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Historical analyst accuracy
For United Therapeutics, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 52% were profitable, average return +21% (108 calls). At 3 months: +6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC Wainwright & Co. | 14 | 50% | +25% |
| JP Morgan | 12 | 50% | +27% |
| Credit Suisse | 11 | 64% | +28% |
| Wedbush | 10 | 60% | +26% |
| Ladenburg Thalmann | 8 | 88% | +29% |
Valuation
Is United Therapeutics overvalued, and is it a good time to buy United Therapeutics right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: United Therapeutics'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 | United Therapeutics | Sector median (Health Care) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 18.5 | 29.4 |
| Forward P/E | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Net margin | 42% | 12% |
👉 United Therapeutics trades below its sector median (18.5 vs 29.4) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
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Frequently asked questions
Is United Therapeutics a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on United Therapeutics (UTHR) is "Buy" (24 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 52% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is United Therapeutics's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $660 (+25% vs $528), ranging from $519 to $738 (9 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on United Therapeutics?
Over 1 year, 52% of analyst targets on United Therapeutics were profitable, for an average return of +21% (across 108 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the United Therapeutics stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $660 within 12 months, i.e. +25% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $738, the most cautious $519.
What is the United Therapeutics stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $660, +25%), 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 (52%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is United Therapeutics overvalued?
Its P/E is 18.5, forward P/E 17.6. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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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.