Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner: S&P 500 (VOO) at 25× Earnings Is Stretching Valuations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 12 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Market Valuation Concerns: Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner expresses concerns about the current market valuations, noting that while the S&P 500 appears expensive, there are still investment opportunities in value stocks, international stocks, and dividend stocks.
Investment Strategies: Gardner recommends focusing on ETFs that specialize in overlooked sectors, emphasizing the importance of patience in investing and suggesting a long-term hold of three to five years for selected investments.
Analyst Views on VOO
Wall Street analysts forecast VOO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VOO is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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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.
