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Edwards Lifesciences (EW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$86.52 -1.58 (-1.80%)
Closing price 10/16/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$86.49 -0.03 (-0.04%)
As of 10/16/2026 07:30 PM Eastern
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Edwards Lifesciences - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
17

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Edwards Lifesciences in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EW.

Consensus Price Target

$100.27
15.90% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Edwards Lifesciences, the average price target is $100.27. The highest price target for EW is $110.00, while the lowest price target for EW is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.90% from the current price of $86.52.
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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EW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/18/25 to 10/18/26
1 Month Ago
9/18/25 to 9/18/26
3 Months Ago
7/20/25 to 7/20/26
1 Year Ago
10/18/24 to 10/18/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$100.27$100.27$98.95$87.06
Forecasted Upside15.90% Upside13.66% Upside16.35% Upside16.85% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

EW 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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EW 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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Edwards Lifesciences Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEdwards LifesciencesHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.82
2.32
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside15.90% Upside1,213.76% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/15/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
10/8/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Patrick Wood
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy
10/7/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/5/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
9/11/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$110.00+26.88%
7/24/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$100.00 ➝ $101.00+20.77%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$100.00 ➝ $105.00+24.95%
7/24/2026UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$87.00 ➝ $101.00+20.77%
7/21/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
7/16/2026Boost TargetHold$90.00 ➝ $95.00+9.28%
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7/15/2026Boost TargetOutperform$100.00 ➝ $105.00+19.31%
7/13/2026Boost TargetOutperform$100.00 ➝ $110.00+19.09%
7/6/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$100.00+7.66%
4/24/2026Set TargetHold$87.00 ➝ $85.00+2.10%
4/24/2026Boost TargetNeutral$85.00 ➝ $87.00+9.17%
4/1/2026 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$92.00+14.91%
2/11/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$108.00 ➝ $95.00+23.38%
2/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$96.00 ➝ $100.00+31.67%
1/20/2026Set TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $110.00+30.35%
11/3/2025Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$90.00+9.12%
11/3/2025UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$96.00+16.39%
10/31/2025 Set Target$92.00+11.54%
10/29/2025Set TargetHold ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $98.00+19.14%
10/8/2025DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
7/29/2025 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/25/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/25/2025Boost TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $94.00+24.21%
7/15/2025Boost TargetEqual Weight$75.00 ➝ $81.00+3.39%
7/10/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/2/2025UpgradeHold
12/16/2024 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$82.00 ➝ $90.00+20.97%

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Should I Buy Edwards Lifesciences Stock? EW 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 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Edwards Lifesciences pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Edwards Lifesciences
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Edwards Lifesciences Co.:

  • Edwards Lifesciences Co. recently received FDA approval for its AUTUS size-adjustable pulmonary valve for pediatric patients, a development that expands the company's product portfolio into a new therapeutic area and demonstrates its continued innovation in structural heart disease treatments.
  • The company reported strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, with revenue of $1.74 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.70 billion and represented a 13.6% year-over-year increase, indicating robust demand for its medical technologies.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and a target price of $100.27, which suggests potential upside from the current stock price of $88.05 as of October 15, 2026.
  • Edwards Lifesciences Co. has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, reflecting a strong balance sheet and financial stability that can support long-term growth initiatives and provide a buffer against economic downturns.
  • The company is scheduled to host an investor event on November 2, 2026, including a live Q&A with physicians and management, which may provide additional insights into its strategic direction and product pipeline, potentially boosting investor confidence.

Edwards Lifesciences
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Edwards Lifesciences Co. for these reasons:

  • Insiders have been consistently selling shares, with 24 sales and no purchases in the past six months, including recent transactions by executives such as VP Daniel Lippis and SVP Andrew M. Dahl, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
  • Several institutional investors, including Ninety One UK Ltd and Ninety One North America Inc., have reduced their positions in Edwards Lifesciences Co. during the third quarter, with Ninety One UK Ltd selling 393,827 shares and Ninety One North America Inc. decreasing its stake by 5.6%, indicating potential institutional skepticism.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 30.76 is relatively high compared to some peers, which may limit upside potential if earnings growth does not accelerate to justify the valuation, especially given the company's guidance for FY 2026 EPS of $2.950 to $3.050.
  • Short interest in Edwards Lifesciences Co. has increased slightly, with 9,538,735 shares shorted as of September 30, 2026, representing a 4.96% month-to-month increase, which could indicate bearish sentiment among some market participants.
  • The company's dividend yield is 0.00%, meaning it does not provide income to investors, which may be a drawback for those seeking regular cash flow from their investments, particularly in a market where dividend-paying stocks are often favored for stability.

EW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Edwards Lifesciences is $100.27, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.

22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Edwards Lifesciences in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EW shares.

According to analysts, Edwards Lifesciences's stock has a predicted upside of 15.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Edwards Lifesciences's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Edwards Lifesciences has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BTIG Research, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Edwards Lifesciences more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for Edwards Lifesciences is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how EW compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Edwards Lifesciences analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/15/2026.
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