$FICO

Fair Isaac Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $1138.63, Implies 65% Upside

Fair Isaac Corporation's average stock price target was reduced by analysts from $1167.26 to $1138.63, with a range of $490 to $1750. This implies a 65% upside from the Oct. 5 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' among 26 analysts, with 15 Buys, 8 Holds, and 3 Sells.

Original reporting
Published Oct 6, 2026, 1:20 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$FICOBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The slight downward revision may trigger short‑term selling but the large upside potential keeps the stock attractive to long‑term investors.

02

Market read

Analyst price‑target adjustment provides a modest trading signal for FICO, with limited broader market impact.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming earnings or product announcements could offset the modest target reduction.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: today

Background

Fair Isaac Corp (FICO) is a provider of credit scoring and analytics software; analyst consensus remains a Buy despite the target reduction.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FICOBearishMedium confidence
Context

Analyst consensus price target for Fair Isaac Corp was lowered to $1,138.63, down from $1,167.26.

Expected impact

likely pressure as the market prices in the lower target

Evidence & confidence

Price‑target revisions are a direct catalyst; a cut of ~2.5% signals reduced upside, prompting short‑term selling pressure.

Market effects

Minor impact on the analytics/software sector as peers may see similar target adjustments.

Limited to US equity markets; no broader regional effect.

Low global relevance; primarily affects Fair Isaac investors.

Counterpoint

Despite the target cut, the implied 65% upside may attract contrarian buyers betting on a rebound.

Key entities

  • Fair Isaac Corporation

    Provider of credit scoring and analytics solutions, ticker FICO.

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