Should I buy Iron Mountain (IRM) 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 Iron Mountain
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 57 % | +13.1 % | 14 | $144 +26% |
| Stifel | 71 % | +11.6 % | 7 | $140 +22% |
| Wells Fargo | 44 % | +1.6 % | 9 | $140 +22% |
| Credit Suisse | 40 % | -18.8 % | 5 | $20 -83% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 100% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 5 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $140, i.e. +22% from the current price ($115).
- The most reliable firm on IRM, JP Morgan (75% hit rate, 4 scored calls), targets $138 (call made on May 1, 2026, maturing on May 1, 2027) (+20%) in its most recent call, and $111 (call made on November 6, 2025, maturing on November 6, 2026) (-3%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (2.8% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- High valuation (P/E ~82): 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.
- A near-unanimous consensus leaves little room for positive surprise — a lot of optimism is already baked in.
The analyst consensus on IRM
Median target $140 (+22%) · 5 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 Iron Mountain now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 100% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $140 (+22%), and JP Morgan (most reliable on IRM, 75%) targets $138. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~82). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Iron Mountain?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($140) is still +22% above the current price ($115) (most reliable on IRM: JP Morgan, 75%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Iron Mountain still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($115) and its estimated value: analysts target $140 on median (+22%), with 100% buys (most reliable on IRM: JP Morgan, 75%). Cross-check with their real reliability on IRM and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying IRM?
High valuation (P/E ~82): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
→ Go deeper: the full Iron Mountain profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).