Chris Pierce

Q: What is Chris Pierce's success rate?

Chris Pierce currently has a success rate of 80.92909856426292.

Q: What is the average return of Chris Pierce's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 27.74268466276605.

Needham | Consumer Cyclical

Chris Pierce is an analyst from Needham specializing in the Consumer Cyclical sector. Ranked #1652 out of 4771 analysts, they have issued 51 stock ratings with a success rate of 80.93% and an average return of 27.74%.

Chris Pierce has a well-established track record, with 51 ratings issued in the Consumer Cyclical sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 80.93% and an average return of 27.74%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1652

Out of 4771

Total Ratings

+80.93%

Success Rate

+27.74%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

RIVN

Buy

Jul 31, 2026

Target

$23.00

Current

$16.05

Performance

5.45%

Chris Pierce rated RIVN as Buy on Jul 31, 2026, setting a price target of 23. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 5.45% toward the price target of 23.

SAH

Buy

Jul 31, 2026

Target

$139.00

Current

$76.52

Performance

-16.44%

On Jul 31, 2026, SAH was given a Buy rating by Chris Pierce, with a target price of 139. Despite the Buy call, shares fell from 76.52 to 76.52, challenging the optimistic stance.

CVNA

Buy

Jul 30, 2026

Target

$120.00

Current

$70.27

Performance

14.37%

CVNA received a Buy rating from Chris Pierce on Jul 30, 2026, aiming for 120. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 70.27 to 70.27, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

BETA

Buy

May 13, 2026

Target

$34.00

Current

$19.89

Performance

7.98%

On May 13, 2026, Chris Pierce published a Buy outlook on BETA, with a target of 34. Shares gained 7.98%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 34.

CARG

Buy

May 08, 2026

Target

$43.00

Current

$33.30

Performance

-4.15%

Chris Pierce on May 08, 2026 assigned CARG a Buy rating, with a price target of 43. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 33.3.

AUR

Buy

May 07, 2026

Target

$13.00

Current

$6.33

Performance

-11.34%

On May 07, 2026, Chris Pierce reaffirmed AUR with a Buy rating, targeting 13. Shares slid 11.34% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

BLBD

Buy

May 07, 2026

Target

$86.00

Current

$62.05

Performance

-12.41%

BLBD was rated Buy by Chris Pierce on May 07, 2026, with a price objective of 86. This case shows how bullish projections can fail, with the stock now below 62.05.

JOBY

Buy

May 06, 2026

Target

$18.00

Current

$6.31

Performance

-40.02%

On May 06, 2026, Chris Pierce initiated coverage on JOBY with a Buy rating and target of 18. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 11.69 away from the target.

SLDP

Buy

May 06, 2026

Target

$7.00

Current

$2.47

Performance

-26.27%

Chris Pierce issued a Buy recommendation for SLDP on May 06, 2026, price target set at 7. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

ACHR

Buy

Mar 03, 2026

Target

$10.00

Current

$5.45

Performance

-18.90%

On Mar 03, 2026, ACHR was evaluated by Chris Pierce, who gave a Buy rating and target of 10. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 10 target.

ACVA

Buy

Feb 24, 2026

Target

$9.00

Current

$7.22

Performance

52.00%

Chris Pierce rated ACVA as Buy on Feb 24, 2026, setting a price target of 9. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 52.00% toward the price target of 9.

TSLA

Hold

Jan 29, 2026

Target

—

Current

$363.56

Performance

-12.72%

On Jan 29, 2026, TSLA was given a Hold rating by Chris Pierce, with a target price of null. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 363.56.

EVTL

Buy

Dec 15, 2025

Target

$11.00

Current

$0.55

Performance

-90.09%

EVTL received a Buy rating from Chris Pierce on Dec 15, 2025, aiming for 11. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 90.09% below expectations.

ULY

Buy

Nov 13, 2025

Target

$8.00

Current

$5.38

Performance

119.59%

On Nov 13, 2025, Chris Pierce published a Buy outlook on ULY, with a target of 8. Shares gained 119.59%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 8.

KMX

Hold

Nov 07, 2025

Target

—

Current

$60.52

Performance

87.02%

Chris Pierce on Nov 07, 2025 assigned KMX a Hold rating, with a price target of null. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 87.02% despite the neutral view.

EVGO

Hold

Oct 14, 2025

Target

—

Current

$1.33

Performance

-70.70%

On Oct 14, 2025, Chris Pierce reaffirmed EVGO with a Hold rating, targeting null. The Hold stance reflected market caution that was later justified.

TRUE

Hold

Oct 07, 2025

Target

—

Current

$2.54

Performance

61.78%

TRUE was rated Hold by Chris Pierce on Oct 07, 2025, with a price objective of null. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 2.54.

CHPT

Hold

Sep 04, 2025

Target

—

Current

$8.93

Performance

-12.37%

On Sep 04, 2025, Chris Pierce initiated coverage on CHPT with a Hold rating and target of null. The rating matched the stock’s inability to hold above 8.93.

BLNK

Hold

Aug 19, 2025

Target

—

Current

$0.54

Performance

-42.18%

Chris Pierce issued a Hold recommendation for BLNK on Aug 19, 2025, price target set at null. Market action validated the conservative Hold outlook with shares at 0.5378.

BEEM

Hold

Aug 15, 2025

Target

—

Current

$1.38

Performance

-40.52%

On Aug 15, 2025, BEEM was evaluated by Chris Pierce, who gave a Hold rating and target of null. The Hold call avoided chasing into subsequent weakness of 40.52%.

LCID

Hold

Feb 26, 2025

Target

—

Current

$4.18

Performance

-81.50%

Chris Pierce rated LCID as Hold on Feb 26, 2025, setting a price target of null. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 81.50%.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Chris Pierce?

Chris Pierce is an analyst from Needham specializing in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

What is Chris Pierce's success rate?

Chris Pierce currently has a success rate of +80.93%.

How many ratings has Chris Pierce issued?

Chris Pierce has issued 51 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Chris Pierce's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +27.74%.

What is Chris Pierce's ranking?

Chris Pierce is ranked #1652 out of 4771 analysts.

What types of ratings does Chris Pierce give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow Chris Pierce?

You can follow Chris Pierce by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by Chris Pierce?

Their latest rating was a Buy on RIVN issued on 2026-07-31.