STTechnology · Scientific & Technical InstrumentsThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering Sensata Technologies Holding Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $52 — +12.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Sensata Technologies Holding Plc 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 (97): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (47): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (20): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ST, 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $53 → $55 |
| 31 July 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $55 → $58 |
| 30 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $43 → $50 |
| 9 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $46 → $48 |
| 9 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 2 June 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
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. ST appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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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Sensata reported a broad Q2 beat with margin gains and stronger cash flow, which support its 2026 growth story. Its Q3 guidance, however, tests the company's resilience amid softer auto output.
Why it matters — For a Sensata watcher, the Q2 performance and the Q3 outlook signal how the company is positioned for its 2026 growth amid a softer automotive market.
Zacks Investment Research published an analysis noting Sensata's broad-based growth, margin gains, and stronger cash flow, while also highlighting its heavy debt burden and cyclical risks that may limit upside after a rally.
Why it matters — ST watchers would care because the article weighs Sensata's positive operational trends against financial risks that could affect the stock's future performance.
A Zacks Investment Research article highlights Sensata Technologies (ST) as a strong momentum stock, citing its Zacks Style Scores as a tool for identifying market-beating stocks.
Why it matters — ST watchers would care because the article signals that the stock is being recognized for positive momentum characteristics by an investment research firm.
Sensata Technologies reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded its expectations, with revenue, adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share all rising from a year earlier. CEO Stephan von Schuckmann noted the company recorded its fourth consecutive quarter of organic growth, with growth across each of its three operating segments.
Why it matters — The results show Sensata sustaining momentum with four straight quarters of organic growth across all segments, signaling continued operational strength.
Sensata Technologies Holding plc held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the event was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — A ST watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and management's commentary.
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Sensata Technologies Holding Plc have a median 12-month price target of $52, with estimates ranging from $45 to $63. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 12 analysts covering Sensata Technologies Holding Plc, 5 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sensata Technologies Holding Plc 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Sensata Technologies Holding Plc ranks 94 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 (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +12.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sensata Technologies Holding Plc 94 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Sensata Technologies Holding Plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ST are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $45 to $63 over the next 12 months.
Sensata Technologies Holding Plc returned +44.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Sensata Technologies Holding plc is a global industrial technology company recognized for its development and manufacture of sensors, sensor-rich solutions, and electrical protection components and systems. Its core products serve mission-critical functions in industries such as automotive, aircraft, industrial, heavy vehicle, off-road, HVAC, and marine, helping to enhance safety, efficiency, and electrification across these sectors.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Aug 2026): "How Sensata's Q2 Beat and Q3 Guidance Shape Its 2026 Growth Story". Sensata reported a broad Q2 beat with margin gains and stronger cash flow, which support its 2026 growth story. Its Q3 guidance, however, tests the company's resilience amid softer auto output.
Sensata Technologies Holding plc is a global industrial technology company recognized for its development and manufacture of sensors, sensor-rich solutions, and electrical protection components and systems. Its core products serve mission-critical functions in industries such as automotive, aircraft, industrial, heavy vehicle, off-road, HVAC, and marine, helping to enhance safety, efficiency, and electrification across these sectors. The company provides tailored solutions for original equipment manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, aftermarket distributors, and customers in fleet transportation, logistics, and commercial manufacturing. Sensata’s product range includes pressure, temperature, and position sensors; battery storage and power conversion systems; and specialized controls for vehicles and machinery. With operations in more than a dozen countries and a history spanning over a century, Sensata Technologies Holding plc plays a significant role in driving technological advancement and operational reliability for diversified global industries.
CEO Mr. Stephan Von Schuckmann · 16,700 employees · United States · https://www.sensata.com