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Medtronic (MDT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$87.16 -2.34 (-2.61%)
Closing price 09/29/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$87.12 -0.04 (-0.04%)
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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
19.22% 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 19.22% from the current price of $87.16.
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
9/30/25 to 9/30/26
1 Month Ago
8/31/25 to 8/31/26
3 Months Ago
7/2/25 to 7/2/26
1 Year Ago
9/30/24 to 9/30/25
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)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 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$99.79$99.00$102.27
Forecasted Upside19.22% Upside9.88% Upside19.18% Upside7.39% 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
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.22% Upside804.43% Upside20.12% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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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
3 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 Perform ➝ Outperform
11/19/2025Boost TargetOverweight$107.00 ➝ $117.00+16.20%
6/30/2025UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer 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 Saturday, September 26, 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 announced a $700 million strategic partnership with Cornerstone Robotics to distribute the Sentire surgical system alongside its proprietary Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system in Europe, China, and Singapore, positioning the company to capture growth in the rapidly expanding medical robotics market which is projected to grow from $20.6 billion in 2026 to $41.7 billion by 2031.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $1.45 which beat analyst estimates of $1.39, while revenue reached $9.76 billion, exceeding expectations of $9.55 billion and representing a 13.7% year-over-year increase, indicating accelerating growth momentum.
  • Medtronic plc offers a compelling income opportunity with a current dividend yield of 3.25%, supported by a recent quarterly dividend announcement of $0.72 per share payable on October 16th, which provides a steady cash flow for income-focused investors.
  • Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus rating with a price target of $103.92, suggesting significant upside potential from the current stock price of $88.47, as the stock is trading well below its 52-week high of $106.33 and near its 52-week low of $73.31.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is less volatile than the broader market, which may appeal to risk-averse investors seeking stability in their healthcare portfolio holdings.

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 $88.47, which is significantly below its 52-week high of $106.33, reflecting a substantial decline in value over the past year that may indicate ongoing market skepticism about the company's growth trajectory or valuation.
  • Recent institutional activity shows mixed signals, with Envestnet Asset Management Inc. decreasing its holdings by 9.4% in the second quarter and QRG Capital Management Inc. cutting its stake by 6.6%, suggesting that some large investors are reducing their exposure to the stock.
  • The company's payout ratio is currently 70.94%, which is relatively high and may limit the amount of free cash flow available for reinvestment in research and development or debt reduction, potentially constraining long-term growth capabilities.
  • Short interest has increased recently, with shares shorted rising to 17,229,743 in the most recent reporting period, a 42% increase from the previous month, indicating that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's price appreciation.
  • Medtronic plc faces intense competition in the medical device sector from companies like Stryker and Boston Scientific, which may pressure margins and market share as competitors also invest heavily in innovative technologies such as robotics and AI-driven diagnostics.

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 equities 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MDT shares.

According to analysts, Medtronic's stock has a predicted upside of 19.22% 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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