VERXTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering Vertex, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +18.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 70 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. 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
Revisions (80): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Momentum (12): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $14 |
| 29 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 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 | — |
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.
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 12% of US stocks
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 78% 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
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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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.
Vertex Inc. reported upbeat earnings for the second quarter on Monday, according to Benzinga. Following the results, analysts lowered their forecasts for the company.
Why it matters — A VERX watcher would care because the upbeat Q2 report is paired with reduced analyst forecasts, signaling how the street is adjusting its expectations for the company.
Vertex Inc. announced three additions to its leadership team: Chatelle Lynch as Chief People Officer, Carlos Mercuriali as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Europe, and Bala Chandran as Chief Product and Technology Officer, to support the company's next phase of growth.
Why it matters — Expanding the leadership team with roles focused on people, European operations, and product technology signals Vertex is investing in the structure and talent needed to scale its business globally.
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.
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. 70 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Vertex, Inc. ranks 70 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 (80 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +18.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Vertex, Inc. 70 out of 100 as at 22 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: $12 to $25 over the next 12 months.
Vertex, Inc. returned -46.9% over the 12 months to 21 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 (GlobeNewsWire, 13 Aug 2026): "Vertex Report: Rising Sales Tax Rates Signal a New Era of Tax Volatility". 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%.
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 · 2,000 employees · United States · https://www.vertexinc.com