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

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$57.88 -0.35 (-0.60%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

Bristol-Myers Squibb - 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
2
Hold
14
Buy
4

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, 14 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for BMY.

Consensus Price Target

$54.07
-6.58% Downside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bristol-Myers Squibb, the average price target is $54.07. 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 -6.58% from the current price of $57.88.
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BMY 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
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
12 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$54.07$53.20$54.93$63.59
Forecasted Upside-6.58% Downside0.83% Upside14.17% Upside28.67% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Reduce
Hold
Hold
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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
2.20
2.80
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.58% Downside26,931.53% Upside9.83% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/15/2024Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
A. Hammond
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Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
11/13/2024Daiwa America
0 of 5 stars
N. Nakagiri
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/13/2024Daiwa Capital Markets
1 of 5 stars
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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%
8/28/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$49.00 ➝ $51.00+3.91%
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%
1/3/2024Bank of America
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$68.00 ➝ $60.00+13.67%
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

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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's stock price has been showing positive momentum, currently trading at $50.01, which indicates potential growth.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio of biopharmaceutical products targeting various diseases, providing revenue stability.
  • Ongoing research and development efforts by Bristol-Myers Squibb may lead to the introduction of innovative treatments, potentially boosting stock value.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb's strong market presence and global reach offer a competitive advantage in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • The company's consistent performance and strategic acquisitions demonstrate a commitment to long-term growth and shareholder value.

Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bear Case

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

  • The pharmaceutical industry is subject to regulatory challenges and pricing pressures, impacting Bristol-Myers Squibb's profitability.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties can affect the company's stock price, leading to potential investment risks.
  • Competition from other pharmaceutical companies may limit Bristol-Myers Squibb's market share and revenue growth.
  • Dependency on a few key products for a significant portion of revenue exposes Bristol-Myers Squibb to risks associated with product lifecycle and patent expirations.
  • Fluctuations in research and development outcomes could impact the company's pipeline and future growth prospects.

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 $54.07, with a high forecast of $73.00 and a low forecast of $39.00.

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bristol-Myers Squibb in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 14 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 -6.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bristol-Myers Squibb's stock had 4 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 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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