WBTNCommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $11 — +5.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 35 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores WEBTOON Entertainment, 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
Accruals (95): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Quality (28): 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 WBTN, 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 +5.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $15 → $12 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $11 → $10 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $20 → $15 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 15 May 2025 | Citigroup | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 15 May 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 May 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Apr 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 Jan 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Jan 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
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. WBTN 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 5 Oct 2026, WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. returned −42.0% against +16.2% 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 89% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 14% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
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.
WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. has a market value of $1.4B and an enterprise value of $919.5M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.4B. The latest quarter shrank 2.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$370.9M, a −27.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−2.63.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$13.9M.
Trailing P/E: −3.9×; forward P/E: 42.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. employs 1,800 people — $760K of revenue per employee.
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Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announced a proposed settlement in the WEBTOON securities class action, with a court notice covering the pendency of the class action, a settlement hearing, and a motion for attorneys' fees.
Why it matters — A WBTN watcher would care because this marks progress toward resolving the securities litigation against the company.
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, and a transcript of the presentation was published. The event provided a platform for the company's participation at the industry conference.
Why it matters — WBTN watchers would be interested to see the company's corporate communications and its presence at a major technology conference, which may offer insight into its strategic positioning.
A law firm is inviting WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. shareholders to contact it regarding potential breaches of fiduciary duties by company insiders. The firm states it would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis with no out-of-pocket costs to shareholders.
Why it matters — WBTN watchers would care because the announcement raises the possibility of legal claims against company insiders related to fiduciary obligations, which could affect investor relations and corporate governance perceptions.
A law firm issued a notice inviting WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. shareholders to contact them to discuss their rights and options, on a contingent fee basis, concerning whether company insiders breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders.
Why it matters — WBTN watchers may care because the notice flags potential insider conduct and possible shareholder legal action related to the company.
Webtoon Entertainment is rated a 'hold' as its reported revenue and profitability declined, though the drop was largely due to currency fluctuations; on a constant-currency basis, revenue rose 5.2% year-over-year. The company is pursuing strategic partnerships, new content, and a $100M investment in RI Games to diversify and drive future growth.
Why it matters — WBTN watchers would care because the piece highlights that the reported revenue decline is mostly currency-driven (with underlying constant-currency growth) and outlines the company's diversification efforts, including its $100M investment in RI Games, that could shape its future performance.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $11, with estimates ranging from $10 to $13. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. 35 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Oct 2026, WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. ranks 35 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 Accruals (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +5.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. 35 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WBTN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $10 to $13 over the next 12 months.
WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc. returned -42.0% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is a digital storytelling platform company that connects creators and readers through webcomics and web novels.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 28 Sept 2026): "Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Proposed Settlement in the WEBTOON Securities Litigation". Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announced a proposed settlement in the WEBTOON securities class action, with a court notice covering the pendency of the class action, a settlement hearing, and a motion for attorneys' fees.
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is a digital storytelling platform company that connects creators and readers through webcomics and web novels. WEBTOON Entertainment offers serialized content through mobile and web applications, enabling users to discover, create, and share stories across genres such as romance, fantasy, drama, and action. Its services include hosting creator-driven and professionally produced content, paid content access, advertising, and intellectual property adaptations. The company operates globally across markets including the United States, Korea, and Japan, and supports a broad creator ecosystem through brands and platforms such as WEBTOON, Wattpad, WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, WEBTOON Entertainment plays a significant role in the digital comics and serialized fiction market by bringing mobile-first storytelling to a worldwide audience.
CEO Mr. Junkoo Kim · 1,800 employees · United States · https://www.about.webtoon.com
