# Octave Intelligence plc (OCTV)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/OCTV · data as of 2026-10-15 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Octave Intelligence plc (OCTV), nexqual.com/OCTV" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 20.68 (+4.29% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 19.83 · day 19.79–20.75 · 52w 15.41–30 · market cap $5.55B · NMS

## Key facts
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.43 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 22.93 (range 17–30).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -5.8% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -4.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD 0.3, revenue estimate $404M.

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 2.43 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 22.93 (low 17, high 30).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Morgan Stanley | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Barclays | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $18 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2026-05-21) | 5Y (from 2026-05-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -5.8% | -4.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | — | — |
| Volatility (annualized) | 84.8% | 55.6% |
| Max drawdown | -38.3% (Jun 2026→Jul 2026) | -25.1% (May 2026→Jun 2026) |

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## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/OCTV · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt