Analysts Cut Charter, Lift Energy Names

Analyst target prices shifted across several sectors on Friday, with cable, utilities, and energy all seeing notable moves.

CHTR drew the sharpest negative attention. The consensus target price fell to $208.47 from $210.32. Charter carries short interest of nearly 26% of free float — one of the highest among large-cap US names. Bears remain firmly in control of the narrative.

Energy was the day's bright spot. CVX, COP, and XOM all saw target prices nudge higher. The coordinated move suggests analysts are warming to the sector amid stable crude prices. SLB also received a target lift, with the consensus price rising to $61.34.

NEE bucked the typical utility caution. Its consensus target rose to $99.10. NextEra's $187bn market cap makes it the largest US utility. Analysts appear comfortable with its clean-energy growth pipeline.

TSCO received a new analyst recommendation, though the target dipped to $35.59 from $37.93. Tractor Supply has modest short interest at 5% of free float.

AXP and VZ both saw minor target cuts. Morgan Stanley (MS) edged higher, reflecting strong recent earnings momentum in financial services.