Wall Street price targets for silver in 2026 cluster well above the prior year average, even after a steep mid-year correction. J.P. Morgan Global Research projects silver will average about $81 per ounce in 2026, more than double its 2025 average, while Citigroup has set a target of $110 per ounce for the second half of the year.

The price path has been volatile. Silver reached a record $121.62 per ounce in January 2026 before falling roughly 42 percent to the mid $70s by early June, then steadied above $69 as geopolitical tensions eased. The swings reflect investment flows reacting to interest rate expectations and global risk sentiment.

Underlying demand remains a key driver. Global silver coin and bar demand rose 14 percent in 2025, and the metal continues to run a structural supply deficit, supporting the bullish analyst view despite near-term price turbulence.

Industrial pull adds a second leg to the forecasts. Rising use of silver in AI data center hardware, electric vehicle electronics and power infrastructure underpins long-range demand projections that sit behind the higher 2026 price targets.

Source: Investing News Network - https://investingnews.com/silver-institute-forecast/