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

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$58.00 +0.24 (+0.42%)
(As of 05:45 PM ET)

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
13
Buy
5

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bristol-Myers Squibb in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 20 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for BMY.

Consensus Price Target

$55.64
-4.06% Downside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bristol-Myers Squibb, the average price target is $55.64. The highest price target for BMY is $73.00, while the lowest price target for BMY is $39.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.06% from the current price of $58.00.
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BMY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/27/23 to 12/26/24
1 Month Ago
11/27/23 to 11/26/24
3 Months Ago
9/28/23 to 9/27/24
1 Year Ago
12/27/22 to 12/27/23
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$55.64$54.07$55.00$62.88
Forecasted Upside-4.06% Downside-7.93% Downside8.01% Upside22.79% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

BMY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.25
2.81
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.67% Downside26,221.54% Upside13.49% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/16/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $70.00+25.49%
12/10/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral$63.00+7.25%
11/15/2024Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
A. Hammond
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Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
11/13/2024Daiwa America
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N. Nakagiri
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/13/2024Daiwa Capital Markets
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
11/12/2024Leerink Partnrs
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D. Risinger
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/12/2024Citigroup
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P. Verdult
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$55.00 ➝ $60.00+0.79%
11/12/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$57.00 ➝ $61.00+2.09%
11/12/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$36.00 ➝ $39.00-34.80%
11/12/2024Leerink Partners
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $73.00+22.03%
10/18/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $50.00-5.98%
10/17/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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C. Breen
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$56.00+4.93%
10/9/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $54.00+2.27%
10/7/2024Barclays
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C. Gould
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Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$42.00 ➝ $43.00-20.25%
10/7/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$53.00 ➝ $59.00+9.32%
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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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%
10/30/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$81.00 ➝ $69.00+35.48%
10/27/2023HSBC
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 UpgradeReduce ➝ Hold$55.00 ➝ $53.00+0.03%
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%
7/10/2023SVB Securities
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$66.00+5.35%
4/28/202351job
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains

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Should I Buy Bristol-Myers Squibb Stock? BMY 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 Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Bristol-Myers Squibb pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

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, including recent advancements in treatments for various cancers and autoimmune diseases, which positions the company well in the growing pharmaceutical market.
  • The company has received upgrades from multiple equities research analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation. For instance, Leerink Partners upgraded the stock to a "strong-buy" rating recently.
  • Current stock price is around $54.29, which is considered attractive given the company's robust product pipeline and market position, suggesting potential for growth.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb's diverse range of products, such as Opdivo and Eliquis, addresses significant medical needs, which can lead to sustained revenue growth and market share expansion.
  • The company has a history of strong financial performance and is well-positioned to capitalize on new market opportunities, which can enhance shareholder value over time.

Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent upgrades, the stock has received a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating that many analysts are cautious about its short-term performance.
  • There are concerns regarding the competitive landscape in the biopharmaceutical industry, which could impact Bristol-Myers Squibb's market share and pricing power.
  • Some analysts have issued sell ratings, reflecting skepticism about the company's ability to maintain growth in the face of patent expirations and generic competition.
  • The company faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny, which can lead to delays in product approvals and potential financial penalties, affecting investor confidence.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact the pharmaceutical sector, and Bristol-Myers Squibb may be vulnerable to broader market downturns.

BMY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bristol-Myers Squibb is $55.64, with a high forecast of $73.00 and a low forecast of $39.00.

20 Wall Street research 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, 3 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BMY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BMY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Bristol-Myers Squibb's stock has a predicted downside of -4.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bristol-Myers Squibb's stock had 5 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Bristol-Myers Squibb less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Bristol-Myers Squibb is Hold 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 12/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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