Bristol-Myers Squibb faces significant legal challenges
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 03 Dec 25
Source: Coinmarketcap
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's stock rose by 3.62% as it reached a 20-day high amid ongoing legal issues.
The company is currently facing a $6.7 billion lawsuit after a judge denied its dismissal request, which could significantly impact its financial outlook. The lawsuit alleges that Bristol-Myers delayed drug approvals to benefit shareholders, raising concerns about its credibility and future revenue streams.
As the legal proceedings unfold, investors are closely monitoring the situation, which may lead to increased volatility in the stock price. The outcome of this lawsuit could have lasting implications for the company's market position and investor confidence.
Analyst Views on BMY
Wall Street analysts forecast BMY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BMY is 55.86 USD with a low forecast of 37.00 USD and a high forecast of 68.00 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.
20 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
11 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 55.560
Low
37.00
Averages
55.86
High
68.00
Current: 55.560
Low
37.00
Averages
55.86
High
68.00
About BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a global biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the discovery, development and delivery of transformational medicines for patients facing serious diseases in areas: oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, neuroscience and other areas. Its growth portfolio includes Opdivo (nivolumab), Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy), Yervoy (ipilimumab), Reblozyl (luspatercept-aamt), Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw), Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel), Camzyos (mavacamten), Zeposia (ozanimod), Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel), and Sotyktu (deucravacitinib). Its other growth products include Onureg, Inrebic, and Empliciti. Its legacy portfolio includes Eliquis (apixaban), Revlimid (lenalidomide), Pomalyst/Imnovid (pomalidomide), Sprycel (dasatinib), and Abraxane (paclitaxel albumin-bound particles for injectable suspension). Opdivo (nivolumab) is a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD-1 on T and NKT cells.
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.
