How to Use the Target Price Upside Calculator
The target price gap shows the difference between an analyst's target price and the current stock price, expressed as a percentage. Enter the current price and target price and this tool instantly calculates the gap (upside potential) and the dollar amount remaining to the target.
A positive gap means the target price sits above the current price, implying theoretical upside. A negative gap means the price has already surpassed the target. Many investors compare gaps across several analysts' targets to gauge the market's average expectation.
Keep in mind that a target price is only an analyst's projection, not a guaranteed future price. Actual prices can move differently based on earnings results, industry conditions, and overall market sentiment, so treat this calculation as one reference point among several when making investment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
They're the same number expressed two ways. The gap is (target price - current price) / current price, and upside is how much the current price would need to rise to reach the target. The calculation is identical.
No. A target price is just an analyst's projection, and actual prices can move differently depending on market conditions and earnings results. It's worth comparing target prices from several analysts.
It means the current price has already surpassed the target price. This can happen when the market is more optimistic than the analyst, or when the target hasn't yet been updated for recent results.