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Molina Healthcare (MOH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$198.43 -1.57 (-0.79%)
As of 03:58 PM Eastern

Molina Healthcare - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
12
Buy
3

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, 12 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for MOH.

Consensus Price Target

$202.44
2.02% Upside
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 upside of 2.02% from the current price of $198.43.
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
8/31/25 to 8/31/26
1 Month Ago
8/1/25 to 8/1/26
3 Months Ago
6/2/25 to 6/2/26
1 Year Ago
8/31/24 to 8/31/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 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
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$202.44$202.44$178.53$242.91
Forecasted Upside2.02% Upside3.23% Upside-0.66% Downside34.30% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

MOH Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.06
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.41% Upside851.09% Upside13.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/26/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeSell (D+)Sell (D)
8/21/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
7/28/2026
Stephen Baxter
Stephen Baxter
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$235.00 ➝ $220.00+10.07%
7/24/2026Reiterated 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%
7/14/2026 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%
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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 Thursday, August 27, 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 $211, which reflects a significant range of performance over the past year, indicating potential for growth.
  • Molina Healthcare, Inc. reported a positive earnings per share (EPS) of $1.51 for the latest quarter, surpassing analysts' expectations, which suggests strong financial performance.
  • The company has a solid current ratio of 1.68, indicating good short-term financial health and the ability to cover its liabilities with its current assets.
  • Institutional investors hold a substantial 98.50% of Molina Healthcare, Inc.'s stock, which often reflects confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
  • Recent positive sentiment from analysts, including a raised EPS forecast for future years, suggests that Molina Healthcare, Inc. is well-positioned for continued growth in the health insurance sector.

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 of 0.02%, indicating that it is currently struggling to convert revenue into profit, which could be a concern for profitability.
  • Revenue for the latest quarter was down 4.8% compared to the same period last year, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining growth.
  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is significantly high at -1,109.88, which may indicate overvaluation or that the company is not generating profits relative to its stock price.
  • Despite recent positive developments, the overall market for health insurance can be volatile, influenced by regulatory changes and economic conditions, which may pose risks to investors.
  • The company’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95 suggests a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which could impact financial stability and flexibility in the future.

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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Molina Healthcare in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 upside of 2.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Molina Healthcare's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Molina Healthcare less than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for Molina Healthcare is 2.06 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how MOH compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Molina Healthcare analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/26/2026.
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