Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY - Free Report) - Analysts at Erste Group Bank boosted their FY2027 EPS estimates for shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, August 27th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now expects that the biopharmaceutical company will post earnings of $6.53 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $6.51. The consensus estimate for Bristol Myers Squibb's current full-year earnings is $6.95 per share.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $2.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.60 by $0.44. Bristol Myers Squibb had a return on equity of 66.90% and a net margin of 18.87%.The company had revenue of $12.97 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.74 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.46 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Bristol Myers Squibb has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.750-7.000 EPS.
Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. UBS Group cut Bristol Myers Squibb from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Truist Financial reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $70.00 target price (up from $65.00) on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Argus upgraded shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $75.00 target price for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Piper Sandler started coverage on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. They issued an "overweight" rating for the company. Finally, Roth Capital initiated coverage on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $75.00 price target on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Bristol Myers Squibb presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $66.06.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Stock Performance
BMY opened at $66.62 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 1.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $61.76 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $59.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $136.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 0.22. Bristol Myers Squibb has a 12-month low of $42.52 and a 12-month high of $68.64.
Bristol Myers Squibb Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, July 2nd were given a dividend of $0.63 per share. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, July 2nd. Bristol Myers Squibb's payout ratio is 55.51%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Bristol Myers Squibb
In related news, SVP Phil M. Holzer sold 500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.50, for a total value of $33,750.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 16,862 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,138,185. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.05% of the company's stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bristol Myers Squibb
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC boosted its holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC now owns 65,046 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock valued at $3,509,000 after purchasing an additional 172 shares in the last quarter. KCM Investment Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. KCM Investment Advisors LLC now owns 20,871 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock valued at $1,126,000 after buying an additional 174 shares in the last quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 4.7% in the second quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC now owns 3,932 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock worth $227,000 after acquiring an additional 176 shares during the last quarter. Investment Research Partners LLC raised its position in Bristol Myers Squibb by 1.4% in the 4th quarter. Investment Research Partners LLC now owns 13,134 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock worth $708,000 after purchasing an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. Finally, ESG Planning DBA Harper Investing lifted its stake in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. ESG Planning DBA Harper Investing now owns 13,811 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock valued at $745,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares during the period. 76.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Company Profile
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Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on discovering, developing and delivering medicines for serious diseases. The company's core activities include research and development, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of prescription pharmaceuticals across multiple therapeutic areas. BMS concentrates on advancing therapies in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease and specialty areas through both small molecules and biologics.
BMS's marketed portfolio and late‑stage pipeline reflect a strong emphasis on cancer and immune‑mediated conditions.
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