Penguin Solutions (PENG.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 30% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Penguin Solutions (PENG.US) – stock price at 57.94 $, August 2026
Penguin Solutions stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Penguin Solutions Price Target 2026: Analysts See 28% Upside

The average price target for Penguin Solutions is $74.29. 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 28,22% 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 Penguin Solutions overvalued or undervalued?

Penguin Solutions is currently undervalued with a gap of 28.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $57.94, which places Penguin Solutions in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $66.86, and overvalued when the price exceeds $81.72.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Penguin Solutions, the fair value range lies between $66.86 and $81.72.


See the full price target analysis for Penguin Solutions →

Analyst Ratings for Penguin Solutions stock in 2026: Buy

8 analysts cover Penguin Solutions. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 87.5% recommend buying. The average price target is $74.29, which gives an upside of 28.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.25/5)
Strong Buy
3 (37.5%)
Buy
4 (50%)
Hold
1 (12.5%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.25 out of 5 based on 8 analysts

About Penguin Solutions – IT

Penguin Solutions, Inc. designs, builds, deploys and manages enterprise solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Advanced Computing, Integrated Memory, and Optimized LED. It offers hardware, software, and services focusing on technical computing for core and cloud environments through high-performance computing and AI solutions under the Penguin Solutions, Penguin Computing, Stratus, and Penguin Edge brands. The company also provides Penguin Solutions OriginAI, an AI infrastructure solution for customers deploying GPUs at scale; continuous availability of customers critical data and applications in data centers and edge locations under the Stratus brand products; and dynamic random-access memory, modules, solid-state/flash storage, and other integrated memory solutions to networking and telecom, data analytics, AI, and ML under the SMART Modular Technologies brand. In addition, it provides Zefr, a memory module; Altus and AMD EPYC based servers for expansive memory for AI workloads; flash memory products comprising solid-state drives, Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, and PCIe NVMe products in 2.5 enclosures, M.2, EDSFF, and other module form factors; and multimediacard and embedded and removable USB products, and SD and microSD Card configurations, as well as firmware development. Further, the company offers procurement, logistics, inventory management, temporary warehousing, programming, kitting, and packaging supply chain services; and LEDs under the Cree LED brand; Cree LED XLamp and J Series packaged LED components. It serves OEMs, enterprise, government, and other end customers through direct and third-party channels. The company has a collaboration with Deepgram and Dell Technologies. The company was formerly known as SMART Global Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Penguin Solutions, Inc. in October 2024. Penguin Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Fremont, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Penguin Solutions

$ 3,0B Market cap
$ 1,5B Revenue
IT Industry
41.61 P/E
1.79 P/S
6.14 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Penguin Solutions?

Growth stock

Penguin Solutions is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 544.4% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Penguin Solutions

💰 Value Score 38/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 37/100 (Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 48/100 (Neutral)
📊 Total Score 41/100

⚠️ 2 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 2 potential risk factors in Penguin Solutions that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 275% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
🚨 High short interest: 26.9% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

Penguin Solutions trades at a P/E ratio of 41.6, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 12.5 (70% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 1.8. The P/B ratio is 6.1.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Penguin Solutions has a profit margin of 6.5% (moderate) and an operating margin of 10.8%. Return on equity (ROE) is 16.2% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 3.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 544.4% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 5 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.66 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 274.7% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 26.94% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Penguin Solutions 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Penguin Solutions have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 2,831,099 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Clark Joseph Gates, Kuykendall Anne, Johnson Aaron Michael and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 14 sales. A net 2,177,371 $ out of the stock.

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 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 2,831,099 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Clark Joseph Gates sold 1,327 shares at 57 $ each on 2026-07-23.

Who is selling: Clark Joseph Gates, Kuykendall Anne, Johnson Aaron Michael, Frey Anthony George, Straub Maximiliane C and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Penguin Solutions (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Penguin Solutions. 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 ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-23 Clark Joseph Gates Sell 1,327 57 76,263
2026-07-22 Kuykendall Anne Sell 739 56 41,473
2026-07-20 Kuykendall Anne Sell 3,061 60 184,915
2026-07-20 Johnson Aaron Michael Sell 896 60 54,127
2026-07-20 Frey Anthony George Sell 532 60 32,138
2026-07-20 Clark Joseph Gates Sell 2,042 60 123,357
2026-06-15 Kuykendall Anne Sell 200 66 13,126
2026-06-01 Clark Joseph Gates Sell 1,000 61 60,760
2026-05-26 Kuykendall Anne Sell 300 55 16,494
2026-05-14 Straub Maximiliane C Sell 3,000 49 147,000

Who is buying and selling Penguin Solutions shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Clark Joseph Gates, Kuykendall Anne, Johnson Aaron Michael, Frey Anthony George, Straub Maximiliane C and others. In total, 2,831,099 $ was sold across 20 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.

Penguin Solutions Short Selling 2026: 26.9% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 26.9% of the free float
Short % of free float
26.9%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
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 26.9% means that 26.9% of the freely traded shares in Penguin Solutions 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 10/13/2026. With a short interest of 26.9%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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26.9%

When Does Penguin Solutions Report Earnings – Next Date: 10/13/2026

The next earnings report from Penguin Solutions is scheduled for October 13, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on August 31, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Penguin Solutions 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

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

Technical analysis of Penguin Solutions (PENG.US) – RSI 47, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Penguin Solutions technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Penguin Solutions, Inc.

Penguin Solutions, Inc. is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $55.72 is 8.0% below the 20-day average ($60.57). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 11.3% below the 50-day average ($62.79). Long term, the stock is 68.6% above the 200-day average ($33.04), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (62.79) is above the 200-day average (33.04), which is a classic bullish signal for Penguin Solutions, Inc..

Is Penguin Solutions, Inc. overbought or oversold?

Penguin Solutions, Inc. has an RSI of 47.0, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Penguin Solutions, Inc.

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-3.135), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (-2.735) by 0.400, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (10.132), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (10.200) by 0.068, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Short-term momentum is still falling – a deeper pullback is possible.

Risk Profile for Penguin Solutions, Inc.

Penguin Solutions, Inc. has an annual standard deviation of 80.2%, 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 Penguin Solutions, Inc.

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-3.135). Weekly bullish (10.132).

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

RSI: 47.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Penguin Solutions stock in 2026

Should you buy Penguin Solutions stock now?
The technical signal for Penguin Solutions is currently NEUTRAL. Penguin Solutions trades at $57.94 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -3.135 with falling momentum (signal: -2.735); RSI is at 47.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $74.29 points to 28.2% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Penguin Solutions stock?
The average analyst price target for Penguin Solutions is $74.29. The current price is $57.94, which gives an upside of 28.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $66.86 and $81.72.
Is Penguin Solutions a dividend stock?
No, Penguin Solutions does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Penguin Solutions stock?
Penguin Solutions is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 80.2%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Penguin Solutions overvalued?
No, Penguin Solutions is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (28.2% upside). Penguin Solutions has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 41.6 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 1.8, a P/B ratio of 6.1. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 28.2%.
Is Penguin Solutions overbought?
No, Penguin Solutions is not overbought. RSI is at 47.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 47.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 4.3% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next Penguin Solutions earnings report?
Penguin Solutions reports its next earnings on October 13, 2026. The stock currently trades at $57.94. With a P/E ratio of 41.6, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Penguin Solutions shorted?
Yes, Penguin Solutions is shorted with 26.9% 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. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Penguin Solutions stock?
No, insiders are not buying Penguin Solutions shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 14 sales. On a net basis, 2,177,371 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 2,831,099 $ sold. Active sellers include Clark Joseph Gates, Kuykendall Anne, Johnson Aaron Michael 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 Penguin Solutions a good stock?
Based on our total score, Penguin Solutions is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 41 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 38/100, Quality: 37/100, Momentum: 48/100. In addition: analysts see 28.2% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether Penguin Solutions 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 Penguin Solutions stock?
The outlook for Penguin Solutions based on current data: the average analyst price target is $74.29 (+28.2%); the next earnings report is due on 10/13/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 41.6 (high – the market expects growth). 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 Penguin Solutions stock falling?
Penguin Solutions is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 4.3% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); short interest is 26.9% (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 Penguin Solutions go?
The average analyst price target for Penguin Solutions is $74.29, which corresponds to a potential gain of 28.2% from the current price of $57.94. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Penguin Solutions fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Penguin Solutions. 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 Penguin Solutions do?
Penguin Solutions, Inc. designs, builds, deploys and manages enterprise solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Advanced Computing, Integrated Memory, and Optimized LED. It offers hardware, software, and services focusing on technical computing for co... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the IT industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Penguin Solutions as an investment.
Did Penguin Solutions raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Penguin Solutions. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Penguin Solutions making money or losing money?
Yes, Penguin Solutions is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 6.5% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 10.8%. At a P/E ratio of 41.6, you currently pay 41.6 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Penguin Solutions go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Penguin Solutions is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.66 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 5 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 275% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Penguin Solutions have a lot of debt?
Yes, Penguin Solutions has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 275%. For the teknologi sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. 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 Penguin Solutions service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 83.6x, and net debt equals 0.4 years of earnings (EBITDA).