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Molina Healthcare (MOH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$294.73 +1.21 (+0.41%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Molina Healthcare - 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
1
Hold
6
Buy
5

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MOH.

Consensus Price Target

$361.91
22.79% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Molina Healthcare, the average price target is $361.91. 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 22.79% from the current price of $294.73.
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MOH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$361.91$367.17$378.00$356.18
Forecasted Upside22.79% Upside24.01% Upside7.56% Upside-0.62% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

MOH Analyst Recommendations By Month

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MOH Price Targets by Month

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Molina Healthcare Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMolina HealthcareMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.42
2.81
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.79% Upside25,828.65% Upside14.54% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/17/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$378.00 ➝ $350.00+18.42%
11/4/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$360.00 ➝ $362.00+10.70%
10/25/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$359.00 ➝ $372.00+12.74%
10/24/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$406.00 ➝ $406.00+22.41%
10/24/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$405.00 ➝ $331.00+20.48%
7/29/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$354.00 ➝ $353.00+6.02%
7/25/2024Stephens
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$320.00 ➝ $320.00-1.32%
7/24/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$354.00 ➝ $297.00+2.86%
7/24/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$412.00 ➝ $351.00+21.57%
7/15/2024Truist Financial
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$440.00 ➝ $400.00+36.52%
5/30/2024Baird R W
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3/28/2024Bank of America
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$439.00+4.90%
12/21/2023UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$350.00 ➝ $380.00+7.26%
7/14/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$365.00+21.87%
4/28/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Molina Healthcare pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Molina Healthcare
Bull Case

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

  • The company recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $6.01, exceeding analysts' expectations of $5.96, indicating strong financial performance.
  • Molina Healthcare, Inc. achieved a revenue of $10.34 billion for the quarter, significantly higher than the anticipated $9.92 billion, showcasing robust growth.
  • The stock price is currently at $311.77, reflecting a 3.3% increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation.
  • With a return on equity of 27.88%, the company demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can attract investors looking for strong returns.
  • The company operates in a stable sector, providing managed healthcare services to low-income families and individuals, which can offer resilience against economic downturns.

Molina Healthcare
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively low net margin of 2.92%, which may indicate limited profitability compared to its revenue, potentially affecting long-term growth.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, while manageable, it suggests that the company is using a moderate amount of debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks if market conditions change.
  • The stock has a beta of 0.54, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential high returns for investors seeking aggressive growth.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of $367.17, which suggests limited upside potential from the current stock price, potentially making it less attractive for short-term investors.
  • The company operates in a highly regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties and challenges that may impact its operational efficiency and profitability.

MOH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Molina Healthcare is $361.91, with a high forecast of $439.00 and a low forecast of $297.00.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Molina Healthcare in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings, 4 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 22.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Molina Healthcare has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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.


This page (NYSE:MOH) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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