Pitney Bowes (PBI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PBI - Pitney Bowes Inc.
$16.76
0.15 (0.90%)
▲
5d:
+2.32%
30d:
-3.68%
90d:
-0.24%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Signal fired Oct 2, 2026 at $16.68 · last confirmed Oct 2, 2026
Strength: 3.7/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PBI is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.9% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: PBI is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.9% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$20.85
Based on 6.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$12.95
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PBI is currently trading at $16.76, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $16.52 to $17.32. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.2) is in line with its historical norms (8.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.9% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PBI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $17.10. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: PBI scores 79/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $19.56 (+16.7%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PBI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $17.10. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: PBI scores 79/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $19.56 (+16.7%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$16.52 -
$17.32
Company Quality Score
67/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
89.0%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (79/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($19.56)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.9% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 19% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$16.52 -
$17.32
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$15.89
Resistance Level
$17.10
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.20
Wall Street Target
$19.56
(+16.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-2.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
115.8%
Profit Margin
10.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.9% premium
PE vs Historical
9.2 vs 8.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$17.25
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$17.75
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$18.26
(+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→8)
PE COMPRESSION
$16.67
(-1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 8.8%)
$47.81
(+185%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.2, Growth: 8.8%)
$21.56
(+29%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.8, Growth: 8.8%)
$18.33
(+9%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.50 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.23
Bull Case
$27.06
(+62%)
Analyst growth 48.1%, PE expands to 14.9
Base Case
$24.60
(+47%)
Market implied 48.1%, PE stable at 13.5
Bear Case
$11.29
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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0
Buys
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Sells
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