Should I buy Boyd Gaming (BYD) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Macquarie — 55% of its targets hit on this sector (29 calls tested). It aims for $90 (+28 %), call made on October 8, 2026, maturing on October 8, 2027 (6 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Boyd Gaming
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | 75 % | +68.1 % | 8 | $93 +32% |
| Morgan Stanley | 76 % | +56.4 % | 29 | $89 +26% |
| Deutsche Bank | 80 % | +48.8 % | 10 | $99 +41% |
| Mizuho | 100 % | +15.6 % | 7 | $102 +45% |
| Susquehanna | 88 % | +14.6 % | 8 | $87 +23% |
| Wells Fargo | 62 % | +12.6 % | 16 | $88 +25% |
| Truist Securities | 67 % | +10.6 % | 15 | $100 +42% |
| Barclays | 38 % | +6.3 % | 8 | $85 +21% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $91, i.e. +28% from the current price ($70).
- The most reliable firm on BYD, Stifel (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $92 (call made on July 24, 2026, maturing on July 24, 2027) (+31%) in its most recent call, and $95 (call made on February 6, 2026, maturing on February 6, 2027) (+35%) in the one coming due soonest.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 13 ratings, 10 are neutral.
- 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 BYD
Median target $91 (+28%) · 13 ratings · Hold 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 Boyd Gaming now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 23% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $91 (+28%), and Stifel (most reliable on BYD, 100%) targets $92. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Boyd Gaming?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($91) is still +28% above the current price ($70) (most reliable on BYD: Stifel, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Boyd Gaming still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($70) and its estimated value: analysts target $91 on median (+28%), with 23% buys (most reliable on BYD: Stifel, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on BYD and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying BYD?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 13 ratings, 10 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Boyd Gaming profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).