Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target $86.98 +1.02 (+1.18%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$86.85 -0.13 (-0.14%) As of 05/22/2026 05:18 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Veralto - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 11 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold6Buy5 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 $105.8821.73% 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 21.73% from the current price of $86.98. 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. 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VLTO Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/23/25 to 5/23/261 Month Ago4/23/25 to 4/23/263 Months Ago2/22/25 to 2/22/261 Year Ago5/23/24 to 5/23/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy5 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)Hold6 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$105.88$107.56$108.22$110.09Forecasted Upside21.73% Upside21.02% Upside16.40% Upside9.58% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldModerate BuyHoldHold VLTO Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History VLTO Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Veralto Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeVeraltoBusiness Services CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.45 1.96 2.52Consensus RatingHoldReduceModerate BuyPredicted Upside21.73% Upside350.06% Upside15.09% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent VLTO NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/1/2026 UBS Group4 of 5 starsJoshua Spector5 of 5 starsBoost TargetNeutral$99.00 ➝ $101.00+15.23%4/30/2026 Robert W. Baird3 of 5 starsMichael Halloran4 of 5 starsSet Target$103.00+14.97%4/30/2026 Barclays3 of 5 starsWilliam GrippinNot RatedLower TargetOverweight$117.00 ➝ $113.00+26.13%4/30/2026 CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAndrew KaplowitzSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$104.00 ➝ $102.00+15.14%4/30/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDeane DraySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetSector Perform$99.00 ➝ $100.00+12.81%4/14/2026 Stifel NicolausSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingNathan JonesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$118.00 ➝ $110.00+21.14%3/31/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingStephen VolkmannSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageHold ➝ Buy$105.00 ➝ $110.00+28.03%2/11/2026 BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJohn McNultySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform12/31/2025 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)8/26/2025 Raymond James FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBobby ZolperSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageMarket Perform Get the Latest News and Ratings for VLTO and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Veralto and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/30/2025 Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy5/6/2025 Northcoast ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRyan ConnorsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageBuy$110.00+14.95%7/30/2024 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJoseph GiordanoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetHold$95.00 ➝ $100.00-5.55%7/29/2024 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy$104.00 ➝ $116.00+9.54%7/29/2024 Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetHold$100.00 ➝ $109.00+3.37%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Saturday at 10:25 PM ET. 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 Friday, May 22, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Veralto pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Veralto Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Veralto Co.: Veralto Co. has recently updated its earnings guidance for FY 2026, projecting earnings per share between 4.200 and 4.280, aligning with market expectations, which indicates strong financial health and growth potential. The current stock price is around $85.58, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a company with a solid market cap of over $21 billion. Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Veralto Co., with several firms recently raising their price targets, suggesting positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation. Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the company, with over 91% of shares owned by hedge funds and other institutions, indicating confidence in Veralto Co.'s long-term prospects. The company has demonstrated strong earnings performance, with a recent quarterly EPS of $1.04, surpassing consensus estimates, showcasing its ability to generate profits effectively. Veralto Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Veralto Co. for these reasons: Despite recent positive earnings, the stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month high of $110.11 and a low of $84.99, indicating potential volatility that could concern risk-averse investors. Some analysts have lowered their price targets for Veralto Co., which may reflect concerns about future growth or market conditions that could impact the company's performance. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is relatively high, suggesting that it may be relying on debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks if market conditions change. Recent trading activity shows a decline in stock price, with shares down about 1.8% recently, which could signal bearish sentiment among investors. With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 22.82, some investors may view the stock as overvalued compared to its earnings, leading to concerns about future returns. VLTO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Veralto's forecast for 2026? 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. Should I buy or sell Veralto stock right now? 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veralto in the last year. 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. Does Veralto's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Veralto's stock has a predicted upside of 21.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. What analysts cover Veralto? 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. Do Wall Street analysts like Veralto more than its competitors? 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. 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