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EW:NYSEEdwards Lifesciences Corporation Analysis

Data as of 2026-06-01 - not real-time

$86.47

Latest Price

6/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Edwards Lifesciences is trading at $86.47, comfortably above its 20‑day SMA of 83.01 and the 50‑day SMA of 81.74, with the 200‑day SMA at 81.50, confirming a sustained bullish trend. The RSI of 61.6 and a bullish MACD histogram of 0.53 further signal upward momentum, while volume is on an increasing trajectory. The stock is holding above the technical support of $76.49 and approaching a resistance near $88.28, suggesting limited near‑term upside before a potential pull‑back.
Fundamentally, EW delivers robust 16.7% revenue growth, 78% gross margin, and a healthy operating margin of 31%, backed by $3.67 B of cash and modest debt of $0.70 B. However, the current price implies a forward P/E of 25.7 versus an industry average of 27.6, while the DCF‑derived fair value of $46.53 flags significant overvaluation of roughly 12‑13%. Analysts remain bullish, with a median target of $99.5 and a “buy” consensus, and recent news highlights expanding aortic‑valve franchise and a new CFO appointment, offset by concerns over conservative accounting that may soften earnings.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Bullish technical indicators but price near resistance
  • Valuation gap between market price and DCF fair value
  • Upcoming earnings and CFO transition may add volatility

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Strong revenue growth and high margins
  • Expanding valve franchise driving pipeline momentum
  • Analyst price targets suggest 12‑13% upside

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Durable competitive moat in transcatheter heart valves
  • Solid cash generation and low leverage
  • Aging population and increasing demand for minimally invasive cardiac solutions

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth16.70%
Profit Margin17.39%
P/E Ratio46.7
ROE10.46%
ROA8.27%
Debt/Equity6.81
P/B Ratio4.8
Op. Cash Flow$1.4B
Free Cash Flow$902.1M
Industry P/E27.6

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI61.6
Support$76.49
Resistance$88.28
MA 20$83.01
MA 50$81.74
MA 200$81.50
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index93.07

Valuation

Fair Value$46.53
Target Price$96.65
Upside/Downside11.78%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth

Risk Assessment

Beta0.63
Volatility32.12%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.