Capital One Financial picked up a fresh upgrade this week. Analysts moved the consumer lender to Buy from Hold. The target price sits at $256. The stock carries low short interest of just 1.8% of free float. That signals limited bearish pressure behind it.
Fellow consumer finance names Synchrony Financial and American Express also saw target price lifts. It looks like a broader rerating of the US consumer credit sector. Analysts appear more comfortable with credit quality and the macro backdrop.
On the downside, LyondellBasell Industries took a target cut. The average analyst price target slipped to $69.24 from $70.41. The chemicals giant faces ongoing margin pressure. Short interest stands at 5.8% of free float, modest but worth watching.
ResMed saw multiple changes across the analyst community. The sleep-tech company has a consensus average target of $253.73. With SI at 9.4% of FF, some short sellers are still betting against the stock despite its strong market position.
also received a target bump, with the average rising to $425.19 from $424.56. Analyst consensus remains deeply split with 22 Buys, 19 Holds, and 6 Sells.
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