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Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$66.85 -1.24 (-1.82%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Bristol Myers Squibb - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
10
Buy
14

Based on 25 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bristol Myers Squibb in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 25 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BMY.

Consensus Price Target

$66.06
-1.19% Downside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bristol Myers Squibb, the average price target is $66.06. The highest price target for BMY is $75.00, while the lowest price target for BMY is $40.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.19% from the current price of $66.85.
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.
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BMY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$66.06$66.06$61.31$56.38
Forecasted Upside-1.19% Downside2.21% Upside10.20% Upside19.73% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldHold

BMY 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.
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BMY Price Targets by Month

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Bristol Myers Squibb Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBristol Myers SquibbHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.56
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-1.19% Downside928.71% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/18/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket PerformStrong-Buy
8/5/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageHoldBuy
8/5/2026 DowngradeBuyNeutral
8/5/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$75.00+17.22%
8/5/2026 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageOverweight
8/5/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$75.00+13.92%
8/3/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$66.00 ➝ $70.00+6.98%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$54.00 ➝ $59.00-7.77%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$72.00 ➝ $75.00+15.42%
7/31/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$60.00 ➝ $65.00+0.03%
7/31/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$60.00 ➝ $64.00-1.94%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOverweight$67.00 ➝ $73.00+12.08%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$65.00 ➝ $70.00+7.72%
7/27/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
7/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$67.00 ➝ $66.00+15.16%
3/17/2026Boost TargetHold$53.00 ➝ $60.00-0.91%
2/19/2026Initiated CoverageUnderweightOverweight$75.00+24.33%
2/6/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight$40.00-34.88%
1/13/2026Boost TargetOutperform$54.00 ➝ $60.00+6.39%
1/9/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$53.00 ➝ $60.00+7.82%
12/2/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral$51.00 ➝ $57.00+15.99%
10/2/2025 UpgradeModerate Buy
8/5/2025DowngradeOutperformNeutral$42.00-7.47%
4/25/2025 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
11/15/2024Initiated CoveragePeer Perform

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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 Saturday, September 5, 2026. 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 recently reported strong second-quarter results, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $2.04 compared to a consensus estimate of $1.60, while revenue of $12.97 billion also exceeded forecasts, demonstrating robust operational performance and margin expansion.
  • The company has significantly raised its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting adjusted earnings per share between $6.75 and $7.00, which is well above the previous consensus estimate of $6.31, signaling management confidence in continued growth and productivity initiatives.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb offers a compelling income opportunity with a dividend yield of 3.70%, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 55.51%, making it an attractive option for investors seeking steady cash flow alongside potential capital appreciation.
  • The stock is currently trading at $66.85, which is near its 52-week high of $68.64, reflecting strong market momentum and a breakout trend that has outperformed the broader healthcare sector over the past year.
  • Institutional investors are increasing their stakes in the company, with major holders like Munich Reinsurance and BlackRock boosting their positions in the second quarter, indicating growing confidence in the firm's long-term strategic direction and portfolio renewal.

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bear Case

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

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb has paused enrollment in its zola-cel autoimmune cell-therapy trials due to safety surveillance identifying inflammatory side effects, raising concerns about the risk profile and development timeline of this key pipeline asset.
  • The company faces significant headwinds from the decline of its legacy drug Opdivo, which continues to erode top-line revenue, creating a dependency on newer growth products to offset these losses and maintain overall financial stability.
  • Future revenue risks are heightened by the upcoming patent expiry for Eliquis, a major revenue driver, which could lead to increased competition from generic alternatives and pressure on margins in the coming years.
  • The stock has experienced recent volatility, dipping more than the broader market in recent sessions, with the NYSE Healthcare Index falling 1.2% on Friday, suggesting that sector-wide pressures and market sentiment could continue to weigh on the share price.
  • Insider activity shows a trend of selling, with Senior Vice President Phil M. Holzer selling 500 shares in August 2026 and Executive Vice President David V. Elkins selling 30,000 shares in April 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence from company leadership at current valuation levels.

BMY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bristol Myers Squibb is $66.06, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $40.00.

25 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bristol Myers Squibb in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BMY shares.

According to analysts, Bristol Myers Squibb's stock has a predicted downside of -1.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bristol Myers Squibb's stock had 4 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Bristol Myers Squibb more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for Bristol Myers Squibb is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BMY compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Bristol Myers Squibb analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/18/2026.
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