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Bristol-Myers Squibb

50.20 USD
+0.98
1.99%
At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
50.12
-0.08
0.16%
1 day
1.99%
5 days
4.71%
1 month
-17.69%
3 months
-15.12%
6 months
-4.67%
Year to date
-11.60%
1 year
14.25%
5 years
-17.45%
10 years
-21.23%
 

About: Bristol-Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.

Employees: 34,100

0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

226% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 346 | Existing positions closed: 106

50% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 26 [Q3] → 39 (+13) [Q4]

17% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $77.9B [Q3] → $91.4B (+$13.5B) [Q4]

9% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,225 [Q3] → 2,421 (+196) [Q4]

4.02% more ownership

Funds ownership: 74.39% [Q3] → 78.41% (+4.02%) [Q4]

1% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 911 | Existing positions reduced: 899

0% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.75B | Put options by funds: $1.75B

Research analyst outlook

7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$54
8%
upside
Avg. target
$59
18%
upside
High target
$68
35%
upside

7 analyst ratings

positive
29%
neutral
71%
negative
0%
Cantor Fitzgerald
Carter Gould
39% 1-year accuracy
12 / 31 met price target
10%upside
$55
Neutral
Reiterated
23 Apr 2025
Jefferies
Akash Tewari
20% 1-year accuracy
2 / 10 met price target
35%upside
$68
Buy
Maintained
23 Apr 2025
Piper Sandler
David Amsellem
56% 1-year accuracy
18 / 32 met price target
29%upside
$65
Overweight
Initiated
22 Apr 2025
UBS
Trung Huynh
25% 1-year accuracy
2 / 8 met price target
8%upside
$54
Neutral
Maintained
11 Apr 2025
Goldman Sachs
Asad Haider
100% 1-year accuracy
2 / 2 met price target
10%upside
$55
Neutral
Downgraded
8 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 72 articles about BMY published over the past 30 days

Positive
The Motley Fool
15 hours ago
This High-Yield Pharma Stock Looks Like an Incredible Bargain
When markets get choppy, smart investors often seek refuge in pharmaceutical stocks. These companies typically offer consistent cash flows, essential products, and solid dividends regardless of economic conditions.
This High-Yield Pharma Stock Looks Like an Incredible Bargain
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Bristol Myers Squibb Company (BMY) is a Trending Stock
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Bristol Myers (BMY) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Bristol Myers Squibb Company (BMY) is a Trending Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
BMY Falls 4% Post Q1 Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Bristol Myers' first-quarter performance and raised annual guidance are encouraging. However, we recommend investors to stay on the sidelines as generic competition for legacy drugs and recent pipeline setbacks weigh on the stock.
BMY Falls 4% Post Q1 Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Positive
Benzinga
2 days ago
Top 3 Health Care Stocks That May Rocket Higher In April
The most oversold stocks in the health care sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
Top 3 Health Care Stocks That May Rocket Higher In April
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
Retirement Strategy: 2 Blue Chip Dividends Now Way Too Cheap
Earnings season offers opportunities to buy undervalued blue-chip stocks like Verizon and Bristol Myers Squibb, both yielding 5-7% and trading below historical PE ratios. Verizon's growth in 5G, broadband, and prepaid services, combined with cost optimization, supports its 6.5% yield and potential for market-beating returns. Bristol Myers Squibb's focus on innovative medicines, cost savings, and a strong balance sheet underpins its 5.2% yield and long-term growth potential.
Retirement Strategy: 2 Blue Chip Dividends Now Way Too Cheap
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
4 Surefire Dividend Stocks to Buy in the Stock Market Sell-Off
It's always a good time to buy solid dividend stocks, but considering the challenging economic environment, now might be a particularly opportune time. Dividend-paying companies tend to have strong underlying operations and are generally more resilient than their non-dividend-paying counterparts.
4 Surefire Dividend Stocks to Buy in the Stock Market Sell-Off
Neutral
CNBC Television
5 days ago
We're in a pharma stock pickers market, says Kessef's Len Yaffe
Len Yaffe, Kessef Capital Management, joins 'Fast Money' to talk opportunities in the pharma stock space.
We're in a pharma stock pickers market, says Kessef's Len Yaffe
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
5 Positives From Bristol-Myers Squibb's Q1 2025 Results
Bristol-Myers Squibb's Q1 2025 results confirm that the stock has significant potential upside now. The company's Growth Portfolio showed healthy sales increase, while the non-GAAP EPS surprised positively, beating estimates by 20%. BMS upgraded its 2025 guidance a bit too, reducing expected revenue shrinkage to 4.1% and raising non-GAAP EPS expectations by 2.24%.
5 Positives From Bristol-Myers Squibb's Q1 2025 Results
Negative
Reuters
5 days ago
Exclusive: US pharma tariffs would raise US drug costs by $51 bln annually, report finds
A 25% U.S. tariff on pharmaceutical imports would increase U.S. drug costs by nearly $51 billion annually, boosting U.S. prices by as much as 12.9% if passed on, a report commissioned by the industry's U.S. trade group and reviewed by Reuters shows.
Exclusive: US pharma tariffs would raise US drug costs by $51 bln annually, report finds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
Bristol-Myers: Undervalued, Delivering Increased 2025 Guidance
Despite recent underperformance, Bristol-Myers' strong cash position, robust pipeline, and strategic acquisitions position it for future growth, making it an undervalued opportunity. BMY's growth portfolio is thriving, with significant YoY increases in key drugs, offsetting declines in its legacy products. BMY's consistent dividend growth and strong profitability make it an attractive income investment, especially as the Fed reduces rates.
Bristol-Myers: Undervalued, Delivering Increased 2025 Guidance
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