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WEX Stock Forecast: WEX, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$169
+0.26% on the day

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering WEX, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $195 — +15.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$5.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
81 / 100
Median analyst target
$195
Analysts covering
15
Revenue$753.6M+14.3% y/y
Operating income$203.1M
Net income$108.5M
Free cash flow−$121.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.1%
1M
−12.3%
YTD
+13.5%
1Y
+6.4%
From 52W high
−16.8%
From 52W low
+33.3%
$127
$203
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WEX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores WEX, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Oct 2026
81 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
90
Issuance
89
Volatility
83
Growth
80
Quality
75
Momentum
70
Value
46
Size
20
Accruals
18

Revisions (90): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Accruals (18): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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Wall Street

WEX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WEX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$120$140$160$180$200$220Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WEXHigh $224Median $195Low $172

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says15 analysts
5 Buy10 Hold0 Sell
Low $172Median $195High $224

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026Piper SandlerInitiatesNeutral$209
24 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
24 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform$200 → $210
24 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$170 → $200
24 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
21 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
21 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$161 → $172
29 June 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsNeutral$173 → $152
29 June 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsNeutral—
12 June 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
28 Apr 2026Loop CapitalInitiatesBuy—
24 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
23 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
21 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
9 Feb 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsNeutral—
6 Feb 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
6 Feb 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
27 Jan 2026Cantor FitzgeraldInitiatesNeutral—
31 Oct 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
31 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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. WEX appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

WEX vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, WEX, Inc. returned +6.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

WEX vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WEXS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

WEX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.8%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

WEX, Inc. (WEX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
16.9×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.1×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / book
4.3×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.5×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
14.2%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
59.3%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Gross margin
61.5%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Operating margin
26.9%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Net margin
12.6%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
30.2%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.9%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

WEX, Inc. (WEX) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • WEX, Inc. has a market value of $5.8B and an enterprise value of $5.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.8B. The latest quarter grew 14.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $350.8M, a 12.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.04.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $49.9M.

  • WEX, Inc. spent $63.9M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 34.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 16.9×; forward P/E: 8.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • WEX, Inc. employs 6,600 people — $423K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

WEX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Infrastructure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WEXWEX, Inc.$5.8B
81
VRNSVaronis Systems, Inc.$5.6B
68
DOXAmdocs Ltd.$6.3B
64
QLYSQualys, Inc.$6.5B
94
BLSHBullish$5.2B
10
MBGLMobility Global, Inc.$5.2B
0
ACIWACI Worldwide, Inc.$5.1B
76

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News

Latest WEX news & analysis

WEX Expands AI-Powered Claims Tool Beyond FSAs Following 600,000 Automated Approvals in First Year

Business Wire · 30 Sept 2026positive

WEX announced the expansion of its AI-powered claims tool to support Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Limited Purpose Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). The upgraded capabilities are now live ahead of Open Enrollment season, following 600,000 automated approvals in the tool's first year.

Why it matters — The expansion broadens WEX's AI-powered claims offering to additional benefits categories and is timed for the critical Open Enrollment period, potentially strengthening its position in the benefits solutions market.

Here's Why You Should Hold WEX Stock in Your Portfolio Now

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research notes that WEX's diversified growth, AI-driven efficiencies and stronger cash flow support its outlook, while transaction weakness and high debt pose ongoing risks.

Why it matters — The item outlines both the supportive factors and the risks facing WEX, giving observers a balanced view of its current positioning.

WEX Stock Rises 36.3% in Three Months: Here's What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Sept 2026positive

WEX stock gained 36.3% over the past three months. The report attributes the rise to broad-based segment growth, AI integration, and pricing actions that support margins, cash flow, and increased share buybacks.

Why it matters — This highlights the company-specific drivers behind WEX's recent stock performance, giving shareholders context for what is supporting its growth and financial strength.

WEX: The Powerful Cash-Producing Machine Being Overlooked By Wall Street

Seeking Alpha · 10 Sept 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha article highlights WEX's strong Q2 2026 results, with adjusted EPS up 35.4% year-over-year and significant margin expansion. The company raised its full-year guidance to $2.86-$2.90 billion in revenue and $19.68-$20.08 in EPS, excluding recent share repurchases.

Why it matters — The article points to stable, cash-generative operations and underappreciated business segments beyond fleet cards as supporting a bullish valuation case for WEX.

WEX Details AI, Pricing and Buyback Push at Deutsche Bank Conference

MarketBeat · 28 Aug 2026neutral

WEX CFO Jagtar Narula presented the company's growth priorities across mobility, corporate payments and benefits at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference, highlighting pricing actions, product investment, AI initiatives and stock repurchases.

Why it matters — A WEX watcher would care because the CFO's conference remarks offer direct insight into the company's strategic priorities and capital-allocation plans.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WEX stock

What is the WEX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering WEX, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $195, with estimates ranging from $172 to $224. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WEX stock a buy right now?

Of the 15 analysts covering WEX, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks WEX, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WEX?

As at 1 Oct 2026, WEX, Inc. ranks 81 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 (90 of 100).

Will WEX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +15.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks WEX, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WEX stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering WEX, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WEX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $172 to $224 over the next 12 months.

How has WEX stock performed over the past year?

WEX, Inc. returned +6.4% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does WEX, Inc. do?

WEX Inc. is a financial technology company that provides payment processing and information management solutions for businesses.

What is the latest news on WEX?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 30 Sept 2026): "WEX Expands AI-Powered Claims Tool Beyond FSAs Following 600,000 Automated Approvals in First Year". WEX announced the expansion of its AI-powered claims tool to support Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Limited Purpose Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). The upgraded capabilities are now live ahead of Open Enrollment season, following 600,000 automated approvals in the tool's first year.

Company

About WEX, Inc.

WEX Inc. is a financial technology company that provides payment processing and information management solutions for businesses. WEX Inc. focuses on three main areas: Mobility, Corporate Payments, and Benefits. Its Mobility solutions support fleet operators with fuel cards, transaction processing, account management, and related services for commercial and government vehicle fleets. The Corporate Payments segment offers business-to-business payment tools, including virtual cards, automated payables, and transaction monitoring to help organizations manage complex payment workflows. Through its Benefits business, WEX Inc. delivers software and administration services for consumer-directed healthcare accounts and other employee benefits programs. WEX Inc. serves customers across transportation, healthcare, payroll, and public-sector markets, making it a specialized platform for commercial payments and benefits administration.

CEO Ms. Melissa D. Smith · 6,600 employees · United States · https://www.wexinc.com