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Haleon (HLN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$9.24 -0.02 (-0.16%)
Closing price 09/25/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$9.26 +0.01 (+0.11%)
As of 09/25/2026 07:30 PM Eastern
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Haleon - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
4

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Haleon in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for HLN.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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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HLN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/28/25 to 9/28/26
1 Month Ago
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
3 Months Ago
6/30/25 to 6/30/26
1 Year Ago
9/28/24 to 9/28/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/A$12.33
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/A39.50% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

HLN 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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HLN Price Targets by Month

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Haleon Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHaleonConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.56
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A159.72% Upside19.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/23/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
9/9/2026 Reiterated RatingSell
8/19/2026
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Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
8/11/2026 Reiterated RatingSector Perform
8/6/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
6/30/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
6/16/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/17/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
1/21/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/16/2025DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
9/10/2025 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
5/27/2025 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$13.40+20.07%
1/8/2025DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
10/1/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Haleon Stock? HLN 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, September 26, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Haleon pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Haleon
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Haleon plc:

  • The stock is currently trading at $9.25, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $13.40 established by analysts in May 2026, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company's long-term growth prospects.
  • Haleon has successfully negotiated better shelf space at major U.S. retailers including Walmart and Target, a strategic move that enhances brand visibility and market share against competitors like Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive, particularly as consumers face pressure from rising grocery bills.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial discipline by executing a cash tender offer for its outstanding 2027 notes in August 2026, which helps manage its debt structure and signals confidence in its ability to service obligations while maintaining a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38.
  • Institutional investors are showing renewed interest, with Squarepoint Ops LLC acquiring a new position of 127,143 shares valued at approximately $1.19 million in the second quarter, and other firms like Norges Bank and Arrowstreet Capital also increasing or initiating stakes, indicating growing confidence among professional investors.
  • The company maintains a consistent dividend payout ratio of 30.77%, providing a stable income stream for investors, with the most recent dividend of $0.0642 per share paid in September 2026, supporting the stock's appeal as a defensive consumer staple holding.

Haleon
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Haleon plc for these reasons:

  • UBS forecasts that Haleon will reduce its 2026 organic sales growth guidance due to a subdued third quarter and limited visibility over the cough and cold season, with expected organic sales growth of 3.1% falling below the consensus estimate of 3.5%, indicating potential revenue headwinds.
  • Deutsche Bank has reiterated its "sell" rating on the stock, warning that the company faces persistent pressure on growth even as it enters the critical cold and flu season, with a price target of 320p that is below the recent trading levels, reflecting bearish sentiment from major financial institutions.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.69 and quick ratio of 0.52 indicate that its short-term liabilities exceed its liquid assets, which could pose liquidity challenges if cash flow from operations does not improve, despite its low debt-to-equity ratio.
  • Short interest has increased to 21,803,768 shares as of September 15, 2026, representing a 41.86% month-over-month increase, suggesting that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance, which can create downward pressure on the share price.
  • The stock's beta of 0.12 indicates low volatility relative to the market, but this also means it may underperform in strong bull markets, and its 50-day simple moving average of $9.82 is above the current price of $9.25, signaling a recent downward trend that could continue if fundamental concerns are not addressed.

HLN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Haleon in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HLN shares.

According to analysts, Haleon's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Haleon's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Haleon has been rated by research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Haleon more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Haleon is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how HLN compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Haleon analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/23/2026.
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