Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Veralto has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , BNP Paribas Exane , Citigroup , Robert W. Baird , Royal Bank Of Canada , Stifel Nicolaus , UBS Group , Weiss Ratings , and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

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Veralto - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
6

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Veralto in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for VLTO.

Consensus Price Target

$112.50
16.72% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Veralto, the average price target is $112.50. The highest price target for VLTO is $125.00, while the lowest price target for VLTO is $104.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.72% from the current price of $96.39.

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

Type	Current Forecast 9/25/25 to 9/25/26	1 Month Ago 8/26/25 to 8/26/26	3 Months Ago 6/27/25 to 6/27/26	1 Year Ago 9/25/24 to 9/25/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 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	$112.50	$110.90	$105.88	$114.25
Forecasted Upside	16.72% Upside	12.30% Upside	17.90% Upside	9.31% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy

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.

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.

Veralto Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Veralto	Technology Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.60	2.23	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	17.00% Upside	941.58% Upside	19.68% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VLTO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/21/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
9/15/2026	Wolfe Research 4 of 5 stars	Nigel Coe Not Rated	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$125.00	+29.84%
7/30/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Joshua Spector 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$98.00 ➝ $104.00	+10.38%
7/30/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Halloran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$111.00	+17.81%
7/30/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Deane Dray Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	$100.00 ➝ $109.00	+14.48%
7/30/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nathan Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$111.00 ➝ $114.00	+19.73%
7/30/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	William Grippin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$113.00 ➝ $117.00	+18.63%
7/30/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Buscaglia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$115.00 ➝ $120.00	+26.63%
7/30/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$102.00 ➝ $107.00	+12.64%
3/31/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Volkmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold ➝ Buy	$105.00 ➝ $110.00	+28.03%
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2/11/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John McNulty Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
8/26/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bobby Zolper Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
5/6/2025	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ryan Connors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$110.00	+14.95%

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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 Wednesday, September 23, 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. recently demonstrated strong financial performance by beating analyst expectations in its most recent earnings report, posting earnings per share of $1.11 against a consensus estimate of $1.01 and generating revenue of $1.47 billion, which exceeded the projected $1.45 billion. This beat, combined with a 7.5% year-over-year increase in revenue, signals robust demand for the company's water quality and product quality solutions, providing a solid foundation for continued growth.
The stock currently trades at $95.89, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $112.50 set by ten ratings firms. This discrepancy suggests that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to its fundamental performance, offering potential upside for investors who align with the "Moderate Buy" consensus rating held by six of the ten analysts covering the stock.
Institutional investors have shown renewed confidence in Veralto Co., with several major funds increasing their positions during the second quarter. For instance, Corient Private Wealth LP grew its stake by 53.8% and Formuepleje A S lifted its position by 61.8%, while new investors like Nykredit A S and Virginia Retirement Systems established significant stakes. This influx of institutional capital often indicates that professional investors see long-term value in the company's business model.
Veralto Co. has strengthened its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profile by having its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This validation, announced in September 2026, affirms the company's climate strategy and may appeal to investors who prioritize sustainable business practices and regulatory compliance in their portfolios.
The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a current ratio of 1.78 and a quick ratio of 1.61, indicating strong liquidity and the ability to meet short-term obligations. Additionally, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86, Veralto Co. exhibits moderate leverage, which provides financial stability and flexibility to pursue growth opportunities or return capital to shareholders through dividends, such as the recently approved quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share.

Veralto
Bear Case

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

Corporate insiders have been selling shares recently, which can be a signal of reduced confidence in the stock's near-term potential. CEO Jennifer Honeycutt sold 7,097 shares in late July 2026, and SVP Surekha Trivedi sold 986 shares in August 2026. While these sales were executed under pre-arranged trading plans, the aggregate insider selling of 15,180 shares in the last ninety days may weigh on investor sentiment.
The stock has experienced volatility and recently hit a 52-week low of $80.03, with the current price of $95.89 still well below the 52-week high of $107.90. This price action suggests that the stock has faced significant downward pressure over the past year, and investors may be concerned about its ability to sustain recent gains or recover to previous highs.
Short interest in Veralto Co. has been relatively high, with 5,678,518 shares shorted as of the most recent record date. Although the short percentage of float is 2.34%, the days to cover metric of 3.78 indicates that it would take nearly four days of average trading volume to close all short positions. This level of short interest can create selling pressure and volatility, particularly if the stock fails to meet future earnings expectations.
Some analysts remain cautious about the stock's valuation and growth prospects, with four of the ten ratings firms issuing a "Hold" rating. For example, UBS Group and Citigroup both maintain "neutral" ratings with price targets of $104.00 and $107.00, respectively, which are lower than the consensus target. This divergence in opinion suggests that not all experts are convinced of the stock's immediate upside potential.
Veralto Co. operates in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry, which can be subject to cyclical economic trends and competitive pressures. The company's reliance on specific brands like Hach, Trojan Technologies, and Videojet means that any shifts in consumer or industrial demand for water quality and product identification solutions could impact revenue. Additionally, the company's performance is sensitive to global economic conditions, which may pose risks to its future earnings growth.

VLTO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Veralto is $112.50, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $104.00.

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veralto in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VLTO shares.

According to analysts, Veralto's stock has a predicted upside of 16.72% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Veralto has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

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

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Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target