Ouster (OUST.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for Ouster (OUST.US) – stock price at 46.12 $, August 2026
Ouster stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Ouster Price Target 2026: Analysts See 13% Upside

The average price target for Ouster is $52.14. 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 13,05% 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 Ouster overvalued or undervalued?

Ouster is currently undervalued with a gap of 13.1% relative to the price target.


The current price is $46.12, which places Ouster in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $46.93, and overvalued when the price exceeds $57.35.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Ouster, the fair value range lies between $46.93 and $57.35.


See the full price target analysis for Ouster →

Analyst Ratings for Ouster stock in 2026: Buy

6 analysts cover Ouster. The majority is positive, with 66.7% recommending Buy, while 33.3% recommend Hold. The average price target is $52.14, which gives an upside of 13.1% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.33/5)
Strong Buy
4 (66.7%)
Hold
2 (33.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.33 out of 5 based on 6 analysts

About Ouster – Electronic Components

Ouster, Inc. engages in the production and sale of lidar sensor kits for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers the Outer Sensor (OS) product line, including OSDome that provides a hemispheric field of view; OS0 for wide view; OS1, for mid-range view; and OS2 for long-range view. It also provides the DF series, a suite of short, mid, and long-range solid-state digital lidar sensors for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving systems; Velodyne that offers surround-view lidar sensors comprising VLP-16, VLP-16 Lite, VLP-16 Hi-Res, VLP-32, and VLS-128; Ouster Gemini, a perception platform designed for smart infrastructure deployments; and BlueCity, a Gemini-powered solution for traffic operations, planning, and safety. In addition, the company offers ZED, a high-performance camera that provides 2D and 3D color data, as well as AI Compute. Further, it is developing solid-state digital flash sensors, a suite of short, mid, and long-range solid-state digital lidar sensors that provide uniform precision imaging without motion blur across an entire field of view. Ouster, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Ouster

$ 3,2B Market cap
$ 185M Revenue
Electronic Components Industry
- P/E
17.37 P/S
9.52 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
ouster.com Website

What kind of stock is Ouster?

Speculative stock

Ouster is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Ouster

💰 Value Score 7/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 18/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 59/100 (Neutral)
📊 Total Score 28/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified 3 critical

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in Ouster that investors should be aware of.

🚨 Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is -3.90 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -30.1% – the company is losing money on its operations.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -25.2% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 17.4 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 9.5.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 5 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is -3.90 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 52.6% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 9.31% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in Ouster 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Ouster have made 20 transactions – split into 2 purchases and 18 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 13,600,431 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Heystee Susan, Boulet Virginia, Tewksbury Ted L III and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 2 purchases and 16 sales. A net 13,046,901 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 2 purchases and 18 sales. A net 13,600,431 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Heystee Susan bought 660 shares at 50 $ each on 2026-07-06. The stock has since fallen 9.5%.

Latest sale: Tewksbury Ted L III sold 1,695 shares at 47 $ each on 2026-06-22.

Who is buying: Heystee Susan, Boulet Virginia.

Who is selling: Tewksbury Ted L III, SPENCER DARIEN, Pacala Charles Angus, Jacquemet Cyrille, Gianella Kenneth P. and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Ouster (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Ouster. 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 ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-06 Heystee Susan Buy 660 50 32,888
2026-06-22 Tewksbury Ted L III Sell 1,695 47 79,665
2026-06-12 SPENCER DARIEN Sell 12,559 39 487,540
2026-06-12 Pacala Charles Angus Sell 29,797 39 1,156,720
2026-06-12 Jacquemet Cyrille Sell 8,723 39 338,627
2026-06-12 Gianella Kenneth P. Sell 54,337 39 2,109,362
2026-06-12 Frichtl Mark Sell 18,414 39 714,831
2026-06-12 Chung Megan Sell 11,261 39 437,152
2026-05-26 SPENCER DARIEN Sell 30,000 45 1,350,000
2026-05-26 Jacquemet Cyrille Sell 9,433 40 377,320

Who is buying and selling Ouster shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Ouster: Heystee Susan, Boulet Virginia. In total, 48,185 $ was bought across 2 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Tewksbury Ted L III, SPENCER DARIEN, Pacala Charles Angus, Jacquemet Cyrille, Gianella Kenneth P. and others. In total, 13,648,616 $ was sold across 18 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.

Ouster Short Selling 2026: 9.3% Sold Short

High short interest: 9.3% of the free float
Short % of free float
9.3%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 9.3% means that 9.3% of the freely traded shares in Ouster have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 8/6/2026. With a short interest of 9.3%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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Ouster Earnings – ⚡ Reporting TODAY 8/6/2026

The next earnings date for Ouster is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Ouster 2026 – Signal: Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Ouster (OUST.US) – RSI 56, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Ouster technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Ouster Inc

Ouster Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $45.12 is 15.8% above the 20-day average ($38.97). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 5.9% above the 50-day average ($42.60). Long term, the stock is 56.8% above the 200-day average ($28.78), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (42.60) is above the 200-day average (28.78), which is a classic bullish signal for Ouster Inc.

Is Ouster Inc overbought or oversold?

Ouster Inc has an RSI of 55.7. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Ouster Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.123), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-1.240) by 1.117, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (4.723), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (4.556) by 0.167, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Ouster Inc

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

Overall Technical Conclusion for Ouster Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.123). Weekly bullish (4.723).

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

RSI: 55.7 – neutral.

Technical signal: Buy

The broader trend is positive and MACD supports the picture. Consider buying with a stop-loss below the nearest support level.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ouster stock in 2026

Should you buy Ouster stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Ouster is currently BUY. Ouster trades at $46.12 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.123 with rising momentum (signal: -1.240); RSI is at 55.7 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $52.14 points to 13.1% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Ouster stock?
The average analyst price target for Ouster is $52.14. The current price is $46.12, which gives an upside of 13.1%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $46.93 and $57.35.
Is Ouster a dividend stock?
No, Ouster does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Ouster stock?
Ouster is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 108.0%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Ouster overvalued?
No, Ouster is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (13.1% upside). Ouster has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 17.4, a P/B ratio of 9.5. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 13.1%.
Is Ouster overbought?
No, Ouster is not overbought. RSI is at 55.7 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 55.7 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 18.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Ouster earnings report?
Ouster reports earnings TODAY, August 6, 2026! The stock currently trades at $46.12. Watch how the price reacts after the release.
Is Ouster shorted?
Yes, Ouster is shorted with 9.3% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Ouster stock?
No, insiders are not buying Ouster shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 2 purchases and 16 sales. On a net basis, 13,046,901 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 2 purchases and 18 sales, with a net 13,600,431 $ sold. Active sellers include Tewksbury Ted L III, SPENCER DARIEN, Pacala Charles Angus 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 Ouster a good stock?
Based on our total score, Ouster is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 28 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 7/100, Quality: 18/100, Momentum: 59/100. In addition: analysts see 13.1% upside to the price target; technical signal: Buy. Whether Ouster 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 Ouster stock?
The outlook for Ouster based on current data: the average analyst price target is $52.14 (+13.1%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 8/6/2026, 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 Ouster stock rising?
Ouster is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 18.4% above the 20-day average; short interest is 9.3% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Ouster go?
The average analyst price target for Ouster is $52.14, which corresponds to a potential gain of 13.1% from the current price of $46.12. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Ouster fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Ouster. 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 Ouster do?
Ouster, Inc. engages in the production and sale of lidar sensor kits for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers the Outer Sensor (OS) product line, inc... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Electronic Components industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Ouster as an investment.
Did Ouster raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Ouster. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Ouster making money or losing money?
No, Ouster is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -30.1%, 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 Ouster go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Ouster is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is -3.90 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 5 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 53% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Ouster have a lot of debt?
No, Ouster has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 53%. For the teknologi sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. 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.