Analysts sent mixed signals Thursday. Two high-profile calls stand out from the latest round of rating changes.
ISRG received an upgrade today. The consensus target price jumped sharply — from $547 to $509 on average — as one firm moved to a Buy. The robotic surgery giant carries a $142 billion market cap. Short interest is just 2% of free float. Bears have little grip here.
NFLX got the opposite treatment. One analyst downgraded the streaming giant. The consensus target slipped from $111 to under $100. Netflix trades at a $313 billion valuation. Short interest is also low at 2.4% of free float. This downgrade reflects valuation concern rather than fundamental distress.
UNH saw its consensus target jump from $451 to $469. The managed care giant has been under pressure all year. Analysts are turning more constructive. Its $384 billion market cap makes it the largest name with a notable upward target revision today.
In restaurants, DRI and YUM both received upward target revisions. Consumer spending resilience appears to be driving a re-rating in the casual dining space.
BAC also saw its average target edge up to $67.50. The bank sector remains broadly favoured amid elevated interest rate expectations.
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