ESAB (ESAB) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Aug 28, 2026
ESAB · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · 50 calls · price $78.99
What the company does: ESAB Corporation engages in the formulation, development, manufacture, and supply of consumable products and equipment for use in cutting, joining, automated welding, and gas control equipment.
📈 ESAB (ESAB) stock price
$78.99-32.4% over range
Aug 28, 25low $78.58 · high $134.82Aug 27, 26
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83% recommend buying · 6 analysts
📊 JPI status : ESAB has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 ESAB price target & analyst consensus — price $78.99
The price target · all analysts combined (6 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 6$151+91.2%
Median target · of 6 targets$135+70.9%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 6$100+26.6%
Current price$78.99
Where these 6 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
6100%
$100 ↔ $151
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Evercore ISI Group — 71% of its targets hit on this sector (45 calls tested). It aims for $100 (+27 %), call made on August 12, 2026, maturing on August 12, 2027 (16 d ago).
The 4 reliable analysts
$133+68 %
The 2 other firms
$143+81 %
How to read it: the 4 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 4 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $133 median. “The 2 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 6 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy583%
Hold117%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 ESAB price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 50 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on ESAB most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in ESAB? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about ESAB? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 ESAB dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
0.43%annual yield
That's ~$0.40 per share per year.
📈 ESAB fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 25.8Net margin 5.7 %Revenue growth +12.9 %Cheap for the growth
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 9 %
2023
Rev +6%Profit −8%
2024
Rev −1%Profit +29%
2025
Rev +4%Profit −14%
🔎 Detailed analyses
✅ Historical analyst reliability on ESAB
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baird ↗ | 100% | +57.1% | 6 |
| B of A Securities ↗ | 100% | +29.5% | 2 |
| Stifel ↗ | 91% | +45.6% | 11 |
| JP Morgan ↗ | 75% | +14.1% | 8 |
| Oppenheimer ↗ | 40% | -2.0% | 5 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in ESAB would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in ESAB 10 years ago would be worth $1,973 today, i.e. +19%/yr on average. Best year: 2023 (+85%), worst: 2025 (-5%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in ESAB
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $836 | -16% |
| 3 years ago | $2,102 | +110% |
Return by year (ESAB)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -12% | $876 (-12%) |
| 2025 | -5% | $836 (-16%) |
| 2024 | +36% | $1,139 (+14%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on ESAB
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📋 All analyst calls on ESAB
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Evercore ISI Group ↗
Aug 11, 26
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $87.96 — gap to target +14%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +27%
🎯 on ESAB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 57.8% · +2.9% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 11, 27
matures : Aug 11, 27
Oppenheimer ↗
Jul 21, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$135
Price at call : $84.03 — upside +61%
Today : $78.99 — upside +71%
🎯 on ESAB : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.0% (215 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 21, 27
matures : Jul 21, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$137
Price at call : $86.02 — upside +59%
Today : $78.99 — upside +73%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 20, 27
matures : Jul 20, 27
Roth Capital
Jul 7, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$151
Price at call : $86.56 — upside +74%
Today : $78.99 — upside +91%
🎯 on ESAB : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 7, 27
matures : Jul 7, 27
DA Davidson ↗
Jun 16, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $102.5 — upside +27%
Today : $78.99 — upside +65%
🎯 on ESAB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 43.3% · +13.6% (104 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 16, 27
matures : Jun 16, 27
DA Davidson ↗
Apr 16, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$142
Price at call : $109.55 — upside +30%
Today : $78.99 — upside +80%
🎯 on ESAB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 43.3% · +13.6% (104 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 16, 27
matures : Apr 16, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$135
Price at call : $102.39 — upside +32%
Today : $78.99 — upside +71%
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 10, 27
matures : Apr 10, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$138
Price at call : $102.25 — upside +35%
Today : $78.99 — upside +75%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 8, 27
matures : Apr 8, 27
See the other 42 calls, newest to oldest
▲ Overweight · 🎯$153
Price at call : $125.31 — upside +22%
Today : $78.99 — upside +94%
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 23, 27
matures : Feb 23, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$158
Price at call : $125.31 — upside +26%
Today : $78.99 — upside +100%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 23, 27
matures : Feb 23, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$130
Price at call : $127.61 — upside +2%
Today : $78.99 — upside +65%
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 3, 27
matures : Feb 3, 27
Roth Capital
Feb 3, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$146
Price at call : $127.61 — upside +14%
Today : $78.99 — upside +85%
🎯 on ESAB : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 3, 27
matures : Feb 3, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$144
Price at call : $120.48 — upside +20%
Today : $78.99 — upside +82%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 23, 27
matures : Jan 23, 27
Oppenheimer ↗
Jan 23, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$148
Price at call : $120.72 — upside +23%
Today : $78.99 — upside +87%
🎯 on ESAB : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.0% (215 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 23, 27
matures : Jan 23, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$138
Price at call : $121.81 — upside +13%
Today : $78.99 — upside +75%
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 14, 27
matures : Jan 14, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$143
Price at call : $112.83 — upside +27%
Today : $78.99 — upside +81%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 16, 26
matures : Dec 16, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$140
Price at call : $116.82 — upside +20%
Today : $78.99 — upside +77%
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$149
Price at call : $123.35 — upside +21%
Today : $78.99 — upside +89%
🎯 on ESAB : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.2% (182 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 20, 26
matures : Oct 20, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$138
Price at call : $120.34 — upside +15%
Today : $78.99 — upside +75%
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 14, 26
matures : Oct 14, 26
Roth Capital
Sep 5, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$150
Price at call : $116.39 — upside +29%
Today : $78.99 — upside +90%
🎯 on ESAB : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 5, 26
matures : Sep 5, 26
Loop Capital ↗
Aug 22, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$140
Price at call : $117.14 — upside +20%
Today : $78.99 — upside +77%
Expected +20% · Actual -32% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 53.1% · +5.7% (64 calls)
-32.4%
stock -32% · XLI +17%
matured Aug 22, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$125
Price at call : $111.13 — upside +12%
Today : $78.99 — upside +58%
Expected +12% · Actual -23% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
-23.0%
stock -23% · XLI +22%
matured Aug 7, 26
Oppenheimer ↗
Aug 7, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$142
Price at call : $115.86 — upside +23%
Today : $78.99 — upside +80%
Expected +23% · Actual -21% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.0% (215 calls)
-20.7%
stock -21% · XLI +23%
matured Aug 7, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$141
Price at call : $115.86 — upside +22%
Today : $78.99 — upside +79%
Expected +22% · Actual -21% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
-20.7%
stock -21% · XLI +23%
matured Aug 7, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$141
Price at call : $128.04 — gap to target +10%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +79%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 21, 26
matures : Jul 21, 26
Evercore ISI Group ↗
May 19, 25
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$125
Price at call : $129.74 — gap to target -4%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +58%
🎯 on ESAB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 57.8% · +2.9% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 19, 26
matures : May 19, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$126
Price at call : $122.63 — gap to target +3%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +60%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 2, 26
matures : May 2, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$109
Price at call : $115.55 — gap to target -6%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +38%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 14, 26
matures : Apr 14, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$147
Price at call : $120.9 — upside +22%
Today : $78.99 — upside +86%
Expected +22% · Actual -16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.2% (182 calls)
-16.5%
stock -16% · XLI +25%
matured Apr 1, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$140
Price at call : $119.77 — upside +17%
Today : $78.99 — upside +77%
Expected +17% · Actual -19% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
-18.9%
stock -19% · XLI +25%
matured Mar 18, 26
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Feb 24, 25
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $123.55 — gap to target -3%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +52%
🎯 on ESAB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 57.8% · +2.9% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 24, 26
matures : Feb 24, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$133
Price at call : $121.47 — upside +9%
Today : $78.99 — upside +68%
Expected +9% · Actual +1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
+1.0%
stock +1% · XLI +30%
matured Feb 21, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$125
Price at call : $121.47 — gap to target +3%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +58%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 21, 26
matures : Feb 21, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$131
Price at call : $120.98 — gap to target +8%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +66%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 24, 26
matures : Jan 24, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$160
Price at call : $128.06 — upside +25%
Today : $78.99 — upside +103%
Expected +25% · Actual -9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 44.8% · +3.9% (183 calls)
-9.3%
stock -9% · XLI +14%
matured Dec 12, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $122.36 — gap to target +6%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +65%
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 18, 25
matures : Nov 18, 25
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Nov 13, 24
▼ Underperform · 🎯$122
Price at call : $128.93 — upside -5%
Today : $78.99 — upside +54%
Expected -5% · Actual -13% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 57.8% · +2.9% (45 calls)
+13.3%
stock -13% · XLI +7%
matured Nov 13, 25
Oppenheimer ↗
Nov 8, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$144
Price at call : $135.08 — upside +7%
Today : $78.99 — upside +82%
Expected +7% · Actual -15% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.0% (215 calls)
-14.8%
stock -15% · XLI +8%
matured Nov 8, 25
Loop Capital ↗
Oct 30, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $123.04 — gap to target -2%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +52%
🎯 on ESAB : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 53.1% · +5.7% (64 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 25
matures : Oct 30, 25
Oppenheimer ↗
Oct 30, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$138
Price at call : $123.04 — upside +12%
Today : $78.99 — upside +75%
Expected +12% · Actual -5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.0% (215 calls)
-5.1%
stock -5% · XLI +16%
matured Oct 30, 25
Oppenheimer ↗
Oct 22, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$122
Price at call : $111.49 — upside +9%
Today : $78.99 — upside +54%
Expected +9% · Actual +11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.0% (215 calls)
+10.6%
stock +11% · XLI +13%
matured Oct 22, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$128
Price at call : $104.98 — upside +22%
Today : $78.99 — upside +62%
Expected +22% · Actual +6% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
+6.1%
stock +6% · XLI +14%
matured Sep 30, 25
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Aug 19, 24
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$102
Price at call : $98.62 — gap to target +3%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +29%
🎯 on ESAB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 57.8% · +2.9% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 19, 25
matures : Aug 19, 25
B of A Securities ↗
Aug 5, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $94.51 — upside +38%
Today : $78.99 — upside +65%
Expected +38% · Actual +16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on ESAB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 52.3% · +3.5% (266 calls)
+15.6%
stock +16% · XLI +24%
matured Aug 5, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$120
Price at call : $94.51 — upside +27%
Today : $78.99 — upside +52%
Expected +27% · Actual +16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
+15.6%
stock +16% · XLI +24%
matured Aug 5, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $97.78 — upside +23%
Today : $78.99 — upside +52%
Expected +23% · Actual +31% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on ESAB : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.9% · +3.3% (471 calls)
+30.9%
stock +31% · XLI +21%
matured Jul 18, 25
Oppenheimer ↗
Jun 20, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$115
Price at call : $96.32 — upside +19%
Today : $78.99 — upside +46%
Expected +19% · Actual +20% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on ESAB : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.0% (215 calls)
+20.1%
stock +20% · XLI +16%
matured Jun 20, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$125
Price at call : $102.32 — upside +22%
Today : $78.99 — upside +58%
Expected +22% · Actual +17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on ESAB : 67% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.7% · +5.0% (302 calls)
+17.1%
stock +17% · XLI +8%
matured Mar 18, 25
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Mar 5, 24
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $98.98 — gap to target +1%
Today : $78.99 — gap to target +27%
🎯 on ESAB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 57.8% · +2.9% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 5, 25
matures : Mar 5, 25
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy ESAB stock?
This isn't buy advice. For ESAB, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $135 (+71% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (6 calls tracked on ESAB). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy ESAB? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on ESAB is $151 (+91% above today's price); the average is $135. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on ESAB on our site before trusting it.
Is ESAB still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 5 analysts have a real record on ESAB, the best hitting 100% over 6 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Will ESAB stock recover (go back up)?
It's down from its high. We answer with the numbers — the analysts' 12-month target and what happened after its past drops: will ESAB stock recover (go back up)?
Should you invest in ESAB? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in ESAB (and why hesitate).
What has ESAB's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: ESAB performance & returns.
Does ESAB pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: ESAB's dividend.
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