Barclays Upgrades Visteon Corporation to 'Buy' with $145 Target

Barclays analyst Dan Levy has upgraded Visteon Corporation (NasdaqGS:VC) to a 'buy' rating, with a new price target of $145. This change was announced on June 22, 2026, and reflects a positive outlook on the automotive technology company's future prospects.

Other Institutional Activity in Visteon Corporation

BlackRock, Inc. slightly increased its stake in Visteon by adding 3,124 shares, bringing its total to 3,553,815 shares valued at approximately $323.8 million. American Century Companies Inc. expanded its holdings by 158,979 shares, now owning 2,240,201 shares worth around $204.1 million, marking a 7.6% increase. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 1,426,841 shares valued at about $130 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake by 175,679 shares, ending with 1,403,695 shares valued at approximately $127.9 million, a 14.3% rise. T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. also boosted its holdings by 314,366 shares, now holding 1,377,479 shares worth about $125.5 million, reflecting a 29.6% increase.

Visteon Corporation Stock Up 15.8%

Shares of Visteon Corporation (NasdaqGS:VC) traded near $113.81 on Monday. The company has a market cap of approximately $3.04 billion, with a P/E ratio of 19.03 and a forward P/E of 11.66. Visteon's beta is 1.271, indicating moderate volatility. The stock's 52-week range is between $83.49 and $129.10, with a 50-day moving average of $110.91 and a 200-day moving average of $105.23. The company's current ratio is 1.73, and the quick ratio is 1.39, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 26.55.

Recent Earnings

Visteon reported revenue of $3.79 billion, reflecting a 2.1% growth. The company achieved an EPS of $5.98, with a net margin of 4.36% and a return on equity of 11.65%. The next earnings report is expected on July 23, 2026.

Dividend

Visteon pays an annual dividend rate of $1.50, yielding 1.32% with a payout ratio of 15.47%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Visteon Corporation

On June 11, 2026, several insiders including Bunsei Kure, Robert Manzo, Joanne Maguire, Jeffrey David Jones, Marjorie Sennett, and Francis Scricco bought 1,333 shares each at an average price of $120.05.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 22, 2026, Barclays upgraded the stock to a 'buy' with a $145 price target. JP Morgan also upgraded Visteon to a 'buy', setting their target at $165. Wells Fargo maintained its 'buy' rating with a $139 target on June 2, 2026. The consensus recommendation for Visteon is 'buy', with an average target price of $121.58 based on 12 analyst opinions.

About Visteon Corporation

Visteon Corporation is an automotive technology company based in Van Buren, Michigan. It designs and manufactures electronic products and systems for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The company offers a range of products including instrument clusters, infotainment systems, and battery management systems. Under the leadership of CEO Sachin S. Lawande, Visteon employs approximately 10,500 people and operates in various countries including the United States, Mexico, China, and others.

Bottom Line

Barclays' recent upgrade of Visteon to a 'buy' with a $145 target reflects growing confidence in the company's future. Investors often watch such analyst actions closely, as they can influence market perceptions. Remember, this analysis is based on past data and may not indicate current positions.