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

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$59.27 +0.53 (+0.90%)
(As of 06:00 PM ET)

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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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
-8.77% 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 -8.77% from the current price of $59.27.
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BMY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/28/23 to 11/27/24
1 Month Ago
10/29/23 to 10/28/24
3 Months Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
1 Year Ago
11/28/22 to 11/28/23
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)
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$54.07$53.57$54.67$63.59
Forecasted Upside-8.77% Downside1.77% Upside9.93% Upside30.00% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

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-8.82% Downside25,392.34% Upside6.43% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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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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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
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
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

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 21, 2024. 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:

  • The company has a strong portfolio of biopharmaceutical products, including recent advancements in treatments for various cancers and autoimmune diseases, which can drive future revenue growth.
  • Recent analyst upgrades, such as from Daiwa Capital Markets and Leerink Partners, indicate positive market sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $54.07, which is considered reasonable given the company's strong product pipeline and market position.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb's commitment to research and development ensures a continuous flow of innovative therapies, which can enhance its competitive edge in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • The company has received favorable ratings from multiple analysts, with a majority giving it a "hold" rating, suggesting stability and potential for gradual growth.

Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bear Case

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

  • Some analysts, including those from Morgan Stanley, have assigned an "underweight" rating, indicating concerns about the stock's performance relative to the market.
  • There are two sell ratings among analysts, suggesting that a portion of the market may have reservations about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Potential competition from other pharmaceutical companies could impact Bristol-Myers Squibb's market share and pricing power, particularly in key therapeutic areas.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties can affect investor confidence and stock performance, which may pose risks for those considering an investment.
  • Regulatory challenges and the lengthy approval process for new drugs can delay potential revenue from new products, impacting overall financial performance.

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 year. 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 -8.77% 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 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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