PPLICommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering People, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $54 — +40.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 24 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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
Issuance (92): 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.
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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 +40.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | $70 → $63 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Assumes | Overweight | $54 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $48 → $52 |
| 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 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $49 → $56 |
| 7 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 May 2026 | TD Cowen | 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.
PPLI appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 23 Oct 2026, People, Inc. returned +13.8% against +14.3% 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 63% of US stocks
Cheaper than 64% of US stocks
Cheaper than 81% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 45% 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 $2.9B and an enterprise value of $3.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.1B. The latest quarter shrank 1.5% 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: 7.1×; forward P/E: 15.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 878.12%, paying out 0% of earnings.
People, Inc. employs 5,156 people — $406K of revenue per employee.
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People Inc. was a detractor in the quarter for Longleaf Partners Global Fund, according to its Q3 2026 portfolio review.
Why it matters — The review identifies a negative portfolio contribution from People Inc. during the quarter, though it gives no further explanation.
Longleaf Partners Fund’s Q3 2026 review noted renewed confidence in Avantor’s organic growth and turnaround plan, alongside solid results from Regeneron and continued strength in Dupixent. Fortune Brands Innovations’ stock declined in Q3, giving back its prior-quarter gain tied to the CEO appointment.
Why it matters — The review highlights developments at companies in the fund’s portfolio that may be relevant to PPLI watchers tracking its holdings and business performance.
Real Simple, a People Inc. brand, opened its 2026 Real Simple Home, a reimagined four-story townhouse in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Two consumer events are planned for the fall, including a shopping day featuring women-owned businesses and a holiday-themed atelier.
Why it matters — The opening and planned events highlight a People Inc. brand’s consumer and design experiences.
People Incorporated will host a conference call on November 3, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST to answer questions about its third-quarter results.
Why it matters — PPLI watchers can use the call to hear the company address questions about its quarterly results.
The Wall Street Journal reported that MGM was exploring an offer for People Inc., after People Inc. withdrew its $48.30-per-share proposal to buy the rest of MGM. MGM's CEO said the company would continue pursuing shareholder interests and unlocking value in a business he considers grossly undervalued.
Why it matters — A potential MGM bid signals renewed dealmaking interest in People Inc. following its withdrawn takeover offer for MGM, which could affect its valuation and strategic direction.
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering People, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $54, with estimates ranging from $48 to $70. 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. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 24 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 24 Oct 2026, People, Inc. ranks 73 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 (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +40.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks People, Inc. 73 out of 100 as at 24 Oct 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: $48 to $70 over the next 12 months.
People, Inc. returned +13.8% over the 12 months to 23 Oct 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 (Seeking Alpha, 14 Oct 2026): "Longleaf Partners Global Fund Q3 2026 Portfolio Review". People Inc. was a detractor in the quarter for Longleaf Partners Global Fund, according to its Q3 2026 portfolio review.
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
