Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$113.13

+1.28 (+1.14%)

(As of 10/11/2024 ET)

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

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Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
6

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for VLTO.

Consensus Price Target

$105.67
-6.60% Downside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Veralto, the average price target is $105.67. The highest price target for VLTO is $119.00, while the lowest price target for VLTO is $82.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.60% from the current price of $113.13.

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VLTO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/13/23 to 10/12/24	1 Month Ago 9/13/23 to 9/12/24	3 Months Ago 7/15/23 to 7/14/24	1 Year Ago 10/13/22 to 10/13/23
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)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 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	$105.67	$104.46	$96.00	$92.33
Forecasted Upside	-6.60% Downside	-4.43% Downside	-2.79% Downside	28.51% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	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	2.46	2.67	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-6.61% Downside	269.32% Upside	6.85% 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
9/30/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$117.00 ➝ $119.00	+7.00%
8/13/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	D. Karas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$118.00	+10.81%
7/30/2024	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	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	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$101.00 ➝ $108.00	+1.98%
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7/29/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $117.00	+11.57%
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

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Veralto
Bull Case

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

Veralto Co. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past year, with a 2.8% increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year.
The company's net margin of 15.60% indicates strong profitability, providing a healthy return on investment for shareholders.
Analysts have set new price targets for Veralto Co., with positive ratings and increased target prices, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation.
Veralto Co. has a solid current ratio of 1.96 and a quick ratio of 1.70, indicating good liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations.
The company's stock price has been trending upwards, reaching a new high of $112.77, reflecting positive investor sentiment and potential for further growth.

Veralto
Bear Case

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

Insiders, including senior vice presidents, have been selling significant amounts of company stock in recent months, which may raise concerns about future performance or outlook.
Veralto Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.56, indicating a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in case of economic downturns or financial challenges.
The company's P/E ratio of 32.66 suggests that the stock may be trading at a higher valuation compared to industry peers, potentially limiting upside potential for investors.
While revenue growth has been positive, the company's one year low of $65.51 indicates past volatility in stock price, which could lead to uncertainty for investors.
Market analysts have issued a mix of ratings, including neutral, which may signal differing opinions on the company's future performance and growth prospects.

VLTO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Veralto is $105.67, with a high forecast of $119.00 and a low forecast of $82.00.
: 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veralto in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 downside of -6.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Veralto has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group 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 10/12/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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