Should I buy Medtronic (MDT) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Stifel — 68% of its targets hit on this sector (304 calls tested). It aims for $95 (+2.1 %), call made on September 3, 2026, maturing on September 3, 2027 (41 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Medtronic
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B of A Securities | 100 % | +17.3 % | 6 | $110 +18% |
| JP Morgan | 100 % | +16.0 % | 7 | $100 +8% |
| BTIG | 86 % | +15.7 % | 7 | $99 +6% |
| Barclays | 78 % | +12.6 % | 9 | $95 +2% |
| Citigroup | 65 % | +8.3 % | 26 | $110 +18% |
| UBS | 45 % | +5.7 % | 11 | $110 +18% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 80 % | +4.3 % | 5 | $105 +13% |
| Mizuho | 57 % | +4.3 % | 7 | $100 +8% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 69% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 16 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $102, i.e. +10% from the current price ($93).
- The most reliable firm on MDT, B of A Securities (100% hit rate, 6 scored calls), targets $110 (call made on September 2, 2026, maturing on September 2, 2027) (+18%) in its most recent call.
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (3.6% yield), raised for 22 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 16 ratings, 5 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on MDT
Median target $102 (+10%) · 16 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Medtronic now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 69% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $102 (+10%), and B of A Securities (most reliable on MDT, 100%) targets $110. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~23). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Medtronic?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($102) is still +10% above the current price ($93) (most reliable on MDT: B of A Securities, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Medtronic still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($93) and its estimated value: analysts target $102 on median (+10%), with 69% buys (most reliable on MDT: B of A Securities, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on MDT and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying MDT?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 16 ratings, 5 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Medtronic profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).