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Cencora (COR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$291.12 -0.85 (-0.29%)

Closing price 05/6/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$290.02 -1.11 (-0.38%)

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Cencora - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
7

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cencora in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for COR.

Consensus Price Target

$290.00
-0.39% Downside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cencora, the average price target is $290.00. The highest price target for COR is $335.00, while the lowest price target for COR is $274.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.39% from the current price of $291.12.

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COR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/7/24 to 5/7/25	1 Month Ago 4/7/24 to 4/7/25	3 Months Ago 2/7/24 to 2/6/25	1 Year Ago 5/8/23 to 5/7/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 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	$290.00	$280.20	$277.90	$233.90
Forecasted Upside	-0.39% Downside	2.04% Upside	12.92% Upside	3.16% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

COR 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.

COR 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.

Cencora Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cencora	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.78	2.81	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.39% Downside	3,854.28% Upside	18.94% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent COR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/29/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	Kevin Caliendo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$298.00 ➝ $335.00	+16.26%
4/15/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Erin Wright Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$288.00	+1.22%
4/11/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Michael Funk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$270.00 ➝ $285.00	+2.14%
3/14/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Baxter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$251.00 ➝ $274.00	+7.22%
2/6/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Belton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$270.00 ➝ $280.00	+12.80%
1/24/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lisa Gill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$289.00 ➝ $301.00	+21.13%
12/4/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Hynes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold ➝ Outperform	$280.00	+11.98%
11/7/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$287.00 ➝ $292.00	+17.29%
11/7/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$263.00 ➝ $290.00	+18.18%
10/7/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$277.00 ➝ $275.00	+25.03%
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4/30/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$265.00 ➝ $280.00	+16.87%
2/26/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
8/7/2023	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$205.00 ➝ $215.00	+15.07%
5/26/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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Should I Buy Cencora Stock? COR Pros and Cons Explained

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Cencora
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $292.76, reflecting strong market interest and potential for growth.
Recent analyst upgrades have increased price targets, indicating positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
Cencora, Inc. has a diverse range of services, including pharmacy management and clinical trial support, which can lead to multiple revenue streams.
Insider ownership stands at 10.80%, suggesting that executives have a vested interest in the company's success, which can align their goals with those of shareholders.
The company has shown resilience with a market cap of approximately $56.77 billion, indicating stability and a solid position in the pharmaceutical distribution sector.

Cencora
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has occurred recently, with over 50,000 shares sold, which may raise concerns about executives' confidence in the company's future.
The company's high P/E ratio of 41.64 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Cencora, Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 16.40, indicating significant leverage that could pose risks in a downturn.
Market volatility can impact stock performance, and the beta of 0.55 suggests that the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential gains.
Recent fluctuations in stock price could indicate uncertainty in the market, which may affect investor confidence and willingness to invest.

COR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cencora is $290.00, with a high forecast of $335.00 and a low forecast of $274.00.
: 9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cencora in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" COR shares.
: According to analysts, Cencora's stock has a predicted downside of -0.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Cencora has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cencora less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Cencora is 2.78 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.82. Learn more on how COR compares to other companies.

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Cencora (COR) Stock Forecast & Price Target