Is IAC a Buy? IAC Stock Analysis & Fair Value (2026)
Our model currently rates IAC as a Hold.
Get the latest investment score, DCF valuation, and buy/sell/hold insights for IAC (IAC).
Stock Analysis & Score Explanation
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- ✓Fair Value Analysis
- ✓Industry Trend
Fair Value Analysis
Weighted Fair Value
$115.95
Based on Multiple Valuation Methods (Weighted Average)
Current Price
$39.41
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Stock Analysis & Score Explanation
This stock receives a score of 52.94/100 with a Hold recommendation. Financial health scored 31.82/55, competitive position 12.25/25, macro risk assessment 8.34/10, and risk-adjusted returns 0.53/10. The analysis considers current market conditions and fundamental metrics. This score reflects the financial health, growth potential, and overall valuation of the stock, helping investors determine whether it may be overvalued or undervalued. Learn more about the AInvestor Score and how it is calculated. See how we convert scores and fair-value signals into actionable labels in the AInvestor Recommendation glossary entry.
Undervalued by 194.21%. Our detailed stock valuation analysis indicates that undervalued at current market prices by 194.21%. The weighted fair value of $115.95 is calculated using multiple proven valuation methods, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Peter Lynch Fair Value, Trading Multiples P/E, and Earnings Power Value (EPV). This comprehensive stock analysis is designed to guide informed investment decisions.
Industry Context: Communication Services
2026 Trend: 📈 Positive Outlook
Positive outlook driven by digital advertising growth, 5G/6G infrastructure monetization, and content bundling opportunities. Streaming consolidation and cord-cutting headwinds are offset by secular growth in digital engagement and data monetization.
Bubble Watch: Streaming Consolidation
Streaming wars creating unsustainable content economics. Consolidation and price increases inevitable, but subscriber growth could disappoint as costs rise.
Key 2026 Outlook Points
- →AI-powered content recommendations and personalization standard
- →Streaming profitability prioritized over subscriber growth
- →Advertisement-supported streaming becoming dominant model
- →Creator economy tools enabling direct-to-fan monetization