IREN (IREN.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 90% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for IREN (IREN.US) – stock price at $41.28, October 2026
IREN stock price – price development 2026. Updated Oct 7, 2026.
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IREN Price Target 2026: Analysts See 88% Upside

The average price target for IREN is $77.69. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 88.20% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is IREN overvalued or undervalued?

IREN is currently undervalued with a gap of 88.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $41.28, which places IREN in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $69.92, and overvalued when the price exceeds $85.46.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For IREN, the fair value range lies between $69.92 and $85.46.


See the full price target analysis for IREN →

Analyst Ratings for IREN stock in 2026: Buy

20 analysts cover IREN. The majority is positive, with 75% recommending Buy, while 25% recommend Hold. The average price target is $77.69, which gives an upside of 88.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.40/5)
Strong Buy
13 (65%)
Buy
2 (10%)
Hold
5 (25%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.40 out of 5 based on 20 analysts

About IREN – Capital Markets

Iris Energy Limited owns and operates bitcoin mining data centers. It also provides high performance computing solutions, including Al cloud services. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Read more about the company

Key Figures for IREN

$16.0B Market cap
$707M Revenue
Capital Markets Industry
- P/E
22.66 P/S
4.01 P/B
United States Listed on exchange
iren.com Website

What kind of stock is IREN?

Growth stock

IREN is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 42.9% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for IREN

💰 Value Score 20/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 4/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 24/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 16/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 3 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in IREN that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -99.4% – the company is losing money on its operations.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -23.4% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
🚨 High short interest: 21.7% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 22.7 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 4.0. The PEG ratio is 4.05 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

The latest quarterly earnings grew 42.9% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 61.8% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 21.71% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in IREN 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at IREN have made 4 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took $99,824,315 out of the stock. Active insiders include Guzowski Christopher, Roberts William Gregory, Roberts Daniel John and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 4 transactions: 0 purchases and 4 sales. A net $99,824,315 out of the stock.

Latest sale: Guzowski Christopher sold 11,958 shares at $36.32 each on 2025-09-16.

Who is selling: Guzowski Christopher, Roberts William Gregory, Roberts Daniel John, Daniel John Roberts.

Latest Insider Trades in IREN (2026)

The table shows the last 4 reported insider transactions in IREN. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2025-09-16 Guzowski Christopher Sell 11,958 36 434,315
2025-09-11 Roberts William Gregory Sell 1,000,000 33 33,130,000
2025-09-11 Roberts Daniel John Sell 1,000,000 33 33,130,000
2025-09-11 Daniel John Roberts Sell 1,000,000 33 33,130,000

Who is buying and selling IREN shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Guzowski Christopher, Roberts William Gregory, Roberts Daniel John, Daniel John Roberts. In total, $99,824,315 was sold across 4 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

IREN Short Selling 2026: 21.7% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 21.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
21.7%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month

Short interest over time: IREN

0.0%16.3%32.6%
Peak 28.4% · 8/13
5/307/289/26
21.7% today (extremely high)Peaked at 28.4% on Aug 13, 2026Last 30 days: −2.9 percentage pointsMeasured over 119 days
What does the trend tell you?
Short interest is falling. It is down 2.9 percentage points over the last month and now stands at 21.7%. The peak was 28.4% on Aug 13, 2026, so it is now 6.7 percentage points lower. This is how shorting works: whoever shorts has borrowed the share and sold it, and to close the position again they must buy the share back. Falling short interest therefore means shares are being bought back in IREN right now.

Many investors watch for exactly this: short interest that has been high and starts falling back. The professionals who bet on a falling price are closing down. That is not in itself a signal about what the price will do — we cannot predict the market, and short interest is only one number among many. But it does say something about what the large players are doing.
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 21.7% means that 21.7% of the freely traded shares in IREN have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on Nov 5, 2026. With a short interest of 21.7%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does IREN Report Earnings – Next Date: Nov 5, 2026

The next earnings report from IREN is scheduled for November 5, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of IREN 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated October 7, 2026.

Technical analysis of IREN (IREN.US) – RSI 46, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart October 2026
IREN technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Oct 7, 2026.

Trend Analysis of IREN Ltd

IREN Ltd is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $41.28 is 5.3% below the 20-day average ($43.58). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 0.7% below the 50-day average ($41.56). Long term, the stock is 9.5% below the 200-day average ($45.63), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (41.56) is below the 200-day average (45.63), which is a classic bearish signal for IREN Ltd.

Is IREN Ltd overbought or oversold?

IREN Ltd has an RSI of 46.2, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for IREN Ltd

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.305), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.260) by 0.565, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.979), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-0.699) by 0.280, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are negative and below their signal lines. Trend and momentum are negative across time horizons – the strongest bearish signal.

Risk Profile for IREN Ltd

IREN Ltd has an annual standard deviation of 108.0%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for IREN Ltd

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.305). Weekly bearish (-0.979).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 46.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About IREN stock in 2026

Should you buy IREN stock now?
No, the technical signal for IREN is currently Strong Sell. IREN trades at $41.28 as of Oct 7, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.305 with falling momentum (signal: 0.260); RSI is at 46.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $77.69 points to 88.2% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for IREN stock?
The average analyst price target for IREN is $77.69. The current price is $41.28, which gives an upside of 88.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $69.92 and $85.46.
Is IREN a dividend stock?
No, IREN does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of IREN stock?
IREN is rated as a stock in the risk category Extremely speculative. the annual standard deviation is 108.0%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative.
Is IREN overvalued?
No, IREN is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (88.2% upside). IREN has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 22.7, a P/B ratio of 4.0. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 88.2%.
Is IREN overbought?
No, IREN is not overbought. RSI is at 46.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 46.2 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 5.3% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next IREN earnings report?
IREN reports its next earnings on November 5, 2026. The stock currently trades at $41.28.
Is IREN shorted?
Yes, IREN is shorted with 21.7% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying IREN stock?
No, insiders are not buying IREN shares – they are net sellers. Across the last 4 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 4 sales, with a net 99,824,315 $ sold. Active sellers include Guzowski Christopher, Roberts William Gregory, Roberts Daniel John and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is IREN a good stock?
Based on our total score, IREN is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 16 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 20/100, Quality: 4/100, Momentum: 24/100. In addition: analysts see 88.2% upside to the price target; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether IREN is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for IREN stock?
The outlook for IREN based on current data: the average analyst price target is $77.69 (+88.2%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on Nov 5, 2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is IREN stock falling?
IREN is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 5.3% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); short interest is 21.7% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can IREN go?
The average analyst price target for IREN is $77.69, which corresponds to a potential gain of 88.2% from the current price of $41.28. The stock has traded between $28.93 and $76.87 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 46.3% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can IREN fall?
The stock has traded as low as $28.93 over the last 52 weeks — that is 29.9% below the current price of $41.28. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 62.4% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±108.0% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does IREN do?
Iris Energy Limited owns and operates bitcoin mining data centers. It also provides high performance computing solutions, including Al cloud services. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The company belongs to the Financial Services sector, more specifically the Capital Markets industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate IREN as an investment.
Did IREN raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from IREN. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is IREN making money or losing money?
No, IREN is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -99.4%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can IREN go bankrupt?
Altman Z2 is not used for banks and financial companies — their balance sheet is built on debt (that is the business model), so the model would wrongly classify a healthy bank as distressed. For IREN, look instead at the capital base (e.g. the core capital ratio), loan losses and earnings power.
Does IREN have a lot of debt?
No, IREN has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 62%. For the financial services sector, anything below 200% counts as low debt. Banks take in deposits (debt) as their raw material and lend it out — which naturally gives a high D/E. 200-400% is typical; only above 400% counts as elevated. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can IREN service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is -5.9x, and net debt equals 50.7 years of earnings (EBITDA).

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