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Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: Becton Dickinson (BDX) and Moderna (MRNA)

Tipranks - Sat Jan 17, 6:40AM CST

Companies in the Healthcare sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Becton Dickinson (BDXResearch Report) and Moderna (MRNAResearch Report).

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Becton Dickinson (BDX)

Bank of America Securities analyst Travis Steed reiterated a Hold rating on Becton Dickinson today and set a price target of $207.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $208.35.

According to TipRanks.com, Steed is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 6.6% and a 58.9% success rate. Steed covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Kestra Medical Technologies Ltd., GE Healthcare Technologies Inc, and Bausch + Lomb Corporation. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Becton Dickinson is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $205.00, implying a -0.7% downside from current levels. In a report issued on January 7, RBC Capital also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $210.00 price target.

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Moderna (MRNA)

In a report released today, Alec Stranahan from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Sell rating on Moderna, with a price target of $24.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $39.36, close to its 52-week low of $29.25.

According to TipRanks.com, Stranahan is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 8.7% and a 53.7% success rate. Stranahan covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, and Perspective Therapeutics. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Moderna is a Hold with an average price target of $29.07.

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