $52 → $47 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | $54 → $47 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | $63 → $56 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $50 → $44 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | $63 → $58 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $70 → $60 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $62 → $59 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | $70 → $63 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Assumes | Overweight | $54 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $48 → $52 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $60 → $70 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | $47 → $54 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $50 → $62 |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 13 Nov 2026, People, Inc. returned +29.1% against +13.4% 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 64% of US stocks
Cheaper than 60% of US stocks
Cheaper than 77% of US stocks
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 99% 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.
People, Inc. has a market value of $3.3B and an enterprise value of $3.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.1B. The latest quarter shrank 3.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $339.6M, a 16.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.48.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$182.5M, after $30.2M of capital spending.
People, Inc. spent $248.3M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 6.6×; forward P/E: 15.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 776.60%, paying out 0% of earnings.
People, Inc. employs 5,156 people — $406K of revenue per employee.
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Arkhouse, a long-time, actively engaged People Incorporated shareholder, sent a letter to Chairman and Senior Executive Barry Diller and the full board outlining a multistep plan to create shareholder value.
Why it matters — The letter raises a shareholder proposal for action that could be relevant to investors following People Incorporated’s governance and strategy.
People Incorporated held its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on November 3, 2026. The excerpt lists company and conference-call participants and notes that the event was being recorded.
Why it matters — The excerpt confirms the call took place but provides no financial results or business updates for PPLI watchers to assess.
People Incorporated said its digital media business posted its 12th consecutive quarter of digital revenue growth in Q3, although growth slowed amid declining Google referrals and pressure on web traffic. Executives said they are expanding licensing, subscriptions, social video, events and other revenue streams less dependent on website sessions.
Why it matters — PPLI watchers may note the ongoing digital growth alongside traffic headwinds and the company’s efforts to broaden revenue sources.
People (PPLI) reported quarterly earnings of $2.63 per share, compared with the Zacks consensus estimate of a loss of $0.23 per share. A year earlier, the company reported a loss of $0.27 per share.
Why it matters — PPLI watchers may note that reported earnings exceeded the consensus estimate and improved from the year-ago loss.
The Zacks article focuses on People’s Q3 results for the quarter ended September 2026, suggesting readers compare key metrics with Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures. The excerpt does not provide the results or comparisons.
Why it matters — These comparisons can help PPLI watchers assess quarterly performance, but the excerpt supplies no specific metric outcomes.
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering People, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $47, with estimates ranging from $40 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 12 analysts covering People, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks People, Inc. 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Nov 2026, People, Inc. ranks 67 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 Volatility (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +7.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks People, Inc. 67 out of 100 as at 13 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering People, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PPLI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $60 over the next 12 months.
People, Inc. returned +29.1% over the 12 months to 13 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
People Inc. is a media and internet company that publishes a broad portfolio of digital and print brands.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 5 Nov 2026): "Arkhouse Calls for Decisive Action to Unlock Shareholder Value at People Incorporated". Arkhouse, a long-time, actively engaged People Incorporated shareholder, sent a letter to Chairman and Senior Executive Barry Diller and the full board outlining a multistep plan to create shareholder value.
People Inc. is a media and internet company that publishes a broad portfolio of digital and print brands. Its business is centered on content creation, audience development, and advertising across well-known titles that cover lifestyle, food, travel, home, and entertainment. The company operates through multiple segments, including Dotdash Meredith, Angi, Search, and Emerging and Other, combining publishing, commerce, and service-oriented digital platforms. People Inc. serves consumers and advertisers through branded editorial content, subscription and digital media products, and online marketplaces tied to home services and search. Headquartered in New York, People Inc. plays a significant role in the U.S. media landscape by connecting large audiences with trusted brands and commercially focused digital experiences.
CEO Mr. Joseph M. Levin · 5,156 employees · United States · https://www.people.inc
