VERXTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering Vertex, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +19.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
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
Quality (75): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Momentum (6): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Vertex, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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 2% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Cheaper than 12% of US stocks
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Vertex, Inc.'s (VERX) Q2 2026 earnings call, which captures the company's quarterly results and management commentary from the call.
Why it matters — A VERX watcher would review the transcript for management's own account of the company's second-quarter performance and outlook.
Vertex reported a strong Q2 beat and raised guidance, with shares trading near multi-year lows, according to the article. A recent restructuring targets $60–70 million in annual opex savings, and the company reports 105% net retention and 95% gross retention.
Why it matters — A VERX watcher would note the company's high retention rates and recurring revenue resilience in its tax-automation niche, alongside planned operating-cost savings that support profitability.
Vertex reported second-quarter revenue at the high end of its guidance range and raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook, citing cost discipline, stable customer retention, and growing demand for e-invoicing solutions.
Why it matters — A VERX watcher would care because the company delivered revenue at the high end of its range and raised its full-year profitability outlook, pointing to solid execution and demand for its tax-technology offerings.
Zacks Investment Research reported on Vertex's (VERX) Q2 earnings for the period ended June 2026, noting that the headline numbers may be usefully compared against Wall Street estimates and year-ago actuals for key metrics. The article frames these metrics as worth examining for insight into the company's quarterly performance.
Why it matters — A VERX watcher would care because comparing the company's key quarterly metrics to analyst estimates and prior-year results helps gauge how its performance lines up with expectations.
Vertex (VERX) reported second-quarter earnings of $0.20 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19 per share and up from $0.15 per share a year ago. Revenues also topped estimates.
Why it matters — A quarterly earnings beat versus consensus and year-ago levels signals stronger-than-expected financial performance for Vertex.
The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Vertex, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $14 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. 58 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, Vertex, Inc. ranks 58 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 Quality (75 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +19.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Vertex, Inc. 58 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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: $14 to $25 over the next 12 months.
Vertex, Inc. returned -58.5% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Vertex Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated tax technology software and solutions for enterprise global tax compliance.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 4 Aug 2026): "Vertex, Inc. (VERX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Vertex, Inc.'s (VERX) Q2 2026 earnings call, which captures the company's quarterly results and management commentary from the call.
Vertex Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated tax technology software and solutions for enterprise global tax compliance. The company specializes in automating tax determination, compliance, reporting, data management, document management, analytics, and insights, supporting indirect tax processes across more than 20,000 jurisdictions in over 190 countries. Its platform features tax-sensitized data with extensive rules, real-time integrations with leading ERP, eCommerce, procurement, and financial systems, and tools for e-invoicing, VAT/GST compliance, and audit readiness. Vertex Inc. empowers businesses to handle complex tax scenarios, streamline invoicing, returns filing, and cross-border transactions while adapting to evolving regulations. Serving a diverse range of industries from manufacturing to retail, it embeds tax automation into core operational workflows for accuracy and efficiency. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Vertex Inc. plays a critical role in enabling continuous compliance and risk reduction in the global financial landscape.
CEO Mr. Christopher David Young · 2,100 employees · United States · https://www.vertexinc.com