Thermo Fisher Scientific

TMO · NYSE

$687.37+$7.99 (+1.18%)TodayMarket closed ·
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TMO analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 19 analysts over the last 12 months. 79% rate it a buy.
  • Strong buy0
  • Buy15
  • Hold4
  • Underperform0
  • Sell0

12-month price target · 32 analysts

Average $671.18 (−2.4% downside)

Low
$559.19
Now
$687.37
High
$819.00

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

TMO analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
FirmDateActionRating
Morgan StanleyOct 13, 2026MaintainsOverweight
TD CowenOct 13, 2026MaintainsBuy
BarclaysOct 7, 2026MaintainsOverweight
UBSSep 9, 2026InitiatesNeutral → Buy
CLSASep 3, 2026InitiatesOutperform
Piper SandlerJul 27, 2026MaintainsNeutral
Morgan StanleyJul 27, 2026MaintainsOverweight
RBC CapitalJul 24, 2026MaintainsSector Perform
BarclaysJul 24, 2026MaintainsOverweight
Evercore ISI GroupJul 6, 2026MaintainsOutperform

The case for and against

Updated Feb 9, 2026

Bull case

Thermo Fisher Scientific is positioned for a positive outlook due to its projected revenue growth across various segments, with the life science solutions segment anticipated to grow at a robust 5.4% compound annual rate over the next three years and the analytical technologies segment expected to expand at 2.5%. The company is also set to enhance its market presence through the acquisition of Clario, which will strengthen its contract research organization (CRO) business and align with increasing biopharma clinical trial outsourcing trends, as indicated by survey responses showing a desire for heightened outsourcing in both early and late-stage drug development. Additionally, the adjusted earnings per share (EPS) is projected to grow at an impressive 8.5% compound annual rate over the next four years, further substantiating the strong financial performance outlook for Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Bear case

Thermo Fisher Scientific has experienced a significant decline in its adjusted EBIT margin, which fell by approximately 830 basis points to 22.6% from 2021 to 2024, indicating deteriorating operational efficiency. Additionally, the adjusted gross margin decreased by roughly 940 basis points to 42.2%, which is notably lower than the 46.4% gross margin recorded in 2019, reflecting challenges in maintaining profitability. Furthermore, the firm faces headwinds in the biotech sector, with funding in 2025 starting off slowly, as evidenced by a 45% year-over-year decline in capital raised during the first half of the year, which could affect future revenue growth prospects.

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