VERXTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering Vertex, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +25.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 75 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 Vertex, 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 (88): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (23): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VERX, 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 +25.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $16 → $15 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $19 → $17 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $15 → $12 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $20 → $18 |
| 21 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $19 → $15 |
| 29 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 29 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Initiates | Buy | $14 |
| 8 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Citizens | Maintains | Market 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. VERX 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, Vertex, Inc. returned −49.2% 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.
Cheaper than 1% of US stocks
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 11% of US stocks
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 1% 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.
Vertex, Inc. has a market value of $2.1B and an enterprise value of $2.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $787.4M. The latest quarter grew 10.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $3.6M, a 0.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.02.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $50.6M, after $21.8M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 1272.0×; forward P/E: 12.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Vertex, Inc. employs 2,000 people — $394K of revenue per employee.
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Vertex, Inc. announced the appointment of Debanjan Saha, CEO of DataRobot, to its Board of Directors, effective October 7, 2026. Saha will join the board of the global indirect tax and compliance company.
Why it matters — Adding the CEO of an AI-focused company to the board brings technology leadership and AI expertise that could inform Vertex's strategic direction.
Vertex, Inc. presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, with a transcript of the presentation published on Seeking Alpha. The item reports on the company's participation and remarks at the conference.
Why it matters — A VERX watcher would care because the presentation offers insight into how Vertex communicates its business to investors at a major industry conference.
Vertex, Inc. announced that its President and CEO Chris Young and CFO John Schwab will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM Pacific Time.
Why it matters — A VERX watcher would care because the company's top executives will present to the investment community at a major technology conference, offering visibility into the company.
Vertex released its 2026 Mid-Year U.S. Sales Tax Rates and Rules Report, showing the combined average U.S. sales tax rate rose for the first time in four years to a 10-year high of 10.1881%.
Why it matters — A rising U.S. sales tax rate points to greater tax complexity, which relates to demand for Vertex's indirect tax and compliance solutions.
Zacks Investment Research published an article noting that Vertex (VERX) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes, outlining reasons why growth investors shouldn't overlook the stock.
Why it matters — A VERX watcher would care because the item highlights the company's growth attributes as a reason investors pay attention to the stock.
The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Vertex, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $12 to $25. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 15 analysts covering Vertex, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Vertex, Inc. 75 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, Vertex, Inc. ranks 75 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 (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +25.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Vertex, Inc. 75 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 Vertex, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VERX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $12 to $25 over the next 12 months.
Vertex, Inc. returned -49.2% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Vertex Inc. Class A is a software company that provides enterprise tax technology solutions for businesses operating in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and other industries.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 1 Oct 2026): "Vertex Appoints DataRobot CEO Debanjan Saha to Board of Directors". Vertex, Inc. announced the appointment of Debanjan Saha, CEO of DataRobot, to its Board of Directors, effective October 7, 2026. Saha will join the board of the global indirect tax and compliance company.
Vertex Inc. Class A is a software company that provides enterprise tax technology solutions for businesses operating in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and other industries. Vertex’s products and services help organizations manage indirect tax processes such as tax calculation, compliance, reporting, data management, and document handling across sales, use, and value-added tax environments. The company offers both licensed software and cloud-based subscriptions, along with implementation, training, and outsourced tax-related services. Its solutions are designed for enterprises and mid-market customers that handle complex tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions, making Vertex a specialized provider in the broader business software market. Vertex Inc. Class A focuses on helping companies automate tax operations and maintain compliance through integrated technology tools and support services.
CEO Mr. Christopher David Young · 2,000 employees · United States · https://www.vertexinc.com
