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Medtronic (MDT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$92.19 -0.58 (-0.63%)
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Medtronic - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
19

Based on 28 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Medtronic in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 28 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 19 have given a buy rating for MDT.

Consensus Price Target

$103.92
12.73% Upside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Medtronic, the average price target is $103.92. The highest price target for MDT is $120.00, while the lowest price target for MDT is $83.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.73% from the current price of $92.19.
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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MDT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/18/25 to 9/18/26
1 Month Ago
8/19/25 to 8/19/26
3 Months Ago
6/20/25 to 6/20/26
1 Year Ago
9/18/24 to 9/18/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
19 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$103.92$98.83$99.00$102.27
Forecasted Upside12.73% Upside4.99% Upside24.74% Upside6.98% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

MDT 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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MDT 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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Medtronic Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMedtronicHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.68
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.32% Upside721.89% Upside18.36% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/17/2026
Mike Matson
Mike Matson
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
9/4/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C)Hold (C+)
9/3/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$92.00-0.04%
9/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $110.00+19.43%
9/2/2026Set Target$115.00+24.86%
9/2/2026Boost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $110.00+19.67%
9/2/2026Boost TargetOverweight$102.00 ➝ $104.00+13.14%
9/2/2026Reiterated RatingHold$86.00 ➝ $99.00+7.70%
9/2/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$118.00+28.37%
9/2/2026Boost TargetNeutral$91.00 ➝ $100.00+8.79%
9/2/2026Boost TargetHold$80.00 ➝ $95.00+3.35%
9/1/2026Boost TargetBuy$91.00 ➝ $100.00+8.10%
8/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $110.00+22.17%
8/10/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
7/6/2026Set Target$105.00+27.49%
6/5/2026 Lower TargetBuy$111.00 ➝ $106.00+28.58%
6/4/2026Lower TargetOutperform$112.00 ➝ $97.00+17.46%
6/4/2026Reiterated RatingHold$88.00+12.70%
6/4/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$100.00 ➝ $86.00+4.07%
6/4/2026Lower TargetNeutral$84.00 ➝ $83.00+0.55%
6/4/2026Lower TargetOutperform$117.00 ➝ $104.00+33.19%
4/7/2026Lower TargetBuy$117.00 ➝ $110.00+27.75%
4/6/2026Lower TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $115.00+32.76%
4/1/2026Boost TargetOverweight$118.00 ➝ $120.00+39.57%
2/27/2026 Lower TargetBuy$117.00 ➝ $115.00+17.83%
1/30/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform
1/6/2026UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform
11/19/2025Boost TargetOverweight$107.00 ➝ $117.00+16.20%
6/30/2025UpgradeUnderperformPeer Perform

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Should I Buy Medtronic Stock? MDT 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, September 13, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Medtronic pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Medtronic
Bull Case

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

  • Medtronic plc recently reported strong fiscal 2027 first-quarter results, beating consensus estimates with revenue of $9.76 billion and EPS of $1.45, which exceeded the expected $1.39, demonstrating robust organic growth of 13.7% year-over-year.
  • The company has raised its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance, projecting EPS between $5.94 and $6.00, reflecting management's increased confidence in the business trajectory following the strong cardiovascular device performance.
  • Medtronic plc offers a dividend yield of 3.17% with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.72 per share, providing a steady income stream for investors while maintaining a payout ratio of 70.94%.
  • The stock is currently trading at $90.97, which is below the consensus price target of $98.83, suggesting potential upside as analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating based on the attractive risk-reward profile.
  • Short interest has decreased to 12,134,511 shares, representing a 15.4% drop from the previous month, indicating that investors are covering their short positions and reducing bearish pressure on the stock.

Medtronic
Bear Case

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

  • Medtronic plc is currently trading at $90.97, which is significantly below its 52-week high of $106.33, indicating that the stock has experienced a substantial decline from its peak valuation.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, which, while manageable, represents a level of leverage that could impact financial flexibility in a rising interest rate environment or economic downturn.
  • Several institutional investors, including Corient Private Wealth LP and NewEdge Advisors LLC, have reduced their stakes in Medtronic plc during the second quarter, suggesting some large holders are taking profits or adjusting portfolios.
  • The stock's beta of 0.56 indicates lower volatility than the market, but this also means it may underperform in strong bull markets, potentially limiting upside potential for growth-focused investors.
  • Medtronic plc's dividend payout ratio of 70.94% is relatively high, which could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth initiatives or increase dividends significantly in the future.

MDT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Medtronic is $103.92, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $83.00.

28 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Medtronic in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 19 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MDT shares.

According to analysts, Medtronic's stock has a predicted upside of 12.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Medtronic analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/17/2026.
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