Baird maintains HeartFlow at Outperform, raises price target to $68 from $56

Baird reaffirmed its Outperform rating for HeartFlow and increased its price target to $68 from $56, suggesting a 13.5% upside from the Nov 12 close of $59.92, according to the firm.

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Published Nov 13, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The upgrade may attract new capital and improve liquidity for HFL shares.

02

Market read

A fresh bullish rating could spark short-covering and buying interest in HFL.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory delays or competition from alternative imaging technologies.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

HeartFlow develops non-invasive cardiac imaging software; analyst coverage influences small-cap biotech valuations.

Market effects

May lift sentiment for other cardiovascular imaging firms.

U.S. healthcare sector could see modest gain.

Limited to U.S. biotech investors.

Counterpoint

Target raise could be premature if upcoming trial data disappoints.

Key entities

  • Baird

    Equity research analyst raising price target.

  • HeartFlow Inc.

    Provider of coronary artery disease diagnostic technology.

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