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Cencora (COR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$248.40 +4.17 (+1.71%)
(As of 11/26/2024 ET)

Cencora - 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
3
Buy
8

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cencora in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for COR.

Consensus Price Target

$271.20
9.18% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cencora, the average price target is $271.20. The highest price target for COR is $292.00, while the lowest price target for COR is $224.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.18% from the current price of $248.40.
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COR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/27/23 to 11/26/24
1 Month Ago
10/28/23 to 10/27/24
3 Months Ago
8/29/23 to 8/28/24
1 Year Ago
11/27/22 to 11/27/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$271.20$259.44$258.63$197.36
Forecasted Upside9.18% Upside10.65% Upside9.38% Upside-2.19% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

COR 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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COR 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.
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Cencora Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCencoraMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.80
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.18% Upside24,786.99% Upside6.79% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/7/2024Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$287.00 ➝ $292.00+17.29%
11/7/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $285.00+14.68%
11/7/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$263.00 ➝ $290.00+18.18%
11/7/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $285.00+16.15%
10/7/2024Leerink Partners
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$277.00 ➝ $275.00+25.03%
9/18/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$275.00 ➝ $245.00+4.46%
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8/21/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$280.00 ➝ $287.00+20.03%
8/1/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$236.00 ➝ $249.00+3.96%
4/30/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$265.00 ➝ $280.00+16.87%
2/26/2024Leerink Partnrs
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M. Cherny
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/5/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$192.00 ➝ $224.00-4.63%
8/7/2023TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$205.00 ➝ $215.00+15.07%
8/3/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$176.00 ➝ $190.00-1.69%
5/26/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/3/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost Target$174.00 ➝ $182.00+8.81%
1/12/2023Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy$170.00 ➝ $190.00+14.88%

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Should I Buy Cencora Stock? COR 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 Sunday, November 24, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Cencora pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cencora
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price of Cencora, Inc. is $244.60, which reflects a positive trend in the market and indicates potential for growth.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including UBS Group and Barclays, have raised target prices significantly, suggesting strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Cencora, Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.55 per share, up from $0.51, which indicates a commitment to returning value to shareholders and reflects financial health.
  • The company has a market capitalization of $48.20 billion, which positions it as a significant player in the pharmaceutical distribution sector, providing stability and growth potential.
  • With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, there is a general optimism about the stock's performance, which can attract more investors.

Cencora
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.84, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky if market conditions change.
  • Despite recent positive developments, the stock has seen fluctuations, with a one-year low of $195.83, suggesting volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 21,509 shares by the chairman, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects from those within the organization.
  • The current dividend yield of 0.90% is relatively low compared to other investment opportunities, which may not attract income-focused investors.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with some maintaining a "hold" rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.

COR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cencora is $271.20, with a high forecast of $292.00 and a low forecast of $224.00.

11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cencora in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" COR shares.

According to analysts, Cencora's stock has a predicted upside of 9.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Cencora has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Leerink Partners, Robert W. Baird, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cencora less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Cencora is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.80. Learn more on how COR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:COR) was last updated on 11/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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