Breaking Down the Components: IJR Aims for $140

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: NASDAQ.COM

Updated: Nov 11 2025

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Source: NASDAQ.COM

ETF Analysis: The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) has an implied analyst target price of $139.64, indicating a potential upside of 17.18% from its current trading price of $119.17.
Notable Holdings: Key underlying holdings with significant upside potential include Dream Finders Homes Inc (DFH), Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc (AMPH), and Rogers Corp. (ROG), with expected price increases of 27.16%, 24.43%, and 23.36% respectively.
Analyst Target Justification: The article raises questions about whether analysts' target prices are justified or overly optimistic, suggesting that high targets may lead to downgrades if they do not align with recent developments.
Investor Research: Investors are encouraged to conduct further research to assess the validity of analyst targets and their alignment with current market conditions and company performance.

About the author

Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.