Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY.US) Dividend 2026/2027: 3.8% – Price Target and Rating

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Price history for Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY.US) – stock price at 63.57 $, August 2026
Bristol-Myers Squibb stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Price Target 2026: Analysts See 4% Upside

The average price target for Bristol-Myers Squibb is $66.21. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 4,15% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Bristol-Myers Squibb overvalued or undervalued?

Bristol-Myers Squibb is currently fairly valued with a gap of 4.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $63.57, which places Bristol-Myers Squibb in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $59.59, and overvalued when the price exceeds $72.83.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Bristol-Myers Squibb, the fair value range lies between $59.59 and $72.83.


See the full price target analysis for Bristol-Myers Squibb →

Analyst Ratings for Bristol-Myers Squibb stock in 2026: Hold

29 analysts cover Bristol-Myers Squibb. Analysts are mostly neutral — 62.1% recommend Hold. The average price target is $66.21, which gives an upside of 4.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.48/5)
Strong Buy
6 (20.7%)
Buy
4 (13.8%)
Hold
18 (62.1%)
Strong Sell
1 (3.4%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.48 out of 5 based on 29 analysts

About Bristol-Myers Squibb – Drug Manufacturers - General

Bristol-Myers Squibb (bmy.us) driver en global forretning, hvor de opdager, udvikler og sælger biofarmaceutiske produkter. De tjener primært penge på lægemidler til behandling af alvorlige sygdomme inden for kræft, immunologi og hjerte-kar-området. Blandt deres bedst kendte produkter finder man Revlimid, som bruges mod myelomatose, og Eliquis, der mindsker risikoen for slagtilfælde. bmy.us sælger også Opdivo, et vigtigt middel i kræftbehandling, og Orencia til patienter med leddegigt. Virksomheden har cirka 32.000 ansatte og sælger deres løsninger over hele verden, hvilket sikrer dem en bred geografisk spredning. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Bristol-Myers Squibb

$ 130B Market cap
$ 49,2B Revenue
Drug Manufacturers - General Industry
14.02 P/E
2.64 P/S
6.03 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
bms.com Website
Sundhed Sector

What kind of stock is Bristol-Myers Squibb?

Dividend stock Growth stock Quality stock Momentum stock

Bristol-Myers Squibb is classified as a dividend stock and growth stock and quality stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, including a dividend of 3.8%, strong financial health (Piotroski 8/9), and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for Bristol-Myers Squibb

💰 Value Score 69/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 90/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 83/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 80/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Bristol-Myers Squibb that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 467% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Bristol-Myers Squibb trades at a P/E ratio of 14.0, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 10.4 (26% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 2.6. The P/B ratio is 6.0. The PEG ratio is 2.53 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Bristol-Myers Squibb has a profit margin of 18.9% (solid) and an operating margin of 34.4%. Return on equity (ROE) is 46.6% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 10.7%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 153.1% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.90 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 466.6% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 2.20%.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Dividend 2026: 3.8% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2026

Dividend yield
3.81%
Dividend per share
0.63 USD
Payout ratio
38.6%
Healthy
Dividend growth (5 years)
-18.8%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
2.18 USD

When does Bristol-Myers Squibb pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
July 2, 2026
Next dividend payment
August 3, 2026
Latest payment date
August 3, 2026

How much does Bristol-Myers Squibb pay in dividends?

Bristol-Myers Squibb pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.63 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 3.81%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has fallen by 18.8%.

The payout ratio is 38.6%, which is considered healthy and sustainable. The company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting in growth.

Historical Dividend Payments for Bristol-Myers Squibb

We have registered dividend payments for Bristol-Myers Squibb since 2020-01-02. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 26 times, most recently on 2026-07-02. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-07-022026-08-030.63USDUnknown period
2026-04-022026-05-010.63USDUnknown period
2026-01-022026-02-020.63USDUnknown period
2025-10-032025-11-030.62USDUnknown period
2025-07-032025-08-010.62USDUnknown period
2025-04-042025-05-010.62USDUnknown period
2024-10-042024-11-010.60USDUnknown period
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2024-04-042024-05-010.60USDUnknown period
2024-01-042024-02-010.60USDUnknown period
2023-10-052023-11-010.57USDUnknown period
2023-07-062023-08-010.57USDUnknown period
2023-04-062023-05-010.57USDUnknown period
2023-01-052023-02-010.57USDUnknown period
2022-10-062022-11-010.54USDUnknown period
2022-06-302022-08-010.54USDUnknown period
2022-03-312022-05-020.54USDUnknown period
2022-01-062022-02-010.54USDUnknown period
2021-09-302021-11-010.49USDUnknown period
2021-07-012021-08-020.49USDUnknown period
2021-03-312021-05-030.49USDUnknown period
2020-12-312021-02-010.49USDUnknown period
2020-10-012020-11-020.45USDUnknown period
2020-07-022020-08-030.45USDUnknown period
2020-04-022020-05-010.45USDUnknown period
2020-01-022020-02-030.45USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in Bristol-Myers Squibb 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Bristol-Myers Squibb have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 8,267,681 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Haller Julia A, Massacesi Cristian, Gallman Cari and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 3 sales. A net 2,751,356 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 8,267,681 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Haller Julia A bought 20,460 shares at 54 $ each on 2026-06-15. The stock has since risen 18.4%.

Latest sale: Massacesi Cristian sold 51,172 shares at 65 $ each on 2026-08-01.

Who is buying: Haller Julia A.

Who is selling: Massacesi Cristian, Gallman Cari, Short Bartie Wendy, Lenkowsky Adam, Shanahan Karin and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Bristol-Myers Squibb (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Bristol-Myers Squibb. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-01 Massacesi Cristian Sell 51,172 65 3,342,043
2026-08-01 Gallman Cari Sell 1,061 65 69,294
2026-06-15 Haller Julia A Buy 20,460 54 1,099,930
2026-06-03 Short Bartie Wendy Sell 8,040 55 439,949
2026-05-01 Lenkowsky Adam Sell 1,373 58 79,936
2026-04-01 Shanahan Karin Sell 3,307 62 204,141
2026-04-01 Elkins David V Sell 25,519 62 1,583,454
2026-04-01 David V Elkins Sell 30,000 62 1,850,100
2026-03-10 Short Bartie Wendy Sell 639 60 38,423
2026-03-10 Shanahan Karin Sell 2,448 60 147,198

Who is buying and selling Bristol-Myers Squibb shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Bristol-Myers Squibb: Haller Julia A. In total, 1,099,930 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Massacesi Cristian, Gallman Cari, Short Bartie Wendy, Lenkowsky Adam, Shanahan Karin and others. In total, 9,367,611 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Short Selling 2026: 2.2% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 2.2% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.2%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
0% 2% 5% 10% 20%+
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2.2%

When Does Bristol-Myers Squibb Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Bristol-Myers Squibb is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Bristol-Myers Squibb 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY.US) – RSI 60, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Bristol-Myers Squibb technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $63.63 is 3.3% above the 20-day average ($61.58). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 9.4% above the 50-day average ($58.14). Long term, the stock is 15.9% above the 200-day average ($54.89), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (58.14) is above the 200-day average (54.89), which is a classic bullish signal for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Company overbought or oversold?

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company has an RSI of 60.2. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (2.055), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (1.818) by 0.237, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (2.050), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (1.523) by 0.527, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are positive and above their signal lines. Trend and momentum confirm each other across time horizons – the strongest bullish signal.

Risk Profile for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company has an annual standard deviation of 27.2%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (2.055). Weekly bullish (2.050).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 60.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bristol-Myers Squibb stock in 2026

Should you buy Bristol-Myers Squibb stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Bristol-Myers Squibb is currently BUY. Bristol-Myers Squibb trades at $63.57 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 2.055 with rising momentum (signal: 1.818); RSI is at 60.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $66.21 points to 4.2% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Bristol-Myers Squibb stock?
The average analyst price target for Bristol-Myers Squibb is $66.21. The current price is $63.57, which gives an upside of 4.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $59.59 and $72.83.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb a dividend stock?
Yes, Bristol-Myers Squibb is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 3.81%. The latest dividend was $0.63 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 7/2/2026. The payout ratio is 38.6%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 8/3/2026.
When does Bristol-Myers Squibb pay a dividend in 2026?
Bristol-Myers Squibb pays its next dividend on 8/3/2026. The latest dividend was $0.63 per share with an ex-dividend date of 7/2/2026. The dividend yield is 3.81%. The payout ratio of 38.6% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Bristol-Myers Squibb stock?
Bristol-Myers Squibb is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 27.2%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb overvalued?
Bristol-Myers Squibb is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Bristol-Myers Squibb has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 14.0 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 2.6, a P/B ratio of 6.0. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb overbought?
No, Bristol-Myers Squibb is not overbought. RSI is at 60.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 60.2 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 3.2% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Bristol-Myers Squibb earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Bristol-Myers Squibb has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb shorted?
Yes, Bristol-Myers Squibb is shorted with 2.2% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Bristol-Myers Squibb stock?
No, insiders are not buying Bristol-Myers Squibb shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 3 sales. On a net basis, 2,751,356 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 8,267,681 $ sold. Active sellers include Massacesi Cristian, Gallman Cari, Short Bartie Wendy and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb a good stock?
Based on our total score, Bristol-Myers Squibb is rated as a fantastic stock with a total score of 81 out of 100. The stock scores exceptionally high on value, quality and momentum – it is among the best 19% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 69/100, Quality: 90/100, Momentum: 83/100. In addition: a dividend of 3.81%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Bristol-Myers Squibb is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Bristol-Myers Squibb stock?
The outlook for Bristol-Myers Squibb based on current data: the average analyst price target is $66.21 (+4.2%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 14.0 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Bristol-Myers Squibb stock rising?
Bristol-Myers Squibb is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 3.2% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Bristol-Myers Squibb go?
The average analyst price target for Bristol-Myers Squibb is $66.21, which corresponds to a potential gain of 4.2% from the current price of $63.57. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Bristol-Myers Squibb fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Bristol-Myers Squibb. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Bristol-Myers Squibb do?
Bristol-Myers Squibb (bmy.us) driver en global forretning, hvor de opdager, udvikler og sælger biofarmaceutiske produkter. De tjener primært penge på lægemidler til behandling af alvorlige sygdomme inden for kræft, immunologi og hjerte-kar-området. Blandt deres bedst kendte p... The company belongs to the Sundhed sector, more specifically the Drug Manufacturers - General industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Bristol-Myers Squibb as an investment.
Did Bristol-Myers Squibb raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Bristol-Myers Squibb. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb making money or losing money?
Yes, Bristol-Myers Squibb is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 18.9% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 34.4%. At a P/E ratio of 14.0, you currently pay 14.0 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Bristol-Myers Squibb go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Bristol-Myers Squibb is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.90 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 467% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Bristol-Myers Squibb have a lot of debt?
Yes, Bristol-Myers Squibb has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 467%. For the sundhed sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Bristol-Myers Squibb service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 11.0x, and net debt equals 1.8 years of earnings (EBITDA).