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Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Veralto logo
$86.44 -0.27 (-0.31%)
Closing price 05/19/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
Extended Trading
$86.48 +0.05 (+0.06%)
As of 05/19/2026 05:36 PM Eastern
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Veralto - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
5

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Veralto in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for VLTO.

Consensus Price Target

$105.88
22.49% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Veralto, the average price target is $105.88. The highest price target for VLTO is $113.00, while the lowest price target for VLTO is $100.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.49% from the current price of $86.44.
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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VLTO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/20/25 to 5/20/26
1 Month Ago
4/20/25 to 4/20/26
3 Months Ago
2/19/25 to 2/19/26
1 Year Ago
5/20/24 to 5/20/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$105.88$107.56$108.22$110.09
Forecasted Upside22.49% Upside19.01% Upside15.12% Upside8.03% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyHoldHold

VLTO 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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VLTO 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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Veralto Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVeraltoBusiness Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.45
1.97
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldReduceModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.23% Upside266.46% Upside17.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/1/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Joshua Spector
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$99.00 ➝ $101.00+15.23%
4/30/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
Michael Halloran
Michael Halloran
4 of 5 stars
Set Target$103.00+14.97%
4/30/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$117.00 ➝ $113.00+26.13%
4/30/2026Lower TargetNeutral$104.00 ➝ $102.00+15.14%
4/30/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$99.00 ➝ $100.00+12.81%
4/14/2026Lower TargetBuy$118.00 ➝ $110.00+21.14%
3/31/2026Initiated CoverageHoldBuy$105.00 ➝ $110.00+28.03%
2/11/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
12/31/2025 DowngradeBuy (B-)Hold (C+)
8/26/2025Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
7/30/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
5/6/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$110.00+14.95%
7/30/2024Boost TargetHold$95.00 ➝ $100.00-5.55%
7/29/2024 Boost TargetBuy$104.00 ➝ $116.00+9.54%
7/29/2024 Boost TargetHold$100.00 ➝ $109.00+3.37%

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Should I Buy Veralto Stock? VLTO 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 Saturday, May 16, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Veralto pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Veralto
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Veralto Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $85.58, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for potential growth.
  • Veralto Co. has shown strong institutional support, with hedge funds and other institutional investors owning over 91% of the company's stock, indicating confidence in its future performance.
  • The company recently updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance, projecting earnings per share between 4.200 and 4.280, aligning with analyst expectations, which suggests stability and growth potential.
  • Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" rating on the stock, with an average price target of approximately $107.56, indicating potential upside from the current price.
  • Veralto Co. has demonstrated solid financial health, with a market capitalization of around $21 billion and a reasonable debt-to-equity ratio, suggesting it is well-positioned to manage its obligations and invest in growth.

Veralto
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Veralto Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, recently trading down about 1.8%, which may indicate volatility and uncertainty in the market.
  • Despite positive earnings guidance, the company reported revenue slightly below consensus estimates in its latest quarterly earnings, which could raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Some analysts have lowered their price targets for Veralto Co., which may reflect a cautious outlook on its near-term performance.
  • The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 22.82, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued.
  • With a beta of 0.98, the stock's price movements are closely aligned with the market, suggesting that it may not provide a hedge against market downturns.

VLTO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Veralto is $105.88, with a high forecast of $113.00 and a low forecast of $100.00.

11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veralto in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" VLTO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VLTO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Veralto's stock has a predicted upside of 22.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Veralto has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Veralto more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Veralto is Hold while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Reduce. Learn more on how VLTO compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:VLTO) was last updated on 5/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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