BEAM trades 129.5% below Wall Street's consensus target of $59.50.
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
The base valuation assumes BEAM achieves its forward estimates and maintains a stable P/E multiple of historical averagesx. This scenario reflects the blended consensus of 27 Wall Street analysts, balancing both positive catalysts and macroeconomic headwinds over the next 12 months.
As of September 23, 2026, Beam Therapeutics Inc. (BEAM) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $59.50, based on estimates from 27 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $25.93, this represents a potential upside of +129.5%. The company has a market capitalization of $2.67B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $39.00 to a high of $80.00, representing a 69% spread in expectations. The median target of $59.50 aligns closely with the consensus average. The wide target spread reflects significant disagreement on fair value.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 18 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,8 rating it Hold, and 1 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The positive sentiment balance indicates moderate optimism about the stock prospects.
From a valuation perspective, BEAM trades at a trailing P/E of -32.0x. Analysts expect EPS to grow -441.4% over the next year.
| Company | Market Cap | Price | Target | Upside Potential | Rating | Fwd P/E | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 NTLAIntellia Therapeutics, Inc. | $1.4B | $12.69 | $23.00 | +81.2% | Buy | — | 39 |
 PRMEPrime Medicine, Inc. | $639M | $3.54 | $7.50 | +111.9% | Buy | — | 10 |
 SGMOSangamo Therapeutics, Inc. | $31M | $0.07 | $7.25 | +9697.3% | Hold | — | 14 |
 RCKTRocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $366M | $3.35 | $9.00 | +168.7% | Buy | — | 19 |
 RAREUltragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. | $1.5B | $15.62 | $25.83 | +65.4% | Buy | — | 33 |
 KRYSKrystal Biotech, Inc. | $10.3B | $350.88 | $383.75 | +9.4% | Buy | 45.9x | 17 |
 ILMNIllumina, Inc. | $37.4B | $247.46 | $210.67 | -14.9% | Buy | 46.2x | 50 |
 PACBPacific Biosciences of California, Inc. | $457M | $1.47 | $1.18 | -19.7% | Buy | — | 18 |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BEAM stock.
The consensus Wall Street price target for BEAM is $59.5, representing 129.5% upside from the current price of $25.93. With 27 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
BEAM has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 18 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $59.5 implies 129.5% upside from current levels.
BEAM's current price is $25.93 with a consensus target of $59.5 (129.5% implied move). Analyst estimates suggest the stock is undervalued at current levels.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $80 for BEAM, while the most conservative target is $39. The consensus of $59.5 represents the median expectation. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
BEAM is heavily covered by Wall Street, with 27 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 18 have Buy ratings, 8 recommend Hold, and 1 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month BEAM stock forecast based on 27 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $59.5, with estimates ranging from $39 (bear case) to $80 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy".
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on BEAM, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $59.5 price target (129.5% upside). 18 of 27 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
BEAM analyst price targets range from $39 to $80, a 69% wide spread indicating significant analyst disagreement. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $59.5 consensus represents the middle ground.
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