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IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$517.16 -4.52 (-0.87%)
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IDEXX Laboratories - 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
3
Buy
6

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for IDEXX Laboratories in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IDXX.

Consensus Price Target

$536.00
3.64% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for IDEXX Laboratories, the average price target is $536.00. The highest price target for IDXX is $580.00, while the lowest price target for IDXX is $500.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.64% from the current price of $517.16.
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IDXX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/20/24 to 5/20/25
1 Month Ago
4/20/24 to 4/20/25
3 Months Ago
2/20/24 to 2/19/25
1 Year Ago
5/21/23 to 5/20/24
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)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 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$536.00$523.75$533.75$580.38
Forecasted Upside3.64% Upside27.21% Upside18.35% Upside9.49% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

IDXX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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IDXX Price Targets by Month

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IDEXX Laboratories Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIDEXX LaboratoriesMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.78
2.81
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.64% Upside4,843.17% Upside13.04% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/19/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Jonathan Block
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$460.00 ➝ $510.00-1.36%
5/5/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Erin Wright
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$548.00 ➝ $558.00+19.13%
2/10/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
David Westenberg
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$435.00 ➝ $510.00+10.01%
2/4/2025Barclays
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Balaji Prasad
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$481.00 ➝ $520.00+10.86%
2/4/2025Bank of America
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Michael Ryskin
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$475.00 ➝ $535.00+14.06%
12/2/2024Leerink Partnrs
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D. Clark
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12/2/2024Leerink Partners
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$500.00+18.55%
10/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$630.00 ➝ $575.00+20.64%
7/25/2024BTIG Research
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M. Massaro
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Initiated CoverageBuy$580.00+23.05%
4/9/2024William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/17/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$500.00 ➝ $650.00+25.68%
12/7/2023BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$602.00+15.42%
8/2/2023Atlantic Securities
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$610.00+14.60%

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Should I Buy IDEXX Laboratories Stock? IDXX Pros and Cons Explained

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IDEXX Laboratories
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $509, reflecting a strong market position and investor interest.
  • IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. recently reported quarterly earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • The company has a high return on equity, showcasing its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, which is attractive for potential investors.
  • Analysts have recently upgraded their ratings on IDEXX Laboratories, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting positive future performance.
  • The firm has shown consistent revenue growth year-over-year, which is a positive indicator of its market demand and business sustainability.

IDEXX Laboratories
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
  • Market volatility could impact the stock price, as seen with fluctuations in trading volume and price movements.
  • Despite recent upgrades, some analysts still maintain a "hold" rating, suggesting caution among certain investors regarding the stock's future performance.
  • The company operates in a competitive market, which could pose risks to maintaining its market share and profitability.
  • Potential economic downturns could affect consumer spending in the veterinary and agricultural sectors, impacting IDEXX Laboratories' revenue streams.

IDXX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for IDEXX Laboratories is $536.00, with a high forecast of $580.00 and a low forecast of $500.00.

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for IDEXX Laboratories in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IDXX shares.

According to analysts, IDEXX Laboratories's stock has a predicted upside of 3.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

IDEXX Laboratories has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, and Stifel Nicolaus in the past 90 days.

Analysts like IDEXX Laboratories less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for IDEXX Laboratories is 2.78 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how IDXX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:IDXX) was last updated on 5/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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