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Kenvue (KVUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$17.18 -0.02 (-0.09%)
Closing price 05/14/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$17.19 +0.02 (+0.09%)
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Kenvue - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
12
Buy
4

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

$19.33
12.57% 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 12.57% from the current price of $17.18.
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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KVUE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/15/25 to 5/15/26
1 Month Ago
4/15/25 to 4/15/26
3 Months Ago
2/14/25 to 2/14/26
1 Year Ago
5/15/24 to 5/15/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$19.33$19.33$19.46$25.33
Forecasted Upside12.57% Upside11.85% Upside4.10% Upside6.17% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

KVUE 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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KVUE 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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Kenvue Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKenvueConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.31
2.13
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.57% Upside667.45% Upside16.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/8/2026 UpgradeHold (C-)Hold (C)
5/8/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/15/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Filippo Falorni
Filippo Falorni
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$20.00 ➝ $19.00+9.79%
4/14/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$19.00 ➝ $18.00+3.53%
4/7/2026Lower TargetNeutral$19.00 ➝ $18.00+7.11%
3/6/2026 UpgradeHold
2/18/2026Boost TargetHold$17.00 ➝ $18.00-3.92%
1/30/2026DowngradeBuyHold$23.00 ➝ $18.00+4.74%
11/3/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
10/28/2025Set Target$18.00+24.27%
10/28/2025 Reiterated RatingNeutral
10/24/2025 Set Target$18.00+19.32%
10/10/2025Lower TargetOverweight$24.00 ➝ $21.00+24.15%
10/8/2025Lower TargetBuy$25.00 ➝ $21.00+30.39%
10/2/2025Lower TargetNeutral$22.00 ➝ $19.00+20.52%
9/26/2025Set Target$22.00+35.79%
8/8/2025Lower TargetSector Perform$24.00 ➝ $22.00+3.17%
2/24/2025Boost TargetOverweight$24.00 ➝ $27.00+15.85%

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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 Monday, May 11, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Kenvue pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Kenvue
Bull Case

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

  • Kenvue Inc. recently reported earnings per share of $0.27, surpassing analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 3.2%, suggesting a positive trend in sales and market demand for its consumer health products.
  • Kenvue Inc. offers a quarterly dividend of $0.2075, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 4.7%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • The stock has received a consensus rating of "Hold" from analysts, with a price target averaging around $19.33, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • Kenvue Inc. has a solid return on equity of 19.72%, reflecting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable companies.

Kenvue
Bear Case

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

  • The company's dividend payout ratio is notably high at 107.79%, which may raise concerns about sustainability and future dividend payments.
  • Recent analyst reports have shown a mix of ratings, with several firms downgrading their price targets, indicating uncertainty in the stock's future performance.
  • Kenvue Inc. operates in a competitive consumer health market, which may pressure margins and limit growth opportunities compared to peers.
  • The stock price has experienced fluctuations, and while it has potential, it may not be as stable as other investment options in the current market environment.
  • With a significant portion of analysts rating the stock as a "Hold," there may be limited upside potential in the near term, suggesting caution for aggressive investors.

KVUE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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.

16 Wall Street 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 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.

According to analysts, Kenvue's stock has a predicted upside of 12.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Kenvue's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Kenvue has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Canaccord Genuity Group, Citigroup, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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 2.13. Learn more on how KVUE compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:KVUE) was last updated on 5/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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