PPLICommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering People, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $54 — +38.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. 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
Volatility (93): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (33): 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 +38.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $50 → $62 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $49 → $56 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 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 | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Benchmark | 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. PPLI appears 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 14 Sept 2026, People, Inc. returned +8.0% against +17.0% 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 66% of US stocks
Cheaper than 84% of US stocks
Cheaper than 17% 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 $2.8B and an enterprise value of $3.1B.
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: 6.3×; forward P/E: 15.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 901.65%, paying out 0% of earnings.
People, Inc. employs 5,156 people — $406K of revenue per employee.
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own People, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Food & Wine, a People Inc. brand, announced its 2026 Best New Chefs list, sponsored by Resy and American Express, recognizing 14 chefs across 10 restaurants that are helping define the next era of American dining.
Why it matters — This announcement highlights a high-profile brand initiative under the People Inc. umbrella that showcases the company's lifestyle-media reach to readers and advertisers.
Travel + Leisure, a People Inc. brand, will hold its World's Best Summit in London for the first time, taking place on October 27 and 28, 2026, as a two-day event focused on global travel and hospitality.
Why it matters — The international expansion of a Travel + Leisure flagship event signals broader brand reach and engagement for People Inc. in the global travel and hospitality market.
People Incorporated (PPLI) presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, with a transcript of the session published on Seeking Alpha. The report covers the company's conference presentation.
Why it matters — A PPLI watcher would care because the presentation offers insight into the company's messaging and positioning delivered to an investment conference audience.
People Incorporated (PPLI) presented at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference, with a transcript of the presentation published by Seeking Alpha. The item reports on the company's participation in the investor conference.
Why it matters — A PPLI watcher would care because the presentation gives investors insight into the company's positioning and messaging at a major industry conference.
People Incorporated (NASDAQ: PPLI) announced it will participate in the Citi 2026 Global TMT Conference on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in New York City.
Why it matters — The company's participation in a major industry conference provides an opportunity for PPLI shareholders and watchers to see it represented at a prominent investor event.
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. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Sept 2026, People, Inc. ranks 77 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 +38.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks People, Inc. 77 out of 100 as at 14 Sept 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 +8.0% over the 12 months to 14 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
People Inc. is a media and internet company that publishes and distributes digital and print content across a broad portfolio of lifestyle, news, and information brands.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 15 Sept 2026): "Food & Wine Reveals The 2026 Best New Chefs". Food & Wine, a People Inc. brand, announced its 2026 Best New Chefs list, sponsored by Resy and American Express, recognizing 14 chefs across 10 restaurants that are helping define the next era of American dining.
People Inc. is a media and internet company that publishes and distributes digital and print content across a broad portfolio of lifestyle, news, and information brands. Its operations include digital publishing, magazine production, audience monetization, and advertising services, with brands covering areas such as food, travel, home, beauty, finance, health, and entertainment. The company’s products and services are designed to reach consumers through websites, mobile experiences, magazines, and licensing arrangements, making it a significant platform in modern consumer media. People Inc. serves advertisers, readers, and publishing partners by combining content creation with scalable media distribution across multiple formats and categories. Headquartered in New York, People Inc. is recognized for its role in organizing and delivering trusted editorial content to large consumer audiences.
CEO Mr. Joseph M. Levin · 5,156 employees · United States · https://www.people.inc
