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Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$686.09 +8.16 (+1.20%)
(As of 12/11/2024 ET)

Parker-Hannifin - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
14

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Parker-Hannifin in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for PH.

Consensus Price Target

$704.88
2.74% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Parker-Hannifin, the average price target is $704.88. The highest price target for PH is $842.00, while the lowest price target for PH is $551.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.74% from the current price of $686.09.
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PH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/12/23 to 12/11/24
1 Month Ago
11/12/23 to 11/11/24
3 Months Ago
9/13/23 to 9/12/24
1 Year Ago
12/12/22 to 12/12/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$704.88$673.14$624.43$452.86
Forecasted Upside2.74% Upside-4.94% Downside6.28% Upside2.73% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

PH Analyst Recommendations By Month

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PH Price Targets by Month

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Parker-Hannifin Stock vs. The Competition

TypeParker-HannifinIndustrial Products CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.88
2.58
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.74% Upside34.91% Upside9.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/6/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$765.00 ➝ $810.00+16.58%
12/5/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$703.00 ➝ $800.00+15.09%
11/21/2024KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$725.00 ➝ $775.00+12.25%
11/18/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$691.00 ➝ $691.00-1.13%
11/13/2024UBS Group
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A. Mehrotra
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Initiated CoverageBuy$842.00+20.43%
11/12/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$520.00 ➝ $575.00-17.90%
11/5/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$650.00 ➝ $710.00+9.24%
11/1/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$695.00 ➝ $710.00+11.91%
10/17/2024Mizuho
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B. Linzey
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$665.00 ➝ $715.00+12.16%
10/9/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$673.00 ➝ $788.00+24.62%
10/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$640.00 ➝ $710.00+12.75%
9/4/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$610.00 ➝ $650.00+12.97%
8/19/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$620.00 ➝ $656.00+12.53%
8/9/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$595.00 ➝ $645.00+13.42%
5/17/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$600.00 ➝ $650.00+20.46%
1/2/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$551.00+20.10%
12/11/2023Wolfe Research
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
8/7/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$408.00 ➝ $448.00+5.42%
7/18/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral$370.00 ➝ $425.00+4.27%
5/9/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost Target$390.00 ➝ $405.00+19.91%
2/3/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$417.00 ➝ $446.00+32.13%

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Should I Buy Parker-Hannifin Stock? PH 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 Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Parker-Hannifin pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Parker-Hannifin
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Parker-Hannifin Co.:

  • The current stock price is $706.92, reflecting a recent increase of 0.4%, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
  • Parker-Hannifin Co. reported earnings of $6.20 per share for the latest quarter, surpassing analyst expectations, which demonstrates strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 27.95%, suggesting efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors looking for strong returns.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a target price increase to $691.00, indicate confidence in the company's future performance and potential for stock appreciation.
  • Parker-Hannifin Co. has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.63, translating to an annual yield of 0.92%, providing a steady income stream for investors.

Parker-Hannifin
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Parker-Hannifin Co. for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been notable, with a vice president selling 5,877 shares recently, which may raise concerns about the company's future prospects from those within the organization.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.52, which, while manageable, indicates that the company is using some leverage that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Despite a recent increase in revenue, the year-over-year growth is modest at 1.2%, suggesting that the company may face challenges in significantly expanding its market share.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with three holding a "hold" rating, which may indicate uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.93 is relatively high, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.

PH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Parker-Hannifin is $704.88, with a high forecast of $842.00 and a low forecast of $551.00.

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Parker-Hannifin in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PH shares.

According to analysts, Parker-Hannifin's stock has a predicted upside of 2.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Parker-Hannifin's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Parker-Hannifin has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Mizuho, Robert W. Baird, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Parker-Hannifin more than other "industrial products" companies. The consensus rating score for Parker-Hannifin is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "industrial products" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how PH compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PH) was last updated on 12/11/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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