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ResMed (RMD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$242.47
-0.55 (-0.23%)
(As of 10/31/2024 ET)

ResMed - 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
1
Hold
5
Buy
6

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ResMed in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for RMD.

Consensus Price Target

$225.70
-6.92% Downside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ResMed, the average price target is $225.70. The highest price target for RMD is $283.00, while the lowest price target for RMD is $180.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.92% from the current price of $242.47.
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RMD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/1/23 to 10/31/24
1 Month Ago
10/2/23 to 10/1/24
3 Months Ago
8/3/23 to 8/2/24
1 Year Ago
11/1/22 to 11/1/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$225.70$213.75$204.70$202.33
Forecasted Upside-6.92% Downside-10.47% Downside-8.47% Downside37.47% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

RMD 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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RMD 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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ResMed Stock vs. The Competition

TypeResMedMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.79
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside-6.48% Downside15,773.04% Upside10.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/25/2024KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$251.00 ➝ $266.00+3.55%
10/25/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$224.00 ➝ $232.00-9.68%
10/25/2024Needham & Company LLC
2 of 5 stars
M. Matson
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Reiterated RatingHold
10/25/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$280.00 ➝ $283.00+18.39%
9/26/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $270.00+11.12%
9/24/2024Baird R W
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D. Rescott
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9/18/2024Wolfe Research
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M. Polark
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Reiterated RatingPeer Perform ➝ Underperform$180.00-28.25%
6/25/2024Oppenheimer
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
6/24/2024Citigroup
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M. Chevrier
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
3/27/2024Mizuho
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$215.00+9.88%
1/25/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$175.00 ➝ $180.00-3.41%
1/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$160.00 ➝ $195.00+7.32%
10/27/2023Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$180.00 ➝ $169.00+21.82%
10/5/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower Target$240.00 ➝ $165.00+11.49%
1/31/2023William Blair
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M. Kaczor
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Reiterated RatingOutperform

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Should I Buy ResMed Stock? RMD 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 21, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these ResMed pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ResMed
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in ResMed Inc.:

  • ResMed Inc. has consistently increased its dividend payouts, indicating financial stability and potential for income generation for investors. The current annualized dividend yield of 0.89% is attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Analysts have set a new price target for ResMed Inc. at $213.75, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation based on market expectations.
  • Institutional investors have been actively increasing their stakes in ResMed Inc., signaling confidence in the company's growth prospects and financial performance.
  • ResMed Inc. has a diverse product portfolio in the healthcare markets, particularly in Sleep and Respiratory Care, which are essential and growing segments in the healthcare industry.
  • The company's EPS expectations for the current year are positive at 8.97, indicating strong earnings potential and financial health.

ResMed
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in ResMed Inc. for these reasons:

  • ResMed Inc.'s stock price has been volatile in recent periods, which may pose risks for short-term investors looking for stable returns.
  • There is a sell rating from one investment analyst on ResMed Inc., suggesting some concerns about the company's performance or market conditions.
  • While the company has a moderate buy consensus rating, there are also hold ratings, indicating mixed opinions from analysts on the stock's future performance.
  • Insiders have been actively selling shares of ResMed Inc. in the last 90 days, which could raise questions about internal confidence in the company's growth trajectory.
  • ResMed Inc.'s payout ratio of 32.57% may limit future dividend growth potential, impacting income-focused investors in the long term.

RMD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for ResMed is $225.70, with a high forecast of $283.00 and a low forecast of $180.00.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ResMed in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RMD shares.

According to analysts, ResMed's stock has a predicted downside of -6.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, ResMed's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

ResMed has been rated by research analysts at Baird R W, Bank of America, KeyCorp, Needham & Company LLC, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like ResMed less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for ResMed is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.79. Learn more on how RMD compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:RMD) was last updated on 10/31/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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