Barclays raises target for Avantor stock from USD 13.00 to USD 15.00

Published on 10/08/2026 at 13:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Avantor reported USD 1.69 billion revenue in the second quarter versus USD 1.61 billion expected. Avantor stock costs EUR 13.60 on October 8, 2026 after EUR 13.69.

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Avantor (ISIN US05352A1007) had its Barclays price target raised from USD 13.00 to USD 15.00 on October 7, 2026, according to Markets Insider. Barclays maintained an Underweight rating as part of its preview of Avantor's third-quarter results. The higher target still leaves the analyst view cautious.

Barclays keeps a cautious stance

The Barclays note described the setup for life science and diagnostic stocks as extremely tough, with valuations reflecting material upside expectations for the third quarter and fiscal 2026. The target increase therefore does not amount to a rating upgrade, giving investors a clear counterpoint to the higher dollar target.

Avantor's second-quarter results provide the operating backdrop. MarketBeat reported that adjusted earnings per share reached USD 0.21 in the second quarter of 2026, above the USD 0.19 consensus estimate. Revenue was USD 1.69 billion versus USD 1.61 billion expected, while fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings-per-share guidance stood at USD 0.80 to USD 0.83.

Results date adds the next test

Yahoo Finance lists October 28, 2026 as Avantor's next earnings date. That report will test whether the second-quarter revenue comparison and the adjusted earnings-per-share outlook can support the improved target, particularly while Barclays keeps its Underweight view.

Avantor stock trades below its prior close

Avantor stock was trading at EUR 13.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 12:59 p.m. CEST, down 0.66 percent versus the prior close of EUR 13.69. The primary listing is on the NYSE, where the finance data quote showed a market capitalization of USD 10.4 billion and a 52-week range of USD 7.26 to USD 16.38 as of October 7, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Avantor stock.