SHENCommunication Services · Telecom ServicesThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) hold a median 12-month price target of $28 — +137.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 31 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) 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 (65): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Value (5): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SHEN, 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.
Data provided by Twelve Data
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +137.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | $26 |
| 4 May 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | $26 |
| 4 May 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2025 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Feb 2025 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Nov 2024 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Aug 2024 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2024 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Oct 2023 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Aug 2023 | BWS Financial | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 7 Nov 2022 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 28 June 2022 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 3 May 2022 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Strong Buy | — |
| 2 May 2022 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 2 Mar 2022 | BWS Financial | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 2 Mar 2022 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 Dec 2021 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 18 Aug 2021 | B. Riley Securities | Upgrade | 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. SHEN 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 18 Sept 2026, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) returned −17.9% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
Download this chart as an image — free to reuse; link this page as the source.
Data provided by Twelve Data
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 3% of US stocks
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Cheaper than 80% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 74% 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.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) has a market value of $640.6M and an enterprise value of $1.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $367.0M. The latest quarter grew 5.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$38.2M, a −10.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.78.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$227.3M, after $335.7M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 263.7×; forward P/E: −11.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.80%, paying out 129% of earnings.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) employs 1,041 people — $353K of revenue per employee.
Data provided by Twelve Data
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) presented at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference, with a transcript of the presentation published on Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — A presentation at a major investor conference gives SHEN an opportunity to communicate its strategy and outlook directly to the investment community.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) presented at the Bank of America 2026 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. A transcript of the presentation has been published.
Why it matters — SHEN watchers would care because the company's presentation at a major industry conference offers insight into its strategy and outlook as conveyed to investors and analysts.
Glo Fiber, powered by Shentel, announced the completion of network upgrades in Circleville, Ohio, transitioning to XGS-PON technology. The upgrade offers residential internet speeds up to 8 Gbps to over 6,000 homes and businesses, alongside a portfolio of voice, video, and commercial services with speeds up to 100 Gbps.
Why it matters — A Shentel watcher would care because the network expansion and technology upgrade in Circleville may broaden Glo Fiber's service reach and enhance the company's competitive position in its fiber broadband operations.
Zacks Investment Research notes that the Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry is expected to thrive despite headwinds, driven by 5G deployment and demand for scalable infrastructure. It identifies SHEN, along with DTEGY and VEON, as well-positioned to benefit from infrastructure upgrades for seamless connectivity.
Why it matters — A Zacks analysis highlighting SHEN among communication stocks well-positioned to benefit from 5G and infrastructure demand is relevant for SHEN watchers assessing its prospects amid broader industry headwinds.
Shentel announced the successful completion of its 2026 Shentel Cares Summer Backpack Program and Shentel Caring Days, which were driven by employee philanthropy and corporate partnership to combat food insecurity in the communities it serves.
Why it matters — A SHEN watcher would see this as evidence of the company's employee engagement and community-focused corporate responsibility efforts.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) have a median 12-month price target of $28, with estimates ranging from $26 to $29. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia), 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) 31 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 19 Sept 2026, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) ranks 31 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 (65 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +137.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) 31 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SHEN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $26 to $29 over the next 12 months.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) returned -17.9% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company is a telecommunications and broadband services provider serving residential, business, enterprise, and wholesale customers in the United States. Through its Shentel and Glo Fiber brands, the company delivers broadband internet, video, voice, Ethernet, dedicated internet access, dark fiber leasing, and managed network services across fiber optic, cable, and fixed wireless networks.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 10 Sept 2026): "Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript". Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) presented at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference, with a transcript of the presentation published on Seeking Alpha.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company is a telecommunications and broadband services provider serving residential, business, enterprise, and wholesale customers in the United States. Through its Shentel and Glo Fiber brands, the company delivers broadband internet, video, voice, Ethernet, dedicated internet access, dark fiber leasing, and managed network services across fiber optic, cable, and fixed wireless networks. Its services support households, small businesses, and larger organizations that rely on high-capacity connectivity for everyday communication and data traffic. Shenandoah Telecommunications Company also operates tower infrastructure and offers colocation space on owned cell towers, adding a network access and leasing component to its business. With a focus on regional connectivity, the company plays a role in extending broadband availability and telecom infrastructure across Mid-Atlantic and surrounding markets.
CEO Mr. Edward H. McKay · 1,041 employees · United States · https://www.shentel.com
