Avantor Inc Surges Amid Class Action Lawsuit Developments
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 10 Dec 25
Avantor Inc's stock rose by 5.03% as it crossed above the 5-day SMA, reflecting investor reactions to recent legal developments.
The company is currently facing a class action lawsuit alleging securities fraud, which has raised concerns about its competitive position in the market. Despite the legal challenges, the stock's upward movement suggests some investor optimism.
This situation highlights the ongoing competitive pressures Avantor faces, as it struggles with declining sales and increased competition. Investors will be closely monitoring the lawsuit's progress and its potential impact on the company's future performance.
Analyst Views on AVTR
Wall Street analysts forecast AVTR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AVTR is 12.30 USD with a low forecast of 8.00 USD and a high forecast of 17.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
9 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 11.650
Low
8.00
Averages
12.30
High
17.00
Current: 11.650
Low
8.00
Averages
12.30
High
17.00
About AVTR
Avantor, Inc. is a life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. The Company’s segments include Laboratory Solutions and Bioscience Production. Within its segments, it sells materials and consumables, equipment and instrumentation and services and specialty procurement to customers in the biopharma and healthcare, education and government and advanced technologies and applied materials industries. Materials and consumables include ultra-high purity chemicals and reagents, lab products and supplies, highly specialized formulated silicone materials, customized excipients, and others. Equipment and instrumentation include filtration systems, virus inactivation systems, incubators, analytical instruments, and others. Services and specialty procurement include onsite lab and production, equipment, procurement and sourcing and biopharmaceutical material scale-up and development services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
