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Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$92.18 +0.01 (+0.01%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$91.48 -0.70 (-0.76%)
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Zimmer Biomet - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
15
Buy
6

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Zimmer Biomet in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 15 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for ZBH.

Consensus Price Target

$103.33
12.10% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Zimmer Biomet, the average price target is $103.33. The highest price target for ZBH is $120.00, while the lowest price target for ZBH is $90.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.10% from the current price of $92.18.
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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ZBH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/13/25 to 10/13/26
1 Month Ago
9/13/25 to 9/13/26
3 Months Ago
7/15/25 to 7/15/26
1 Year Ago
10/13/24 to 10/13/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
15 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$103.33$104.42$102.33$112.22
Forecasted Upside12.10% Upside11.72% Upside13.54% Upside17.97% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

ZBH 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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ZBH 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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Zimmer Biomet Stock vs. The Competition

TypeZimmer BiometHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.23
2.32
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.05% Upside1,063.17% Upside19.56% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/7/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
UpgradeHold
10/5/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Joanne Wuensch
Joanne Wuensch
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/28/2026
Vik Chopra
Vik Chopra
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
9/14/2026 UpgradeHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
8/25/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
8/10/2026Boost TargetHold$83.00 ➝ $100.00+3.59%
8/6/2026Boost TargetHold$92.00 ➝ $106.00+9.13%
8/6/2026 Set Target$104.00+7.46%
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$120.00+21.89%
8/6/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$91.00 ➝ $93.00-5.53%
8/6/2026Boost TargetOutperform$101.00 ➝ $110.00+12.15%
8/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $110.00+13.18%
8/5/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
4/29/2026Lower TargetNeutral$100.00 ➝ $95.00+18.30%
4/29/2026Lower TargetMarket Outperform$120.00 ➝ $105.00+29.42%
4/29/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$98.00 ➝ $90.00+11.43%
4/13/2026Initiated CoverageHold$101.00+8.44%
3/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral
2/20/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Market Perform
1/26/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
1/9/2026DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$93.00-1.14%
1/5/2026UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$94.00 ➝ $120.00+33.25%
11/5/2025 Set Target$112.00+28.01%
9/18/2025Set Target$130.00+29.92%
8/8/2025Boost TargetOutperform$104.00 ➝ $113.00+15.02%
8/7/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/6/2025Lower TargetEqual Weight$115.00 ➝ $95.00+4.11%
10/15/2024 Lower TargetOutperform$145.00 ➝ $135.00+29.93%

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Should I Buy Zimmer Biomet Stock? ZBH 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 Monday, October 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Zimmer Biomet pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Zimmer Biomet
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.:

  • Recent earnings results demonstrate strong fundamental performance, with the company reporting $2.07 earnings per share for the most recent quarter, which beat the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.06, while revenue of $2.18 billion also exceeded analyst expectations of $2.13 billion, indicating robust demand for its orthopedic products.
  • The stock currently trades at $92.09, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $103.33, suggesting substantial upside potential as analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus rating with several firms, including UBS Group and Stifel Nicolaus, issuing "Buy" ratings with higher price targets.
  • Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. offers a stable income stream for investors through its dividend, which has a current yield of 1.08%, with a recent declaration of $0.24 per share quarterly, providing a consistent return on investment alongside potential capital appreciation.
  • The company exhibits low volatility relative to the broader market, as indicated by a beta of 0.49, which means its stock price tends to fluctuate less than the overall market, making it a potentially defensive holding for investors seeking stability in the healthcare sector.
  • Institutional investors continue to show confidence in the company, with major firms like BlackRock Inc. establishing new positions and State Street Corp increasing its holdings, reflecting a broader trend of institutional accumulation that often signals long-term value recognition.

Zimmer Biomet
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Insider selling activity has been notable recently, with executives such as Kevin R. Thornal and Chad Phipps selling thousands of shares in September 2026, which can signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance or a desire to lock in gains.
  • The stock has experienced significant price volatility and recent declines, having hit a 52-week low of $79.12 in May 2026 and trading down 1.4% in recent sessions, indicating potential downward pressure and uncertainty in the market's perception of the company's value.
  • Short interest has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 9,745,945 as of September 30, 2026, representing a 13.63% month-to-month increase, which suggests that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's price appreciation.
  • The company's valuation, with a P/E ratio of 22.41, may be considered high relative to its growth prospects, especially given that the consensus rating remains a "Hold" rather than a "Buy," indicating that analysts are cautious about further upside potential at current price levels.
  • Recent analyst actions, such as Zacks Research raising its rating from "strong sell" to "hold" in August 2025, suggest that while the stock may have improved, it still faces challenges that prevent a more positive outlook, and the overall consensus remains neutral rather than bullish.

ZBH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Zimmer Biomet is $103.33, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $90.00.

22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Zimmer Biomet in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 15 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" ZBH shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ZBH, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Zimmer Biomet's stock has a predicted upside of 12.10% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Zimmer Biomet's stock had 4 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Zimmer Biomet less than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for Zimmer Biomet is 2.23 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.32. Learn more on how ZBH compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Zimmer Biomet analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/7/2026.
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