Cencora (COR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$261.16 +5.50 (+2.15%)

Closing price 05/8/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$261.40 +0.24 (+0.09%)

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Cencora - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
12

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for COR.

Consensus Price Target

$388.42
48.73% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cencora, the average price target is $388.42. The highest price target for COR is $440.00, while the lowest price target for COR is $339.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 48.73% from the current price of $261.16.

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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COR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/9/25 to 5/9/26	1 Month Ago 4/9/25 to 4/9/26	3 Months Ago 2/8/25 to 2/8/26	1 Year Ago 5/9/24 to 5/9/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$388.42	$398.17	$394.75	$301.18
Forecasted Upside	48.73% Upside	23.51% Upside	9.91% Upside	6.38% 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	2.80	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	48.73% Upside	858.42% Upside	15.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent COR News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/8/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Set Target		$342.00	+29.53%
5/7/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Kevin Caliendo 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	$410.00 ➝ $412.00	+59.99%
5/7/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Daniel Grosslight 1 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Buy	$405.00 ➝ $355.00	+39.27%
5/7/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Rodgers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$420.00 ➝ $339.00	+33.89%
5/4/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B)
4/28/2026	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Max Smock Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
4/8/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$360.00	+12.35%
3/17/2026	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
2/13/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Glen Santangelo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$400.00 ➝ $425.00	+20.77%
2/10/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Baxter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$405.00 ➝ $429.00	+17.95%
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2/10/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lisa Gill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$417.00 ➝ $419.00	+16.41%
1/22/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Tanquilut Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy
1/5/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Funk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$380.00 ➝ $360.00	+6.24%
11/10/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Charles Rhyee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$350.00 ➝ $400.00	+10.23%
11/6/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Valiquette Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$340.00 ➝ $380.00	+7.70%

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Should I Buy Cencora Stock? COR 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 Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Cencora pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cencora
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $398, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence.
Cencora, Inc. has recently received multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating positive growth expectations and a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy."
The company reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 5.5%, showcasing its ability to grow despite market challenges.
With a dividend yield of 0.8% and a payout ratio of 28.85%, Cencora, Inc. offers a reliable income stream for investors.
Institutional ownership is high at 97.52%, suggesting strong confidence from large investors in the company's future performance.

Cencora
Bear Case

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

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62, which may indicate financial risk and reliance on borrowed funds.
Despite a positive earnings report, Cencora, Inc. fell short of revenue expectations, which could raise concerns about future performance.
The stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 0.72, suggesting it may not be as stable as some investors prefer.
With a PE ratio of 37.32, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to industry peers, potentially limiting upside for new investors.
The current ratio of 0.92 indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting short-term liabilities, which could pose liquidity concerns.

COR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cencora is $388.42, with a high forecast of $440.00 and a low forecast of $339.00.

15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cencora in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 12 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 48.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Cencora has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and William Blair in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cencora more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Cencora is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Hold. Learn more on how COR compares to other companies.

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Cencora (COR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Cencora - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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COR Analyst Ratings Over Time

COR Analyst Recommendations By Month

COR Price Targets by Month

Cencora Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Cencora Stock? COR Pros and Cons Explained

Cencora
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Cencora
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Cencora (COR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Cencora - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

COR Analyst Ratings Over Time

COR Analyst Recommendations By Month

COR Price Targets by Month

Cencora Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Cencora Stock? COR Pros and Cons Explained

Cencora Bull Case

Cencora Bear Case

COR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cencora's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell Cencora stock right now?

Does Cencora's stock price have much upside?

What analysts cover Cencora?

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Bull Case

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