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Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$689.08 -20.38 (-2.87%)
(As of 01:50 PM ET)

Parker-Hannifin - 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
2
Buy
13

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Parker-Hannifin in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for PH.

Consensus Price Target

$673.14
-2.31% Downside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Parker-Hannifin, the average price target is $673.14. The highest price target for PH is $788.00, while the lowest price target for PH is $520.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.31% from the current price of $689.08.
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PH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/8/23 to 11/7/24
1 Month Ago
10/9/23 to 10/8/24
3 Months Ago
8/10/23 to 8/9/24
1 Year Ago
11/8/22 to 11/8/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$673.14$641.64$615.43$439.14
Forecasted Upside-2.31% Downside2.28% Upside8.01% Upside6.96% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

PH Analyst Recommendations By Month

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PH Price Targets by Month

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Parker-Hannifin Stock vs. The Competition

TypeParker-HannifinIndustrial Products CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.87
2.60
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside-5.09% Downside35.12% Upside7.35% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/5/2024Argus
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$650.00 ➝ $710.00+9.24%
11/1/2024Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$695.00 ➝ $710.00+11.91%
10/17/2024Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
B. Linzey
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$665.00 ➝ $715.00+12.16%
10/14/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$640.00 ➝ $725.00+13.79%
10/9/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$673.00 ➝ $788.00+24.62%
10/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$640.00 ➝ $710.00+12.75%
10/2/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$650.00 ➝ $703.00+11.47%
10/2/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$633.00 ➝ $691.00+9.63%
9/11/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$500.00 ➝ $520.00-9.63%
9/4/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$610.00 ➝ $650.00+12.97%
8/19/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$620.00 ➝ $656.00+12.53%
8/9/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$595.00 ➝ $645.00+13.42%
5/17/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$600.00 ➝ $650.00+20.46%
1/2/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$551.00+20.10%
12/11/2023Wolfe Research
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
8/7/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$408.00 ➝ $448.00+5.42%
7/18/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral$370.00 ➝ $425.00+4.27%
5/9/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost Target$390.00 ➝ $405.00+19.91%
2/3/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$417.00 ➝ $446.00+32.13%

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Should I Buy Parker-Hannifin Stock? PH 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 Monday, October 14, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Parker-Hannifin pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Parker-Hannifin
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Parker-Hannifin Co.:

  • Parker-Hannifin Co. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company's dividend yield of 1.04% provides investors with a steady income stream, which can be attractive for those seeking regular returns.
  • Recent insider selling activities at higher stock prices could indicate confidence in the company's future performance, potentially signaling positive prospects.
  • Parker-Hannifin Co.'s market capitalization of $80.24 billion reflects its position as a large and stable company in the market, offering investors a sense of security.
  • With a P/E ratio of 29.40, Parker-Hannifin Co. may be considered undervalued compared to its industry peers, presenting a potential opportunity for growth.

Parker-Hannifin
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Parker-Hannifin Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock price of Parker-Hannifin Co. has been volatile recently, which may pose risks for short-term investors looking for stability.
  • Despite positive earnings reports, the company's price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.42 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth prospects.
  • High institutional ownership at 82.44% could lead to limited influence for individual investors in decision-making processes within the company.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59 indicates a moderate level of debt, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and risk management.
  • Analyst price targets reaching as high as $673.00 may already be factored into the current stock price, potentially limiting further upside for investors.

PH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Parker-Hannifin is $673.14, with a high forecast of $788.00 and a low forecast of $520.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Parker-Hannifin in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PH shares.

According to analysts, Parker-Hannifin's stock has a predicted downside of -2.31% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Parker-Hannifin more than other "industrial products" companies. The consensus rating score for Parker-Hannifin is 2.87 while the average consensus rating score for "industrial products" companies is 2.61. Learn more on how PH compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PH) was last updated on 11/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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