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Biogen (BIIB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$157.89 +1.89 (+1.21%)
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Biogen - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Sell
0
Hold
13
Buy
15

Based on 28 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Biogen in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 28 analysts, 13 have given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for BIIB.

Consensus Price Target

$257.20
62.90% Upside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Biogen, the average price target is $257.20. The highest price target for BIIB is $342.00, while the lowest price target for BIIB is $180.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 62.90% from the current price of $157.89.
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BIIB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$257.20$271.39$276.35$326.08
Forecasted Upside62.90% Upside45.99% Upside34.80% Upside41.01% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

BIIB Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BIIB Price Targets by Month

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Biogen Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBiogenMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.54
2.80
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside63.15% Upside27,212.41% Upside8.86% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/21/2024Mizuho
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$251.00 ➝ $207.00+32.69%
11/18/2024Needham & Company LLC
3 of 5 stars
A. Fadia
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$270.00 ➝ $270.00+68.76%
11/15/2024Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
A. Hammond
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Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
11/15/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$294.00 ➝ $300.00+81.94%
11/14/2024Citigroup
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$190.00+14.60%
11/4/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$220.00 ➝ $210.00+22.40%
10/31/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$190.00 ➝ $180.00+2.18%
10/31/2024Oppenheimer
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$270.00 ➝ $255.00+44.75%
10/31/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $275.00+56.24%
10/31/2024HC Wainwright
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $300.00+69.35%
10/31/2024Morgan Stanley
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$285.00 ➝ $204.00+12.60%
10/17/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$260.00 ➝ $230.00+21.60%
10/10/2024Raymond James
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D. Brill
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
10/4/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$292.00 ➝ $269.00+45.47%
10/3/2024UBS Group
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A. Verma
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$234.00 ➝ $202.00+9.42%
9/23/2024Wedbush
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $205.00+4.17%
9/9/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$292.00 ➝ $292.00+46.34%
8/5/2024Truist Financial
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$340.00 ➝ $302.00+50.14%
8/2/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$240.00 ➝ $225.00+9.76%
8/2/2024Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$275.00 ➝ $244.00+18.10%
7/12/2024Piper Sandler
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$335.00 ➝ $313.00+32.18%
7/3/2024William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/3/2024HSBC
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$339.00 ➝ $342.00+57.23%
4/12/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$280.00 ➝ $260.00+27.65%
2/20/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $305.00+39.35%
2/12/2024Bank Of America (Bofa)
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$290.00 ➝ $280.00+14.82%
1/7/2024BTIG Research
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T. Shrader
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Reiterated RatingNeutral
12/14/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$315.00 ➝ $287.00+12.30%
8/8/2023Atlantic Securities
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$282.00 ➝ $275.00+1.39%
5/11/2023Argus
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 Boost Target$320.00 ➝ $350.00+11.73%
5/1/2023Guggenheim
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $350.00+15.04%
2/16/2023Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $315.00+12.91%
12/1/2022The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$370.00+22.16%
11/30/2022Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy$325.00 ➝ $350.00+20.11%

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Should I Buy Biogen Stock? BIIB 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 Thursday, November 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Biogen pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Biogen
Bull Case

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

  • Biogen Inc. stock price is currently trading at $194.67, showing potential for growth based on analyst forecasts and recent trading patterns.
  • Biogen Inc. has a strong institutional investor base, with significant investments from reputable funds like Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund and Lighthouse Investment Partners LLC.
  • Wall Street analysts have given Biogen Inc. positive ratings, with a consensus target price of $275.30, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Biogen Inc. has a diverse portfolio of biotechnology products and a history of innovation in the healthcare sector, which could lead to future breakthroughs and revenue growth.
  • Recent acquisitions and stake purchases by institutional investors suggest a positive outlook for Biogen Inc.'s future prospects and market position.

Biogen
Bear Case

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

  • Biogen Inc. stock has experienced fluctuations in price, indicating potential volatility in the market and uncertainty surrounding the company's performance.
  • Analyst downgrades and target price reductions by financial institutions like Wells Fargo & Company and Barclays may signal concerns about Biogen Inc.'s growth potential and market competitiveness.
  • Competition in the biotechnology sector is intense, with other companies constantly innovating and introducing new products, posing a challenge to Biogen Inc.'s market share and profitability.
  • Regulatory challenges and changes in healthcare policies could impact Biogen Inc.'s operations and financial performance, leading to uncertainties for investors.
  • Market conditions and macroeconomic factors can influence the biotechnology industry, affecting Biogen Inc.'s stock price and overall investment returns.

BIIB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Biogen is $257.20, with a high forecast of $342.00 and a low forecast of $180.00.

28 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Biogen in the last year. There are currently 13 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BIIB shares.

According to analysts, Biogen's stock has a predicted upside of 62.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Biogen's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Biogen less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Biogen is 2.54 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.80. Learn more on how BIIB compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:BIIB) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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