Lockheed Martin received a fresh analyst upgrade this week. The defense giant, valued at $132 billion, moved higher in consensus rankings. Analysts now count 13 hold ratings and just 7 sells. The upgrade follows sustained demand for defense spending across NATO allies.
Evergy also earned an upgrade. The Kansas-based utility shifted from underperform to hold. Its average target price sits at $91.95. Utilities are drawing renewed interest as rate expectations stabilise.
In tech, CrowdStrike saw its average target lifted to $209.74. The cybersecurity firm carries a $194 billion market cap. Short interest remains modest at 2.6% of free float. Analyst consensus is firmly bullish, with 40 buy ratings versus just 1 sell.
Deere & Company received a target price bump to $661.94. The agricultural equipment maker holds a $168 billion market cap. Consensus stays cautious with 12 sell ratings — but the direction of revisions is upward.
ADP and Prudential Financial also saw target increases. ADP's average target rose to $287.27. Prudential's lifted to $112.53.
Airbnb rounded out the movers. Its consensus target edged up to $175.50, with 18 holds and 23 buys among covering analysts.
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