Wells Fargo maintains ResMed at Equal-Weight, raises price target to $250 from $215

Wells Fargo kept ResMed's rating at Equal-Weight but increased its price target to $250 from $215, suggesting a 1.1% downside from the last close. The bank cited a 16.3% increase in the target.

Original reporting
Published Oct 30, 2026, 4:56 PM UTC
Analysis
AlphAI AI DeskAI-generated
Added to AlphAI Oct 30, 2026, 5:05 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
How this was made
AlphAI summarizes source reporting and applies a structured AI analysis for relevance, timing, sentiment and ticker impact. Always verify material claims with the original publisher.
Wells Fargo maintains ResMed at Equal-Weight, raises price target to $250 from $215 — source image
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RMDBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The higher target may prompt short covering and new buying, modestly supporting the stock.

02

Market read

A single analyst upgrade with a new price target, offering a modest trading cue.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory or reimbursement risks not addressed in the note.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: today

Background

Wells Fargo's analyst note updates ResMed's valuation based on recent data.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RMDBullishHigh confidence
Context

Wells Fargo raised its price target on ResMed to $250 from $215, indicating a bullish outlook.

Expected impact

likely modest upside as investors price in the higher target

Evidence & confidence

The target increase reflects improved expectations and may attract buying pressure.

Market effects

May lift sentiment for the broader sleep‑technology and medical device sector.

Limited to U.S. equities, no broader regional effect.

Minimal global impact beyond investors tracking ResMed.

Counterpoint

Target raise could be premature if upcoming earnings miss expectations.

Key entities

  • Wells Fargo

    Equity research firm providing the price target update.

  • ResMed

    Medical device maker specializing in sleep apnea solutions.

Related articles

$RMDMedAI 8/10

What Sent ResMed Stock Lower?

ResMed (RMD) shares dropped 9.1% on October 30, 2026, following its fiscal Q1 2027 earnings release. The company beat earnings and revenue estimates, with EPS of $2.91 and revenue of $1.41B. Despite 14% higher EPS YoY, revenue growth slowed to 5.9%. Peers also fell, with Stryker (SYK) down 6.4% after missing estimates. The broader market declined due to AI sector selloff. ResMed's stock is down 8.4% over the past year.

$RMDMed

ResMed (RMD) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

ResMed (RMD) reported Q1 2027 earnings, highlighting innovation in sleep health products, including new bilevel devices and fabric masks. The company saw a 6% increase in therapy adherence with fabric masks and 4.3% with AI-driven Smart Comfort. ResMed also improved gross margins and expanded U.S. manufacturing. The myAir app, with 13M+ downloads, enhances patient engagement and compliance.

$RMDMedAI 8/10

What ResMed (RMD) Said on Its Q1 Earnings Call

ResMed (RMD) reported Q1 residential care software revenue declined 7% but increased 5% on a constant-currency basis. The company launched new devices and digital tools, with management highlighting growth in patient engagement. Non-GAAP gross margin rose to 62.5%. ResMed maintained its fiscal 2027 guidance, expecting 5-7% core revenue growth and EPS of $12-$12.25. The company is expanding U.S. manufacturing and discontinuing Astral ventilators.

$RMDHighAI 8/10

ResMed 3Q 2026: Revenue $1.41B, EPS $2.92— 10-Q Summary

ResMed reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $1.41B, up 5.9% YoY, with net income rising 20% to $418.41M and EPS increasing 23.2% to $2.92. Sleep and Breathing Health revenue grew 8%, while Residential software revenue declined 7% post-MatrixCare sale. The company completed the MatrixCare divestiture and expects input-cost inflation to persist through fiscal 2027.