Steris plc stock trades near USD 212 as analysts keep a Moderate Buy stance
Published on 09/11/2026 at 10:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Steris plc stock (ISIN IE00BFY8C754) closed at USD 212.45 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 10, 2026, putting the healthcare sterilization specialist clearly below prevailing analyst price targets for the shares.
Analyst consensus supports upside
According to MarketBeat on September 11, 2026, Steris plc stock carries three Buy ratings and one Hold rating, translating into a consensus Moderate Buy recommendation and an average price target of USD 271.33.
Based on the closing price of USD 212.45 on September 10, 2026, the shares trade roughly 27.7 percent below this USD 271.33 consensus target, indicating that analysts see notable upside potential if Steris meets their expectations.
Recent earnings show solid profitability
Earnings estimates and surprises published by Yahoo Finance show that Steris delivered an EPS of USD 2.83 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with a consensus estimate of USD 2.85, a small negative surprise of 0.65 percent.
For the subsequent quarter ended June 30, 2026, Steris generated EPS of USD 2.59 versus an estimate of USD 2.49, producing a positive surprise of 3.89 percent as the company outperformed analyst expectations on earnings per share.
The same overview indicates that EPS for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 came in at USD 2.47 against an estimate of USD 2.35, a 5.05 percent beat, underlining a recent pattern of the company mostly meeting or exceeding earnings forecasts over several reporting periods.
Price level, market cap and valuation
Per data cited on September 11, 2026, Steris plc stock traded at USD 212.45, with the shares changing hands between an intraday low of USD 211.35 and an intraday high of USD 214.47 on that date, leaving the current price about 0.5 percent above the day low and 0.9 percent below the day high.
According to price and market data on the same date, Steris carries a market capitalization of approximately USD 20.71 billion at this price level, implying that investors are valuing the company at a substantial premium relative to its recent earnings performance.
Earnings outlook and investor perspective
The earnings estimates compiled by Yahoo Finance for the current fiscal year 2027 point to average expected EPS of USD 11.17, above the prior year figure of USD 10.17, corresponding to planned EPS growth of around 9.8 percent year on year if the company delivers on forecasts.
On the revenue side, the same analyst consensus projects USD 6.37 billion in revenue for fiscal 2027, rising to USD 6.78 billion in 2028, which would represent an increase of approximately 6.4 percent between those two years based on these estimates.
Steris plc stock and current trading level
Steris plc stock last closed at USD 212.45 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 10, 2026, with the shares reflecting analyst expectations for continued earnings and revenue growth but still trading materially below the consensus price target of USD 271.33.
Steris plc stock facts
- Company: Steris plc
- ISIN: IE00BFY8C754
- Ticker: STE
- Trading venue: New York Stock Exchange
- Price (as of September 10, 2026, 4:00): 212.45 USD
- Market capitalization: 20.71 billion USD (as of September 11, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Health Care Equipment
- Index membership: S&P 500
