MDT Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
5.52%
Last Quarter
$1.26
Past Year
$3.62
Growth Past 5yrs
0.39%
Next Quarter
$1.23
Estimate Next Year
$5.59
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$110.00
(
21.9% Upside
)Mean Price Target
$97.07
(
7.57% Upside
)Lowest Price Target
$85.00
(
-5.81% Downside
)Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
MDT Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, MDT (NYSE: MDT) reported an actual EPS of $1.26 for the quarter ending on Nov 19, 2024, compared to an estimated $1.25, resulting in a 0.80% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 20, 2024), MDT recorded an actual EPS of $1.23 with a 2.50% surprise. See MDT's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
MDT has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 19, 2024 showing a 0.80% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 20, 2024 recorded a 2.50% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MDT stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MDT stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 30 analysts have given their ratings
to MDT out of which
12 analysts have given strong buy call,
2 analysts have given buy call,
16 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$97.07 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 7.57% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MDT highest price target?
Analysts suggest MDT's stock price would rise to a high of $110.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MDT over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MDT stock price could move to $85.00.
What is the average target price for MDT?
MDT stock has an average analyst estimate of $97.07.
At its current price, how far is MDT from its average target price?
MDT shares are currently trading 7.57% above this price target.
What were MDT’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.26 versus consensus estimates of $1.25, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.30.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MDT's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.23 and $5.59 for the whole year.
What has MDT's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 5.52% EPS growth for MDT in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 0.39% in the past five years.