Should I buy Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP) 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 Installed Building Products, Inc.
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 88 % | +84.0 % | 8 | $185 -2% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 50 % | +37.0 % | 6 | $222 +18% |
| Goldman Sachs | 50 % | +16.1 % | 8 | $257 +37% |
| RBC Capital | 57 % | -13.8 % | 7 | $208 +10% |
| Deutsche Bank | 88 % | +57.2 % | 8 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $231, i.e. +23% from the current price ($188).
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on IBP, Truist Securities (75% hit rate, 4 scored calls), only targets $160 (call made on October 8, 2026, maturing on October 8, 2027) (-15%) in its most recent call, and $200 (call made on May 11, 2026, maturing on May 11, 2027) (+6%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 7 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- 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.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on IBP
Median target $231 (+23%) · 10 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 Installed Building Products, Inc. now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 20% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $231 (+23%), and Truist Securities (most reliable on IBP, 75%) targets $160. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Installed Building Products, Inc.?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($231) is still +23% above the current price ($188) (most reliable on IBP: Truist Securities, 75%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Installed Building Products, Inc. still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($188) and its estimated value: analysts target $231 on median (+23%), with 20% buys (most reliable on IBP: Truist Securities, 75%). Cross-check with their real reliability on IBP and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying IBP?
Even the most reliable firm on IBP, Truist Securities (75% hit rate, 4 scored calls), only targets $160 (call made on October 8, 2026, maturing on October 8, 2027) (-15%) in its most recent call, and $200 (call made on May 11, 2026, maturing on May 11, 2027) (+6%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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