Should I buy Analog Devices (ADI) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Cantor Fitzgerald — 71% of its targets hit on this sector (217 calls tested). It aims for $550 (+33 %), call made on August 18, 2026, maturing on August 18, 2027 (57 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Analog Devices
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | 70 % | +32.8 % | 10 | $430 +4% |
| Citigroup | 94 % | +30.6 % | 18 | $460 +11% |
| Morgan Stanley | 78 % | +28.1 % | 18 | $458 +10% |
| Keybanc | 83 % | +28.1 % | 18 | $525 +27% |
| B of A Securities | 82 % | +27.1 % | 11 | $460 +11% |
| Oppenheimer | 90 % | +26.7 % | 20 | $450 +9% |
| Stifel | 73 % | +25.1 % | 15 | $498 +20% |
| Jefferies | 100 % | +21.9 % | 6 | $475 +15% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 91% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 23 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $460, i.e. +11% from the current price ($415).
- The most reliable firm on ADI, Cantor Fitzgerald (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $550 (call made on August 17, 2026, maturing on August 17, 2027) (+33%) in its most recent call, and $510 (call made on May 13, 2026, maturing on May 13, 2027) (+23%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 8 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 23 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~49): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on ADI
Median target $460 (+11%) · 23 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Analog Devices now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 91% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $460 (+11%), and Cantor Fitzgerald (most reliable on ADI, 100%) targets $550. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~49) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Analog Devices?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($460) is still +11% above the current price ($415) (most reliable on ADI: Cantor Fitzgerald, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Analog Devices still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($415) and its estimated value: analysts target $460 on median (+11%), with 91% buys (most reliable on ADI: Cantor Fitzgerald, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ADI and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying ADI?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 23 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Analog Devices profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).