Stifel raises HeartFlow stock price target to $70 on strong growth

Stifel raised its price target on HeartFlow (NASDAQ:HTFL) to $70 from $45, citing strong Q3 2026 results. Revenue was $72.9M, beating estimates and showing 57% YoY growth. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $262M-$264M. Shares are near a 52-week high, up 106% YTD, but some analysts consider the stock overvalued.

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Published Nov 13, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The upgrade could attract new buying interest and support the stock near its 52‑week high.

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Market read

Earnings beat and guidance raise provide fresh catalyst for HTFL, likely influencing short‑term price action.

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What to watch

Potential headwinds from reimbursement policies and competition in FFRCT technology.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after-hours

Background

HeartFlow disclosed Q3 results, beat revenue estimates, and raised full‑year guidance, prompting Stifel to lift its price target.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Stifel raised its price target on HeartFlow to $70 after the company reported Q3 revenue of $72.9M beating estimates and lifted full-year guidance.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the higher target and guidance

Evidence & confidence

The price target increase and raised revenue outlook are fresh, material information for a small‑cap stock.

Market effects

Positive earnings may lift other cardiac imaging and diagnostic firms.

U.S. healthcare sector sees modest boost.

Limited to U.S. biotech investors.

Counterpoint

The stock may be overvalued relative to fair value despite the upgrade.

Key entities

  • HeartFlow Inc.

    Cardiovascular imaging company reporting Q3 results.

  • Stifel

    Equity research firm that raised the price target.

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HeartFlow reported revenue growth outpacing expenses, narrowing operating losses. The company has $253M in cash and expects to achieve positive cash flow by mid-2028. It aims for an 85% non-GAAP gross margin and is expanding its platform with new products like PCI Navigator. Management highlights structural advantages and growing clinical evidence.

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HeartFlow (HTFL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

HeartFlow (HTFL) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $72.9M, up 57% YoY, driven by Plaque adoption and FFRCT utilization. They raised full-year revenue guidance to $262M-$264M, up 49%-50% YoY. Non-GAAP gross margin guidance was increased to 82.5%, with midterm profitability goals reaffirmed. Commercial adoption and clinical evidence support growth.

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What Heartflow (HTFL) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

Heartflow (HTFL) expects to reach cash flow profitability by mid-2028, with declining operating expenses and narrowing losses. The company anticipates 1,300 Plaque Analysis-activated accounts by year-end and 37% year-over-year FFRct volume growth in Q4. Plaque Analysis pricing is expected to be flat sequentially, with a 10% increase in Q1 2027. Clinical data shows Plaque Analysis reduces major cardiovascular events and heart attack rates.