CSL Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$500.00
47.03% Upside
Mean Price Target
$409.55
20.43% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$340.00
-0.02% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CSL Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CSL (NYSE: CSL) reported an actual EPS of $5.61 for the quarter ending on Oct 29, 2025, compared to an estimated $5.47, resulting in a 2.56% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2025), CSL recorded an actual EPS of $6.27 with a -4.71% surprise. See CSL's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CSL has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 29, 2025 showing a 2.56% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2025 recorded a -4.71% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 5.61 | 5.47 | +2.56% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 6.27 | 6.58 | -4.71% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3.61 | 3.42 | +5.56% |
| Feb 04, 2025 | 4.47 | 4.43 | +0.90% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 5.78 | 5.77 | +0.17% |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 6.24 | 5.84 | +6.85% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSL stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CSL stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 11 analysts have given their ratings
to CSL out of which
5 analysts have given strong buy call,
3 analysts have given buy call,
3 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$409.55 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 20.43% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CSL highest price target?
Analysts suggest CSL's stock price would rise to a high of $500.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CSL over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CSL stock price could move to $340.00.
What is the average target price for CSL?
CSL stock has an average analyst estimate of $409.55.
At its current price, how far is CSL from its average target price?
CSL shares are currently trading 20.43% above this price target.
What were CSL’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $5.61 versus consensus estimates of $5.47, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $5.78.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CSL's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $3.59 and $16.27 for the whole year.
What has CSL's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 4.58% EPS growth for CSL in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 17.24% in the past five years.