SHENCommunication Services · Telecom ServicesThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) hold a median 12-month price target of $28 — +163.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 29 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 (67): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Value (6): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +163.9% 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 14 Oct 2026, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) returned −21.8% against +17.5% 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.
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Cheaper than 57% of US stocks
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Higher than 78% of US stocks
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Higher than 19% of US stocks
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Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 91% 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 $582.4M 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: −10.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.18%, paying out 450% of earnings.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) employs 1,041 people — $353K of revenue per employee.
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Shentel will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results before market open on Wednesday, October 28, and hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8:30 a.m. that day.
Why it matters — SHEN watchers can note the scheduled date and time for the company’s third-quarter results and related call.
Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund reported that Shenandoah Telecommunications contributed in the first half of the year but detracted in the third quarter.
Why it matters — The review notes a shift in SHEN’s contribution to the fund from positive in the first half to negative in the third quarter.
Shentel announced the completion of fiber-to-the-home upgrades in Buchanan, Virginia, bringing its 100% fiber-optic network to approximately 1,000 homes and businesses in the area. The upgraded network offers symmetrical internet speeds up to 8 Gbps for residential customers and up to 100 Gbps for business customers, alongside voice and video services.
Why it matters — The completion of this fiber deployment expands Shentel's high-speed network footprint in Virginia, potentially strengthening its service base and competitive position.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) and its Glo Fiber brand received the 2026 CFX Top Ops Award for Community Relations, which recognizes broadband providers making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. The award acknowledges Shentel's efforts in reliable broadband delivery, employee volunteer work, charitable giving, and partnerships supporting families, seniors, schools, and nonprofits.
Why it matters — The recognition highlights Shentel's community engagement and reputation, which could bolster its brand standing and relationships within its service areas.
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.
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) 29 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) ranks 29 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 (67 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +163.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (Virginia) 29 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 -21.8% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 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 (GlobeNewsWire, 14 Oct 2026): "Shenandoah Telecommunications Company to Hold its Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026". Shentel will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results before market open on Wednesday, October 28, and hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8:30 a.m. that day.
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
