Intech Investment Management LLC lowered its stake in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) by 5.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 163,454 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 9,655 shares during the period. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb were worth $7,372,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Bristol Myers Squibb during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. raised its stake in Bristol Myers Squibb by 107.2% during the 3rd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 605 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 313 shares during the last quarter. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb during the 2nd quarter valued at $38,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in the 2nd quarter worth $40,000. Finally, Mark Sheptoff Financial Planning LLC grew its holdings in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 233.3% in the second quarter. Mark Sheptoff Financial Planning LLC now owns 1,000 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 700 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.41% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts have weighed in on BMY shares. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Monday, November 17th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and set a $40.00 price target on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $72.00 target price (up from $62.00) on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $60.71.
More Bristol Myers Squibb News
Here are the key news stories impacting Bristol Myers Squibb this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Positive Phase III interim topline results reported for izalontamab brengitecan (Iza‑bren) in previously treated unresectable locally advanced/metastatic triple‑negative breast cancer — the readout validates an ADC Bristol Myers licensed and could materially boost future revenue potential (deal carries >$8B long‑term economics that BMS has highlighted), which is likely the main driver lifting sentiment today. Bristol Myers says ADC licensed from China hits mark in aggressive breast cancer
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note BMY has lagged the Nasdaq over the last year, but Wall Street remains moderately optimistic — this frames today’s rally as driven more by idiosyncratic clinical news than by broad market leadership. Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector updates and analyst writeups (momentum/value profiles) are highlighting BMY as a top‑ranked momentum/value/dividend candidate for different investor styles — these stories can attract additional retail and income‑oriented flows but are not major catalysts by themselves. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
- Neutral Sentiment: General pharma‑sector coverage and updates mention BMY among large‑cap players with deep late‑stage pipelines — supportive context but not a standalone catalyst. Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) Update Pharma Sector Developments
- Negative Sentiment: RBC Capital initiated coverage with a Sector Perform rating and a $60 price target (implying slight downside versus recent levels); that cautious initiation caps upside for some investors and may limit the size of gains if broader sentiment cools. RBC Capital Initiates Bristol Myers (BMY) with $60 Target
Bristol Myers Squibb Stock Up 1.9%
Shares of BMY opened at $62.23 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $56.98 and its 200 day moving average is $50.52. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.32. Bristol Myers Squibb Company has a 12-month low of $42.52 and a 12-month high of $63.33. The company has a market capitalization of $126.74 billion, a PE ratio of 18.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 0.29.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $1.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by ($0.39). Bristol Myers Squibb had a net margin of 14.64% and a return on equity of 69.65%. The company had revenue of $12.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.24 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.67 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Bristol Myers Squibb has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.050-6.350 EPS. Research analysts expect that Bristol Myers Squibb Company will post 6.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Bristol Myers Squibb Increases Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 2nd were paid a $0.63 dividend. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 2nd. This is an increase from Bristol Myers Squibb’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. Bristol Myers Squibb’s dividend payout ratio is presently 73.04%.
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on discovering, developing and delivering medicines for serious diseases. The company’s core activities include research and development, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of prescription pharmaceuticals across multiple therapeutic areas. BMS concentrates on advancing therapies in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease and specialty areas through both small molecules and biologics.
BMS’s marketed portfolio and late‑stage pipeline reflect a strong emphasis on cancer and immune‑mediated conditions.
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