Cencora (COR) Stock Forecast
COR analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.21 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $367.67 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +7.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $4.54
- 52-week range
- $252.74 – $374.75
COR analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
COR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
COR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.60 | $4.46 | $4.99 | $4.08 | +12.8% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $17.88 | $17.80 | $17.93 | $16.00 | +11.7% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $19.75 | $19.44 | $20.08 | $17.88 | +10.5% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
COR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $89.88B | $89.12B | $90.60B | +4.6% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $337.03B | $335.74B | $337.77B | +4.9% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $351.68B | $344.78B | $356.80B | +4.3% | 7 |
COR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
COR revenue: reported and forecast
COR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.51 | $4.54 | $4.59 | $4.60 | $4.60 | +2.1% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $17.78 | $17.87 | $17.87 | $17.88 | $17.88 | +0.6% | 10 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $19.81 | $19.81 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.75 | −0.3% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
COR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; COR beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from COR
14 analysts cover Cencora; their consensus rating is buy (4.21 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $367.67, 7.8% above the latest close of $340.92. Analysts expect earnings of $17.88 per share for FY2026, +11.7% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $19.75 per share on revenue of $351.7 billion. Cencora beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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COR forecast FAQ
What is Cencora's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cencora is $367.67, 7.8% above the latest close of $340.92.
Is Cencora a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering Cencora, 7 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cencora's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $17.88 per share for FY2026 (range $17.80 to $17.93); for FY2027 the estimate is $19.75.
What is Cencora's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $337.0 billion, growth of 4.9%; for FY2027 it is $351.7 billion.
When does Cencora report earnings?
Cencora is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $4.54.
Does Cencora usually beat earnings estimates?
Cencora reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.