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Investment glossary

Plain-language definitions for metrics and terms used across Analyst Signal.

Analyst target price
A forward-looking price level that a research firm believes a stock could reach, often over the next 12 months. It reflects professional judgment—not a guaranteed outcome.
Consensus
An aggregate of many analysts’ opinions—often the mean or median target price and a summary recommendation label such as Buy or Hold.
Upside potential
The percentage gap between the current price and the consensus target price. Positive upside means analysts’ average target is above today’s price.
Strong Buy
The most bullish tier in many rating scales (often mapped to scores near 1.0–1.5). It indicates a majority of surveyed analysts lean heavily positive.
P/E ratio (TTM)
Price divided by trailing twelve-month earnings per share. Higher P/E can mean growth expectations—or richer valuation versus profits.
Forward P/E
Price divided by expected (forward) earnings. Useful for comparing valuation against future profit estimates.
P/B ratio
Price divided by book value per share. Compares market value to accounting net assets on the balance sheet.
Dividend yield
Annual dividend per share divided by the stock price, expressed as a percentage. Shows cash income relative to price.
Beta
A measure of volatility versus the broader market. Beta above 1 suggests the stock has tended to move more than the market.
Market capitalization
Share price multiplied by shares outstanding. Used to classify company size (large-cap, mid-cap, etc.).
Sector rotation
Shifts in leadership among industry groups as investors favor sectors with stronger outlooks, earnings, or macro tailwinds.
Insider trading (reported)
Transactions by executives or directors disclosed in SEC filings. Not illegal when properly reported; context matters for interpretation.
Earnings date
The scheduled window when a company reports quarterly results. Prices often react to actual numbers versus expectations.
Price target upgrade
When a research firm raises its target price—often labeled “Raises” in feed data—signaling a more bullish view than before.
Analyst rating
A summary label (e.g., Buy, Hold, Sell) derived from surveyed analysts. It compresses many opinions into one readable signal.

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