FrançaisAre analysts right about Zoetis (ZTS)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Zoetis, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 34% were profitable, average return +4% (134 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel | 21 | 29% | -0% |
| Jefferies | 14 | 57% | +20% |
| Barclays | 13 | 31% | -0% |
| Piper Sandler | 12 | 0% | -18% |
| B of A Securities | 10 | 40% | +7% |
Valuation
Is Zoetis overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Zoetis right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Zoetis'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 | Zoetis | Sector median (Health Care) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 12.7 | 29.4 |
| Forward P/E | 11.5 | 17.1 |
| Net margin | 28% | 12% |
👉 Zoetis trades below its sector median (12.7 vs 29.4) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Zoetis pays about $2.06/share/yr → 2.84% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Zoetis a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Zoetis (ZTS) is "Buy" (15 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 34% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Zoetis's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $94.50 (+26% vs $75.02), ranging from $80.00 to $115 (10 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Zoetis?
Over 1 year, 34% of analyst targets on Zoetis were profitable, for an average return of +4% (across 134 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Zoetis stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $94.50 within 12 months, i.e. +26% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $115, the most cautious $80.00.
What is the Zoetis stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $94.50, +26%), 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 (34%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Zoetis overvalued?
Its P/E is 12.7, forward P/E 11.5. 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.