Outbrain (OB) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
OB Stock Forecast
Outbrain stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $6.60 (represents a 41.94% upside from OB’s last price of $4.65) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 3 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
OB Price Target
The average price target for Outbrain (OB) is $6.60 based on 1-year price targets from 3 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $8.00 to $5.30. This represents a potential 41.94% upside from OB's last price of $4.65.
OB Analyst Ratings
According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Outbrain's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for OB stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (66.67%), 1 'Hold' (33.33%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Outbrain Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | Laura Martin | Needham | $6.50 | $5.08 | 27.95% | 39.78% |
| Feb 06, 2023 | - | Citigroup | $5.30 | $5.20 | 1.92% | 13.98% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | - | Citigroup | $4.00 | $3.56 | 12.20% | -13.98% |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Andrew Uerkwitz | Jefferies | $8.00 | $5.32 | 50.38% | 72.04% |
| May 13, 2022 | Laura Martin | Needham | $10.00 | $6.28 | 59.24% | 115.05% |
The latest Outbrain stock forecast, released on Jul 24, 2023 by Laura Martin from Needham, set a price target of $6.50, which represents a 27.95% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($5.08), and a 39.78% increase from OB last price ($4.65).
Outbrain Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | - | - |
| Avg Price Target | - | - | - |
| Last Closing Price | $4.65 | $4.65 | $4.65 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -100.00% | -100.00% |
In the current month, the average price target of Outbrain stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Outbrain's last price of $4.65. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down NaN% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2024 | Needham | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| May 12, 2024 | Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Needham | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Feb 06, 2023 | Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Citigroup | - | Neutral | Initialise |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| May 13, 2022 | Needham | Buy | Buy | Hold |
Outbrain's last stock rating was published by Needham on Aug 02, 2024. The company gave OB a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Outbrain Financial Forecast
Outbrain Revenue Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $248.23M | $230.01M | $225.80M | $231.77M | $257.97M | $229.02M | $250.88M | $254.22M | $289.67M | $250.78M | $247.15M |
| Avg Forecast | $275.00M | $244.70M | $235.50M | $235.40M | $266.59M | $228.37M | $228.70M | $218.20M | $251.29M | $246.33M | $236.00M | $226.97M | $252.00M | $208.55M | $246.93M | $242.45M | $284.48M | $244.10M | $155.75M |
| High Forecast | $278.36M | $247.69M | $238.38M | $238.28M | $269.85M | $231.16M | $231.49M | $220.86M | $253.85M | $249.34M | $238.89M | $229.75M | $255.08M | $211.10M | $249.53M | $245.01M | $287.48M | $246.67M | $157.39M |
| Low Forecast | $272.87M | $242.80M | $233.67M | $233.58M | $264.52M | $226.60M | $226.93M | $216.51M | $248.70M | $244.42M | $234.18M | $225.22M | $250.05M | $206.93M | $245.18M | $240.74M | $282.47M | $242.38M | $154.65M |
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 0.93% | 0.96% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.10% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.59% |
Outbrain's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 1 analysts is $218.20M, with a low forecast of $216.51M, and a high forecast of $220.86M. OB's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -12.10% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $248.23M (Dec 23).
Outbrain EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $10.65M | $2.62M | $-7.66M | $-2.15M | $5.26M | $568.00K | $1.46M | $4.05M | $9.23M | $-44.59M | $19.73M |
| Avg Forecast | $2.45M | $2.18M | $2.10M | $2.10M | $2.38M | $2.04M | $2.04M | $1.95M | $2.24M | $2.20M | $2.11M | $2.03M | $2.25M | $1.86M | $2.20M | $2.16M | $2.54M | $-49.24M | $1.39M |
| High Forecast | $2.48M | $2.21M | $2.13M | $2.13M | $2.41M | $2.06M | $2.07M | $1.97M | $2.27M | $2.23M | $2.13M | $2.05M | $2.28M | $1.88M | $2.23M | $2.19M | $2.57M | $-39.39M | $1.40M |
| Low Forecast | $2.44M | $2.17M | $2.09M | $2.08M | $2.36M | $2.02M | $2.03M | $1.93M | $2.22M | $2.18M | $2.09M | $2.01M | $2.23M | $1.85M | $2.19M | $2.15M | $2.52M | $-59.08M | $1.38M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.75% | 1.19% | -3.64% | -1.06% | 2.34% | 0.31% | 0.66% | 1.87% | 3.64% | 0.91% | 14.19% |
1 analysts predict OB's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $1.95M, with a high of $1.97M and a low of $1.93M. This is -81.72% lower than Outbrain's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $10.65M.
Outbrain Net Income Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $4.06M | $508.00K | $11.28M | $-5.61M | $-7.75M | $-4.62M | $-10.32M | $-1.89M | $38.95M | $-53.91M | $15.20M |
| Avg Forecast | $8.81M | $3.91M | $1.96M | $-978.44K | $6.47M | $1.36M | $-2.96M | $-6.48M | $4.35M | $-611.52K | $-5.99M | $-6.49M | $-2.19M | $-7.22M | $-2.20M | $366.92K | $9.95M | $-62.53M | $13.83M |
| High Forecast | $8.95M | $3.98M | $1.99M | $-968.58K | $6.58M | $1.38M | $-2.93M | $-6.41M | $5.32M | $-605.36K | $-5.93M | $-6.42M | $-2.17M | $-7.14M | $-2.18M | $371.94K | $10.08M | $-50.02M | $14.02M |
| Low Forecast | $8.72M | $3.87M | $1.94M | $-993.98K | $6.41M | $1.35M | $-3.00M | $-6.58M | $3.38M | $-621.24K | $-6.09M | $-6.59M | $-2.23M | $-7.33M | $-2.23M | $363.55K | $9.86M | $-75.04M | $13.70M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.93% | -0.83% | -1.88% | 0.86% | 3.54% | 0.64% | 4.69% | -5.15% | 3.92% | 0.86% | 1.10% |
Outbrain's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $-6.48M, with a range of $-6.58M to $-6.41M. OB's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -259.69% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $4.06M (Dec 23).
Outbrain SG&A Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $39.15M | $35.09M | $41.64M | $41.15M | $42.30M | $39.08M | $41.08M | $43.43M | $46.81M | $56.03M | $33.43M |
| Avg Forecast | $46.76M | $41.61M | $40.04M | $40.03M | $45.33M | $38.83M | $38.89M | $37.10M | $42.73M | $41.89M | $40.13M | $38.60M | $42.85M | $35.46M | $41.99M | $41.23M | $48.37M | $64.99M | $26.48M |
| High Forecast | $47.33M | $42.12M | $40.53M | $40.52M | $45.89M | $39.31M | $39.36M | $37.56M | $43.16M | $42.40M | $40.62M | $39.07M | $43.37M | $35.90M | $42.43M | $41.66M | $48.88M | $77.99M | $26.76M |
| Low Forecast | $46.40M | $41.29M | $39.73M | $39.72M | $44.98M | $38.53M | $38.59M | $36.81M | $42.29M | $41.56M | $39.82M | $38.30M | $42.52M | $35.19M | $41.69M | $40.94M | $48.03M | $51.99M | $26.30M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.92% | 0.84% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 0.99% | 1.10% | 0.98% | 1.05% | 0.97% | 0.86% | 1.26% |
Outbrain's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $37.10M, based on 1 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $36.81M to $37.56M. The forecast indicates a -5.24% fall compared to OB last annual SG&A of $39.15M (Dec 23).
Outbrain EPS Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.08 | $0.01 | $22.02 | $-0.11 | $-0.15 | $-0.08 | $-0.18 | $-0.03 | $0.68 | $-1.13 | $0.28 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.18 | $0.08 | $0.04 | $-0.02 | $0.13 | $0.03 | $-0.06 | $-0.13 | $0.09 | $-0.01 | $-0.12 | $-0.13 | $-0.04 | $-0.15 | $-0.04 | $0.01 | $0.20 | $0.09 | $0.28 |
| High Forecast | $0.18 | $0.08 | $0.04 | $-0.02 | $0.13 | $0.03 | $-0.06 | $-0.13 | $0.11 | $-0.01 | $-0.12 | $-0.13 | $-0.04 | $-0.15 | $-0.04 | $0.01 | $0.21 | $0.10 | $0.29 |
| Low Forecast | $0.18 | $0.08 | $0.04 | $-0.02 | $0.13 | $0.03 | $-0.06 | $-0.13 | $0.07 | $-0.01 | $-0.12 | $-0.13 | $-0.05 | $-0.15 | $-0.05 | $0.01 | $0.20 | $0.09 | $0.28 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.91% | -0.80% | -179.76% | 0.83% | 3.35% | 0.57% | 4.00% | -4.40% | 3.34% | -11.94% | 1.01% |
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Outbrain's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $-0.13, with a low estimate of $-0.13 and a high estimate of $-0.13. This represents a -263.49% decrease compared to OB previous annual EPS of $0.08 (Dec 23).
Outbrain Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERI | Perion Network | $8.14 | $22.50 | 176.41% | Buy |
| ANGI | Angi | $2.71 | $6.66 | 145.76% | Buy |
| MTCH | Match Group | $35.94 | $75.33 | 109.60% | Buy |
| GRPN | Groupon | $12.40 | $25.25 | 103.63% | Buy |
| IAC | Match Group | $53.47 | $107.43 | 100.92% | Buy |
| YY | JOYY | $35.54 | $66.50 | 87.11% | Buy |
| FVRR | Fiverr | $24.86 | $43.13 | 73.49% | Buy |
| SCOR | comScore | $7.21 | $12.50 | 73.37% | Buy |
| SEAT | Vivid Seats | $4.18 | $6.92 | 65.55% | Buy |
| TTGT | TechTarget | $24.89 | $41.00 | 64.72% | Buy |
| OB | Outbrain | $4.65 | $6.60 | 41.94% | Buy |
| KIND | Nextdoor | $2.37 | $3.25 | 37.13% | Hold |
| EVER | EverQuote | $22.28 | $27.92 | 25.31% | Buy |
| YELP | Yelp | $33.85 | $35.39 | 4.55% | Buy |
| MAX | MediaAlpha | $17.51 | $17.25 | -1.48% | Buy |
OB Forecast FAQ
Is Outbrain a good buy?
Yes, according to 3 Wall Street analysts, Outbrain (OB) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 66.67% of OB's total ratings.
What is OB's price target?
Outbrain (OB) average price target is $6.6 with a range of $5.3 to $8, implying a 41.94% from its last price of $4.65. The data is based on 3 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Outbrain stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for OB stock, the company can go up by 41.94% (from the last price of $4.65 to the average price target of $6.6), up by 72.04% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 13.98% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Outbrain stock reach $7?
OB's highest twelve months analyst stock price target of $8 supports the claim that Outbrain can reach $7 in the near future.
What are Outbrain's analysts' financial forecasts?
Outbrain's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2024) are as follows: average revenue is $941.86M (high $953.37M, low $934.56M), average EBITDA is $8.41M (high $8.51M, low $8.34M), average net income is $-1.603M (high $-1.384M, low $-1.831M), average SG&A $160.15M (high $162.11M, low $158.91M), and average EPS is $-0.0328 (high $-0.0283, low $-0.0374). OB's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $990.6M (high $1B, low $982.92M), average EBITDA is $8.84M (high $8.95M, low $8.77M), average net income is $13.7M (high $13.94M, low $13.53M), average SG&A $168.44M (high $170.5M, low $167.14M), and average EPS is $0.28 (high $0.285, low $0.277).
Did the OB's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Outbrain's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $935.82M, which missed the average analysts forecast of $960.61M by -2.58%. Apple's EBITDA was $12.06M, beating the average prediction of $8.57M by 40.71%. The company's net income was $10.24M, missing the average estimation of $-8.74M by -217.19%. Apple's SG&A was $157.04M, missing the average forecast of $163.34M by -3.86%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.18, missing the average prediction of $-0.179 by -200.76%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Outbrain's revenue was $248.23M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $251.29M by -1.22%. The company's EBITDA was $10.66M, beating the average prediction of $2.24M by 375.10%. Outbrain's net income was $4.06M, missing the average estimation of $4.35M by -6.75%. The company's SG&A was $39.15M, missing the average forecast of $42.73M by -8.37%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.081, missing the average prediction of $0.0889 by -8.92%