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ResMed (RMD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$241.24 +2.35 (+0.98%)
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ResMed - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
11
Buy
7

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ResMed in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 18 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for RMD.

Consensus Price Target

$253.69
5.16% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ResMed, the average price target is $253.69. The highest price target for RMD is $300.00, while the lowest price target for RMD is $213.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.16% from the current price of $241.24.
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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RMD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 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$253.69$243.23$240.17$297.45
Forecasted Upside5.16% Upside3.26% Upside6.97% Upside18.08% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

RMD 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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RMD 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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ResMed Stock vs. The Competition

TypeResMedHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.39
2.32
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.17% Upside113.93% Upside13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/2/2026
Shane Storey
Shane Storey
Not Rated
DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/30/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
10/30/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
4 of 5 stars
Anthony Petrone
Anthony Petrone
4 of 5 stars
Set Target$270.00+7.14%
10/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$240.00 ➝ $270.00+17.00%
10/30/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$215.00 ➝ $250.00+7.78%
10/30/2026Boost TargetOutperform$262.00 ➝ $288.00+24.10%
10/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$267.00 ➝ $277.00+9.92%
10/8/2026 UpgradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
8/19/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral$230.00+4.42%
8/7/2026 Set Target$213.00-1.07%
8/7/2026Lower TargetNeutral$233.00 ➝ $225.00+7.36%
7/21/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00+53.10%
7/10/2026Lower TargetHold$240.00 ➝ $225.00+9.78%
7/1/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/17/2026DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$286.00 ➝ $230.00+18.48%
4/15/2026Initiated CoverageOverweight
4/13/2026Set TargetOutperform$255.00+11.52%
1/30/2026Boost TargetHold$260.00 ➝ $265.00+2.78%
9/2/2025 UpgradeHold ➝ Outperform
8/1/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy ResMed Stock? RMD 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, November 10, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these ResMed pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ResMed
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in ResMed Inc.:

  • ResMed Inc. recently demonstrated strong financial performance by beating analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly report, posting earnings per share of $2.91 against a consensus estimate of $2.67, which signals robust operational execution and profitability that can drive shareholder value.
  • The company maintains a conservative balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.04, indicating minimal leverage and financial stability, which reduces the risk of insolvency and provides a strong foundation for long-term growth and dividend sustainability.
  • ResMed Inc. offers a consistent income stream through its dividend, with a current yield of 1.12% and a payout ratio of 24.04%, meaning the company retains the majority of its earnings for reinvestment while still rewarding shareholders with regular cash distributions.
  • Recent institutional activity shows renewed interest in the stock, as Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. established a new position worth approximately $7.9 million in the third quarter, suggesting that large investors are recognizing the company's value and potential for recovery.
  • With the current stock price at $233.87, ResMed Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 20.45, which is reasonable for a healthcare equipment leader with a net margin of 27.79%, offering a potential entry point for investors seeking exposure to the sleep and respiratory care market.

ResMed
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in ResMed Inc. for these reasons:

  • ResMed Inc. faces significant legal risk as Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers and directors, which could lead to costly litigation and distract management from operational goals.
  • There is a persistent concern among some market participants that weight-loss drugs, such as GLP-1s, could reduce the need for sleep apnea treatments, creating a long-term headwind for the company's core product lines despite recent data suggesting patients on these drugs are more likely to start CPAP therapy.
  • Insider selling has been notable, with CEO Michael J. Farrell and other executives selling a total of 16,343 shares worth approximately $3.6 million in the last ninety days, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside from those closest to the company.
  • The stock has experienced recent technical weakness, crossing below its 50-day moving average of $231.86 in late October, which can trigger further selling pressure from technical traders and indicate a short-term downtrend.
  • Analyst sentiment has shifted negatively, with the consensus rating downgraded to "Hold" and the average price target reduced to $243.23, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's future growth prospects compared to earlier in the year.

RMD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for ResMed is $253.69, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $213.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ResMed in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" RMD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in RMD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, ResMed's stock has a predicted upside of 5.16% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like ResMed more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for ResMed is 2.39 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.32. Learn more on how RMD compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for ResMed analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 11/2/2026.
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