AstraZeneca (AZN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$67.54 +0.49 (+0.74%)

Closing price 04/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$67.66 +0.11 (+0.17%)

As of 04/17/2025 06:14 PM Eastern

AstraZeneca - 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

Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
10

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AstraZeneca in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for AZN.

Consensus Price Target

$86.80
28.51% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AstraZeneca, the average price target is $86.80. The highest price target for AZN is $97.00, while the lowest price target for AZN is $75.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.51% from the current price of $67.54.

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AZN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/20/24 to 4/20/25	1 Month Ago 3/21/24 to 3/21/25	3 Months Ago 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Year Ago 4/21/23 to 4/20/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$86.80	$89.75	$89.75	$80.00
Forecasted Upside	28.51% Upside	19.78% Upside	34.76% Upside	16.70% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.09	2.81	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	28.51% Upside	21,675.79% Upside	26.48% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AZN 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
4/15/2025	BNP Paribas 3 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$75.00	+11.09%
2/13/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	M. Weston Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
2/12/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Overweight
11/6/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold
9/11/2024	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
8/12/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $95.00	+16.29%
6/24/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Verdult Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
6/24/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Field Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/30/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$80.00 ➝ $85.00	+10.72%
5/30/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$97.00	+27.50%
4/26/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$80.00 ➝ $82.00	+8.70%
1/3/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
12/18/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy

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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, April 16, 2025. 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:

AstraZeneca recently increased its semi-annual dividend to $1.03 per share, up from $0.49, providing a yield of 2%. This increase indicates strong financial health and a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The company has a solid market capitalization of $210.48 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the biopharmaceutical industry and potential for growth.
AstraZeneca's current stock price is around $73.20, which is within a range that has seen a one-year high of $87.68, suggesting potential for appreciation as it approaches previous highs.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, AstraZeneca maintains a manageable level of debt compared to its equity, indicating financial stability and lower risk for investors.
The company reported a net margin of 13.01% and a return on equity of 32.23%, showcasing effective management and profitability, which are attractive traits for investors.

AstraZeneca
Bear Case

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

The company missed earnings expectations in its latest report, with an EPS of $1.05 compared to the consensus estimate of $1.10, which may raise concerns about its short-term performance.
AstraZeneca has a relatively high dividend payout ratio of 91.15%, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or manage financial downturns effectively.
Despite a strong market presence, the stock's beta of 0.49 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
The quick ratio of 0.74 and current ratio of 0.93 suggest that AstraZeneca may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities, which could be a red flag for risk-averse investors.
20.35% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and institutional investors, which may lead to increased volatility if these entities decide to sell their positions.

AZN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AstraZeneca is $86.80, with a high forecast of $97.00 and a low forecast of $75.00.
: 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AstraZeneca in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" AZN shares.
: According to analysts, AstraZeneca's stock has a predicted upside of 28.51% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, AstraZeneca's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: AstraZeneca has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like AstraZeneca more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for AstraZeneca is Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AZN compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:AZN) was last updated on 4/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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AstraZeneca (AZN) Stock Forecast & Price Target