Analysts cut target prices on several major names today. Energy and telecoms were the focus.
Charter Communications took the biggest consensus hit. Analysts lowered the average target to $208.47 from $210.32. Charter carries a heavy short load — 25.9% of free float is sold short.
Energy stocks moved the other way. Analysts lifted targets on Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil in a coordinated sweep. Chevron's average target now sits at $214.21. The upgrades suggest Wall Street sees value after recent oil price pressure.
NextEra Energy also got a target bump. The average rose to $99.10. The utility giant has minimal short interest at just 2.7% of free float. Analysts appear comfortable with the clean energy outlook.
Tractor Supply received a fresh recommendation. The consensus count shifted — one "sell" vote dropped out. Average target fell slightly to $35.59. Short interest is modest at 5% of free float.
Verizon saw a small target trim to $50.95. No rating change came with it. Telecom pressure continues to weigh on the sector alongside Charter's struggles.
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