Waystar Holding Corp. (WAY) Stock Forecast
WAY analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.65 / 5 from 23 analysts
- Price target
- $34.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +24.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $0.36
- 52-week range
- $17.31 – $39.62
WAY analyst ratings
23 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WAY price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WAY earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.41 | $0.36 | $0.43 | $0.37 | +10.2% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.67 | $1.58 | $1.76 | $1.42 | +17.6% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.88 | $1.73 | $2.04 | $1.67 | +12.6% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WAY revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $323.4M | $321.0M | $327.7M | +20.4% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.29B | $1.28B | $1.29B | +17.0% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.42B | $1.39B | $1.54B | +10.7% | 22 |
WAY EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WAY revenue: reported and forecast
WAY 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 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.41 | −0.0% | 7 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.64 | $1.67 | $1.67 | $1.67 | $1.67 | +1.7% | 19 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.85 | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | +1.6% | 12 up · 8 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.
WAY earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 10 quarters; WAY beat in 8 of 10.
What analysts expect from WAY
23 analysts cover Waystar; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.65 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $34.00, 24.3% above the latest close of $27.36. Analysts expect earnings of $1.67 per share for 2026, +17.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.88 per share on revenue of $1.4 billion. Waystar beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 10 quarters.
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WAY forecast FAQ
What is Waystar's price target?
The average analyst price target for Waystar is $34.00, 24.3% above the latest close of $27.36.
Is Waystar a buy, hold or sell?
Of 23 analysts covering Waystar, 17 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Waystar's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.67 per share for 2026 (range $1.58 to $1.76); for 2027 the estimate is $1.88.
What is Waystar's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.3 billion, growth of 17.0%; for 2027 it is $1.4 billion.
When does Waystar report earnings?
Waystar is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.36.
Does Waystar usually beat earnings estimates?
Waystar reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 10 quarters.