• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $235.91
  • Forecasted Upside: 30.84%
  • Number of Analysts: 13
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 7 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$180.31
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Analyst Price Target for WEX

Analyst Price Target is $235.91
▲ +30.84% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 13 analysts offering 12 month price targets for WEX in the last 3 months. The average price target is $235.91, with a high forecast of $280.00 and a low forecast of $180.00. The average price target represents a 30.84% upside from the last price of $180.31.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 13 contributing investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in WEX. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
5/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
8/28/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
11/26/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
2/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
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5/24/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
8/22/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
10/21/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
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11/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/28/2024Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
10/25/2024Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$285.00 ➝ $230.00
10/25/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$200.00 ➝ $180.00
10/21/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$190.00 ➝ $200.00
10/16/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$190.00 ➝ $210.00
10/15/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$238.00 ➝ $255.00
8/20/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $200.00
7/26/2024William BlairUpgradeStrong-Buy
7/26/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$200.00 ➝ $190.00
7/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$246.00 ➝ $210.00
7/8/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$275.00 ➝ $230.00
6/5/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$200.00
4/17/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $280.00
4/16/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$255.00 ➝ $280.00
4/15/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$272.00 ➝ $285.00
4/12/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$235.00 ➝ $240.00
3/26/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $275.00
2/13/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$225.00 ➝ $235.00
2/12/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$240.00 ➝ $255.00
2/9/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$185.00 ➝ $220.00
2/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$205.00 ➝ $239.00
2/8/2024William BlairReiterated RatingOutperform
1/18/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $225.00
10/31/2023MizuhoLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$225.00 ➝ $200.00
10/30/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$245.00 ➝ $225.00
10/27/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$205.00 ➝ $200.00
10/24/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$200.00 ➝ $205.00
10/17/2023Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$240.00
10/4/2023CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$230.00 ➝ $240.00
9/21/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$252.00 ➝ $275.00
8/22/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$218.00 ➝ $233.00
7/31/2023MizuhoBoost Target$200.00 ➝ $225.00
7/28/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$195.00 ➝ $210.00
7/28/2023Robert W. BairdBoost Target$236.00 ➝ $252.00
7/18/2023Jefferies Financial GroupBoost Target$180.00 ➝ $195.00
7/14/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$219.00 ➝ $226.00
7/7/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$190.00
5/1/2023MizuhoLower Target$220.00 ➝ $200.00
4/28/2023Truist FinancialBoost Target$185.00 ➝ $190.00
4/28/2023Robert W. BairdBoost Target$222.00 ➝ $236.00
3/16/2023Truist FinancialLower Target$215.00 ➝ $185.00
2/13/2023CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $230.00
2/10/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$157.00 ➝ $199.00
2/10/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$193.00 ➝ $230.00
2/10/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold$190.00 ➝ $215.00
2/10/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$200.00 ➝ $222.00
2/10/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $220.00
1/25/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $200.00
1/23/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$213.00 ➝ $209.00
1/20/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold$170.00 ➝ $190.00
1/9/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$185.00 ➝ $193.00
11/14/2022MizuhoLower TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $200.00
10/31/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$145.00 ➝ $170.00
10/31/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$211.00 ➝ $213.00
10/28/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$148.00 ➝ $157.00
10/28/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$170.00 ➝ $185.00
10/28/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$170.00 ➝ $180.00
10/20/2022Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $180.00
10/13/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetHold$185.00 ➝ $145.00
10/11/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$180.00 ➝ $148.00
10/10/2022Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower Target$226.00 ➝ $185.00
9/27/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$200.00 ➝ $170.00
9/15/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$220.00 ➝ $211.00
9/8/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$210.00 ➝ $194.00
8/1/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$217.00 ➝ $220.00
8/1/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$212.00 ➝ $220.00
7/22/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Target$206.00
7/19/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$232.00 ➝ $217.00
6/9/2022CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $210.00
6/2/2022Evercore ISIReiterated RatingOutperform$230.00
5/2/2022MizuhoBoost Target$220.00 ➝ $235.00
4/14/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $232.00
4/4/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$205.00
3/24/2022Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$180.00
3/2/2022BarclaysBoost Target$210.00 ➝ $225.00
2/16/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $220.00
2/14/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$170.00 ➝ $185.00
2/14/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$180.00 ➝ $195.00
1/25/2022MizuhoLower TargetBuy$205.00 ➝ $200.00
1/5/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$175.00 ➝ $186.00
1/3/2022CitigroupLower Target$200.00 ➝ $155.00
12/30/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy$175.00
11/2/2021MizuhoLower TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $205.00
11/1/2021BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $210.00
10/29/2021Truist FinancialLower TargetHold$220.00 ➝ $180.00
10/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $195.00
10/13/2021Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$233.00
8/17/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$223.00 ➝ $198.00
8/2/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $235.00
8/2/2021BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $250.00
7/30/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$200.00 ➝ $195.00
7/30/2021CowenLower TargetOutperform$260.00 ➝ $240.00
7/8/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$150.00 ➝ $200.00
7/6/2021Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageHold$210.00
4/14/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy$236.00
4/12/2021CowenUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$235.00 ➝ $268.00
2/25/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$205.00 ➝ $215.00
2/25/2021Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
2/11/2021Susquehanna BancsharesBoost TargetPositive$210.00 ➝ $250.00
2/11/2021SusquehannaBoost TargetPositive$210.00 ➝ $250.00
1/29/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$165.00 ➝ $246.00
1/25/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$172.00 ➝ $240.00
1/6/2021Wolfe ResearchUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
1/6/2021Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
12/21/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingNeutral$205.00
12/17/2020Truist FinancialBoost Target$135.00 ➝ $220.00
11/2/2020Truist FinancialLower Target$150.00 ➝ $135.00
10/30/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$163.00 ➝ $150.00
9/29/2020Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
9/21/2020Susquehanna BancsharesLower Target$210.00 ➝ $200.00
8/26/2020MizuhoInitiated CoverageBuy$225.00
8/17/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$172.00 ➝ $189.00
8/3/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$155.00
7/28/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$163.00 ➝ $188.00
7/24/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$160.00 ➝ $163.00
7/15/2020Susquehanna BancsharesInitiated CoveragePositive$210.00
7/14/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$164.00
5/28/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $172.00
5/11/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$135.00 ➝ $147.00
5/8/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetHold$100.00 ➝ $150.00
5/8/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$153.00 ➝ $160.00
5/7/2020BTIG ResearchLower TargetPositive ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $190.00
5/4/2020Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$132.00 ➝ $152.00
4/29/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$167.00 ➝ $153.00
4/6/2020SunTrust BanksLower TargetHold$220.00 ➝ $100.00
3/20/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$203.00 ➝ $187.00
3/16/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$233.00 ➝ $167.00
3/11/2020Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$230.00 ➝ $195.00
3/5/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$237.00 ➝ $211.00
3/5/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$239.00 ➝ $203.00
3/3/2020CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$260.00 ➝ $195.00
2/14/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$231.00 ➝ $233.00
2/11/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$215.00 ➝ $230.00
1/31/2020CowenInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$249.00
1/29/2020SunTrust BanksDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$220.00
1/27/2020Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Positive$245.00 ➝ $260.00
1/23/2020Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$240.00
1/23/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$204.00 ➝ $222.00
1/22/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $260.00
12/16/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$226.00 ➝ $250.00
(Data available from 11/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.73 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 35 positive mentions
  • 8 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
4/25/2024
  • 18 very positive mentions
  • 26 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
5/25/2024
  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
6/24/2024
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
7/24/2024
  • 19 very positive mentions
  • 28 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
8/23/2024
  • 26 very positive mentions
  • 32 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
9/22/2024
  • 17 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
10/22/2024
  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 21 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
11/21/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 21 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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WEX Inc. operates a commerce platform in the United States and internationally. The Mobility segment offers fleet vehicle payment solutions, transaction processing, and information management services; and provides account activation and account retention services; authorization and billing inquiries, and account maintenance services; account management; credit and collections services; merchant services; analytics solutions; and ancillary services and offerings. This segment markets its products directly and indirectly to businesses and government agencies with fleets of commercial vehicles; and indirectly through co-branded and private label relationships. The Corporate Payments segment provides payment solutions, including embedded payments; and accounts payable automation and spend management solutions. This segment also markets its products directly and indirectly to customers in travel, fintech, insurance, consumer bill pay, and media verticals. The Benefits Solutions segment offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for consumer directed healthcare benefits and full-service benefit enrollment solutions. In addition, its SaaS platform includes embedded payment solutions and plan administration services for consumer-directed health benefits; COBRA accounts; and benefit enrollment and administration services. Further, it offers custodial and depository services for health savings accounts; and markets its products through third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, and health plans. The company was formerly known as Wright Express Corporation and changed its name to WEX Inc. in October 2012. WEX Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Portland, Maine.
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Today's Range

Now: $180.31
Low: $177.09
High: $180.65

50 Day Range

MA: $196.51
Low: $172.05
High: $216.62

52 Week Range

Now: $180.31
Low: $165.51
High: $244.04

Volume

509,174 shs

Average Volume

546,586 shs

Market Capitalization

$7.17 billion

P/E Ratio

22.88

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.57

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of WEX?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued stock ratings on WEX in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Citigroup Inc., Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Mizuho, Robert W. Baird, StockNews.com, TheStreet, Truist Financial Co., Wells Fargo & Company, William Blair, and Wolfe Research.
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What is the current price target for WEX?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for WEX in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $235.91, suggesting a possible upside of 30.8%. Barclays PLC has the highest price target set, predicting WEX will reach $280.00 in the next twelve months. Wells Fargo & Company has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $180.00 for WEX in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for WEX?

WEX currently has 5 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with WEX?

How do I contact WEX's investor relations team?

WEX's physical mailing address is 1 Hancock Street, SOUTH PORTLAND ME, 04101. The business services provider's listed phone number is 207-773-8171 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for WEX is www.wexinc.com. Learn More about contacing WEX investor relations.