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Molina Healthcare (MOH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$205.26 +10.72 (+5.51%)
Closing price 08/12/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$208.00 +2.74 (+1.34%)
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Molina Healthcare - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
11
Buy
4

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Molina Healthcare in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MOH.

Consensus Price Target

$202.44
-1.38% Downside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Molina Healthcare, the average price target is $202.44. The highest price target for MOH is $286.00, while the lowest price target for MOH is $124.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.38% from the current price of $205.26.
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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MOH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
1 Month Ago
7/14/25 to 7/14/26
3 Months Ago
5/15/25 to 5/15/26
1 Year Ago
8/13/24 to 8/13/25
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)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$202.44$197.31$174.53$244.55
Forecasted Upside-1.38% Downside-18.23% Downside-5.55% Downside51.70% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

MOH 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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MOH Price Targets by Month

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Molina Healthcare Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMolina HealthcareHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.18
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-1.38% Downside826.75% Upside11.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/28/2026
Stephen Baxter
Stephen Baxter
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$235.00 ➝ $220.00+10.07%
7/24/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
7/24/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
Sarah James
Sarah James
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral
7/24/2026Lower TargetUnderweight$184.00 ➝ $180.00-10.14%
7/24/2026Lower TargetHold$250.00 ➝ $225.00+15.42%
7/24/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$248.00 ➝ $218.00+10.45%
7/23/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
7/14/2026 Set Target$230.00-5.06%
7/14/2026Boost TargetHold$163.00 ➝ $230.00-5.48%
7/13/2026 Set Target$286.00+19.75%
6/8/2026 Set Target$215.00+10.89%
6/8/2026Boost TargetNeutral$169.00 ➝ $191.00-2.77%
6/4/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$146.00 ➝ $167.00-12.83%
5/22/2026Boost TargetNeutral$180.00 ➝ $202.00+11.67%
5/11/2026Boost TargetNeutral$124.00 ➝ $163.00-12.40%
4/29/2026 UpgradeUnderperformBuy$250.00+34.76%
4/24/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$129.00-23.33%
2/11/2026Lower TargetNeutral$167.00 ➝ $124.00+1.10%
4/9/2025Initiated CoverageNeutral
2/6/2025Reiterated RatingEqual Weight$345.00 ➝ $345.00+19.20%

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Should I Buy Molina Healthcare Stock? MOH 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 Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Molina Healthcare pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Molina Healthcare
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Molina Healthcare, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $206, which reflects a significant increase from its 1-year low of $121.06, indicating positive market sentiment.
  • Molina Healthcare, Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with price targets reaching as high as $250, suggesting strong potential for future growth.
  • The company reported earnings per share of $1.51, exceeding analysts' expectations, which demonstrates its ability to perform well financially.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $10.43 billion, Molina Healthcare, Inc. is positioned as a significant player in the managed care sector, which could attract more institutional investors.
  • The company emphasizes preventive and primary care services, which aligns with current healthcare trends focusing on cost-effective and quality care, potentially leading to better health outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Molina Healthcare
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Molina Healthcare, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company has a negative net margin, indicating that it is currently not profitable, which could raise concerns about its long-term financial health.
  • Despite recent positive earnings, Molina Healthcare, Inc. experienced a year-over-year revenue decline of 4.8%, which may signal challenges in maintaining growth.
  • With a high price-to-earnings ratio, investors may find the stock overvalued, which could lead to a correction in the stock price.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, suggesting that it has a significant amount of debt relative to its equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with key executives reducing their holdings, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.

MOH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Molina Healthcare is $202.44, with a high forecast of $286.00 and a low forecast of $124.00.

17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Molina Healthcare in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MOH shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MOH, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Molina Healthcare's stock has a predicted downside of -1.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Molina Healthcare's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Molina Healthcare less than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for Molina Healthcare is 2.18 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.29. Learn more on how MOH compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MOH) was last updated on 8/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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