← Analyst Upside

AU · rank #15 · 2026-10-22

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NYSE · $19.07B (USD)

SignalBuy2.0strength 2.0 / 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.
1.174
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.00
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
14
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.213
Analyst upside
Consensus target $50.41
+22.3%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+39.76%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.54
Gross margin TTM+76.1%
52w high$52.15
Market cap (USD)$19.07B

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Summary

Unity Software operates a real-time 3D engine (Create) and mobile ad monetization platform (Grow/Vector), generating $546.5M in Q2 2026 revenue with 24% YoY growth and 29% adjusted EBITDA margins.

Rationale

The analyst_upside strategy is reinforced by 100% revision agreement across 15 analysts, 6 target raises in 30 days, 5 net upgrades in 90 days, and 22% consensus upside—all pointing to a coordinated, accelerating re-rating thesis anchored in Vector's growth and the Alphabet/Playground partnership.

Material risks

  • 1Unity holds no disclosed backlog, minimum-revenue commitment, or sole-source position in the Alphabet partnership, meaning the re-rating is sentiment-driven rather than structurally anchored—a key disqualifier for a moat-dependent thesis, though this is an analyst-upside momentum strategy where sentiment IS the edge.
  • 2The Grow segment's dependence on Vector execution, advertising demand, and platform data access remains fragile given the ironSource sunset already demonstrated material restructuring risk, and the November 2026 convertible-note repayment ($2.24B) creates a near-term capital overhang coinciding with Q3 results.

AI verdict council

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

OpenAI
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Claude
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Gemini
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