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PPLI Stock Forecast: People, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$42
+1.18% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering People, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +17.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$3.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
65 / 100
Median analyst target
$50
Analysts covering
11
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.7%
1M
−10.0%
YTD
+7.6%
1Y
+8.3%
From 52W high
−11.7%
From 52W low
+33.4%
$32
$48
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PPLI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
65 / 100

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

Issuance
95
Volatility
93
Momentum
78
Value
70
Accruals
58
Quality
44
Revisions
40
Growth
32
Size
30

Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (32): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own People, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PPLI, 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
$30$40$50$60$70Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PPLIHigh $66Median $50Low $44

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 says11 analysts
7 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $44Median $50High $66

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
7 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
6 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
6 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026JefferiesDowngradeHold—
6 May 2026Piper SandlerReiteratesNeutral—
6 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
4 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
4 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
29 Apr 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
28 Apr 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
23 Apr 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
10 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
15 Dec 2025OppenheimerDowngradePerform—
12 Dec 2025JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
11 Dec 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—

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

Estimates

PPLI 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
−8.6%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

People, Inc. (PPLI) 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
25.5×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 81% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
20.8×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−12.2%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
—
Gross margin
62.2%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Operating margin
−9.5%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Net margin
1.8%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
3.0%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.4%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Dividend yield
814.2%

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.

Peers

PPLI vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInternet Content & Information
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PPLIPeople, Inc.$3.1B
65
STUBStubhub Holdings, Inc.$3.2B
30
DJTTrump Media & Technology Group Corp.$2.7B
4
RUMRUM Group, Inc.$2.5B
36
GENIGenius Sports Ltd.$1.8B
23
YELPYelp, Inc.$1.5B
74
TBLATaboola.com Ltd.$1.4B
100
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News

Latest PPLI news & analysis

People (PPLI) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Aug 2026neutral

People (PPLI) reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 2026. The report looks at how the company's top- and bottom-line numbers compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values, and examines some key metrics beyond the headline figures.

Why it matters — PPLI watchers would care because the comparison of key metrics against analyst estimates and prior-year results offers a fuller picture of the company's quarterly performance beyond just headline revenue and earnings.

People (PPLI) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

People (PPLI) reported Q2 earnings of $6.77 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.51 per share, and up from $2.57 per share in the same quarter last year.

Why it matters — The significant earnings beat over consensus estimates marks a sharp reversal from the expected loss, signaling a potentially stronger-than-anticipated performance for PPLI.

People Inc. Profit More Than Doubles on Gains From MGM Investment

WSJ · 3 Aug 2026positive

People Inc.'s quarterly profit more than doubled to $506.9 million, boosted by an unrealized gain on the company's investment in MGM.

Why it matters — For PPLI watchers, the sizeable jump in quarterly profit tied to the MGM investment gain is a notable driver behind the company's latest earnings result.

People Incorporated Earnings Release Available on Company's Website

PRNewsWire · 3 Aug 2026neutral

People Incorporated posted its second quarter financial results on the investor relations section of its website. The company will also host a conference call to discuss the results and answer questions.

Why it matters — PPLI watchers can now access the company's second quarter results and tune into the scheduled conference call for discussion and answers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PPLI stock

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

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering People, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $44 to $66. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PPLI stock a buy right now?

Of the 11 analysts covering People, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks People, Inc. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PPLI?

As at 1 Aug 2026, People, Inc. 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 Issuance (95 of 100).

Will PPLI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +17.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks People, Inc. 65 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PPLI stock forecast for 2030?

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: $44 to $66 over the next 12 months.

How has PPLI stock performed over the past year?

People, Inc. returned +8.3% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does People, Inc. do?

People Incorporated is a publicly traded holding company focused on media, internet, and consumer-facing businesses. The company primarily operates through People Inc., described as America’s largest publisher, which manages more than 40 well-known brands such as PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living.

What is the latest news on PPLI?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Aug 2026): "People (PPLI) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say". People (PPLI) reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 2026. The report looks at how the company's top- and bottom-line numbers compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values, and examines some key metrics beyond the headline figures.

Company

About People, Inc.

People Incorporated is a publicly traded holding company focused on media, internet, and consumer-facing businesses. The company primarily operates through People Inc., described as America’s largest publisher, which manages more than 40 well-known brands such as PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living. These brands span lifestyle, entertainment, travel, home, and food, reaching a broad consumer audience across digital, print, and other content channels. In addition to its media operations, People Incorporated holds a significant minority stake in MGM Resorts International, providing exposure to the hospitality and entertainment sector. This combination positions the company as a diversified player at the intersection of digital media, advertising, and experiential consumer brands. People Incorporated is headquartered in New York City and serves advertisers, partners, and consumers seeking large-scale, brand-driven audiences.

CEO Mr. Joseph M. Levin · 5,156 employees · United States · https://www.iac.com