Analyst Upside

AU · rank #2 · 2026-09-11

PCO

GPW · PLN · $6.02B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy5.6strength 5.6 / 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.
0.746
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.04
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
4
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $41.35
+3.2%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-9.88%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
Gross margin TTM+49.3%
52w high$47.31
Market cap (USD)$6.02B

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Summary

Pepco Group B.V. is a European discount variety retailer operating a footprint of over 4,000 stores with a strategic expansion focus in Central and Eastern Europe.

Rationale

Unanimous analyst agreement on recent upward EPS revisions and consecutive positive revision momentum across 7 to 90 days strongly validate the earnings improvement thesis.

Material risks

  • 1High analyst target price dispersion of 48.4% signals substantial market disagreement and valuation uncertainty following the restructuring and exclusion of Poundland from continuing operations.
  • 2Heavy reliance on capital-intensive store roll-outs for revenue visibility exposes the business to execution risks in new and highly competitive Western European markets.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed