Insulet Corp faces stock decline amid healthcare sector weakness
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 27 Jan 26
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Insulet Corp (PODD) has seen a decline of 4.5% as it hits a 20-day low, reflecting broader challenges in the healthcare sector, which is down 1.2% today.
The healthcare sector's overall weakness has impacted investor confidence, with Insulet's stock performance being affected by the sector's decline. Despite being excluded from the Motley Fool's top ten stock picks, analysts still recognize Insulet's long-term growth potential in diabetes management, driven by increasing global demand for innovative treatments.
This decline may prompt investors to reassess their positions in Insulet, especially as the company continues to innovate in the diabetes management space, which remains a critical area of growth in the healthcare market.
Analyst Views on PODD
Wall Street analysts forecast PODD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PODD is 375.83 USD with a low forecast of 316.00 USD and a high forecast of 450.00 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.
19 Analyst Rating
18 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 258.200
Low
316.00
Averages
375.83
High
450.00
Current: 258.200
Low
316.00
Averages
375.83
High
450.00
About PODD
Insulet Corporation is a medical device company. It is primarily engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of its continuous insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent diabetes. The Omnipod System includes the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (Omnipod 5), the Omnipod DASH Insulin Management System, and the Omnipod Insulin Management System. The Omnipod platform offers continuous insulin delivery that provides various benefits of insulin pump therapy in a way without the need for external tubing required with conventional pumps. The small, lightweight, self-adhesive disposable tubeless Omnipod device (Pod), can be worn in multiple locations, including the abdomen, hip, back of upper arm, upper thigh, or lower back, and delivers insulin into the body through a small flexible tube. It also produces pods for Amgen for use in the Neulasta Onpro kit, a delivery system for Amgen’s Neulasta to help reduce the risk of infection after intense chemotherapy.
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.
