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Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$18.26 +0.16 (+0.86%)
Closing price 09/11/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$18.26 0.00 (0.00%)
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Takeda Pharmaceutical - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
0
Buy
3

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Takeda Pharmaceutical in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for TAK.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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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TAK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/12/25 to 9/12/26
1 Month Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
3 Months Ago
6/14/25 to 6/14/26
1 Year Ago
9/12/24 to 9/12/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyHold

TAK 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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TAK Price Targets by Month

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Takeda Pharmaceutical Stock vs. The Competition

TypeTakeda PharmaceuticalHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A890.49% Upside16.39% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/2/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
7/30/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
4/8/2026 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform
1/13/2026 Initiated CoverageOverweight

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Should I Buy Takeda Pharmaceutical Stock? TAK 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 Friday, September 11, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Takeda Pharmaceutical pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Takeda Pharmaceutical
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited:

  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited recently received U.S. FDA approval for MIMRYLO (rusfertide), a first-in-class hepcidin mimetic for treating polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer, which represents a significant expansion into a new therapeutic area and a potential shift in the treatment paradigm for this condition.
  • The company secured approval in Japan for ORZEYFUL (oveporexton), the first and only medicine indicated to treat the underlying cause of narcolepsy type 1 rather than just individual symptoms, and recently published Phase 3 data demonstrating its efficacy, positioning it as a unique asset in the neuroscience space.
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited reported strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, with earnings per share of $0.95 significantly topping analyst consensus estimates of $0.41, and revenue of $7.50 billion exceeding the expected $7.13 billion, indicating robust operational execution and demand for its products.
  • Recent analyst sentiment has turned positive, with Zacks Research upgrading the stock from a hold to a strong-buy rating and Wall Street Zen raising its rating to buy, contributing to a consensus rating of Moderate Buy that suggests potential for further price appreciation.
  • The stock is currently trading at $18.27, which is near its 52-week high of $18.90, reflecting strong momentum and investor confidence in the company's recent product approvals and financial results, while the low beta of -0.07 suggests the stock may offer stability relative to broader market volatility.

Takeda Pharmaceutical
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for these reasons:

  • There is significant insider selling activity, with multiple executives including the CEO and other insiders selling substantial blocks of shares in August and September 2026, such as Andrew Plump selling 116,191 shares and Julie Kim selling 89,090 shares, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
  • The company faces potential regulatory and pricing pressures, as indicated by market chatter regarding new drug pricing deals with the White House, which could impact future revenue margins and profitability for Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and other biotech firms.
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is actively litigating against competitors, such as filing a BPCIA suit against Polpharma Biologics for a vedolizumab biosimilar, which introduces legal costs and uncertainty regarding the protection of its existing product portfolio and market share.
  • The stock's valuation is relatively high with a P/E ratio of 53.72, which may limit the margin of safety for investors if future earnings growth does not meet the elevated expectations set by recent strong results and analyst upgrades.
  • Short interest has been fluctuating, with shares shorted increasing to 4,088,761 in the most recent reporting period, suggesting that some market participants are betting against the stock's performance, which could lead to volatility if the short position is unwound or if the stock fails to meet expectations.

TAK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Takeda Pharmaceutical in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TAK shares.

According to analysts, Takeda Pharmaceutical's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Takeda Pharmaceutical has been rated by research analysts at Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Takeda Pharmaceutical more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for Takeda Pharmaceutical is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how TAK compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Takeda Pharmaceutical analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/2/2026.
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