BHCHealthcare · Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & GenericThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Bausch Health Cos., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $7 — +16.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Bausch Health Cos., Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (99): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Volatility (48): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (34): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BHC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.3% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $10 → $9.00 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Barclays | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 2 May 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 6 Feb 2025 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 30 Jan 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 1 Nov 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 2 Aug 2024 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 2 Aug 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 25 July 2024 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 July 2024 | Raymond James | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 23 Apr 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 12 Apr 2024 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | — |
| 5 Apr 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 23 Feb 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 20 Sept 2023 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 16 June 2023 | TD Cowen | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 22 May 2023 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 May 2023 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BHC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 6 Oct 2026, Bausch Health Cos., Inc. returned −7.0% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 92% of US stocks
Cheaper than 96% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Bausch Health Cos., Inc. has a market value of $2.3B and an enterprise value of $22.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $10.9B. The latest quarter grew 12.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$1.1B, a −10.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−2.96.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.4B.
Trailing P/E: 13.3×; forward P/E: 1.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 65.41%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Bausch Health Cos., Inc. employs 20,300 people — $535K of revenue per employee.
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Bausch Health will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on October 28, 2026. The company will host a live conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m.
Why it matters — BHC watchers can follow the scheduled results release and management's accompanying call for quarterly updates.
A Zacks Investment Research report highlights BHC among a group of low-beta healthcare stocks, alongside ABT, CORT and PGEN, positioned as defensive exposure amid fears of another rate hike and ongoing market volatility.
Why it matters — The mention of BHC as a low-beta healthcare name in a rate-hike environment signals that analysts view the stock as a relatively defensive option for healthcare investors.
Zacks Investment Research highlights BHC, along with CDNA, DOLE and CHEF, as defensive picks as consumer confidence falls amid ongoing inflation and geopolitical tensions. The item positions BHC as offering defensive exposure in a weakening consumer environment.
Why it matters — BHC watchers would note that the company is being presented as a defensive investment option, which could be relevant given its performance in periods of falling consumer confidence.
Bausch Health Cos., Inc. (BHC) was included on Zacks Investment Research's list of Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks on September 22nd, 2026, alongside OPHC and TRVG.
Why it matters — A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value-stock designation is a notable recognition that could draw investor attention to BHC.
Zacks Investment Research identifies Bausch Health (BHC) among four healthcare stocks positioned as defensive plays as inflation rises and the Federal Reserve prepares for a possible rate hike. The article highlights AMGN, BHC, CDNA and CNC as defensive healthcare options in this environment.
Why it matters — The listing positions BHC as a defensive investment choice that could appeal to investors seeking stability amid rising inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Bausch Health Cos., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $7, with estimates ranging from $6.5 to $9. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Bausch Health Cos., Inc. 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 6 Oct 2026, Bausch Health Cos., Inc. ranks 98 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +16.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Bausch Health Cos., Inc. 98 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Bausch Health Cos., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BHC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $6.5 to $9 over the next 12 months.
Bausch Health Cos., Inc. returned -7.0% over the 12 months to 6 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. is a diversified specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and marketing healthcare products across multiple therapeutic areas.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 6 Oct 2026): "Bausch Health to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 28, 2026". Bausch Health will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on October 28, 2026. The company will host a live conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. is a diversified specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and marketing healthcare products across multiple therapeutic areas. Bausch Health serves the gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, dentistry, aesthetics, international pharmaceuticals, and eye health markets, with a portfolio that includes branded, generic, and over-the-counter medicines as well as medical devices. Its operations are organized around products and services used in treating conditions such as digestive disorders, skin diseases, neurological conditions, and vision-related care. The company also supports hospital and clinic needs through its medical device and ophthalmic businesses. Headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Bausch Health plays a significant role in the global healthcare market by supplying therapies and devices used by patients, physicians, and healthcare providers across the United States and international markets.
CEO Mr. Thomas J. Appio · 20,300 employees · Canada · https://www.bauschhealth.com
