VSTSIndustrials · Rental & Leasing ServicesThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Vestis Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $13 — -2.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Vestis Corp. 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 (91): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Quality (38): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VSTS, 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 −2.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $9.00 → $11 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | $11 → $13 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | $15 → $16 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | $8.20 → $9.30 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | $11 → $14 |
| 15 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $6.00 → $9.00 |
| 15 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | $10 → $14 |
| 13 May 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | $8.50 → $11 |
| 13 May 2026 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2026 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 8 Jan 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 14 July 2025 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
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. VSTS 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 7% of US stocks
Cheaper than 79% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Vestis (VSTS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade suggests the stock may perform more strongly in the near term.
Why it matters — The upgrade signals increasing analyst confidence in Vestis's earnings outlook, which is directly relevant for those tracking the company's stock performance.
A law firm is investigating whether Vestis Corporation insiders breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders and is encouraging shareholders to contact them to discuss their legal rights and options.
Why it matters — The investigation raises the possibility of legal action against the company's leadership, which could impact investor confidence and the company's reputation.
Vestis Corporation (VSTS) held its Q3 2026 earnings call, and a full transcript of the session has been published on Seeking Alpha. The excerpt provides the transcript's headline and source but no details from the call itself.
Why it matters — A VSTS watcher would review the Q3 2026 earnings call transcript for management's remarks on the company's quarterly performance and outlook.
Vestis (NYSE: VSTS) reported fiscal third-quarter results showing improved profitability and cash generation as its transformation program continued, while revenue declined due to intentional exits from lower-margin business.
Why it matters — A VSTS watcher would care because the quarter indicates the transformation program is yielding improved profitability and cash generation even amid a deliberate revenue decline from exiting lower-margin business.
Vestis (VSTS) reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $0.18 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share and up from $0.05 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — The earnings beat reflects Vestis's quarterly performance coming in well above analyst expectations and prior-year results, which is directly relevant for those tracking the company's financial trajectory.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Vestis Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $13, with estimates ranging from $9.3 to $17. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Vestis Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Vestis Corp. 95 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, Vestis Corp. ranks 95 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 (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies -2.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Vestis Corp. 95 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 Vestis Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VSTS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $9.3 to $17 over the next 12 months.
Vestis Corp. returned +189.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Vestis Corporation is a leading provider of uniform rentals and workplace supplies across the United States and Canada. The company delivers comprehensive B2B services to a diverse customer base, ranging from small family-owned businesses to large Fortune 500 corporations and national franchises.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "Vestis (VSTS) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?". Vestis (VSTS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade suggests the stock may perform more strongly in the near term.
Vestis Corporation is a leading provider of uniform rentals and workplace supplies across the United States and Canada. The company delivers comprehensive B2B services to a diverse customer base, ranging from small family-owned businesses to large Fortune 500 corporations and national franchises. Its offerings include full-service uniform rental programs, workplace essentials such as towels, aprons, and linens, floor care products like mats, managed restroom supplies, first-aid and safety items, as well as cleanroom and specialty garment processing. Vestis Corporation serves key industries including manufacturing, hospitality, retail, food processing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and automotive, operating primarily through its United States and Canada segments with the majority of revenue from the U.S. Headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, the company plays a vital role in the industrials sector, specifically within rental and leasing services, supporting workplace hygiene, safety, and professionalism for over 300,000 customer locations throughout North America.
CEO Mr. James Jay Barber Jr. · 18,150 employees · United States · https://www.vestis.com