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MDT Stock Forecast: Medtronic PLC Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Sept 2026
$89
−0.88% on the day

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Medtronic PLC hold a median 12-month price target of $106 — +19.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$116.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
87 / 100
Median analyst target
$106
Analysts covering
28
Revenue$9.8B+13.7% y/y
Operating income$1.8B
Net income$1.5B
Free cash flow$1.3B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.6%
1M
−4.7%
YTD
−6.3%
1Y
−4.6%
From 52W high
−13.9%
From 52W low
+21.1%
$73
$103
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

MDT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Medtronic PLC on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 23 Sept 2026
87 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
100
Value
92
Issuance
86
Revisions
74
Quality
74
Growth
70
Accruals
56
Momentum
56
Size
2

Volatility (100): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (56): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

MDT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MDT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$70$80$90$100$110$120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MDTHigh $121Median $106Low $85

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says28 analysts
19 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Low $85Median $106High $121

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$100 → $110
2 Sept 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$95 → $110
2 Sept 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$91 → $100
2 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$118
2 Sept 2026StifelMaintainsHold$80 → $95
2 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesReiteratesHold$86 → $99
2 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$102 → $104
1 Sept 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$91 → $100
1 Sept 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy$114
28 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$100 → $110
27 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$101 → $114
18 Aug 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$91
18 Aug 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
28 July 2026UBSUpgradeBuy—
28 July 2026UBSUpgradeBuy$85 → $100
10 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
10 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$119 → $100
6 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
6 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$106 → $105
17 June 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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. MDT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

MDT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, Medtronic PLC returned −4.6% against +17.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MDT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MDTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

MDT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.4%
Analysts raising
19
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Medtronic PLC (MDT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
22.6×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / book
2.3×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.1×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
13.7%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
41.3%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Gross margin
65.0%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Operating margin
19.3%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Net margin
13.9%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.6%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.1%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.2%

Higher than 66% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Medtronic PLC (MDT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Medtronic PLC has a market value of $116.1B and an enterprise value of $136.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $37.5B. The latest quarter grew 13.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $5.3B, a 14.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.06.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $6.1B.

  • Medtronic PLC spent $1.2B on share buybacks and $3.6B on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 1.3B.

  • Trailing P/E: 22.6×; forward P/E: 14.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.17%, paying out 70% of earnings.

  • Medtronic PLC employs 95,000 people — $395K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 24 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

MDT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMedical Devices
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MDTMedtronic PLC$116.1B
87
SYKStryker Corp.$104.6B
73
ABTAbbott Laboratories$180.0B
57
BSXBoston Scientific Corp.$66.1B
56
EWEdwards Lifesciences Corp.$50.0B
90
DXCMDexCom, Inc.$33.9B
99
GEHCGE Healthcare Technologies, Inc.$30.1B
63

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Medtronic PLC — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest MDT news & analysis

Here's Why Medtronic (MDT) Fell More Than Broader Market

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Sept 2026negative

Medtronic (MDT) closed at $89.3, down 1.62% from its prior close, a decline that outpaced the broader market. The article highlights the stock's weaker-than-market performance in the latest trading session.

Why it matters — MDT watchers would note the stock's underperformance relative to the broader market, potentially signaling weakness in investor sentiment.

Medtronic: Buy The 3% Yield And Strong Free Cash Flow Growth

Seeking Alpha · 23 Sept 2026positive

Medtronic received a buy rating from Seeking Alpha with a $106.33 price target, citing a 3% dividend yield and strong free cash flow growth. The firm also noted that Q1 FY27 results exceeded expectations, with 7% normalized revenue growth, strength in Cardiovascular and Neuroscience segments, and raised revenue and EPS guidance, though margin expansion is expected to come gradually.

Why it matters — A Medtronic investor would care because the piece highlights above-expectation quarterly results, raised full-year guidance, and a strong dividend, all factors supporting the company's outlook.

Medtronic: The Turnaround Is No Longer Quiet

Seeking Alpha · 23 Sept 2026positive

Medtronic reported solid Q1 FY27 results with approximately 7% organic revenue growth and raised its full-year guidance to 7.25–7.75%. Newer businesses, particularly Cardiac Ablation Solutions, are becoming meaningful contributors, and the planned MiniMed separation is expected to make the company smaller but more profitable with sharper focus.

Why it matters — The raised guidance, growing contribution from newer businesses, and the MiniMed separation's expected margin benefits signal a more robust and focused growth profile for Medtronic shareholders.

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Health Care Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

Benzinga · 23 Sept 2026neutral

Benzinga reports that Wall Street's most accurate analysts are weighing in on three health care stocks offering high dividend yields. The article notes that investors often turn to dividend-paying stocks during market turbulence, as these companies typically have strong free cash flows and reward shareholders.

Why it matters — Medtronic watchers would care because the piece discusses dividend-yielding health care stocks, a category that includes Medtronic, and signals analyst attention on such companies.

Jim Cramer Called Medtronic a "Quandary." Here's Why He's Exactly Right.

The Motley Fool · 22 Sept 2026neutral

The article discusses Jim Cramer calling Medtronic a "quandary," noting that the medical device company's business grew bloated and its growth slowed over time. It adds that Medtronic has since overhauled its business and is beginning to see stronger results.

Why it matters — A MDT watcher would care because it highlights both the company's past growth struggles and the early signs of improvement following its business overhaul.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MDT stock

What is the MDT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Medtronic PLC have a median 12-month price target of $106, with estimates ranging from $85 to $121. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is MDT stock a buy right now?

Of the 28 analysts covering Medtronic PLC, 19 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Medtronic PLC 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MDT?

As at 23 Sept 2026, Medtronic PLC ranks 87 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 Volatility (100 of 100).

Will MDT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +19.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Medtronic PLC 87 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MDT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Medtronic PLC publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MDT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $85 to $121 over the next 12 months.

How has MDT stock performed over the past year?

Medtronic PLC returned -4.6% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Medtronic PLC do?

Medtronic plc is a global medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells device-based therapies and healthcare solutions. Its portfolio spans cardiovascular care, neuroscience, medical surgical products, and diabetes management, supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of a wide range of chronic and complex conditions.

What is the latest news on MDT?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 23 Sept 2026): "Here's Why Medtronic (MDT) Fell More Than Broader Market". Medtronic (MDT) closed at $89.3, down 1.62% from its prior close, a decline that outpaced the broader market. The article highlights the stock's weaker-than-market performance in the latest trading session.

Company

About Medtronic PLC.

Medtronic plc is a global medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells device-based therapies and healthcare solutions. Its portfolio spans cardiovascular care, neuroscience, medical surgical products, and diabetes management, supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of a wide range of chronic and complex conditions. Medtronic supplies hospitals, clinics, physicians, and other healthcare providers with products such as cardiac rhythm devices, neuromodulation systems, surgical instruments, insulin pumps, and patient monitoring technologies. The company serves healthcare systems across the United States and international markets, making it an important participant in modern medical device supply chains and clinical care delivery. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Medtronic plc focuses on technologies used in everyday care and advanced procedures, helping healthcare professionals address conditions across many specialties.

CEO Mr. Geoffrey Straub Martha · 95,000 employees · Ireland · https://www.medtronic.com