Kenvue (KVUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target $17.55 +0.09 (+0.49%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$17.53 -0.01 (-0.06%) As of 05/22/2026 07:56 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Kenvue - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 16 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold12Buy4 Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kenvue in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for KVUE. Consensus Price Target $19.3310.19% Upside According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kenvue, the average price target is $19.33. The highest price target for KVUE is $22.00, while the lowest price target for KVUE is $18.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.19% from the current price of $17.55. 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. 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KVUE Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/23/25 to 5/23/261 Month Ago4/23/25 to 4/23/263 Months Ago2/22/25 to 2/22/261 Year Ago5/23/24 to 5/23/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy3 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)4 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)Hold12 Hold rating(s)13 Hold rating(s)12 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$19.33$19.33$20.08$25.33Forecasted Upside10.19% Upside10.57% Upside7.22% Upside6.62% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold KVUE Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History KVUE Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Kenvue Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeKenvueConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.31 2.11 2.52Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside10.19% Upside97.17% Upside15.04% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingVery Positive NewsSee Recent KVUE NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/8/2026 Weiss RatingsNot Rated UpgradeHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)5/8/2026 Zacks ResearchNot Rated UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy4/15/2026 Citigroup4 of 5 starsFilippo Falorni3 of 5 starsLower TargetNeutral$20.00 ➝ $19.00+9.79%4/14/2026 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLauren LiebermanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetEqual Weight$19.00 ➝ $18.00+3.53%4/7/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingPeter GromSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$19.00 ➝ $18.00+7.11%3/6/2026 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold2/18/2026 Canaccord Genuity GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSusan AndersonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetHold$17.00 ➝ $18.00-3.92%1/30/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKeith DevasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$23.00 ➝ $18.00+4.74%11/3/2025 Edward JonesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold10/28/2025 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJavier EscalanteSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$18.00+24.27% Get the Latest News and Ratings for KVUE and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Kenvue and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 10/28/2025 Johnson RiceSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingNeutral10/24/2025 Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Set Target$18.00+19.32%10/10/2025 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAndrea TeixeiraSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight$24.00 ➝ $21.00+24.15%10/8/2025 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAnna LizzulSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$25.00 ➝ $21.00+30.39%10/2/2025 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBonnie HerzogSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$22.00 ➝ $19.00+20.52%9/26/2025 Rothschild & Co RedburnSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingEdward LewisSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$22.00+35.79%8/8/2025 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingNik ModiSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetSector Perform$24.00 ➝ $22.00+3.17%2/24/2025 Piper SandlerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKorinne WolfmeyerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$24.00 ➝ $27.00+15.85%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Saturday at 07:49 AM ET. Should I Buy Kenvue Stock? KVUE 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 Sunday, May 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Kenvue pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Kenvue Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Kenvue Inc.: The current stock price is around $18, which is close to the consensus target price of $19.33, indicating potential for growth. Kenvue Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2075 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $0.83 and a yield of 4.8%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors. The company reported a revenue increase of 3.2% year-over-year, showcasing its ability to grow despite market challenges. Analysts have upgraded Kenvue Inc. to a "strong-buy" rating, reflecting positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance. Institutional ownership is high at 97.64%, suggesting that large investors have confidence in Kenvue Inc.'s stability and growth potential. Kenvue Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Kenvue Inc. for these reasons: The company's payout ratio is currently high at 107.79%, which may indicate that it is returning more cash to shareholders than it is generating in profits, raising concerns about sustainability. Despite recent upgrades, the majority of analysts have issued a "hold" rating, suggesting that there may not be strong enough reasons to buy the stock at this time. Recent price target reductions by some analysts indicate a cautious outlook, which could signal potential volatility in the stock price. The net margin of 9.72% may be considered low for a consumer health company, which could limit profitability and growth potential. Market conditions can be unpredictable, and as a consumer health company, Kenvue Inc. may face challenges from competition and changing consumer preferences. KVUE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Kenvue's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kenvue is $19.33, with a high forecast of $22.00 and a low forecast of $18.00. Should I buy or sell Kenvue stock right now? 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kenvue in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" KVUE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KVUE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Kenvue's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Kenvue's stock has a predicted upside of 10.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Kenvue been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Kenvue's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts. What analysts cover Kenvue? Kenvue has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Citigroup, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Kenvue more than its competitors? Analysts like Kenvue more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Kenvue is 2.31 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.12. Learn more on how KVUE compares to other companies. 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