Analyst Upside

AU · rank #7 · 2026-09-10

ADYEN

AMSTERDAM · EUR · $34.95B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy4.6strength 4.6 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.999
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.17
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
3
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $1,387.57
+45.8%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+22.45%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.40
Gross margin TTM+68.5%
52w high$1,600.80
Market cap (USD)$34.95B

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Summary

Adyen is a unified global payments infrastructure platform processing €804 billion in H1 2026 volume for large enterprise merchants, generating ~49-50% EBITDA margins with 19% net revenue growth year-over-year.

Rationale

With 28 analysts, a consensus target implying 45.8% upside, a strong buy-skewed rating of 4.4/5, and net revisions of +3 over 30 days alongside 22% momentum acceleration, the analyst_upside signal is reinforced by a concrete H1 2026 earnings beat and reaffirmed 21-23% constant-currency growth guidance.

Material risks

  • 1The 90-day EPS revision of -$0.57 and high target dispersion of 69.8% signal meaningful analyst disagreement on earnings trajectory, likely reflecting margin dilution from acquisitions and the $300M next-gen processing investment that could compress near-term profitability versus consensus.
  • 2Adyen's share price has historically collapsed on even modest volume or take-rate disappointments, and with cross-border payment growth exposed to macro softness and tariff-driven spending slowdowns, the 45.8% implied upside could evaporate quickly if H2 2026 volumes disappoint.

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