Hologic (HOLX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$71.65 +0.89 (+1.26%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:16 PM ET)

Hologic - 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 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
9

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HOLX.

Consensus Price Target

$89.50
24.91% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hologic, the average price target is $89.50. The highest price target for HOLX is $95.00, while the lowest price target for HOLX is $82.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.91% from the current price of $71.65.

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HOLX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 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	$89.50	$89.91	$87.60	$86.58
Forecasted Upside	24.91% Upside	14.27% Upside	7.63% Upside	21.88% 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	2.67	2.81	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.91% Upside	25,828.93% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive 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
12/19/2024	Needham & Company LLC 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $90.00	+25.93%
12/13/2024	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	D. Schenkel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
12/10/2024	BNP Paribas 3 of 5 stars	N. Ty Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
12/10/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$85.00	+12.15%
11/5/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$84.00 ➝ $90.00	+12.60%
11/5/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $87.00	+8.85%
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11/5/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$93.00 ➝ $95.00	+18.85%
11/5/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$86.00 ➝ $89.00	+11.72%
11/5/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$92.00 ➝ $94.00	+17.79%
10/8/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$95.00 ➝ $90.00	+12.67%
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%
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%
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	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
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%

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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 Thursday, December 12, 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. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01 for the latest quarter, meeting analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and stability.
The company achieved a revenue of $987.90 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $978.25 million, reflecting effective business operations and demand for its products.
Hologic, Inc. has a return on equity of 19.79%, which suggests that the company is efficient in generating profits from its equity, a positive sign for potential investors.
Recent analyst upgrades, including a "buy" rating from StockNews.com and a target price increase from Raymond James to $95.00, indicate positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
The current stock price is $75.53, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a company with growth potential.

Hologic
Bear Case

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

Despite recent revenue growth of 4.5% year-over-year, the stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $68.15, indicating potential volatility.
Insider selling, such as the COO selling 24,856 shares, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and insider confidence.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some firms downgrading their ratings, such as Citigroup reducing its rating from "buy" to "neutral," which could signal caution among investors.
The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.68, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued.
With only 1.75% of the stock owned by corporate insiders, there may be limited alignment between management and shareholder interests, which can be a concern for investors.

HOLX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hologic is $89.50, with a high forecast of $95.00 and a low forecast of $82.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hologic in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 24.91% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Hologic's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Hologic has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Mizuho, Needham & Company LLC, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Hologic less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Hologic is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how HOLX compares to other companies.

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Hologic (HOLX) Stock Forecast & Price Target