Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$104.25 +2.92 (+2.88%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Veralto - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
6

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

Consensus Price Target

$109.50
5.04% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Veralto, the average price target is $109.50. The highest price target for VLTO is $125.00, while the lowest price target for VLTO is $90.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.04% from the current price of $104.25.

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VLTO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current 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	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 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	$109.50	$108.27	$104.46	$86.67
Forecasted Upside	5.04% Upside	2.13% Upside	-4.58% Downside	6.16% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold

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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	2.50	2.69	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.04% Upside	169.91% Upside	14.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VLTO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/12/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$125.00	+18.61%
12/11/2024	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$119.00 ➝ $117.00	+9.82%
10/25/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$108.00 ➝ $111.00	+6.51%
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%
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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%
4/8/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$89.00 ➝ $94.00	+7.13%
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 Friday, December 13, 2024. 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 of $0.89, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.85, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company achieved a revenue of $1.31 billion for the quarter, slightly above analyst expectations, showcasing its ability to grow and maintain market demand.
With a current stock price of $105.27, Veralto Co. is trading near its 50-day moving average of $107.48, suggesting stability in its stock performance.
Veralto Co. has a solid return on equity of 52.85%, which reflects its efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity, making it an attractive option for investors seeking high returns.
Recent analyst ratings show a mix of buy and hold recommendations, with a consensus price target of $108.09, indicating potential for price appreciation.

Veralto
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has been notable, with the CEO and other executives selling significant shares, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 32.88, suggesting that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Veralto Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
Despite recent revenue growth, the net margin of 15.69% may not be sufficient to sustain long-term profitability, raising concerns about operational efficiency.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the stock's performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

VLTO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Veralto is $109.50, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $90.00.
: 12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veralto in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VLTO shares.
: According to analysts, Veralto's stock has a predicted upside of 5.04% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Veralto has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank of Canada, and Stifel Nicolaus in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Veralto less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Veralto is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how VLTO compares to other companies.

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Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target