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Edwards Lifesciences (EW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$73.42 -0.70 (-0.94%)
(As of 09:40 AM ET)

Edwards Lifesciences - 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

Sell
0
Hold
15
Buy
11

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Edwards Lifesciences in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 26 analysts, 15 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for EW.

Consensus Price Target

$79.40
8.14% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Edwards Lifesciences, the average price target is $79.40. The highest price target for EW is $105.00, while the lowest price target for EW is $68.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.14% from the current price of $73.42.
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EW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/19/23 to 12/18/24
1 Month Ago
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
3 Months Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Year Ago
12/19/22 to 12/19/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
15 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$79.40$75.67$79.82$81.59
Forecasted Upside8.14% Upside8.27% Upside18.67% Upside8.34% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

EW 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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EW 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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Edwards Lifesciences Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEdwards LifesciencesMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.42
2.81
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.14% Upside28,497.71% Upside12.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/16/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$82.00 ➝ $90.00+20.97%
12/11/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$81.00 ➝ $83.00+13.00%
12/5/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$81.00 ➝ $90.00+24.05%
12/5/2024Truist Financial
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 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$70.00 ➝ $78.00+7.50%
12/5/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$70.00 ➝ $75.00+3.15%
12/5/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $85.00+16.82%
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12/5/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$63.00 ➝ $68.00-8.36%
12/2/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$85.00 ➝ $88.00+25.37%
10/30/2024Daiwa America
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N. Nakagiri
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/28/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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L. Hambright
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UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$72.00 ➝ $78.00+13.04%
10/25/2024Piper Sandler
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $70.00+1.45%
10/25/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $68.00-3.29%
10/11/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight$70.00+2.55%
10/1/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$76.00 ➝ $70.00+6.69%
9/18/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$85.00 ➝ $70.00+4.14%
9/12/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $90.00+34.71%
9/10/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$90.00 ➝ $75.00+12.66%
9/9/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $80.00+19.47%
7/31/2024Daiwa Capital Markets
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
7/29/2024Wolfe Research
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M. Polark
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
7/25/2024Baird R W
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D. Rescott
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/25/2024TD Cowen
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J. Jennings
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$100.00 ➝ $70.00+14.27%
7/25/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$103.00 ➝ $85.00+34.60%
4/11/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $105.00+14.78%
3/26/2024OTR Global
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 UpgradeMixed ➝ Positive
10/16/2023Leerink Partnrs
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M. Kratky
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
10/16/2023Leerink Partners
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$75.00+4.90%
6/27/202358.com
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2/6/2023Raymond James
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform

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Should I Buy Edwards Lifesciences Stock? EW 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, December 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Edwards Lifesciences pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Edwards Lifesciences
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Edwards Lifesciences Co.:

  • Wellington Management Group LLP recently increased its holdings in Edwards Lifesciences Co. by 86.3%, indicating strong institutional confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The stock has a current price of $71.53, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for potential growth as analysts have set an average target price of $78.65.
  • Edwards Lifesciences Co. reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 8.9%, showcasing its ability to grow despite market challenges, which is a positive sign for long-term investors.
  • Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a "hold" rating, while ten have assigned a "buy" rating, suggesting a generally favorable outlook among market experts.
  • The company has a strong financial position with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, indicating that it is not heavily reliant on debt for financing, which can reduce financial risk for investors.

Edwards Lifesciences
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Edwards Lifesciences Co. for these reasons:

  • Despite the revenue growth, the company reported earnings that met consensus estimates but fell short of revenue expectations, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future growth targets.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold by executives, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The stock has experienced a decline of 1.2% recently, which may indicate volatility and potential challenges in maintaining investor confidence.
  • Analysts have varying price targets, with some lowering their expectations, such as Evercore ISI reducing their target from $76.00 to $70.00, which could reflect uncertainty in the market.
  • Company insiders own only 1.29% of the stock, suggesting that management may not have significant personal investment in the company's success, which could be a red flag for some investors.

EW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Edwards Lifesciences is $79.40, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $68.00.

26 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Edwards Lifesciences in the last year. There are currently 15 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" EW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Edwards Lifesciences's stock has a predicted upside of 8.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Edwards Lifesciences's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Edwards Lifesciences less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Edwards Lifesciences is Hold while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how EW compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:EW) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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