
NYSE:TMO
This summary was created by AI, based on 18 opinions in the last 12 months.
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) has garnered a mix of appreciation and cautious observation from experts in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Most analysts agree on its solid reputation as a 'pick and shovel' supplier within the healthcare industry, providing crucial tools for drug development and research. Although TMO faced challenges such as declining margins due to a funding crunch in biotechnology and greater market volatility stemming from geopolitical tensions, many view its extensive global footprint and robust revenue models as strengths. Analysts note the company's positive long-term prospects, bolstered by a recent turnaround in pharma and biotech spending. Despite trading around historical highs, expert consensus leans towards steady but cautious growth rather than aggressive wealth building.
It is the leading global player in life sciences and tools. It provides drug companies, pharmaceuticals and labs and in fact is vital to the pharmaceutical industry in helping with drug development. The overhang is weakness in China and bio-tech companies but this should be a temporary headwind. With a good management team it is growing in the U.S. with several acquisitions. The pull back makes it a good time to buy for the long term. Buy 21 Hold 6 Sell 1
(Analysts’ price target is $592.27)Leader in technology in sectors that are solid but not hot. Largest player in devices needed for research. Successfully integrates acquisitions. Pick and shovels. Revenue growth of 8-10%. Not cheap, but foresees 10-15% growth per annum for 5-6 years. Yield is 0.26%.
(Analysts’ price target is $617.21)Healthcare products and services. Benefitted from Covid, and financial windfall can be used to reinvest in the business. Growth will be flat this year and then pick up. Raised growth target to 7-9% annually on topline. 82% of revenue is recurring, a defensive characteristic. Yield is 0.26%.
(Analysts’ price target is $619.33)Recently bought this. TMO benefitted during Covid because companies used their products and services. Shares are off 22% from highs. Grows organically and from M&A. They generate cash flow and earnings, which will be down this year. But they invest in companies and R&D well. Pays a small dividend though.
(Analysts’ price target is $623.56)
TMO is a leader in life sciences and diagnostics. He recently added. The entire sector has some over-supply. This is the bottom of the cycle. Lower risk, less upside, more diversified. Historically, good at acquisitions. Good long-term hold, but right now it's all about waiting for funding to come back to the sector.
When the cycle turns, both will do well and will probably outperform.