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GSK (GSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$38.63
-0.19 (-0.49%)
(As of 10/7/2024 ET)

GSK - 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
4
Buy
5

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for GSK in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for GSK.

Consensus Price Target

$50.00
29.43% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for GSK, the average price target is $50.00. The highest price target for GSK is $53.00, while the lowest price target for GSK is $47.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.43% from the current price of $38.63.
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GSK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/8/23 to 10/7/24
1 Month Ago
9/8/23 to 9/7/24
3 Months Ago
7/10/23 to 7/9/24
1 Year Ago
10/8/22 to 10/8/23
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$50.00$50.00$50.00N/A
Forecasted Upside29.43% Upside14.50% Upside29.50% UpsideN/A
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Reduce

GSK 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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GSK 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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GSK Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGSKMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.89
2.78
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside27.94% Upside12,447.20% Upside7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/27/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
E. Field
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8/7/2024Argus
3 of 5 stars
J. Hellweg
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7/8/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
A. Hauber
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
7/2/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$52.50 ➝ $53.00+39.58%
6/24/2024Citigroup
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P. Verdult
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6/20/2024Berenberg Bank
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K. Holford
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5/30/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$47.00+6.12%
3/4/2024Guggenheim
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1/23/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
7/14/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageReduce
3/17/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/2/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetGBX 1,350 ➝ GBX 1,400
12/8/2022AlphaValue
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12/5/2022Bank of America
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform

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Should I Buy GSK Stock? GSK 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 Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these GSK pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

GSK
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in GSK plc:

  • GSK plc has been receiving positive analyst ratings, including strong-buy and buy ratings, indicating confidence in the company's performance and potential growth.
  • Recent price targets set by analysts suggest a positive outlook for GSK plc, with an average target of $50.00, potentially indicating room for stock price appreciation.
  • Institutional investors like Natixis Advisors LLC have been increasing their stake in GSK plc, which could be seen as a vote of confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • GSK plc has a market capitalization of $91.00 billion, indicating it is a significant player in the pharmaceutical industry with potential for stability and growth.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 15.91 and price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 suggest that GSK plc's stock may be undervalued compared to its growth potential, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

GSK
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in GSK plc for these reasons:

  • Despite positive analyst ratings, GSK plc has also received neutral and hold ratings, indicating some uncertainty in the market about the company's future performance.
  • The company's stock has a beta of 0.64, suggesting it may be less volatile than the market average, which could potentially limit short-term gains for investors seeking higher returns.
  • GSK plc's current stock price of $43.91 may be near its 52-week high of $45.92, which could signal a potential resistance level and limit immediate upside for investors.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99 for GSK plc indicates a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which may pose risks in times of economic uncertainty or rising interest rates.
  • While institutional investors like Canal Insurance CO have reduced their holdings in GSK plc, it could suggest a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance or strategic direction.

GSK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for GSK is $50.00, with a high forecast of $53.00 and a low forecast of $47.00.

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GSK in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GSK shares.

According to analysts, GSK's stock has a predicted upside of 29.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, GSK's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

GSK has been rated by research analysts at Argus, and Barclays in the past 90 days.

Analysts like GSK more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for GSK is 2.89 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.78. Learn more on how GSK compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:GSK) was last updated on 10/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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