What does “consensus” mean here?
Consensus target price
A consensus target is usually the average (or sometimes median) of target prices from analysts who cover the stock. It smooths out one-off calls and reflects the “center of gravity” of professional expectations—subject to change whenever new research is published.
Consensus recommendation
Firms map their opinion to a scale (e.g., buy / hold / sell). A “consensus” label is a summary of those votes. It is a compact signal, not a substitute for reading risks, earnings quality, or your time horizon.
What consensus is not
It is not a vote by all investors, not a guarantee of returns, and not personalized advice. Use it to orient research, then dig into fundamentals, catalysts, and your own risk tolerance.