Forestar Group Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Analysts see potential in the residential lot development and management company's stock.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:14am

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Forestar Group Inc. (NYSE:FOR) has received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the six analysts currently covering the company, according to MarketBeat.com. The analysts' average 12-month price target for the stock is $31.75.

Why it matters

Forestar Group is a residential lot development and management company, focused on delivering finished home sites to homebuilders across the United States. The 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts suggests they see potential in the company's business model and growth prospects.

The details

Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, three have assigned a buy recommendation, and one has given a strong buy recommendation. Citigroup recently increased its price target on Forestar Group from $36 to $38 and maintained a "buy" rating, while Wall Street Zen lowered its rating from "buy" to "hold".

  • Forestar Group's stock price closed at $24.33 on Friday, March 22, 2026.
  • The company's latest quarterly earnings report was released on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The players

Forestar Group Inc.

A residential lot development and management company focused on delivering finished home sites to homebuilders across the United States.

Citigroup

An investment bank that has a "buy" rating and increased its price target on Forestar Group's stock.

Wall Street Zen

An investment research firm that lowered its rating on Forestar Group's stock from "buy" to "hold".

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

Forestar Group's 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts suggests the company's residential lot development business model and growth prospects are seen as promising, despite some mixed views on the stock's near-term performance.