NYSE:TMO

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO)

482.04
-12.03 (2.43%)
as of Jun 10, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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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.

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Positive
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Fair Value
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TMO vs. DHR

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.

TOP PICK

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)
TOP PICK

Spend the last ~20 years consolidating scientific/diagnostics tools market.
Very strong demand for health care products.
Strong pipeline of R&D.
Expecting a 5-7% revenue growth & double digit earnings growth.
Great compounding business for long term shareholder.

TOP PICK

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)
TOP PICK

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)
TOP PICK

Leading health care providers to pharma companies.
Excellent at M&A the past 10 years.
Large R&D pipeline.
Also good in hardware sales for new drugs.
Benefited from Covid-19 pandemic.
Recent share price weakness presenting good buying opportunity.
Expecting growth of revenue and earnings. 

TOP PICK

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)
PARTIAL BUY

October-November marked a major low. Range-bound between $600-520. As long as it doesn't take out the $520 level to the downside, doesn't mind nibbling here for the longer term. He expects we're starting a new 4-year cycle for a 3-5 year bull market. See his Top Picks.

COMMENT

It has differing moving parts and has a growth component - lab samples go to their products associated with lab work. Personalized medicine is a major growth area and means more specific types of testing. This will benefit TMO

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Great company over the long term.
Weak share price a good time to invest.
Grow company that has volatility.
M&A strategy will be good if assets remain cheap.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

A great company, a mid-tech conglomerate that aggressively buys companies and boasts recurring revenues. We're approaching a recession, but buy for the long-term and buy in tranches.

BUY

Currently owns shares in the company.
Share price presenting good value.
Wonderful long term performer.
Highly specialized equipment that is in high demand.
Recurring revenue model with requirement to service machines.
Company investing in new products and services with strong cash flow. 

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Does not own shares, but keeps eye on company.
Well run company, but valuation too high.
Believes company has strong long term prospects.

BUY

Since last November, shares have rebounded. TMO reported a strong quarter today: huge revenue beat, better than organic growth, solid earnings beat and positive full-year guidance.

HOLD
An industrial in the life sciences. High quality company generating consistently growing free cashflows.
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