$HSIC

Henry Schein, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $97.27, Implies 16% Upside

Henry Schein, Inc.'s average price target was reduced by analysts from $99.64 to $97.27, with a range of $64 to $110. This suggests a 16% upside from the Oct. 9 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' among 19 analysts.

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Published Oct 12, 2026, 10:20 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HSICBearishLow
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Why it matters

A lower consensus target may trigger short-term selling, but the implied 16% upside suggests the stock still has room to rally if fundamentals improve.

02

Market read

Target revisions are a routine analyst update with limited immediate market impact.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from upcoming contract wins or cost‑saving initiatives not reflected in the target revision.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 3/10Timing: same-day

Background

The article aggregates recent analyst price target revisions for Henry Schein, a U.S.-listed dental and medical supplies distributor.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HSICBearishMedium confidence
Context

Analyst consensus price target for Henry Schein, Inc. was lowered to $97.27, implying a 16% upside from the current price.

Expected impact

downward pressure as the market prices in the lower target

Evidence & confidence

Analyst target reductions typically lead to short-term sell pressure, especially when the cut is modest but reflects a consensus downgrade.

Market effects

Minimal impact on the broader dental and medical supplies sector.

Limited to U.S. investors tracking Henry Schein.

Low

Counterpoint

Some investors may view the modest target cut as an opportunity if they believe the stock is undervalued relative to peers.

Key entities

  • Henry Schein, Inc.

    U.S.-listed distributor of health care products and services.

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