General Motors drew the most bullish analyst call today. The consensus target price rose to $97.54 from $96.65. Twenty analysts now rate it a Buy. The automaker carries just 3% short interest. Bears look thinly positioned against this rally.
Fortinet also got a lift. The cybersecurity firm's average analyst target climbed to $127.38 from $126.03. The consensus remains firmly Neutral, but 28 analysts hold that view — a wide coverage base signaling sustained institutional interest. The stock has a $117 billion market cap.
The most surprising upgrade came for Hasbro. Analysts bumped the toymaker's consensus to positive, lifting the average target to $108.77 from $108.62. Three analysts now rate it a Buy against 11 Holds. Short interest sits at 6% of free float — not extreme, but elevated. A squeeze could accelerate any rally.
On the downside, Zoetis saw its consensus target trimmed to $113.82 from $114.76. Animal health demand remains solid, but valuation concerns appear to be creeping in.
Halliburton also faced cuts, with its average target falling to $43.64. Oil services stocks remain under pressure amid softer energy pricing. Five analysts Hold while 19 Buy — suggesting the Street still expects a recovery, just later than expected.
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