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DexCom (DXCM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$89.35 +1.42 (+1.61%)
Closing price 09/18/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$89.88 +0.53 (+0.59%)
As of 09/18/2026 07:58 PM Eastern
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DexCom - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
23

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for DexCom in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, 21 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for DXCM.

Consensus Price Target

$89.08
-0.30% Downside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for DexCom, the average price target is $89.08. The highest price target for DXCM is $105.00, while the lowest price target for DXCM is $64.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.30% from the current price of $89.35.
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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DXCM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
1 Month Ago
8/20/25 to 8/20/26
3 Months Ago
6/21/25 to 6/21/26
1 Year Ago
9/19/24 to 9/19/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
21 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$89.08$88.71$84.83$99.89
Forecasted Upside-0.30% Downside-1.68% Downside17.06% Upside48.10% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

DXCM 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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DXCM 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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DexCom Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDexComHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.92
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.30% Downside754.93% Upside18.43% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/18/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Richard Newitter
1 of 5 stars
Set TargetBuy$93.00 ➝ $102.00+15.26%
9/18/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$95.00+7.35%
8/11/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C-)Hold (C)
8/4/2026Boost TargetBuy$86.00 ➝ $96.00+11.08%
8/3/2026Set TargetBuy$82.00 ➝ $90.00+3.60%
7/31/2026 Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$94.00+11.54%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$88.00 ➝ $95.00+27.45%
7/31/2026 Set Target$105.00+24.59%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$84.00 ➝ $88.00+18.06%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$80.00 ➝ $90.00+20.74%
7/31/2026Set TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $95.00+27.45%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOutperform$85.00 ➝ $90.00+7.49%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOutperform$90.00 ➝ $95.00+14.08%
7/31/2026Boost TargetNeutral$65.00 ➝ $82.00-1.32%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $90.00+10.34%
7/31/2026Boost TargetBuy$77.00 ➝ $82.00-0.33%
7/28/2026Set TargetBuy$96.00+26.92%
6/23/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$86.00+24.51%
5/18/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight$67.00 ➝ $64.00+3.85%
5/18/2026Lower TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $80.00+24.53%
5/15/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/1/2026 Set Target$77.00+25.35%
3/24/2026 UpgradeIn-LineOutperform$90.00+36.49%
1/12/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight
12/16/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform$92.00+39.97%
10/1/2025Lower TargetBuy$104.00 ➝ $89.00+37.98%
9/8/2025DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
3/21/2025UpgradeHold
2/3/2025UpgradeNeutralBuy$85.00 ➝ $115.00+32.44%

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Should I Buy DexCom Stock? DXCM 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 Friday, September 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these DexCom pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

DexCom
Bull Case

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

  • DexCom, Inc. recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended July 30, 2026, beating consensus estimates with earnings per share of $0.70 compared to the expected $0.61, while also exceeding revenue projections with $1.31 billion in sales, indicating robust demand for its continuous glucose monitoring systems.
  • The stock is currently trading at $89.35, which is near its 52-week high of $92.59, reflecting a significant upward trend from its 52-week low of $54.11 and suggesting strong investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory and market position.
  • Analyst sentiment remains positive, with TD Cowen reaffirming a "buy" rating and setting a price target of $95.00, which implies potential upside from the current price, while the overall consensus rating stands at "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $88.71, indicating institutional support for the stock.
  • DexCom, Inc. maintains a healthy balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 1.73, demonstrating financial stability and the ability to meet short-term obligations, which reduces financial risk for investors.
  • The company continues to innovate in the diabetes care space with its latest products, including the Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 CGM systems, which are designed to provide real-time glucose monitoring and support more informed treatment decisions, positioning the company as a leader in medical technology.

DexCom
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been notable recently, with multiple executives and directors, including Nicholas Augustinos and Michael Brown, selling shares in September 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance or a desire to lock in gains.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 35.32 is relatively high compared to the broader market, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued if earnings growth does not continue to outpace expectations, posing a risk of a potential correction.
  • Short interest has increased slightly, with 17,626,435 shares shorted as of August 31, 2026, representing a 4.68% short percentage of the float, indicating that some investors are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • DexCom, Inc. does not pay a dividend, with a dividend yield of 0.00%, which may be a drawback for income-focused investors who prefer stocks that provide regular cash distributions.
  • The company faces competition in the continuous glucose monitoring market, and any failure to maintain its technological edge or market share could impact its revenue growth and profitability, especially as new entrants or existing competitors introduce new products.

DXCM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for DexCom is $89.08, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $64.00.

26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for DexCom in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings, 21 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DXCM shares.

According to analysts, DexCom's stock has a predicted downside of -0.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, DexCom's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for DexCom analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/18/2026.
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