Should I buy Fortrea (FTRE) stock or is it too late?
No reliable analyst is bullish on this stock right now. A “reliable” analyst is a firm that, on this sector, hits more than 55% of its targets and beats its sector. None of them sees upside here — which is exactly why this stock is in no JPI selection.
Firm-by-firm track record on Fortrea
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | 20 % | -11.0 % | 5 | $16 -15% |
| Barclays | 0 % | -101.1 % | 5 | $22 +17% |
| B of A Securities | 100 % | +63.7 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 67% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 6 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $23, i.e. +19% from the current price ($19).
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on FTRE, Baird (20% hit rate, 5 scored calls), only targets $16 (call made on February 27, 2026, maturing on February 27, 2027) (-15%) in its most recent call, and $14 (call made on September 3, 2025, maturing on September 3, 2026) (-26%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on FTRE
Median target $23 (+19%) · 6 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 Fortrea now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 67% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $23 (+19%), and Baird (most reliable on FTRE, 20%) targets $16. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Fortrea?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($23) is still +19% above the current price ($19) (most reliable on FTRE: Baird, 20%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Fortrea still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($19) and its estimated value: analysts target $23 on median (+19%), with 67% buys (most reliable on FTRE: Baird, 20%). Cross-check with their real reliability on FTRE and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying FTRE?
Even the most reliable firm on FTRE, Baird (20% hit rate, 5 scored calls), only targets $16 (call made on February 27, 2026, maturing on February 27, 2027) (-15%) in its most recent call, and $14 (call made on September 3, 2025, maturing on September 3, 2026) (-26%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
→ Go deeper: the full Fortrea profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).