Jefferies analyst Tycho Peterson maintains $Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO.US)$ with a buy rating, and maintains the target price at $655.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 54.9% and a total average return of 7.1% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Thermo Fisher's recent quarterly results met expectations in a context where anticipation was high. The company is recognized for its robust performance within a challenging demand climate for tools, where there is limited clarity on when a recovery in demand will materialize.
The recent third-quarter earnings call for Thermo Fisher was noted to be more optimistic than the actual results presented. Despite this, there remains a positive outlook on the company's stock. Observations include that the Life Sciences Solutions segment continues to experience momentum in bioproduction, and sales within the Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services segment appear unfazed by a slowdown in biotech.
Thermo Fisher's core growth exhibits a steady improvement on a quarter-over-quarter basis, with guidance suggesting a modest increase to around 2.5% in the fourth quarter. Expectations for a 5% core growth in 2025 appear reasonable and justifiable. The company's defensive profile and balance sheet flexibility continue to be favorable aspects.
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