Hologic (HOLX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$80.47

-1.47 (-1.79%)

(As of 10/17/2024 ET)

Hologic - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
8

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Hologic in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for HOLX.

Consensus Price Target

$87.50
8.74% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hologic, the average price target is $87.50. The highest price target for HOLX is $95.00, while the lowest price target for HOLX is $79.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.74% from the current price of $80.47.

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HOLX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/18/23 to 10/17/24	1 Month Ago 9/18/23 to 9/17/24	3 Months Ago 7/20/23 to 7/19/24	1 Year Ago 10/18/22 to 10/18/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$87.50	$87.60	$85.55	$87.62
Forecasted Upside	8.74% Upside	6.83% Upside	9.52% Upside	29.02% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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HOLX 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.

HOLX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Hologic Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Hologic	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.62	2.79	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	8.74% Upside	12,628.69% Upside	6.31% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent HOLX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/15/2024	Needham & Company LLC 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $90.00	+10.27%
10/8/2024	Leerink Partners 1 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$95.00 ➝ $90.00	+12.67%
10/4/2024	Mizuho 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$85.00 ➝ $90.00	+12.80%
10/1/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$78.00 ➝ $82.00	+1.61%
10/1/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Donnelly Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$95.00 ➝ $85.00	+4.35%
8/16/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$82.00 ➝ $82.00	+1.22%
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7/30/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Carrico Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$92.00 ➝ $92.00	+12.81%
7/30/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$91.00 ➝ $95.00	+24.67%
5/9/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Toung Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$89.00 ➝ $95.00	+24.48%
2/2/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$78.00 ➝ $79.00	+9.27%
2/2/2024	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
2/2/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$85.00 ➝ $88.00	+21.30%
11/13/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$86.00 ➝ $82.00	+14.22%
8/1/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$94.00 ➝ $86.00	+8.29%
2/2/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$86.00 ➝ $95.00	+14.76%
1/10/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	$75.00 ➝ $80.00	+0.26%
11/1/2022	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$88.00 ➝ $86.00	+26.84%

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Should I Buy Hologic Stock? HOLX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Hologic pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Hologic
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Hologic, Inc.:

Hologic, Inc. has seen consistent insider selling in the last three months, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.
Institutional investors have been increasing their stakes in Hologic, Inc., with notable additions from reputable firms like Bank of Nova Scotia and California State Teachers Retirement System.
Recent hedge fund activity has shown a positive sentiment towards Hologic, Inc., with notable increases in holdings by firms like Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV and Graypoint LLC.
Hologic, Inc. operates in the women's health sector, a niche market with high growth potential due to increasing awareness and demand for healthcare services tailored to women.
The current stock price of Hologic, Inc. is at a reasonable valuation compared to its industry peers, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors.

Hologic
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Hologic, Inc. for these reasons:

Hologic, Inc. has a relatively low percentage of insider ownership, which may raise concerns about alignment of interests between management and shareholders.
While institutional investors have been increasing their stakes, the high concentration of ownership by institutions (94.73%) could lead to volatility in the stock price based on their trading decisions.
Despite positive hedge fund activity, increased competition in the women's health sector could impact Hologic, Inc.'s market share and profitability in the future.
The medical equipment industry is subject to regulatory changes and technological advancements, posing risks to Hologic, Inc.'s product development and market positioning.
Investing in Hologic, Inc. involves exposure to healthcare sector risks, including regulatory uncertainties, reimbursement challenges, and clinical trial outcomes that could affect the company's financial performance.

HOLX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hologic is $87.50, with a high forecast of $95.00 and a low forecast of $79.00.
: 13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hologic in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HOLX shares.
: According to analysts, Hologic's stock has a predicted upside of 8.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Hologic's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Hologic has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Mizuho, Needham & Company LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, and Stephens in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Hologic less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Hologic is 2.62 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.79. Learn more on how HOLX compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:HOLX) was last updated on 10/17/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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