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Biogen (BIIB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$229.04 +1.44 (+0.63%)
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Biogen - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
13
Buy
18

Based on 32 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Biogen in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 32 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BIIB.

Consensus Price Target

$230.14
0.48% Upside
According to the 32 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Biogen, the average price target is $230.14. The highest price target for BIIB is $300.00, while the lowest price target for BIIB is $175.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.48% from the current price of $229.04.
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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BIIB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/28/25 to 9/28/26
1 Month Ago
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
3 Months Ago
6/30/25 to 6/30/26
1 Year Ago
9/28/24 to 9/28/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$230.14$227.79$217.41$182.20
Forecasted Upside0.48% Upside4.25% Upside0.62% Upside32.63% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

BIIB 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.
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BIIB 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.
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Biogen Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBiogenHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.56
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.12% Upside764.09% Upside19.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/24/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
9/10/2026
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Paul Matteis
Paul Matteis
5 of 5 stars
Set Target$242.00+12.68%
9/10/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetReduce$165.00 ➝ $175.00-16.96%
9/3/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$225.00 ➝ $245.00+10.03%
8/25/2026Boost TargetOutperform$240.00 ➝ $260.00+19.20%
8/13/2026UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$300.00+43.63%
8/4/2026Boost TargetOutperform$221.00 ➝ $241.00+16.11%
8/3/2026Boost TargetNeutral$200.00 ➝ $215.00+5.94%
7/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$237.00 ➝ $251.00+22.25%
7/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $240.00+17.46%
7/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $248.00+20.27%
7/30/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$222.00 ➝ $231.00+11.56%
7/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$215.00 ➝ $225.00+9.59%
7/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$201.00 ➝ $215.00+4.28%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$300.00+43.24%
7/29/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$185.00 ➝ $200.00-2.73%
7/28/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
7/21/2026Boost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $280.00+38.53%
7/21/2026Lower TargetNeutral$217.00 ➝ $215.00+7.53%
7/13/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/13/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $235.00+18.00%
6/29/2026Boost TargetBuy$255.00 ➝ $256.00+18.50%
6/22/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
5/15/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform
5/1/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/30/2026 Boost Target$180.00 ➝ $190.00+0.57%
4/30/2026 Lower Target$201.00 ➝ $200.00+5.87%
4/24/2026 Boost TargetBuy$231.00 ➝ $238.00+29.08%
4/23/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$175.00 ➝ $185.00-2.35%
4/9/2026 UpgradeHold
2/9/2026Set Target$201.00-0.09%
2/8/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$190.00 ➝ $200.00-0.59%
2/6/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$165.00 ➝ $196.00-2.82%
10/31/2025 Lower Target$255.00 ➝ $250.00+67.10%
9/24/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/13/2025Lower TargetSector Outperform$244.00 ➝ $224.00+61.69%
10/10/2024Reiterated RatingMarket Perform

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Should I Buy Biogen Stock? BIIB 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 Thursday, September 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Biogen pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Biogen
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Biogen Inc.:

  • Biogen Inc. recently achieved a new 52-week high, with the stock trading at $226.36 as of September 24, 2026, reflecting strong market confidence and a significant upward trend from its 52-week low of $135.39.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $3.60, which significantly exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $2.94, while also generating revenue of $2.74 billion, surpassing expectations of $2.46 billion.
  • Biogen Inc. has secured Japanese approval for the at-home LEQEMBI Pen subcutaneous formulation for early Alzheimer’s disease, a development that enhances patient accessibility and potentially broadens the treatment reach for this critical neurological condition.
  • Recent Phase 3 VALIANT study data published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology showed that EMPAVELI achieved a 75% relative reduction in proteinuria in adolescents with C3G or primary IC-MPGN, supporting a recent FDA label expansion that increases the drug's marketable value and therapeutic potential.
  • Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $230.14, indicating that financial experts believe the stock has further upside potential relative to its current trading price.

Biogen
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Biogen Inc. for these reasons:

  • Biogen Inc. carries a high price-to-earnings ratio of 40.06, which suggests the stock is priced at a significant premium relative to its current earnings, potentially leaving little room for error if future growth does not meet elevated expectations.
  • The company does not currently pay a dividend, as indicated by a dividend yield of 0.00%, which may be a drawback for income-focused investors seeking regular cash flow from their biotechnology holdings.
  • Short interest in the stock has been increasing, with the number of shares shorted rising to 5,817,797 as of the September 15, 2026 record date, representing a month-to-month increase of 1.59% and suggesting that some market participants are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • Biogen Inc. has a beta of 0.17, which is significantly lower than the market average, indicating that the stock may not provide the same level of volatility-driven returns that some aggressive investors seek during market rallies.
  • Despite recent successes, the company faces ongoing risks associated with its therapies, such as the potential for EMPAVELI to increase susceptibility to serious infections, which could impact patient safety profiles and long-term adoption rates.

BIIB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 32 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Biogen is $230.14, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $175.00.

32 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Biogen in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 13 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BIIB shares.

According to analysts, Biogen's stock has a predicted upside of 0.48% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Biogen's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Biogen analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/24/2026.
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