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Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 17 2025
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Source: CNBC
Elanco: The company is praised for its successful turnaround, with a strong recommendation to buy its stock.
Rocket Lab: Seen as a promising speculative investment ahead of a significant upcoming offering in the rocket industry.
Lithium Americas: Recommended to sell, as it is considered outdated and not a viable investment option.
M&T Bank: Recognized as a well-managed bank, with a strong buy recommendation for its stock.
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Analyst Views on ELAN
Wall Street analysts forecast ELAN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ELAN is 25.50 USD with a low forecast of 22.00 USD and a high forecast of 30.00 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.
11 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 24.120
Low
22.00
Averages
25.50
High
30.00
Current: 24.120
Low
22.00
Averages
25.50
High
30.00
About ELAN
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is an animal health company delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. The Company's product portfolio is sold in more than 90 countries and serves animals across many species, primarily dogs and cats (collectively, pet health) and cattle, poultry, swine, and sheep (collectively, farm animal). It has a diverse portfolio of products marketed under approximately 200 brands, including products for both pets and farm animals. The Company's global pet health portfolio is focused on parasiticides, vaccines and therapeutics. Its pet health products include Advantage Family, Atopica, Credelio Family, Drontal Family, Galliprant, Interceptor Plus, Milbemax, Onsior, Seresto, Trifexis, and TruCan. Its farm animal products include AviPro, Baytril, Catosal, Denagard, Experior, Hemicell, Maxiban/Monteban, Pulmotil, Rumensin, and Surmax. Its customers include consultants, veterinarians, farm animal producers and resellers.
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.
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