Analyst target price changes dominated Friday's activity. The moves span consumer, energy, and healthcare — with bearish calls on HAS and CMG standing out.
Citigroup cut its target on Hasbro sharply — from $114 to $101. The analyst downgraded to Buy from a higher conviction level. The toy maker carries 6.2% short interest, suggesting some bears are already positioned against it.
Chipotle Mexican Grill saw its consensus target edge down to $43.00. That is the lowest average target in recent weeks. The fast-casual giant has 10 hold ratings versus 25 buys, giving it a cautious tilt.
On the upside, analysts lifted targets on Marathon Petroleum. Consensus now sits at $275.65. Nine buys back the refiner, and the stock carries very low short interest at 2.8% of free float.
Targa Resources also saw its consensus target bump up to $288.05. All 20 covering analysts are bullish. Short interest is just 2.3%.
Pfizer drew a target cut to $28.94. Two sells and 16 holds reflect deep scepticism. The pharma giant remains one of the most cautious consensus calls in the sector.
Merck bucked that trend. Its target rose to $132.33, backed by 18 buys.
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