Financial Terms FAQ

Essential terms for reading analyst reports, explained simply.

What Is a Target Price?

Learn what analyst target prices mean and how to use them.

What Is PER (Price-to-Earnings Ratio)?

Definition, calculation, and interpretation of PER.

Trailing PER vs Forward PER

Difference between trailing and forward 12-month PER.

What Are PBR and EPS?

Meaning of PBR (price-to-book) and EPS (earnings per share).

What Is Upside Potential?

How upside potential is calculated from target price.

How to Read an Analyst Report

Key sections to check in a brokerage analyst report.

What Analyst Ratings Mean

How buy, hold, and sell ratings work across brokerages.

What Is Analyst Consensus?

What consensus target prices from multiple brokerages mean.