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Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.

PACBNASDAQHealthcareMedical Devices

$1.73Today:- (-)1Y +19.51%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$608.88M
P/E (TTM)
-
Forward P/E
-
Dividend yield
-
52-week range
$1.07$3.44
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
15.21M

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 9 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 9 unique analysts
(11 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence1.5:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$1.90
+9.83% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest PACB Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Luke Sergott
Barclays
SellMaintains
$1.25
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
Edmund Ingham
Forbes
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Kyle Mikson CFA
Canaccord Genuity
BuyReiterates
-
Unknown Analyst
UBS
HoldInitiates
$1.50 → $1.35
Harshit Gupta
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
David Westenberg
Piper Sandler
HoldReiterates
$2.00
Daniel Brennan
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$3.00
Luke Sergott
Barclays
SellMaintains
$1.25
Indrajit Bandyopadhyay
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 13, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for PACB?

The analyst consensus rating for PACB is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 9 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for PACB?

The average 12-month price target for PACB is $1.90, representing an upside of 9.8% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $1.73.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.