Valneva SE (VALN) Stock Forecast
VALN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $12.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +118.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 19, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.23
- 52-week range
- $4.78 – $11.99
VALN analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
VALN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
VALN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | −$0.60 | +101.7% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$1.13 | −$1.13 | −$1.13 | −$1.56 | +27.4% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.19 | −$1.13 | +205.3% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
VALN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $38.0M | $35.0M | $45.1M | +29.3% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $151.0M | $144.3M | $170.2M | −13.5% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $283.4M | $198.9M | $389.0M | +87.6% | 10 |
VALN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
VALN revenue: reported and forecast
VALN 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) | −$0.13 | −$0.13 | −$0.13 | −$0.13 | $0.01 | −107.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$1.23 | −$1.23 | −$1.23 | −$1.23 | −$1.13 | −8.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.19 | +14.4% | 1 up · 0 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.
VALN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; VALN beat in 4 of 12.
What analysts expect from VALN
4 analysts cover Valneva; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $12.25, 118.4% above the latest close of $5.61. Analysts expect earnings of −$1.13 per share for 2026, +27.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.19 per share on revenue of $283.4 million. Valneva beat the EPS estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.
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VALN forecast FAQ
What is Valneva's price target?
The average analyst price target for Valneva is $12.25, 118.4% above the latest close of $5.61.
Is Valneva a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Valneva, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Valneva's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$1.13 per share for 2026 (range −$1.13 to −$1.13); for 2027 the estimate is $1.19.
What is Valneva's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $151.0 million, growth of −13.5%; for 2027 it is $283.4 million.
When does Valneva report earnings?
Valneva is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 19, 2026; the EPS estimate is $-0.23.
Does Valneva usually beat earnings estimates?
Valneva reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.