Smith & Nephew plc

SNNNYSEHealthcareMedical Devices

$30.47- (-)1Y −15.37%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap: $13.11B
P/E (TTM): 11.65
Forward P/E: 5.99
Dividend yield: 2.57%
52-week range: $26.12$37.51
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 1.22M

Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Smith & Nephew plc stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 6 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 6 unique analysts

(7 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence0

Average Price Target

$28.05

−7.94% downside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest SNN Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

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

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 8, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Hold	-
Oct 6, 2026	Julien Ouaddour	BofA Securities	Reiterates	Hold	$15.20 → $14.54 −0.66 (−4.3%)
Sep 23, 2026	Caitlin Roberts	Canaccord Genuity	Reiterates	Hold	$30.00
Sep 22, 2026	Ryan Zimmerman	BTIG	Maintains	Hold	-
Sep 11, 2026	Sam England	Berenberg Bank	Maintains	Hold	$33.77 → $33.88 +0.11 (+0.3%)
Aug 14, 2026	Unknown Analyst	Berenberg Bank	Maintains	Hold	$34.57 → $33.77 −0.80 (−2.3%)
Aug 4, 2026	Julien Ouaddour	BofA Securities	Maintains	Buy	-

Zacks Equity Research

HoldInitiates Coverage

Oct 8

Julien Ouaddour

BofA Securities

HoldReiterates

$15.20 → $14.54

Oct 6

Caitlin Roberts

Canaccord Genuity

HoldReiterates

$30.00

Sep 23

Ryan Zimmerman

BTIG

HoldMaintains

Sep 22

Sam England

Berenberg Bank

HoldMaintains

$33.77 → $33.88

Sep 11

Unknown Analyst

Berenberg Bank

HoldMaintains

$34.57 → $33.77

Aug 14

Julien Ouaddour

BofA Securities

BuyMaintains

Aug 4

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 8, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for SNN?

The analyst consensus rating for SNN is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 6 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for SNN?

The average 12-month price target for SNN is $28.05, representing a downside of 7.9% from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $30.47.

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.