Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Co increased its holdings in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) by 23.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 302,104 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after buying an additional 57,692 shares during the quarter. Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Co’s holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb were worth $13,625,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BMY. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. boosted its position in Bristol Myers Squibb by 107.2% during the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 605 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 313 shares during the period. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in the second quarter worth $38,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Finally, Mark Sheptoff Financial Planning LLC increased its position in Bristol Myers Squibb by 233.3% in the 2nd quarter. Mark Sheptoff Financial Planning LLC now owns 1,000 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 700 shares during the period. 76.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Bristol Myers Squibb Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:BMY opened at $62.23 on Monday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $56.98 and its 200-day moving average price is $50.57. Bristol Myers Squibb Company has a one year low of $42.52 and a one year high of $63.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.32, a current ratio of 1.26 and a quick ratio of 1.14. The firm has a market capitalization of $126.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.04, a PEG ratio of 0.18 and a beta of 0.26.
Bristol Myers Squibb Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, January 2nd were paid a dividend of $0.63 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 2nd. This is an increase from Bristol Myers Squibb’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.0%. Bristol Myers Squibb’s payout ratio is presently 73.04%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. They issued a “sector perform” rating and a $60.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group upgraded shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $46.00 to $65.00 in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $72.00 price objective (up from $62.00) on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Leerink Partners lifted their price target on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from $54.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $75.00 price objective (up from $66.00) on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Bristol Myers Squibb has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $60.71.
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Bristol Myers Squibb News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Bristol Myers Squibb this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Positive Phase III interim topline results reported for izalontamab brengitecan (Iza‑bren) in previously treated unresectable locally advanced/metastatic triple‑negative breast cancer — the readout validates an ADC Bristol Myers licensed and could materially boost future revenue potential (deal carries >$8B long‑term economics that BMS has highlighted), which is likely the main driver lifting sentiment today. Bristol Myers says ADC licensed from China hits mark in aggressive breast cancer
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note BMY has lagged the Nasdaq over the last year, but Wall Street remains moderately optimistic — this frames today’s rally as driven more by idiosyncratic clinical news than by broad market leadership. Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector updates and analyst writeups (momentum/value profiles) are highlighting BMY as a top‑ranked momentum/value/dividend candidate for different investor styles — these stories can attract additional retail and income‑oriented flows but are not major catalysts by themselves. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
- Neutral Sentiment: General pharma‑sector coverage and updates mention BMY among large‑cap players with deep late‑stage pipelines — supportive context but not a standalone catalyst. Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) Update Pharma Sector Developments
- Negative Sentiment: RBC Capital initiated coverage with a Sector Perform rating and a $60 price target (implying slight downside versus recent levels); that cautious initiation caps upside for some investors and may limit the size of gains if broader sentiment cools. RBC Capital Initiates Bristol Myers (BMY) with $60 Target
Bristol Myers Squibb Profile
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on discovering, developing and delivering medicines for serious diseases. The company’s core activities include research and development, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of prescription pharmaceuticals across multiple therapeutic areas. BMS concentrates on advancing therapies in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease and specialty areas through both small molecules and biologics.
BMS’s marketed portfolio and late‑stage pipeline reflect a strong emphasis on cancer and immune‑mediated conditions.
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