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Lonza Group (LZAGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$69.98 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

Lonza Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
1

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Lonza Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for LZAGY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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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LZAGY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/7/25 to 9/7/26
1 Month Ago
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
3 Months Ago
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Year Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyStrong Buy

LZAGY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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LZAGY Price Targets by Month

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Lonza Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLonza GroupHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A928.67% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/8/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
2/11/2026 UpgradeHoldModerate Buy
11/27/2024
Jamie Clark
Jamie Clark
Not Rated
UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/9/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Lonza Group Stock? LZAGY 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, September 5, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Lonza Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Lonza Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Lonza Group AG:

  • Lonza Group AG demonstrated strong financial performance in the first half of 2026, achieving 16% sales growth and a 44% increase in net profit, which indicates robust operational efficiency and demand for its contract development and manufacturing services.
  • The company raised its 2026 CORE EBITDA margin outlook to 33-34% while maintaining guidance for 11-12% sales growth, signaling management confidence in sustained profitability and the ability to convert revenue growth into higher earnings.
  • Key segments including Integrated Biologics, Advanced Synthesis, and Specialized Modalities each delivered double-digit growth, highlighting broad-based demand across Lonza Group AG's core business areas and reducing reliance on any single product line.
  • The divestment of the Capsules and Health Ingredients business accelerates Lonza Group AG's transition to a pure-play CDMO, which improves capital allocation visibility and allows the company to focus resources on higher-margin pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing.
  • With the current stock price at $69.98, Lonza Group AG trades below its 52-week high of $74.36, offering a potential entry point for investors who believe the recent guidance increases and structural growth tailwinds will drive further appreciation.

Lonza Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Lonza Group AG for these reasons:

  • Short interest in Lonza Group AG increased by 69.4% in August 2026 to 28,130 shares, suggesting that some market participants are betting against the stock's future performance or hedging their positions.
  • The stock price has declined from its previous close of $72.12 to $69.98, reflecting recent downward pressure and potential investor skepticism despite the positive earnings guidance.
  • Lonza Group AG has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its stock is slightly more volatile than the overall market, which could lead to larger price swings and higher risk for investors seeking stability.
  • The company's dividend yield is only 0.20%, which may be insufficient to attract income-focused investors who prefer higher regular cash returns from their holdings.
  • Despite the strong H1 results, the stock has experienced multiple crossovers below its 50-day moving average in 2026, indicating periods of technical weakness and potential difficulty in sustaining upward momentum.

LZAGY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lonza Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LZAGY shares.

According to analysts, Lonza Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Lonza Group more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for Lonza Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LZAGY compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Lonza Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 4/8/2026.
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