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114.76

-1.96%

Close of 9 Nov 2026, in USD

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Analyst ratings

26 analysts, 1 Nov 2026. The analysts' own views, not ours.

  • 4Strong buy
  • 4Buy
  • 16Hold
  • 2Sell
  • 0Strong sell

Price targets

Brokers' own targets, 1 Nov 2026. Not our view.

Last close 114.76Average target 108.80

Low
103.00
Average
108.80
Median
109.00
High
115.00

Forecasts

Analyst averages for the fiscal years ahead

FY2027FY2028FY2029
Revenue$6.86bn$7.24bn$7.61bn
Revenue, highest$6.88bn$7.28bn$7.70bn
Revenue, lowest$6.80bn$7.20bn$7.57bn
Earnings per share5.966.416.87
Earnings per share, highest6.006.537.14
Earnings per share, lowest5.936.086.62
Analysts14149

Earnings against forecasts

Earnings per share by fiscal quarter

Q3 2026Q2 2026Q1 2026Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025Q1 2025Q4 2024
Forecast1.711.251.231.211.511.151.161.12
Reported1.711.261.221.191.491.141.161.12
Difference+0.3%+0.5%-0.8%-1.9%-1.3%-0.6%-0.4%+0.1%

Rating changes

Latest broker notes

  • JefferiesHold
  • CitigroupBuy
  • UBSNeutral
  • Morgan StanleyEqual Weight
  • UBSNeutral
  • JP MorganUnderweight
  • StifelHold
  • CitigroupNeutral → Buy
  • TD CowenHold
  • UBSNeutral
  • Wells FargoUnderweight
  • TD CowenHold

Quality and value scores

Models run by our data supplier, not our view and not investment advice

Model

Quality score

9 / 10

Revenue growth 8.2% a year over 10 years. Return on equity 47.1%.

Model fair value

128.19

From earnings 128.19, from revenue 141.93.

Piotroski score

2 / 9

A nine-point test of financial strength, for 31 May 2025.

Sources and methodology

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