Healthcare Sector Analysis

265 analyst ratings (weighted) · Buy

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S&P 500 Sector Rotation: Where Analyst Targets Imply the Most Upside

Independent analysis of Wall Street analyst target-price upside across 11 S&P 500 sectors as of May 27, 2026. See which sectors lead and lag on consensus implied upside in our 110-stock watchlist.

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Sector Overview

This page provides a comprehensive analysis of large-cap stocks within the Healthcare sector. Compare target prices, upside potential, and key financial metrics to identify promising investment opportunities.

TickerPriceAvg TargetUpsideMarket CapP/E Ratio (TTM)Beta (Volatility)Opinion
DHR
Danaher Corporation
23 · Strong Buy
$172.81$247.83
+43.41%
$122.31B33.490.84strong buy
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
25 · Buy
$86.67$118.64
+36.89%
$150.96B24.280.65buy
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
25 · Strong Buy
$448.18$611.56
+36.45%
$166.55B24.630.88strong buy
ABBV
AbbVie Inc.
29 · Buy
$213.12$252.90
+18.66%
$376.54B103.960.30buy
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
29 · Buy
$1064.74$1211.03
+13.74%
$949.47B37.860.48buy
PFE
Pfizer, Inc.
27 · Buy
$25.85$29.19
+12.91%
$147.33B19.730.30buy
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
24 · Buy
$230.18$252.96
+9.90%
$554.09B26.700.26buy
MRK
Merck & Company, Inc.
27 · Buy
$119.72$129.74
+8.37%
$295.69B33.720.20buy
UNH
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
26 · Buy
$376.86$395.15
+4.85%
$342.24B28.360.65buy
AMGN
Amgen Inc.
30 · Buy
$335.94$352.23
+4.85%
$181.31B23.350.43buy

Investment Strategy for Healthcare

When investing in the Healthcare sector, consider the average upside potential and the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Pay attention to the P/E ratio and Beta to understand the valuation and volatility of each stock relative to the broader market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the average analyst upside for the Healthcare sector?

A. Based on Wall Street analyst consensus, the Healthcare sector currently has an average upside of +19.0% across 10 large-cap stocks.

Q. Which Healthcare stock has the highest analyst upside potential?

A. Danaher Corporation (DHR) leads with +43.4% upside. Consensus target price is $247.83 vs. current price of $172.81.

Q. How often is the Healthcare sector data updated?

A. All sector data is refreshed once daily via an automated workflow. Analyst target prices and recommendations are sourced from Yahoo Finance.

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