Should I buy Teradata (TDC) 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 Teradata
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 50 % | +21.5 % | 10 | $36 +18% |
| Barclays | 65 % | +1.0 % | 20 | $27 -11% |
| Morgan Stanley | 25 % | -1.0 % | 16 | $29 -5% |
| JMP Securities | 43 % | -9.7 % | 7 | $60 +97% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 20 % | -14.7 % | 5 | $40 +31% |
| UBS | 33 % | -34.0 % | 6 | $32 +5% |
| Credit Suisse | 50 % | +0.3 % | 6 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Few solid positives from analysts right now: of 5 ratings, only 2 buys, and the median price target ($32) is barely above the price (+5%, at $30). Caution prevails.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on TDC, Barclays (65% hit rate, 20 scored calls), only targets $27 (call made on August 5, 2026, maturing on August 5, 2027) (-11%) in its most recent call, and $24 (call made on November 5, 2025, maturing on November 5, 2026) (-21%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 5 ratings, 2 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- Limited upside: the median target is only +5% from the current price.
- 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 TDC
Median target $32 (+5%) · 5 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 Teradata now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 40% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $32 (+5%), and Barclays (most reliable on TDC, 65%) targets $27. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Teradata?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($32) is still +5% above the current price ($30) (most reliable on TDC: Barclays, 65%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Teradata still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($30) and its estimated value: analysts target $32 on median (+5%), with 40% buys (most reliable on TDC: Barclays, 65%). Cross-check with their real reliability on TDC and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying TDC?
Even the most reliable firm on TDC, Barclays (65% hit rate, 20 scored calls), only targets $27 (call made on August 5, 2026, maturing on August 5, 2027) (-11%) in its most recent call, and $24 (call made on November 5, 2025, maturing on November 5, 2026) (-21%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
→ Go deeper: the full Teradata profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).