Root, Inc. (ROOT) Stock Forecast
ROOT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.17 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $57.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +12.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.66
- 52-week range
- $43.21 – $90.86
ROOT analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ROOT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ROOT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.59 | $0.56 | $0.63 | −$0.34 | +272.9% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.84 | $4.84 | $4.85 | $3.34 | +44.9% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.06 | $3.00 | $3.12 | $4.84 | −36.8% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ROOT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $382.9M | $371.6M | $391.1M | −1.2% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.55B | $1.52B | $1.56B | +1.9% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.54B | $1.49B | $1.60B | −0.5% | 5 |
ROOT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ROOT revenue: reported and forecast
ROOT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.41 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.59 | +45.1% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.34 | $4.74 | $4.74 | $4.74 | $4.84 | +45.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.06 | $2.82 | $2.82 | $2.82 | $3.06 | 0.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ROOT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ROOT beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from ROOT
6 analysts cover Root; their consensus rating is hold (3.17 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $57.00, 12.9% above the latest close of $50.47. Analysts expect earnings of $4.84 per share for 2026, +44.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.06 per share on revenue of $1.5 billion. Root beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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ROOT forecast FAQ
What is Root's price target?
The average analyst price target for Root is $57.00, 12.9% above the latest close of $50.47.
Is Root a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Root, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Root's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.84 per share for 2026 (range $4.84 to $4.85); for 2027 the estimate is $3.06.
What is Root's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.5 billion, growth of 1.9%; for 2027 it is $1.5 billion.
When does Root report earnings?
Root is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.66.
Does Root usually beat earnings estimates?
Root reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.