GSK (GSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$36.11 +0.04 (+0.11%)

As of 01:53 PM Eastern

GSK - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
3

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for GSK in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for GSK.

Consensus Price Target

$43.25
19.77% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for GSK, the average price target is $43.25. The highest price target for GSK is $47.00, while the lowest price target for GSK is $39.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.77% from the current price of $36.11.

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GSK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/13/24 to 2/12/25	1 Month Ago 1/14/24 to 1/13/25	3 Months Ago 11/15/23 to 11/14/24	1 Year Ago 2/13/23 to 2/13/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$43.25	$43.25	$43.25	N/A
Forecasted Upside	19.77% Upside	32.22% Upside	25.82% Upside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

GSK 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.

GSK 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.

GSK Stock vs. The Competition

Type	GSK	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.82	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.92% Upside	27,240.94% Upside	13.49% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent GSK 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
2/12/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight
11/15/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
11/12/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$53.00 ➝ $39.50	+8.64%
10/31/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Fernandez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
8/27/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Field Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
8/7/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Hellweg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
7/8/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Hauber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
6/24/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Verdult Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
6/20/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Holford Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/30/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$47.00	+6.12%
7/14/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Reduce

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Should I Buy GSK Stock? GSK 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 Sunday, February 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these GSK pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

GSK
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in GSK plc:

GSK plc has a current stock price of $34.29, which is significantly lower than the consensus target price of $43.25, indicating potential for price appreciation.
The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.3928, representing an annualized dividend of $1.57 and a yield of 4.58%. This increase reflects GSK's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
GSK has a market capitalization of $71.06 billion, which suggests a stable and established presence in the pharmaceutical industry, potentially providing a safer investment compared to smaller companies.
The stock has a relatively low beta of 0.63, indicating that it is less volatile than the market, which may appeal to risk-averse investors looking for stability.
Despite recent downgrades from some analysts, GSK still holds an average rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting that many analysts see potential for growth in the stock.

GSK
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in GSK plc for these reasons:

GSK has experienced recent downgrades from multiple analysts, including a shift from "buy" to "hold" ratings, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The company has a high dividend payout ratio of 95.45%, which suggests that a large portion of its earnings is being distributed to shareholders. This could limit the funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
GSK's stock has a 12-month high of $45.92, which may indicate that it is currently trading closer to its peak, potentially limiting upside for new investors.
The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, which is below 1, indicating that it may struggle to meet its short-term liabilities without selling inventory, raising concerns about liquidity.
GSK's recent trading volume has been inconsistent, with a notable drop compared to its average volume, which could suggest waning investor interest or confidence in the stock.

GSK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for GSK is $43.25, with a high forecast of $47.00 and a low forecast of $39.50.
: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GSK in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GSK shares.
: According to analysts, GSK's stock has a predicted upside of 19.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, GSK's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: GSK has been rated by research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like GSK less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for GSK is 2.60 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.82. Learn more on how GSK compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:GSK) was last updated on 2/12/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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GSK (GSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target