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Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$52.48
-0.96 (-1.80%)
(As of 10/8/2024 ET)

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
13
Buy
1

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bristol-Myers Squibb in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 16 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for BMY.

Consensus Price Target

$53.43
1.81% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bristol-Myers Squibb, the average price target is $53.43. The highest price target for BMY is $69.00, while the lowest price target for BMY is $43.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.81% from the current price of $52.48.
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BMY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/23 to 10/8/24
1 Month Ago
9/9/23 to 9/8/24
3 Months Ago
7/11/23 to 7/10/24
1 Year Ago
10/9/22 to 10/9/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$53.43$54.67$59.88$69.50
Forecasted Upside1.81% Upside12.25% Upside45.65% Upside22.78% Upside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Hold
Hold
Hold

BMY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BMY Price Targets by Month

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBristol-Myers SquibbMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.94
2.78
2.50
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside1.19% Upside10,819.51% Upside7.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/7/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
C. Gould
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Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$42.00 ➝ $43.00-20.25%
10/7/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$53.00 ➝ $59.00+9.32%
9/23/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$48.00 ➝ $48.00-3.17%
9/16/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $50.00+0.70%
8/28/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$49.00 ➝ $51.00+3.91%
7/23/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$53.00 ➝ $45.00+5.36%
4/18/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$51.00 ➝ $52.00+8.11%
4/1/2024William Blair
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M. Phipps
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
3/11/2024Societe Generale
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
2/6/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$77.00 ➝ $54.00+12.50%
1/3/2024Bank of America
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$68.00 ➝ $60.00+13.67%
11/2/2023Daiwa Capital Markets
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$68.00 ➝ $54.00+5.30%
10/30/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$81.00 ➝ $69.00+35.48%
10/27/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$56.00 ➝ $50.00-5.63%
10/27/2023HSBC
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 UpgradeReduce ➝ Hold$55.00 ➝ $53.00+0.03%
10/20/2023UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$70.00 ➝ $60.00+6.29%
10/6/2023Truist Financial
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$84.00+47.91%
7/28/2023Atlantic Securities
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 Lower TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $85.00+39.89%
7/12/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower Target$72.00 ➝ $66.00+5.13%
7/10/2023Leerink Partners
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D. Risinger
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
7/10/2023SVB Securities
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$66.00+5.35%
4/28/202351job
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
10/10/2022Guggenheim
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy Bristol-Myers Squibb Stock? BMY Pros and Cons Explained

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Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Bristol-Myers Squibb:

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb has a strong portfolio of biopharmaceutical products targeting various diseases such as hematology, oncology, cardiovascular, immunology, fibrotic, and neuroscience.
  • The company has been actively discovering, developing, and licensing new products, indicating a commitment to innovation and growth.
  • Recent developments in the company's pipeline show promising results in clinical trials, potentially leading to new revenue streams.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb's stock price has shown resilience and growth in recent periods, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
  • The company's global presence and distribution network provide opportunities for expansion into new markets and increased revenue.

Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Bristol-Myers Squibb for these reasons:

  • While the company has a diverse product portfolio, it also faces competition from other pharmaceutical companies in the market.
  • Regulatory challenges and changes in healthcare policies could impact Bristol-Myers Squibb's operations and profitability.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties may affect the company's stock performance and investor confidence.
  • Investing in biopharmaceutical companies carries inherent risks related to clinical trial outcomes, regulatory approvals, and market acceptance of new products.
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates and geopolitical factors could impact Bristol-Myers Squibb's international operations and financial results.

BMY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bristol-Myers Squibb is $53.43, with a high forecast of $69.00 and a low forecast of $43.00.

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bristol-Myers Squibb in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 13 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" BMY shares.

According to analysts, Bristol-Myers Squibb's stock has a predicted upside of 1.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bristol-Myers Squibb's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Bristol-Myers Squibb has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, and TD Cowen in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Bristol-Myers Squibb less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Bristol-Myers Squibb is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BMY compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BMY) was last updated on 10/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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