Evercore ISI raised its price target on Henry Schein (NASDAQ: HSIC) to $178.00 (from $160.00) while maintaining a Hold rating following results.

Analyst Ross Muken commented, "HSIC continues to deliver consistent HSD to LDD EPS growth despite an operating environment that has been somewhat mixed, albeit North American Dental continues to show signs of recovery. With the acquisition engine still churning and an elevated level of buybacks, management has been able to deliver the type of TSR expected and thus the valuation remains notably elevated on an absolute basis (less so on a relative basis). While we also value consistency and predictability, we acknowledge we missed the November entry point (fears of US slowdown) and thus at current levels see risk / reward as more fully balanced (particularly with extra week headwind in 2017 + unfavorable Fx environment). Given this dynamic we reiterate our Hold rating and argue shares are now accurately pricing in the current operating environment. Thus we await another period of uncertainty prior to revisiting our long-term constructive view on shares."