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Cencora (COR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$283.12 -0.65 (-0.23%)
As of 05/9/2025 03:53 PM Eastern

Cencora - 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
2
Buy
8

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for COR.

Consensus Price Target

$301.18
6.38% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cencora, the average price target is $301.18. The highest price target for COR is $355.00, while the lowest price target for COR is $274.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.38% from the current price of $283.12.
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COR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
1 Month Ago
4/10/24 to 4/10/25
3 Months Ago
2/10/24 to 2/9/25
1 Year Ago
5/11/23 to 5/10/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 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$301.18$280.20$277.90$233.90
Forecasted Upside6.38% Upside0.42% Upside12.08% Upside4.14% 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.
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COR Price Targets by Month

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Cencora Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCencoraMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.81
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.38% Upside4,490.76% Upside16.98% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/8/2025Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
Michael Rollins
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $355.00+23.80%
5/8/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
David Rodgers
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$314.00 ➝ $350.00+15.12%
4/29/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Kevin Caliendo
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$298.00 ➝ $335.00+16.26%
4/15/2025Morgan Stanley
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Erin Wright
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Set Target$288.00+1.22%
4/11/2025Bank of America
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Michael Funk
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$270.00 ➝ $285.00+2.14%
3/14/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Stephen Baxter
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$251.00 ➝ $274.00+7.22%
2/6/2025Evercore ISI
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John Belton
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$270.00 ➝ $280.00+12.80%
1/24/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lisa Gill
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$289.00 ➝ $301.00+21.13%
12/4/2024Mizuho
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A. Hynes
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Initiated CoverageHold ➝ Outperform$280.00+11.98%
11/7/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$263.00 ➝ $290.00+18.18%
10/7/2024Leerink Partners
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$277.00 ➝ $275.00+25.03%
2/26/2024Leerink Partnrs
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M. Cherny
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
8/7/2023TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$205.00 ➝ $215.00+15.07%
5/26/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains

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Should I Buy Cencora Stock? COR Pros and Cons Explained

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Cencora
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $304, reflecting a recent increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment towards the company.
  • Cencora, Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a recent rating change to "buy," suggesting strong future performance expectations.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant majority of the company's stock, indicating confidence from large financial entities in Cencora, Inc.'s growth potential.
  • The company has shown robust trading activity, with a recent volume surpassing its average, which can signal increased investor interest and liquidity.
  • Recent insider transactions show executives selling shares at high prices, which may reflect their confidence in the company's valuation and future prospects.

Cencora
Bear Case

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

  • The company's high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Recent insider selling could raise concerns about the executives' confidence in the company's short-term performance, potentially signaling issues ahead.
  • Cencora, Inc. has a relatively low current ratio, indicating potential liquidity issues, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is quite high, suggesting that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
  • Market fluctuations and economic uncertainties could impact the pharmaceutical sector, affecting Cencora, Inc.'s performance and stock price.

COR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cencora is $301.18, with a high forecast of $355.00 and a low forecast of $274.00.

10 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 8 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 upside of 6.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Cencora has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, 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 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how COR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:COR) was last updated on 5/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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