Accenture Downgraded as Homebuilder Analysts Retreat

ACN took a double hit today. Analysts first downgraded the IT services giant, then cut the consensus target price to $203.82 from $227.74. That is a drop of roughly $24 per share. The $95.8 billion company now has fewer buy ratings. IT consulting demand remains under pressure as enterprise clients delay spending decisions.

AVGO was the day's bright spot. Broadcom's consensus target edged up to $523.84. The chip giant carries a near-unanimous 44 buy ratings. Short interest sits at just 1.2% of free float — bears show little interest.

KR saw its average target fall to $72.14 from $75.36. Kroger's grocery margins face ongoing pressure from tariff-driven food cost inflation.

The most notable pattern was a sweep of recommendation removals across homebuilders. Analysts pulled coverage on DHI, LEN, NVR, and PHM simultaneously. PHM was the lone exception with a slight target price bump to $138.08. The synchronized removal suggests a single firm dropped sector coverage. Housing affordability concerns likely drove the decision.

AAPL also received a small target price increase, with consensus now at $314.09. Its 30 buy ratings remain intact.