FrançaisAre analysts right about Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Thermo Fisher Scientific, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 43% were profitable, average return +14% (298 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (49% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | 30 | 40% | +13% |
| Morgan Stanley | 25 | 48% | +14% |
| Barclays | 24 | 33% | +10% |
| B of A Securities | 18 | 28% | +11% |
| Citigroup | 17 | 53% | +21% |
Valuation
Is Thermo Fisher Scientific overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Thermo Fisher Scientific right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Thermo Fisher Scientific's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Sector median (Health Care) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 34.1 | 29.4 |
| Forward P/E | 22.9 | 17.1 |
| Net margin | 15% | 12% |
👉 Thermo Fisher Scientific trades above its sector median (34.1 vs 29.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Thermo Fisher Scientific pays about $1.80/share/yr → 0.35% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Thermo Fisher Scientific a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) is "Buy" (29 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 43% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Thermo Fisher Scientific's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $600 (-5% vs $631), ranging from $540 to $650 (9 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Over 1 year, 43% of analyst targets on Thermo Fisher Scientific were profitable, for an average return of +14% (across 298 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Thermo Fisher Scientific stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $600 within 12 months, i.e. -5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $650, the most cautious $540.
What is the Thermo Fisher Scientific stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $600, -5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (43%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Thermo Fisher Scientific overvalued?
Its P/E is 34.1, forward P/E 22.9. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.