• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $262.50
  • Forecasted Upside: 26.51%
  • Number of Analysts: 5
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$207.49
▲ +3.15 (1.54%)

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Analyst Price Target for STE

Analyst Price Target is $262.50
▲ +26.51% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 5 analysts offering 12 month price targets for STERIS in the last 3 months. The average price target is $262.50, with a high forecast of $265.00 and a low forecast of $260.00. The average price target represents a 26.51% upside from the last price of $207.49.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 5 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in STERIS. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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6/29/2023
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9/27/2023
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12/26/2023
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3/25/2024
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6/23/2024
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9/21/2024
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11/20/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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12/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/18/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$265.00 ➝ $265.00
11/8/2024Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingHold
11/7/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$260.00 ➝ $260.00
10/24/2024Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$230.00 ➝ $260.00
9/3/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$255.00 ➝ $265.00
8/8/2024Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingHold
8/7/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$265.00 ➝ $265.00
8/7/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$260.00 ➝ $260.00
7/26/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$265.00 ➝ $265.00
5/10/2024Piper SandlerReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$220.00 ➝ $225.00
5/10/2024Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingHold
5/9/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$265.00
4/12/2024Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingHold
2/9/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$250.00
2/8/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$265.00
2/6/2024KeyCorpInitiated CoverageOverweight$253.00
12/4/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$225.00 ➝ $215.00
11/9/2023JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$265.00
10/26/2023Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$220.00 ➝ $215.00
9/25/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$250.00
9/1/2023JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$240.00 ➝ $265.00
8/3/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$206.00 ➝ $225.00
8/3/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$254.00 ➝ $258.00
8/2/2023JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$240.00
7/25/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$235.00 ➝ $254.00
7/17/2023StephensBoost Target$240.00 ➝ $250.00
5/30/2023Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$206.00
5/12/2023Piper SandlerBoost Target$197.00 ➝ $200.00
5/12/2023KeyCorpBoost Target$210.00 ➝ $235.00
4/14/2023Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$215.00 ➝ $197.00
2/15/2023JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$250.00 ➝ $240.00
2/9/2023Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$235.00 ➝ $215.00
2/9/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight$220.00
11/11/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$240.00 ➝ $210.00
9/23/2022Needham & Company LLCDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/4/2022JMP SecuritiesLower Target$270.00 ➝ $250.00
8/4/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$256.00 ➝ $240.00
8/4/2022Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy$248.00 ➝ $237.00
7/14/2022Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageOverweight$240.00
4/5/2022Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$275.00
2/14/2022JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$250.00 ➝ $270.00
2/10/2022Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$254.00 ➝ $263.00
11/4/2021StephensBoost TargetOverweight$255.00 ➝ $270.00
11/4/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$239.00 ➝ $256.00
8/11/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$227.00 ➝ $239.00
8/11/2021StephensBoost TargetOverweight$217.00 ➝ $255.00
8/11/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$230.00 ➝ $250.00
5/26/2021Needham & Company LLCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$233.00
5/17/2021JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$217.00 ➝ $235.00
5/11/2021JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetOutperform$217.00 ➝ $235.00
3/11/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$224.00 ➝ $227.00
2/4/2021KeyCorpUpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$224.00
1/20/2021Raymond JamesReiterated RatingHold
1/13/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$200.00 ➝ $230.00
11/20/2020Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingHold
10/8/2020JMP SecuritiesBoost Target$180.00 ➝ $200.00
10/7/2020StephensBoost Target$170.00 ➝ $200.00
10/7/2020Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$175.00 ➝ $200.00
10/6/2020Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingHold
9/1/2020Robert W. BairdInitiated CoverageOutperform$175.00
8/3/2020Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageHold
6/9/2020Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageHold
5/15/2020StephensBoost TargetOverweight$145.00 ➝ $170.00
3/23/2020StephensLower TargetOverweight$177.00 ➝ $145.00
2/12/2020Northcoast ResearchReiterated RatingBuy
2/12/2020StephensBoost TargetOverweight$165.00 ➝ $177.00
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.61 (Strong Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 26 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
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5/25/2024
  • 19 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
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6/24/2024
  • 18 very positive mentions
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7/24/2024
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  • 1 negative mentions
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8/23/2024
  • 24 very positive mentions
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9/22/2024
  • 20 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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10/22/2024
  • 43 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
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11/21/2024
  • 40 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
12/21/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 40 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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STERIS logo
STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies, Life Sciences, and Dental. The Healthcare segment offers cleaning chemistries and sterility assurance products; automated endoscope reprocessing system and tracking products; endoscopy accessories, washers, sterilizers, and other pieces of capital equipment for the operation of a sterile processing department; and equipment used directly in the operating room, including surgical tables, lights, and connectivity solutions, as well as equipment management services. It also provides capital equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; preventive maintenance programs and repair services; instrument and endoscope repair and maintenance services; and custom process improvement consulting and outsourced instrument sterile processing services. The Applied Sterilization Technologies segment provides contract sterilization and testing services for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers through a network of approximately 50 contract sterilization and laboratory facilities. The Life Sciences segment designs, manufactures and sells consumable products, such as formulated cleaning chemistries, barrier, sterility assurance products, steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and washer disinfectors. This segment also offers equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; and preventive maintenance programs and repair services. The Dental segment provides hand and electric-powered dental instruments, infection control products, conscious sedation, personal protective equipment, and water quality products for dental suite. The company serves its products and services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
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Today's Range

Now: $207.49
Low: $203.70
High: $208.56

50 Day Range

MA: $218.92
Low: $204.34
High: $228.21

52 Week Range

Now: $207.49
Low: $197.82
High: $248.24

Volume

1,251,274 shs

Average Volume

505,471 shs

Market Capitalization

$20.48 billion

P/E Ratio

47.37

Dividend Yield

1.08%

Beta

0.83

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of STERIS?

The following equities research analysts have issued reports on STERIS in the last year: JMP Securities, KeyCorp, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Stephens, StockNews.com, and TheStreet.
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What is the current price target for STERIS?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for STERIS in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $262.50, suggesting a possible upside of 26.5%. JMP Securities has the highest price target set, predicting STE will reach $265.00 in the next twelve months. Stephens has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $260.00 for STERIS in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for STERIS?

STERIS currently has 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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How do I contact STERIS's investor relations team?

STERIS's physical mailing address is 70 Sir John Rogerson`s Quay, Dublin L2, D02 R296. The medical equipment provider's listed phone number is (440) 354-2600 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for STERIS is www.steris.com. Learn More about contacing STERIS investor relations.