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Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$63.69 -0.41 (-0.64%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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Bristol Myers Squibb - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
10
Buy
14

Based on 25 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bristol Myers Squibb in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 25 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BMY.

Consensus Price Target

$66.33
4.15% Upside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bristol Myers Squibb, the average price target is $66.33. The highest price target for BMY is $75.00, while the lowest price target for BMY is $40.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.15% from the current price of $63.69.
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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BMY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/15/25 to 9/15/26
1 Month Ago
8/16/25 to 8/16/26
3 Months Ago
6/17/25 to 6/17/26
1 Year Ago
9/15/24 to 9/15/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$66.33$66.06$61.31$56.38
Forecasted Upside4.15% Upside3.44% Upside10.65% Upside21.66% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldHold

BMY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BMY Price Targets by Month

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Bristol Myers Squibb Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBristol Myers SquibbHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.56
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.04% Upside838.21% Upside16.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/10/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
2 of 5 stars
Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh Kumar
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingHold$60.00 ➝ $65.00+0.84%
8/18/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket PerformStrong-Buy
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageHoldBuy
8/5/2026 DowngradeBuyNeutral
8/5/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$75.00+17.22%
8/5/2026 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageOverweight
8/5/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$75.00+13.92%
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8/3/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$66.00 ➝ $70.00+6.98%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$54.00 ➝ $59.00-7.77%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$72.00 ➝ $75.00+15.42%
7/31/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$60.00 ➝ $65.00+0.03%
7/31/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$60.00 ➝ $64.00-1.94%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOverweight$67.00 ➝ $73.00+12.08%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$65.00 ➝ $70.00+7.72%
7/27/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
7/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$67.00 ➝ $66.00+15.16%
2/19/2026Initiated CoverageUnderweightOverweight$75.00+24.33%
2/6/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight$40.00-34.88%
1/13/2026Boost TargetOutperform$54.00 ➝ $60.00+6.39%
1/9/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$53.00 ➝ $60.00+7.82%
12/2/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral$51.00 ➝ $57.00+15.99%
10/2/2025 UpgradeModerate Buy
8/5/2025DowngradeOutperformNeutral$42.00-7.47%
4/25/2025 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
11/15/2024Initiated CoveragePeer Perform

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Should I Buy Bristol Myers Squibb Stock? BMY 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 Saturday, September 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Bristol Myers Squibb pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Bristol-Myers Squibb:

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb recently reported strong second-quarter results, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $2.04 against a consensus estimate of $1.60 and revenue of $12.97 billion compared to the expected $11.74 billion, demonstrating robust operational performance and profitability with a net margin of 18.87%.
  • The company offers an attractive income stream with a dividend yield of 3.91%, having recently paid a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share, which provides a steady cash flow for investors while maintaining a payout ratio of 55.51% that leaves room for future growth.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb shares are currently trading at $63.53, which is below the consensus price target of $66.33 and the 52-week high of $68.64, suggesting potential upside for investors as the stock has recently hit new 52-week highs in August 2026.
  • Positive pipeline developments, such as the successful mid-stage trial results for the experimental therapy arlocabtagene autoleucel in multiple myeloma, strengthen the company's long-term oncology growth prospects and support its valuation despite recent market volatility.
  • Institutional investors are showing renewed confidence, with The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company increasing its position by 23.2% in the second quarter and other firms like Northwestern Mutual and KCM Investment Advisors also adding to their stakes, indicating broad market support for the stock.

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Bristol-Myers Squibb for these reasons:

  • The company faces significant patent-dispute uncertainty, as RBC noted that Cytokinetics has an advantage in its patent dispute with Bristol-Myers Squibb, which could lead to legal costs and competitive pressure on the company's product portfolio.
  • Analyst sentiment remains cautious, with Scotiabank maintaining a Hold rating and Jefferies downgrading the stock from Buy to Hold, suggesting that while pipeline developments are positive, they are not yet sufficient to justify a more bullish outlook or higher price targets.
  • There is visible downside hedging activity, with investors purchasing approximately 44,454 put options, which is roughly 71% above average put volume, indicating that some market participants are positioning for potential price declines or volatility.
  • The stock has underperformed the broader market recently, and analysts continue to flag generic pressure on the legacy portfolio, which could erode margins and revenue growth in the coming years as older products face increased competition.
  • Insider selling activity is present, with SVP Phil M. Holzer selling 500 shares at an average price of $67.50 in August 2026 and EVP David V. Elkins selling 30,000 shares in April 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence from company leadership at current price levels.

BMY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bristol Myers Squibb is $66.33, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $40.00.

25 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bristol Myers Squibb in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BMY shares.

According to analysts, Bristol Myers Squibb's stock has a predicted upside of 4.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bristol Myers Squibb's stock had 4 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Bristol Myers Squibb analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/10/2026.
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