Keybanc Begins Coverage of LivaNova (LIVN) with an Overweight Rating
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 20 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Keybanc Coverage Initiation: Keybanc initiated coverage of LivaNova (NasdaqGS:LIVN) with an Overweight recommendation, projecting a 9.98% upside based on an average one-year price target of $69.09/share.
Projected Revenue and EPS: LivaNova's projected annual revenue is $1,140 million, reflecting a decrease of 15.49%, with a projected non-GAAP EPS of 3.26.
Institutional Ownership Trends: There are 616 funds reporting positions in LivaNova, with a slight decrease in ownership. Notable changes include Primecap Management and Millennium Management increasing their shares, while Wellington Management decreased its portfolio allocation significantly.
Market Sentiment: The put/call ratio for LivaNova is 0.29, indicating a bullish outlook among investors.
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Analyst Views on LIVN
Wall Street analysts forecast LIVN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LIVN is 72.50 USD with a low forecast of 64.00 USD and a high forecast of 85.00 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.
8 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 63.910
Low
64.00
Averages
72.50
High
85.00
Current: 63.910
Low
64.00
Averages
72.50
High
85.00
About LIVN
LivaNova PLC is a medical technology company. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets and sells products and therapies. Its segments include Cardiopulmonary, and Neuromodulation. Its Cardiopulmonary segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of cardiopulmonary products, including heart-lung machines (HLM), oxygenators, autotransfusion systems, perfusion tubing systems, cannula, and other related accessories. Its Neuromodulation segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of devices that deliver neuromodulation therapy for treating drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and difficult-to-treat depression (DTD). Its principal Neuromodulation product, the VNS Therapy System, consists of an implantable pulse generator and connective lead that stimulates the vagus nerve, surgical equipment to assist with the implant procedure, and equipment and instruction manuals.
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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