Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock Jumps on Analyst Upgrades, Dividend Hike, and a Catalyst-Rich 2026: What Investors Need to Know on Dec. 16, 2025
Bristol-Myers Squibb shares rose 3.6% to $54.29 on December 16 after Bank of America upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $61, citing confidence in the company’s R&D pipeline. The board also increased the quarterly dividend to $0.63 per share, payable February 2, 2026, marking a 1.6% annual increase and the 17th consecutive yearly hike.