Plexus (PLXS.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 25% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Plexus Price Target 2026: Analysts See 24% Upside

The average price target for Plexus is $305.75. 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 23.57% 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 Plexus overvalued or undervalued?

Plexus is currently undervalued with a gap of 23.6% relative to the price target.


The current price is $247.44, which places Plexus in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $275.18, and overvalued when the price exceeds $336.33.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Plexus, the fair value range lies between $275.18 and $336.33.


See the full price target analysis for Plexus →

Analyst Ratings for Plexus stock in 2026: Buy

5 analysts cover Plexus. The majority is positive, with 60% recommending Buy, while 40% recommend Hold. The average price target is $305.75, which gives an upside of 23.6% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.80/5)
Strong Buy
1 (20%)
Buy
2 (40%)
Hold
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3.80 out of 5 based on 5 analysts

About Plexus – Electronic Components

Plexus Corp. provides electronic manufacturing services in the United States, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers design, develop, supply chain, new product introduction, and manufacturing solutions, as well as sustaining services. It serves the aerospace/defense, healthcare/life sciences, and industrial/commercial sectors. Plexus Corp. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Plexus

$ 6.6B Market cap
$ 4.6B Revenue
Electronic Components Industry
36.67 P/E
1.44 P/S
4.36 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
plexus.com Website

What kind of stock is Plexus?

Speculative stock

Plexus is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Plexus

💰 Value Score 44/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 40/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 54/100 (Neutral)
📊 Total Score 46/100

📈 Valuation

Plexus trades at a P/E ratio of 36.7, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 24.6 (33% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 1.4. The P/B ratio is 4.4. The PEG ratio is 2.09 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Plexus has a profit margin of 4.0% (moderate) and an operating margin of 4.7%. Return on equity (ROE) is 12.6% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 4.3%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -3.7% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 4.81 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 138.1% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 4.39%.

Insider Trading in Plexus 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Plexus have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 6,690,987 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Rapp Karen Marie, Kelsey Todd P., SCHROCK MICHAEL V 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 5 sales. A net 1,461,040 $ 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 6,690,987 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Rapp Karen Marie sold 500 shares at 241 $ each on 2026-08-31.

Who is selling: Rapp Karen Marie, Kelsey Todd P., SCHROCK MICHAEL V, Running Michael J., Tan Victor (Pang Hau) and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Plexus (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Plexus. 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 ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-31 Rapp Karen Marie Sell 500 241 120,435
2026-08-19 Kelsey Todd P. Sell 319 252 80,461
2026-08-11 SCHROCK MICHAEL V Sell 4,000 275 1,100,000
2026-07-15 Kelsey Todd P. Sell 500 261 130,535
2026-06-17 Kelsey Todd P. Sell 100 296 29,609
2026-06-05 Running Michael J. Sell 510 272 138,807
2026-06-03 Kelsey Todd P. Sell 1,000 290 290,000
2026-06-01 Rapp Karen Marie Sell 500 270 135,000
2026-05-27 Kelsey Todd P. Sell 1,000 275 274,750
2026-05-20 Kelsey Todd P. Sell 700 253 177,282

Who is buying and selling Plexus shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Rapp Karen Marie, Kelsey Todd P., SCHROCK MICHAEL V, Running Michael J., Tan Victor (Pang Hau) and others. In total, 6,690,987 $ 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.

Plexus Short Selling 2026: 4.4% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 4.4% of the free float
Short % of free float
4.4%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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4.4%

When Does Plexus Report Earnings – Next Date: 10/28/2026

The next earnings report from Plexus is scheduled for October 28, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Plexus 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated September 10, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Plexus Corp

Plexus Corp is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $248.25 is 0.1% below the 20-day average ($248.50). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 3.5% below the 50-day average ($257.18). Long term, the stock is 11.5% above the 200-day average ($222.63), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (257.18) is above the 200-day average (222.63), which is a classic bullish signal for Plexus Corp.

Is Plexus Corp overbought or oversold?

Plexus Corp has an RSI of 48.0, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Plexus Corp

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-4.261), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-5.279) by 1.018, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (11.318), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (19.071) by 7.753, 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. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Plexus Corp

Plexus Corp has an annual standard deviation of 41.2%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Plexus Corp

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-4.261). Weekly bullish (11.318).

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

RSI: 48.0 – 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 Plexus stock in 2026

Should you buy Plexus stock now?
The technical signal for Plexus is currently NEUTRAL. Plexus trades at $247.44 as of 9/10/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -4.261 with rising momentum (signal: -5.279); RSI is at 48.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $305.75 points to 23.6% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Plexus stock?
The average analyst price target for Plexus is $305.75. The current price is $247.44, which gives an upside of 23.6%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $275.18 and $336.33.
Is Plexus a dividend stock?
No, Plexus does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Plexus stock?
Plexus is rated as a stock in the risk category Moderate. the annual standard deviation is 41.2%, which classifies the stock as Moderate.
Is Plexus overvalued?
No, Plexus is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (23.6% upside). Plexus has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 36.7 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 1.4, a P/B ratio of 4.4. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 23.6%.
Is Plexus overbought?
No, Plexus is not overbought. RSI is at 48.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 48.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.4% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Plexus earnings report?
Plexus reports its next earnings on October 28, 2026. The stock currently trades at $247.44. With a P/E ratio of 36.7, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Plexus shorted?
Yes, Plexus is shorted with 4.4% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Plexus stock?
No, insiders are not buying Plexus shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 5 sales. On a net basis, 1,461,040 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 6,690,987 $ sold. Active sellers include Rapp Karen Marie, Kelsey Todd P., SCHROCK MICHAEL V 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 Plexus a good stock?
Based on our total score, Plexus is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 46 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: 44/100, Quality: 40/100, Momentum: 54/100. In addition: analysts see 23.6% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether Plexus 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 Plexus stock?
The outlook for Plexus based on current data: the average analyst price target is $305.75 (+23.6%); the next earnings report is due on 10/28/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 36.7 (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 Plexus stock moving?
Plexus is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; 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 Plexus go?
The average analyst price target for Plexus is $305.75, which corresponds to a potential gain of 23.6% from the current price of $247.44. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Plexus fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Plexus. 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 Plexus do?
Plexus Corp. provides electronic manufacturing services in the United States, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers design, develop, supply chain, new product introduction, and manufacturing solutions, as well as sustaining services. It serv... The company belongs to the Technology 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 Plexus as an investment.
Did Plexus raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Plexus. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Plexus making money or losing money?
Yes, Plexus is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 4.0% — which is modest. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 4.7%. At a P/E ratio of 36.7, you currently pay 36.7 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 Plexus go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Plexus is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 4.81 — 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 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 138% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Plexus have a lot of debt?
Yes, Plexus has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 138%. For the technology sector, anything above 120% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Tech companies are usually asset-light and need little borrowed capital — anything below 60% counts as low in this sector. 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 Plexus service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 15.3x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).

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