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STERIS (STE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$221.80
-2.59 (-1.15%)
(As of 10/31/2024 ET)

STERIS - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
4

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for STERIS in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for STE.

Consensus Price Target

$253.00
14.07% Upside
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for STERIS, the average price target is $253.00. The highest price target for STE is $265.00, while the lowest price target for STE is $215.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.07% from the current price of $221.80.
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STE 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
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 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$253.00$246.00$241.60$242.60
Forecasted Upside14.07% Upside4.33% Upside-0.41% Downside13.97% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

STE 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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STE 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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STERIS Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSTERISMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.79
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside13.35% Upside15,895.47% Upside10.27% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/24/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
J. Bednar
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$230.00 ➝ $260.00+17.57%
9/3/2024KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$255.00 ➝ $265.00+9.11%
8/8/2024Needham & Company LLC
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold
8/7/2024JMP Securities
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$265.00 ➝ $265.00+13.48%
8/7/2024Stephens
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$260.00 ➝ $260.00+11.66%
12/4/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$225.00 ➝ $215.00+5.65%

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Should I Buy STERIS Stock? STE 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, October 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these STERIS pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

STERIS
Bull Case

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

  • STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services worldwide, catering to a growing global demand for healthcare solutions.
  • Recent developments show that STERIS plc is focused on creating a healthier and safer world through innovative healthcare and life science solutions.
  • Current stock price of STERIS plc is favorable for investors, offering a potential entry point for those looking to invest.
  • STERIS plc operates through multiple segments, diversifying its revenue streams and potentially reducing risk for investors.
  • The company's commitment to innovation and global presence positions it well for future growth opportunities in the healthcare industry.

STERIS
Bear Case

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

  • Stewart & Wight plc, a property investment company, may not align with the investment goals of those looking for exposure to healthcare and life science sectors.
  • Ster Peak Mining Ltd., an exploration stage junior mining company, is not directly related to the healthcare industry, potentially diverting attention from STERIS plc.

STE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for STERIS is $253.00, with a high forecast of $265.00 and a low forecast of $215.00.

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for STERIS in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" STE shares.

According to analysts, STERIS's stock has a predicted upside of 14.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

STERIS has been rated by research analysts at JMP Securities, KeyCorp, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, and Stephens in the past 90 days.

Analysts like STERIS less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for STERIS is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.79. Learn more on how STE compares to other companies.


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