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Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$58.97 +2.30 (+4.06%)
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Bristol Myers Squibb - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
16
Buy
13

Based on 30 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bristol Myers Squibb in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 30 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 16 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for BMY.

Consensus Price Target

$64.88
10.02% Upside
According to the 30 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bristol Myers Squibb, the average price target is $64.88. The highest price target for BMY is $76.00, while the lowest price target for BMY is $41.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.02% from the current price of $58.97.
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
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
1 Month Ago
9/14/25 to 9/14/26
3 Months Ago
7/16/25 to 7/16/26
1 Year Ago
10/14/24 to 10/14/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
16 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$64.88$65.40$61.29$57.14
Forecasted Upside10.02% Upside2.06% Upside1.35% Upside30.42% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

BMY 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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BMY 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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Bristol Myers Squibb Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBristol Myers SquibbHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.47
2.32
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.37% Upside1,079.33% Upside19.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/13/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
10/13/2026
Mohit Bansal
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$65.00 ➝ $60.00+6.22%
10/12/2026
Akash Tewari
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$76.00+31.86%
10/12/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
10/9/2026Lower Target$71.00 ➝ $66.00+11.52%
10/8/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$51.00 ➝ $53.00-10.45%
10/8/2026Lower TargetNeutral$59.00 ➝ $53.00-11.20%
10/7/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight$40.00 ➝ $41.00-31.20%
10/5/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$73.00 ➝ $59.00-3.53%
9/23/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$61.00 ➝ $63.00+1.27%
9/23/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/16/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$75.00 ➝ $82.00+28.75%
9/10/2026Reiterated RatingHold$60.00 ➝ $65.00+0.84%
8/18/2026 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform ➝ Strong-Buy
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageHold ➝ Buy
8/5/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
8/5/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$75.00+17.22%
8/5/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$75.00+13.92%
8/4/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$53.00 ➝ $66.00+11.52%
8/3/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$66.00 ➝ $70.00+6.98%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$72.00 ➝ $75.00+15.42%
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
2/24/2026 Boost TargetHold$57.00 ➝ $60.00+1.38%
2/19/2026Initiated CoverageUnderweight ➝ Overweight$75.00+24.33%
1/9/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$53.00 ➝ $60.00+7.82%
12/17/2025 Boost TargetHold$52.00 ➝ $65.00+9.83%
10/2/2025 UpgradeModerate Buy
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 Thursday, October 8, 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 announced positive Phase 3 data for Zenbexus (iberdomide), which demonstrated superior progression-free survival compared to standard of care in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, strengthening the company's pipeline and providing a potential future growth driver in a competitive market.
  • The company reported strong third-quarter earnings, beating consensus estimates with $2.04 in earnings per share against an expected $1.60, and revenue of $12.97 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $11.74 billion, indicating robust operational performance and top-line growth of 5.7% year-over-year.
  • Investors can benefit from a high dividend yield of 4.23%, with the company recently declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share, offering a substantial income stream that is supported by a payout ratio of 55.51%, which leaves room for financial flexibility.
  • The stock is currently trading at $59.51, which is below the average analyst price target of $66.72 and significantly below the 52-week high of $68.64, suggesting potential upside for investors as the consensus rating stands at Moderate Buy with multiple analysts raising their targets recently.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb is experiencing growth from newer medicines such as Reblozyl, which is helping to offset declines from older products, and the company recently secured a label expansion for Camzyos, broadening the commercial opportunity for these newer therapies.

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bear Case

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

  • Analysts continue to highlight patent-cliff concerns, noting that patent expirations and declining sales of legacy drugs could pressure revenue, making the successful launch of new products and pipeline development critical for maintaining financial health.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald recently lowered its price target for Bristol-Myers Squibb from $59.00 to $53.00 and maintained a neutral rating, signaling limited near-term upside in its view, while Morgan Stanley issued a Sell rating, indicating significant bearish sentiment from some major financial institutions.
  • Adoption of Sotyktu for psoriatic arthritis is developing unevenly, as rheumatologists cite limited experience, access hurdles, and questions about joint efficacy, which are restraining the launch momentum of this newer therapy despite its differentiation in the market.
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89, which indicates a significant level of leverage relative to its equity, potentially increasing financial risk and limiting the company's ability to take on additional debt for future acquisitions or R&D investments.
  • Short interest in the stock has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 41,969,577 in the most recent reporting period, representing a short percentage of float of approximately 2.06%, which suggests that a notable portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.

BMY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 30 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bristol Myers Squibb is $64.88, with a high forecast of $76.00 and a low forecast of $41.00.

30 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bristol Myers Squibb in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 16 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BMY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BMY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Bristol Myers Squibb's stock has a predicted upside of 10.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bristol Myers Squibb's stock had 5 upgrades and 4 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Bristol Myers Squibb more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for Bristol Myers Squibb is 2.47 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.32. 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 10/13/2026.
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