Stock·NASDAQ·Technology
Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG)
- Market cap
- $2.93B
- P/E
- 21.96
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- Street target
- $85.00median of 7 analysts
- 52-week range
- $16.04 $89.86
The short version
Where PENG stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
PENG at a glance
Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG): Strong Buy, 85/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Up: the price is above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($56.56 and $42.18).
- Earnings PENG beat estimates in 8 of its last 8 quarters, yet fell the next day after 3 of those beats.
- Insiders Insiders sold $6.0M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
- Valuation P/E of 22.0 against 35.1 for the Technology sector: a discount to peers (-37%).
Figures as of October 18, 2026.
CleaRank Financial AI
CleaRank rates Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) Strong Buy, with a model score of 85/100.
The trend lifts the score most: the price is 35.38% above its 200-day average and 0.95% above its 50-day average, and the 50-day average is 34.10% above the 200-day. The 50-day average stands at $56.56 and the 200-day at $42.18. Over the past year the price rose 153.89%.
Only on CleaRank
Figures we compute ourselves from PENG's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.
Price and trading
The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.
Trend checks
4/4Price above its 50-day average ›
The price of $57.10 is 1.0% above the 50-day simple moving average of $56.56.Price above its 200-day average ›
The price is 35.4% above the 200-day simple moving average of $42.18.50-day average above the 200-day ›
The 50-day average ($56.56) is 34.1% above the 200-day average ($42.18), the arrangement of a rising longer-term trend.In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
The price sits at 56% of its 52-week range, between $16.04 and $89.86.
PENG share price
Pick a period: each tab shows how far PENG has moved over it, to the last close.
Today's trading
Where PENG sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.
Fundamentals
Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.
Valuation and quality checks
4/4P/E below the sector median ›
The trailing P/E of 21.96 is 37.4% below the Technology median of 35.1.P/S below the sector median ›
The price-to-sales ratio of 1.69 is 77.8% below the sector median of 7.6.Profitable over the last 12 months ›
Net income over the last 12 months was $151.1M on revenue of $1.7B, a net margin of 8.7%.Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
PENG beat the EPS estimate in 8 of its last 8 reports.
Key statistics
The headline figures for PENG.
As of October 18, 2026, PENG trades at $57.10, with a market value of $2.93B and a P/E ratio of 21.96.
What the numbers say
CleaRank Financial AI's reading of PENG's valuation, growth and risks.
PENG's trailing P/E stands at 21.96, which is 37.4% below the Technology sector median P/E of 35.1. The peer comparison on this page calls that a discount to peers. Its price-to-sales ratio of 1.69 is also 77.8% below the sector median P/S of 7.6. The company carries a market capitalisation of $2.9B.
PENG is growing faster than the sector median. Its latest annual revenue rose 67.70%, compared with a sector median of 24.2%. Profitability is solid, with a net margin of 10.43% and an operating margin of 12.26%. Return on equity stands at 27.56%, above the sector median of 13.4%. Finally, debt-to-equity is 1.14.
PENG's last earnings report, on October 6, 2026, beat the estimate by 29.87%, with EPS of $1.00 against an estimate of $0.77. The market agreed: the stock rose 13.08% the following session.
PENG has beaten the EPS estimate in all 8 of its recent reports; even so, 3 of those 8 beats were followed by a lower share price the next session. Earlier, the stock rose 25.13% after the July 7, 2026 report, a beat of 50.00%. The consensus EPS estimate stands at $4.52 for this fiscal year and $5.21 for next, growth of 57.6% for the current year.
Normal swings for PENG run at about 5.92% a day. The price is 36.46% below its 52-week high of $89.86.
PENG against the Technology sector
How PENG compares with the median Technology stock CleaRank tracks.
Price to earnings vs sector: PENG trades at a notable discount to sector peers (-37%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds.
Return vs XLK: Since May 6, 2025, PENG has gained 228.2% against a gain of 71.7% for XLK.
Performance against XLK
PENG and the Technology sector fund over the same days.
Revenue and earnings
How much PENG sells, and how much of it becomes profit.
Revenue growth: Revenue grew 16.9% in FY2025 to $1.4B, from $1.2B a year earlier.
Profit margin: The net margin was 2.1% in FY2025, up from -4.3% the year before.
Profitable: PENG earned $28.8M in FY2025.
Earnings reality check
Did PENG beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?
Earnings record: PENG beat the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 8 quarters.
Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 3 of those 8 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.
| Report | Estimate | Actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026after close | $0.77 | $1.00 | +29.87% | +13.08% | +21.79% |
| Jul 7, 2026after close | $0.56 | $0.84 | +50.00% | +25.13% | +24.06% |
| Apr 1, 2026after close | $0.42 | $0.52 | +23.81% | +13.37% | +25.21% |
| Jan 6, 2026after close | $0.44 | $0.49 | +11.36% | -13.78% | -6.50% |
| Oct 7, 2025after close | $0.36 | $0.43 | +19.44% | -16.02% | -16.44% |
| Jul 8, 2025after close | $0.32 | $0.47 | +46.88% | +10.57% | +17.23% |
| Apr 2, 2025after close | $0.38 | $0.52 | +36.84% | -10.30% | -4.82% |
| Jan 8, 2025after close | $0.39 | $0.49 | +25.64% | +7.95% | +5.18% |
As of October 18, 2026, PENG has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 8 of its last 8 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 3 of those beats; its latest report, on October 6, 2026, came in 29.87% above the estimate and the stock moved +13.08% in the first session.
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
AI analysis and technicals
CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.
Momentum checks
2/3RSI not overbought or oversold ›
The 14-day RSI is 44.8, in neutral territory.RSI above 50 ›
An RSI of 44.8 is below the 50 midpoint, so sellers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.MACD line above zero ›
The MACD line is positive, so the 12-day average is above the 26-day average.
CleaRank AI analysis of PENG
The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.
PENG is in an uptrend, with the price standing above both of its main averages. At $57.10 it sits 0.95% above the 50-day average of $56.56 and 35.38% above the 200-day average of $42.18. Over the past year, the price is 255.99% above the 52-week low of $16.04, yet still 36.46% below the high of $89.86.
Short-term and long-term readings disagree. Over the past month the price climbed 18.37%, yet over the past three months it slipped 5.48%, while the past year brought a 153.89% gain. In the last session the price fell 7.69% on volume that was 48.2% below its average. A 14-day RSI of 44.8 sits in the neutral zone, and the MACD line is positive.
Earnings beat ›
The October 6, 2026 report beat the EPS estimate by 29.87%, and the share price rose 13.08% in the first session after it.
Source: Earnings report, October 6, 2026Rating reaffirmed ›
Rosenblatt kept its Buy rating on October 7, 2026.
Source: Analyst action, Rosenblatt, October 7, 2026
Analyst downgrade ›
Barclays downgraded it to Underweight from Equal-Weight on July 20, 2026.
Source: Analyst action, Barclays, July 20, 2026
- The two nearest levels matter most: the 20-day EMA at $63.19 sits above the price, and the 50-day SMA at $56.56 sits below it.
- The 14-day RSI is 44.8, which is in the neutral zone, and the MACD line is positive. Readings above 70 or below 30 are the levels that signal stretched momentum.
- The share price rose 13.08% in the first session after the October 6, 2026 report. PENG has beaten estimates in 8 of its last 8 reports.
PENG's uptrend depends on the price holding above its 50-day average of $56.56 and its 200-day average of $42.18. A close below the 50-day would be the first sign of that trend weakening. If the price pulls back, the 50-day SMA at $56.56 is the first level it would reach.
The first level above the current price is the 20-day EMA, at $63.19. A rise would meet that average before anything else.
Technical indicators
Momentum and trend for PENG, from its daily closes.
As of October 18, 2026, with PENG at $57.10, its 14-day RSI is 44.8 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $56.56 and its 200-day is $42.18.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 18, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
What PENG moves with
Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.
As of October 18, 2026, PENG's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.51 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.59 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.14 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.11 with gold (XAU).
What Wall Street expects
The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.
Analysts checks
2/3Most analysts rate it a buy ›
6 of 7 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 0 a hold and 1 a sell.Median target above the price ›
The median 12-month target of $85.00 is 48.9% above the price.More buy ratings than three months ago ›
6 of 7 rate it a buy now, against 6 of 7 three months ago.
PENG Wall Street View
12-month price targets
The price, $57.10, sits below every analyst's target.
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight |
As of October 18, 2026, 7 Wall Street analysts cover PENG: 6 rate it a buy or strong buy, 0 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $60.00 to $100.00, with a median of $85.00, 48.9% above the price of $57.10.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
A trade plan, if you want one
Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.
PENG trade plan
Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.
Long entry pick an entry style
Risk management
Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
PENG moves about 5.9% a day on average, so a stop can fill well past its level. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Risk profile
How much PENG tends to move, against the market and on its own.
The long record
PENG's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.
Track record checks
2/4Average daily move under 2% ›
The price has moved 5.92% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).Recovered from its worst fall ›
The worst fall was 67.7%, from March 2018 to May 2019, regained by April 2021.Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
57% of 1-year holding periods in the last 9 years ended with a gain.Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
$10,000 invested in May 2017 is now worth $84,907, against $36,745 in the S&P 500 (SPY).
PENG Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 18, 2026, PENG's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 9 years with dividends reinvested was -67.7% (March 2018 to May 2019); it regained that peak by April 2021, 23 months after the low, and 57% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Growth of $10,000
What $10,000 put into PENG in May 2017 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.
Against the market: PENG beat the S&P 500 over this period: $84,907 against $36,745.
A $10,000 investment in PENG in May 2017 would be worth about $84,907 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $36,745 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).
Seasonal patterns
Which calendar months have been kind to PENG, and which have not.
Strongest month, May: an average of +16.69%, up in 8 of 9 years.
Weakest month, October: an average of -3.34%, up in 4 of 9 years.
This month, October: has averaged -3.34%, up in 4 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.
Over the last 10 years, PENG's strongest calendar month has been May (average +16.69%, up in 8 of 9 years) and its weakest October (average -3.34%, up in 4 of 9 years).
Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.
Long-term scenarios
Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo projection
Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in PENG, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in PENG today could grow to about $28,295 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $214,661 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $3,730. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
PENG Stock Price Prediction: 2030
The same simulation in share prices, year by year.
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $86.56 for PENG by 2030 in the base case, from $57.10 today (1.5x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $24.03. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on PENG's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile | range base today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $33.38 | $63.36 | $120 | |
| 2028 | $28.41 | $70.30 | $174 | |
| 2029 | $25.71 | $78.01 | $237 | |
| 2030 | $24.03 | $86.56 | $312 | |
| 2031 | $22.92 | $96.05 | $403 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of PENG's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles. PENG is highly volatile, so its upside column reaches an extreme multiple; treat it as a statistical tail, not an expectation.
Insider trading
What the people running the company have bought and sold.
PENG insider trading
Shares the company's directors and officers bought and sold, from their own filings.
Month by month
Open-market purchases above the line, sales below.
Insider buying: No insider bought PENG shares on the open market in the last 18 months. Sales are often planned in advance or cover tax on vesting shares, so they say less than purchases would.
As of October 18, 2026, PENG insiders reported 22 open-market sales worth $6.0M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Grant | 30.9K | - |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Grant | 41.2K | - |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Anthony George Frey
Officer
|
Grant | 11.6K | - |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Sell | 4.0K | $202.3K |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 1.3K | $76.3K |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Sell | 739 | $41.5K |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Sell | 4.0K | $257.5K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 10.4K | $609.4K |
| May 26, 2026 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Sell | 4.0K | $217.8K |
| May 18, 2026 | David W. Heard
Director
|
Grant | 4.5K | - |
| May 14, 2026 | Maximiliane C Straub
Director
|
Sell | 3.0K | $147.0K |
| May 12, 2026 | Sandeep Nayyar
Director
|
Sell | 20.0K | $890.3K |
| May 12, 2026 | Maximiliane C Straub
Director
|
Sell | 12.0K | $537.4K |
| May 8, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 5.0K | $200.0K |
| May 5, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 5.0K | $173.8K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 6.5K | $189.8K |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Sell | 738 | $20.6K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 5.0K | $134.1K |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 12.5K | $282.9K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Sell | 4.0K | $71.0K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Sell | 4.0K | $83.2K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 10.0K | $201.6K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 1.3K | $25.6K |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Penelope A Herscher
Director
|
Grant | 10.0K | - |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Sandeep Nayyar
Director
|
Grant | 10.0K | - |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Mark D Papermaster
Director
|
Grant | 10.0K | - |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Mary G Puma
Director
|
Grant | 10.0K | - |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Maximiliane C Straub
Director
|
Grant | 10.0K | - |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Kashif Nawaz Shaikh
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 376.1K | - |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Nathan Olmstead
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 9.7K | - |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Mark W Adams
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 108.0K | - |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Grant | 54.0K | - |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Grant | 43.2K | - |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Jack A Pacheco
Officer
|
Grant | 48.6K | - |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Mark W Adams
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 108.7K | - |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Grant | 14.8K | - |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Anthony George Frey
Officer
|
Grant | 23.7K | - |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Anne Kuykendall
Officer
|
Grant | 23.7K | - |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Nathan Olmstead
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 19.8K | - |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Anthony George Frey
Officer
|
Grant | 51.9K | - |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Jack A Pacheco
Officer
|
Sell | 63.4K | $1.6M |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Jack A Pacheco
Officer
|
Option | 63.4K | $678.2K |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Penelope A Herscher
Director
|
Sell | 2.7K | $69.1K |
| May 2, 2025 | Joseph Gates Clark
Officer
|
Sell | 2.3K | $39.9K |
Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings
Questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page, as of October 18, 2026.