AstraZeneca (AZN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

£143.78 -160.00 (-1.10%)

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AstraZeneca - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
0

Buy
5

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AstraZeneca in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for AZN.

Consensus Price Target

£153.33

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AstraZeneca, the average price target is £153.33. The highest price target for AZN is £180, while the lowest price target for AZN is £115. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.64% from the current price of £143.78.

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.

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AZN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/3/25 to 7/3/26	1 Month Ago 6/3/25 to 6/3/26	3 Months Ago 4/4/25 to 4/4/26	1 Year Ago 7/3/24 to 7/3/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	£153.33	£153.33	£145.83	GBX 8,380
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

AZN 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.

AZN 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.

AstraZeneca Stock vs. The Competition

Type	AstraZeneca	Medical Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.30
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent AZN News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
6/26/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Sell	£115 ➝ £115	-19.52%
6/26/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	£180 ➝ £180	+25.96%
4/10/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	£170 ➝ £180	+16.94%
1/27/2026	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	£145 ➝ £160	+17.94%
1/16/2026	Shore Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
1/15/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight

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Should I Buy AstraZeneca Stock? AZN 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 Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these AstraZeneca pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AstraZeneca
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AstraZeneca PLC:

The current stock price is around £134.96, which reflects a strong market position and investor confidence in the company's future growth potential.
AstraZeneca PLC has a robust pipeline of innovative medicines, particularly in oncology and respiratory treatments, which could lead to significant revenue growth as these products gain market approval.
The company has demonstrated resilience with a low beta of 0.17, indicating that its stock is less volatile compared to the overall market, making it a potentially safer investment during market fluctuations.
With a market capitalization of approximately £210.69 billion, AstraZeneca PLC is well-positioned to leverage its resources for research and development, enhancing its competitive edge in the biopharmaceutical industry.
The PEG ratio of 0.86 suggests that the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth potential, indicating a favorable investment opportunity for growth-oriented investors.

AstraZeneca
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in AstraZeneca PLC for these reasons:

Despite its strong market presence, AstraZeneca PLC faces intense competition in the biopharmaceutical sector, which could impact its market share and profitability.
The price-to-earnings ratio of 22.58 may indicate that the stock is relatively expensive compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of shares by Nazneen Rahman, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and could signal a lack of confidence among insiders.
Regulatory challenges and the lengthy approval process for new drugs can delay potential revenue streams, impacting the company's financial performance in the short term.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could adversely affect AstraZeneca PLC's stock performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

AZN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AstraZeneca is £153.33, with a high forecast of £180 and a low forecast of £115.

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AstraZeneca in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AZN shares.

According to analysts, AstraZeneca's stock has a predicted upside of 6.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

AstraZeneca has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Jefferies Financial Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like AstraZeneca more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for AstraZeneca is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AZN compares to other companies.

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AstraZeneca (AZN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

AstraZeneca - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

AZN Analyst Ratings Over Time

AZN Analyst Recommendations By Month

AZN Price Targets by Month

AstraZeneca Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy AstraZeneca Stock? AZN Pros and Cons Explained

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Bull Case

AstraZeneca
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AZN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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AstraZeneca (AZN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

AstraZeneca - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

AZN Analyst Ratings Over Time

AZN Analyst Recommendations By Month

AZN Price Targets by Month

AstraZeneca Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy AstraZeneca Stock? AZN Pros and Cons Explained

AstraZeneca Bull Case

AstraZeneca Bear Case

AZN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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