Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$90.06 -0.62 (-0.68%)

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Veralto - 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

Hold

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
4

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Veralto in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 10 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for VLTO.

Consensus Price Target

$111.90
24.24% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Veralto, the average price target is $111.90. The highest price target for VLTO is $125.00, while the lowest price target for VLTO is $100.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.24% from the current price of $90.06.

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VLTO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/15/24 to 4/15/25	1 Month Ago 3/16/24 to 3/16/25	3 Months Ago 1/16/24 to 1/15/25	1 Year Ago 4/16/23 to 4/15/24
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)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$111.90	$113.50	$113.27	$92.00
Forecasted Upside	24.24% Upside	15.76% Upside	10.61% Upside	2.38% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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VLTO 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.

VLTO 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.

Veralto Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Veralto	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.40	2.72	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	23.71% Upside	336.17% Upside	25.15% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VLTO News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/14/2025	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	Andrew Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$116.00 ➝ $100.00	+10.33%
2/6/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Deane Dray Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$111.00 ➝ $110.00	+12.59%
2/6/2025	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars	Nathan Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$116.00 ➝ $110.00	+12.51%
12/12/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$125.00	+18.61%
9/30/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$117.00 ➝ $119.00	+7.00%
8/13/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Karas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$118.00	+10.81%
7/30/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Giordano Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$95.00 ➝ $100.00	-5.55%
7/29/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$104.00 ➝ $116.00	+9.54%
7/29/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$100.00 ➝ $109.00	+3.37%
7/29/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$98.00 ➝ $112.00	+6.80%
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3/12/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$103.00	+16.04%
1/9/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$90.00	+16.11%
12/13/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
10/16/2023	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$82.00	+13.48%
10/3/2023	Melius Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$108.00	+1,080,000,000.00%

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Should I Buy Veralto Stock? VLTO 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, April 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Veralto pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Veralto
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Veralto Co.:

Veralto Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.90, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a robust return on equity of 49.29%, suggesting that it is highly efficient in generating profits from its equity investments.
With a current stock price of $90.60, Veralto Co. has shown resilience in the market, reflecting investor confidence and potential for growth.
Institutional investors own 91.28% of the company's stock, which often indicates strong market confidence and stability in the company's operations.
Veralto Co. has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.11, providing a yield of 0.49%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

Veralto
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Veralto Co. for these reasons:

The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.13, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating overvaluation.
Veralto Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, suggesting that the company is using a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Recent insider selling, including transactions by senior vice presidents, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and management's confidence in its performance.
The stock has experienced a 1-year high of $115.00, indicating potential volatility and the risk of price corrections.
Despite recent growth, the company's net margin of 16.04% may not be sufficient to sustain long-term profitability in a competitive market.

VLTO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Veralto is $111.90, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $100.00.
: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veralto in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" VLTO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VLTO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Veralto's stock has a predicted upside of 24.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Veralto has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Royal Bank of Canada, and Stifel Nicolaus in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Veralto less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Veralto is Hold while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VLTO compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:VLTO) was last updated on 4/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target