Molina Healthcare (MOH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$294.34 -11.66 (-3.81%)

(As of 11/15/2024 ET)

Molina Healthcare - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
6

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Molina Healthcare in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MOH.

Consensus Price Target

$367.17
24.74% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Molina Healthcare, the average price target is $367.17. The highest price target for MOH is $439.00, while the lowest price target for MOH is $297.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.74% from the current price of $294.34.

MOH Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/18/23 to 11/17/24	1 Month Ago 10/19/23 to 10/18/24	3 Months Ago 8/20/23 to 8/19/24	1 Year Ago 11/18/22 to 11/18/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$367.17	$378.00	$378.00	$348.45
Forecasted Upside	24.74% Upside	30.47% Upside	9.25% Upside	-1.37% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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MOH 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.

MOH 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.

Molina Healthcare Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Molina Healthcare	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.46	2.80	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.74% Upside	28,534.42% Upside	9.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MOH News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/4/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$360.00 ➝ $362.00	+10.70%
10/25/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$359.00 ➝ $372.00	+12.74%
10/24/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$406.00 ➝ $406.00	+22.41%
10/24/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$405.00 ➝ $331.00	+20.48%
7/29/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$354.00 ➝ $353.00	+6.02%
7/25/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$320.00 ➝ $320.00	-1.32%
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7/24/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$354.00 ➝ $297.00	+2.86%
7/24/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$412.00 ➝ $351.00	+21.57%
7/15/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$440.00 ➝ $400.00	+36.52%
7/10/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$420.00 ➝ $395.00	+38.68%
5/30/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Ha Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
3/28/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform	$439.00	+4.90%
12/21/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$350.00 ➝ $380.00	+7.26%
7/14/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$365.00	+21.87%
4/28/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$347.00 ➝ $350.00	+17.88%

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Should I Buy Molina Healthcare Stock? MOH 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, October 27, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Molina Healthcare pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Molina Healthcare
Bull Case

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

Molina Healthcare, Inc. provides managed healthcare services to low-income families and individuals under the Medicaid and Medicare programs and through the state insurance marketplaces.
The company operates in four segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, and Other, providing diversified revenue streams.
Recent developments in the company's operations have shown growth potential in serving a broader population.
Molina Healthcare, Inc. has been expanding its presence in various states, increasing its market reach and potential customer base.
The current stock price of Molina Healthcare, Inc. is favorable for investors looking for potential growth opportunities.

Molina Healthcare
Bear Case

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

While the company serves low-income families, changes in government policies and regulations could impact its revenue and profitability.
Competition in the healthcare industry is intense, and Molina Healthcare, Inc. may face challenges in maintaining its market position.
Fluctuations in healthcare spending and reimbursement rates could affect the financial performance of the company.
Investing in healthcare companies involves risks related to regulatory changes, litigation, and other industry-specific factors.
Despite recent growth, Molina Healthcare, Inc. may still face uncertainties in the healthcare market that could impact its future prospects.

MOH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Molina Healthcare is $367.17, with a high forecast of $439.00 and a low forecast of $297.00.
: 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Molina Healthcare in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MOH shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MOH, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Molina Healthcare's stock has a predicted upside of 24.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Molina Healthcare has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, Robert W. Baird, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Molina Healthcare less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Molina Healthcare is Hold while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MOH compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:MOH) was last updated on 11/17/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Molina Healthcare (MOH) Stock Forecast & Price Target