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Edwards Lifesciences (EW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$87.28 +2.14 (+2.51%)
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Edwards Lifesciences - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
17

Based on 23 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 23 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for EW.

Consensus Price Target

$100.27
14.88% Upside
According to the 23 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 14.88% from the current price of $87.29.
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
10/5/25 to 10/5/26
1 Month Ago
9/5/25 to 9/5/26
3 Months Ago
7/7/25 to 7/7/26
1 Year Ago
10/5/24 to 10/5/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 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$96.70$86.61
Forecasted Upside14.88% Upside11.41% Upside2.01% Upside12.45% 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
2.74
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.88% Upside866.71% Upside20.68% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/11/2026
BTIG Research logo
BTIG Research
3 of 5 stars
Marie Thibault
Marie Thibault
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$110.00+26.88%
7/28/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Patrick Wood
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Buy$110.00+32.20%
7/24/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Adam Maeder
Adam Maeder
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated 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
7/17/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
7/16/2026Boost TargetHold$90.00 ➝ $95.00+9.28%
7/15/2026Boost TargetOutperform$100.00 ➝ $105.00+19.31%
7/13/2026Boost TargetOutperform$100.00 ➝ $110.00+19.09%
7/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$101.00 ➝ $110.00+16.05%
7/6/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$100.00+7.66%
4/27/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$104.00 ➝ $110.00+30.64%
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 Saturday, October 3, 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 secured FDA approval for the AUTUS Size-Adjustable Valve, which is the first surgical pulmonary valve designed specifically for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, expanding the company's addressable market into a new demographic that previously lacked a one-time solution for valve replacement as they grow.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarterly report, beating consensus estimates with earnings per share of $0.78 compared to the expected $0.74 and generating revenue of $1.74 billion, which exceeded the $1.70 billion forecast, indicating robust demand for its structural heart disease therapies.
  • Wall Street maintains a positive outlook on the stock, with an average rating of Moderate Buy from twenty-three analysts and an average target price of $100.27, suggesting that the current market valuation leaves room for significant upside potential as the company continues to execute on its growth strategy.
  • Investors can benefit from the company's strategic expansion in transcatheter valve platforms, including the SAPIEN M3 mitral valve, which is part of a broader ambition to build a multibillion-dollar business in transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies by 2030, positioning the firm as a leader in minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
  • The stock currently trades at $85.23, which is below the average analyst target price and offers a potential entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's recent product approvals and strong earnings momentum, particularly given that the fifty-two week high reached $96.29.

Edwards Lifesciences
Bear Case

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

  • The company is trading at a premium valuation with a P/E ratio of 48.98, which is significantly higher than many peers in the healthcare sector, meaning investors are paying a high price for each dollar of earnings and may face downside risk if growth slows or if the market corrects high-multiple stocks.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with multiple executives including VP Daniel J. Lippis and SVP Andrew M. Dahl selling shares in the last few months, which can signal a lack of confidence from those closest to the company's operations or simply reflect personal financial planning that may weigh on sentiment.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to over 9 million shares as of the latest record date, indicating that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance, which can create volatility and pressure on the share price.
  • Despite strong recent earnings, the company's stock has experienced volatility and has not consistently maintained its recent highs, with the current price of $85.23 sitting below the fifty-two week high of $96.29, suggesting that investors may be cautious about the sustainability of the recent rally and the company's ability to maintain its growth trajectory.
  • The company faces intense competition in the structural heart disease market, and while it has secured FDA approval for new products, the execution of these new therapies and their market adoption will be critical to justifying the current valuation, posing a risk if competitors introduce similar or superior solutions.

EW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 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.

23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Edwards Lifesciences in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 17 buy ratings 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 14.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Edwards Lifesciences's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Edwards Lifesciences has been rated by research analysts at BTIG Research, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Mizuho, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, 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 10/5/2026.
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