Semiconductor equipment makers swept analyst target price upgrades on August 11. Lam Research, KLA Corp, and Applied Materials all received higher price targets from multiple firms. Lam Research's average target jumped to $368.93 from just $98.95 — the sharpest move of the session by far.
The semiconductor surge reflects renewed confidence after recent trade uncertainty eased. KLA's consensus target edged up to $231.78. Applied Materials hit $633.34 on average, with 31 analysts maintaining Buy ratings.
Axon Enterprise also drew fresh target increases. The taser and body-camera maker now carries an average target of $693.40 against a $46B market cap. Only two analysts hold Hold ratings versus 19 Buys — a near-unanimous bullish tilt.
One notable outlier: IDEXX Laboratories saw its average target trimmed to $698.92 from $705.85. It is the only major name where consensus moved lower today.
Global Payments attracted upward revisions too. Its average target rose to $101.50. The payments firm has 18 analysts on Hold and just one Sell — a cautious but improving picture.
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