M Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
-4.79%
Last Quarter
$1.67
Past Year
$1.70
Growth Past 5yrs
2.68%
Next Quarter
$1.56
Estimate Next Year
- $9.03
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$27.00
41.73% Upside
Mean Price Target
$18.32
-3.82% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$6.50
-65.88% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 02, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
M Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, M (NYSE: M) reported an actual EPS of $1.67 for the quarter ending on Mar 18, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.53, resulting in a 9.15% surprise. In the prior quarter (Dec 03, 2025), M recorded an actual EPS of $0.01457 with a -111.21% surprise. See M's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
M has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Mar 18, 2026 showing a 9.15% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Dec 03, 2025 recorded a -111.21% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1.67 | 1.53 | +9.15% |
| Dec 03, 2025 | 0.01457 | -0.13 | -111.21% |
| Sep 03, 2025 | 0.41 | 0.19 | +115.79% |
| May 28, 2025 | 0.16 | 0.1498 | +6.81% |
| Mar 06, 2025 | 1.8 | 1.55 | +16.13% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 0.04 | -0.01 | -500.00% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is M stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given M stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 31 analysts have given their ratings
to M out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
4 analysts have given buy call,
23 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
4 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$18.32 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -3.82% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for M highest price target?
Analysts suggest M's stock price would rise to a high of $27.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for M over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the M stock price could move to $6.50.
What is the average target price for M?
M stock has an average analyst estimate of $18.32.
At its current price, how far is M from its average target price?
M shares are currently trading -3.82% below this price target.
What were M’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.67 versus consensus estimates of $1.53, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.80.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
M's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.56 and - $9.03 for the whole year.
What has M's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected -4.79% EPS growth for M in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 2.68% in the past five years.