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Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$613.34 +10.16 (+1.68%)
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Thermo Fisher Scientific - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
5
Buy
19

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Thermo Fisher Scientific in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for TMO.

Consensus Price Target

$624.64
1.84% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Thermo Fisher Scientific, the average price target is $624.64. The highest price target for TMO is $750.00, while the lowest price target for TMO is $520.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.84% from the current price of $613.34.
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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TMO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/11/25 to 9/11/26
1 Month Ago
8/12/25 to 8/12/26
3 Months Ago
6/13/25 to 6/13/26
1 Year Ago
9/11/24 to 9/11/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$624.64$619.41$608.95$592.24
Forecasted Upside1.84% Upside2.69% Upside29.90% Upside20.55% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

TMO 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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TMO 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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Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock vs. The Competition

TypeThermo Fisher ScientificHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.51% Upside906.52% Upside17.24% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/9/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
David Westenberg
David Westenberg
4 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageHoldOverweight
9/9/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageOutperform
9/9/2026 DowngradeMarket Perform
9/9/2026DowngradeOverweightUnderweight
9/9/2026 DowngradeBuyUnderperform
9/9/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
9/8/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$540.00 ➝ $730.00+20.97%
9/3/2026Initiated CoverageOutperformC$748.00
9/1/2026UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
8/28/2026 UpgradeHold (C)Hold (C+)
8/5/2026Set Target$650.00+14.50%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$620.00 ➝ $650.00+14.57%
7/24/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$490.00 ➝ $580.00+2.72%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$625.00 ➝ $650.00+13.35%
7/23/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$630.00+9.86%
7/6/2026 Set Target$570.00+11.06%
6/26/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$520.00+2.73%
6/2/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$535.00+8.48%
5/26/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
4/24/2026Lower TargetOutperform$653.00 ➝ $639.00+36.85%
3/27/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$610.00+24.85%
1/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$696.00 ➝ $683.00+18.43%
12/9/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$685.00+20.63%
10/29/2025Boost TargetBuy$580.00 ➝ $610.00+6.91%
10/22/2025Boost TargetOutperform$545.00 ➝ $580.00+2.04%
10/9/2025Boost TargetOverweight$600.00 ➝ $650.00+21.11%
10/8/2025 Set Target$580.00+7.50%
8/18/2025Initiated CoverageOutperform
7/24/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform$525.00 ➝ $535.00+11.59%
12/13/2024 Lower TargetBuy$675.00 ➝ $660.00+26.05%
10/22/2024 Boost TargetMarket Perform$565.00 ➝ $625.00+6.30%
10/1/2024Initiated CoverageOverweight$680.00+9.93%

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Should I Buy Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock? TMO 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, September 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Thermo Fisher Scientific pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.:

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. recently demonstrated strong financial performance by beating analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly report, posting earnings per share of $6.03 against a consensus estimate of $5.71, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $11.99 billion in sales compared to the expected $11.71 billion, indicating robust demand for its life sciences solutions and analytical instruments.
  • The company has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy from analysts, with an average price target of $619.41, which suggests potential upside from the current stock price of $603.43, reflecting institutional confidence in the firm's ability to maintain growth in the healthcare and research sectors.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to a range of $24.93 to $25.33 per share, surpassing the previous consensus estimate of $24.85, which signals management's confidence in sustained operational efficiency and revenue growth throughout the remainder of the fiscal year.
  • Recent institutional activity shows significant accumulation of shares, with HighTower Advisors LLC increasing its holdings by 9.8% in the second quarter and the California State Teachers Retirement System adding over 282 million shares, suggesting that large investors are positioning themselves for long-term value in the company's diversified product portfolio.
  • The stock has shown resilience with a 52-week high of $647.00 and a current price of $603.43, maintaining a relatively low beta of 0.85, which indicates that the stock may offer a defensive profile with less volatility compared to the broader market while still providing exposure to the growing life sciences tools and services industry.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. for these reasons:

  • There has been notable insider selling activity in the recent months, with executives such as CEO Marc N. Casper and EVP Michael D. Shafer selling significant portions of their holdings, including Casper selling 10,000 shares at an average price of $629.27 in August 2026, which may signal that company insiders are taking advantage of current valuations to reduce their personal exposure.
  • The company's valuation is relatively high with a P/E ratio of 32.46, which is above the average for many industrial and healthcare sectors, potentially leaving little room for error if future earnings growth slows or if macroeconomic conditions negatively impact discretionary spending on research and development by its customers.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 4,744,180 as of August 2026, representing a month-to-month change of -4.85% but still indicating a level of bearish sentiment among traders who believe the stock is overvalued or facing headwinds in its core markets.
  • Some institutional investors have reduced their positions, such as Amundi trimming its stake by 10.1% and Groupe la Francaise selling 10,282 shares in the second quarter, suggesting that certain large funds are rebalancing their portfolios away from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in favor of other opportunities.
  • The dividend yield is low at 0.31%, which may not be attractive to income-focused investors seeking higher cash returns, and the company's payout ratio of 10.11% indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being retained for reinvestment rather than distributed to shareholders, which may not align with all investment strategies.

TMO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Thermo Fisher Scientific is $624.64, with a high forecast of $750.00 and a low forecast of $520.00.

26 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Thermo Fisher Scientific in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TMO shares.

According to analysts, Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock has a predicted upside of 1.84% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock had 5 upgrades and 5 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Thermo Fisher Scientific more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for Thermo Fisher Scientific is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how TMO compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Thermo Fisher Scientific analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/9/2026.
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