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Hologic (HOLX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$57.28 -0.92 (-1.58%)
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Hologic - 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

Sell
0
Hold
11
Buy
6

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Hologic in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HOLX.

Consensus Price Target

$84.62
47.72% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hologic, the average price target is $84.62. The highest price target for HOLX is $95.00, while the lowest price target for HOLX is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 47.72% from the current price of $57.28.
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HOLX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/1/24 to 5/1/25
1 Month Ago
4/1/24 to 4/1/25
3 Months Ago
2/1/24 to 1/31/25
1 Year Ago
5/2/23 to 5/1/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$84.62$84.62$88.92$87.00
Forecasted Upside47.72% Upside37.85% Upside23.26% Upside14.05% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy
Hold

HOLX 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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HOLX Price Targets by Month

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Hologic Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHologicMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.41
2.82
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside47.72% Upside3,372.49% Upside19.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/4/2025Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
P. Donnelly
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00 ➝ $70.00+11.62%
3/3/2025Argus
3 of 5 stars
D. Toung
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
2/6/2025Leerink Partnrs
1 of 5 stars
P. Souda
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/6/2025Raymond James
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Andrew Cooper
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$95.00 ➝ $90.00+36.28%
2/6/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Conor McNamara
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Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$88.00 ➝ $85.00+27.79%
2/6/2025William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/6/2025Evercore ISI
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Vijay Kumar
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Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$76.00 ➝ $73.00+10.09%
2/6/2025Stephens
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Mason Carrico
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$84.00 ➝ $84.00+24.56%
2/6/2025Leerink Partners
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Puneet Souda
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$80.00 ➝ $75.00+3.02%
2/3/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Mike Matson
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$90.00 ➝ $90.00+24.76%
1/13/2025Morgan Stanley
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Tejas Savant
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$84.00 ➝ $82.00+16.41%
12/13/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Schenkel
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Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
12/10/2024BNP Paribas
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N. Ty
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/10/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageHold$85.00+12.15%
11/5/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$84.00 ➝ $90.00+12.60%
11/5/2024Mizuho
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $87.00+8.85%
11/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$92.00 ➝ $94.00+17.79%
8/1/2023Bank of America
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$94.00 ➝ $86.00+8.29%

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Should I Buy Hologic Stock? HOLX 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 Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Hologic pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Hologic
Bull Case

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

  • Hologic, Inc. reported earnings per share of $1.03 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • The company has a solid net margin of 18.42%, suggesting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable returns.
  • With a return on equity of 19.72%, Hologic, Inc. demonstrates effective use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, a key indicator of financial health.
  • Analysts forecast an earnings per share of 4.28 for the current fiscal year, indicating expected growth and potential for increased stock value.
  • The current stock price is around $84.62, which is close to the average target price set by analysts, suggesting that the stock may be fairly valued with potential for appreciation.

Hologic
Bear Case

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

  • Several analysts have downgraded their ratings on Hologic, Inc., with some moving from "buy" to "hold," indicating a cautious outlook on the stock's future performance.
  • Target prices have been reduced by multiple firms, with some analysts lowering their expectations significantly, which may reflect concerns about the company's growth prospects.
  • The average rating for Hologic, Inc. is currently "Hold," suggesting that many analysts do not see strong upside potential in the near term.
  • Market conditions and competition in the medical equipment sector can impact Hologic, Inc.'s performance, making it a riskier investment in a volatile market.
  • Recent downgrades from firms like Leerink Partners and Citigroup may indicate a shift in market sentiment, which could lead to downward pressure on the stock price.

HOLX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hologic is $84.62, with a high forecast of $95.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hologic in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HOLX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HOLX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Hologic's stock has a predicted upside of 47.72% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Hologic's stock had 4 downgrades by analysts.

Hologic has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Leerink Partners, Leerink Partnrs, Needham & Company LLC, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Stephens, and William Blair in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NASDAQ:HOLX) was last updated on 5/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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