AstraZeneca (AZN) Draws Significant Analyst Focus
- Last update: 12/13/2025
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AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ:AZN), a leading British pharmaceutical firm known for its COVID-19 vaccine, has recently gained significant attention from analysts. On December 9th, TD Cowen raised its price target for the company's shares from $95 to $105, maintaining a "Buy" rating. The firm cited AstraZeneca's robust drug pipeline and its expanding presence in high-growth markets as key drivers behind their positive outlook.
This action by TD Cowen follows a similar move by Morgan Stanley on December 3rd, which also raised its target price for AstraZeneca shares from $93 to $103, according to reports from The Fly. Morgan Stanley acknowledged the company's solid position within the pharmaceutical market but suggested that investors seeking growth opportunities may want to explore other sectors.
In addition, Bank of America included AstraZeneca in its top stocks list for 2026 and upped its target price from $91.70 to $108.50. Like TD Cowen, BofA highlighted the strength of AstraZenecas drug pipeline, which includes promising treatments like SERENA-4, Eplontersen, and AVANZAR. Eplontersen is a therapy for a rare neuropathy, while AVANZAR is focused on treating non-small cell lung cancer.
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