Mizuho cuts target to USD 12 for Dentsply Sirona stock
Published on 10/25/2026 at 13:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAnalyst pressure and reporting dates
- Mizuho lowered its target from USD 14.00 to USD 12.00 on October 22, 2026.
- Second-quarter revenue reached USD 898.0 million, down 4.1 percent year over year.
- Dentsply Sirona will host its third-quarter 2026 earnings call on November 5, 2026.
Dentsply Sirona (ISIN US24906P1093) saw Mizuho cut its price target from USD 14.00 to USD 12.00 on October 22, 2026, while keeping a neutral rating, according to MarketBeat. The reduction puts the upcoming third-quarter report at the center of the valuation debate.
Second-quarter figures set the baseline
Dentsply Sirona reported USD 898.0 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, a 4.1 percent year-over-year decline. Adjusted earnings per share reached USD 0.52, above the USD 0.35 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat. Operating profit was USD 82.0 million and the operating margin was 9.00 percent in the same quarter.
Three events changed the picture
On August 6, 2026, Dentsply Sirona reported second-quarter revenue of USD 898.0 million and adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.52, according to MarketBeat. On October 20, 2026, the company announced a third-quarter earnings call for November 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. EST. On October 22, 2026, Mizuho reduced its target from USD 14.00 to USD 12.00.
What does the target cut mean?
The answer is visible in the contrast between sales and profitability. Revenue declined 4.1 percent year over year, but adjusted earnings per share exceeded consensus by USD 0.17, showing that the earnings debate is not limited to demand. The company serves dental professionals through equipment, digital systems, consumables, orthodontic products and implants.
Next date for investors
The next substantiated company date is November 5, 2026, when Dentsply Sirona will host its third-quarter 2026 earnings call at 4:30 p.m. EST, as stated on the company investor-relations page.
Valuation stays tied to execution
Dentsply Sirona had a market capitalization of USD 1.9 billion as of October 23, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 8.32 to USD 14.76 on October 22, 2026. The combination of a 4.1 percent revenue decline and a USD 0.17 earnings-per-share beat leaves the November report as the next measurable test of the company strategy.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Dentsply Sirona stock.
Dentsply Sirona stock facts
- Company: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
- ISIN: US24906P1093
- Ticker: XRAY
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq
- Market capitalization: USD 1.9 billion (as of October 23, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 8.32-USD 14.76 (as of October 22, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Healthcare / Medical Instruments and Supplies
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
