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Haleon (HLN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$9.65 +0.10 (+1.05%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Haleon - 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
1
Buy
5

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Haleon in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HLN.

Consensus Price Target

$10.95
13.47% Upside
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Haleon, the average price target is $10.95. The highest price target for HLN is $10.95, while the lowest price target for HLN is $10.95. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.47% from the current price of $9.65.
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HLN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/24/23 to 11/23/24
1 Month Ago
10/25/23 to 10/24/24
3 Months Ago
8/26/23 to 8/25/24
1 Year Ago
11/24/22 to 11/24/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 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$10.95$10.95N/AN/A
Forecasted Upside13.47% Upside10.77% UpsideN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

HLN 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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HLN Price Targets by Month

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Haleon Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHaleonMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.80
2.50
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.47% Upside27,098.01% Upside7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/1/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
G. Delmas
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9/20/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$9.90 ➝ $10.95+4.78%
8/6/2024Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
B. Davies
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Initiated CoverageBuy
8/6/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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O. Nicolai
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
4/17/2024HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
3/26/2024Argus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
8/8/2023Investec
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 UpgradeSell ➝ Hold
5/24/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Initiated CoverageHold
4/4/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform
1/31/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetGBX 360 ➝ GBX 364

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Should I Buy Haleon Stock? HLN 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 Friday, November 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Haleon pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Haleon
Bull Case

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

  • Haleon plc has a strong return on equity of 13.15%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity, which can attract investors looking for efficient use of capital.
  • The company reported a net margin of 9.71%, suggesting that it retains a significant portion of revenue as profit, which is a positive indicator of financial health and operational efficiency.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus "Buy" rating, with several brokerages, including UBS Group, assigning a "strong-buy" rating, which reflects positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $10.95, which is the average target price set by analysts, indicating that the stock may have room for growth based on market expectations.
  • Haleon plc has a consistent earnings per share (EPS) of $0.08, which has remained stable compared to the previous year, suggesting resilience in its earnings amidst market fluctuations.

Haleon
Bear Case

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

  • The company missed analysts' consensus estimates for EPS by $0.01, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future earnings expectations.
  • Haleon plc's revenue of $3.50 billion fell short of the expected $3.55 billion, indicating potential challenges in sales performance that could affect future growth.
  • The recent dividend cut, with a payout ratio of 33.33%, may signal financial strain or a shift in company strategy, which could deter income-focused investors.
  • Institutional ownership is relatively low at 6.67%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from larger investors in the company's future prospects.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with Goldman Sachs downgrading the stock from "buy" to "neutral," indicating some uncertainty about the stock's performance moving forward.

HLN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Haleon is $10.95, with a high forecast of $10.95 and a low forecast of $10.95.

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Haleon in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" HLN shares.

According to analysts, Haleon's stock has a predicted upside of 13.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Haleon's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Haleon has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Haleon more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Haleon is Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how HLN compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HLN) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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