Analysts lifted their rating on LMT in the latest round of changes. Lockheed Martin moved up to a consensus of 13 Hold ratings plus one Buy. The defense giant carries a $130bn market cap and a $632 average target price.
EVRG also received an upgrade. The Kansas-based utility moved to one Buy from zero. Evergy has an $18.7bn market cap. Short interest stands at 8.1% of free float, and availability is ample at 801%.
ADP saw its average target price nudge up to $287.27 from $286.93. The payroll giant is a $111bn company. Two analysts hold Buy ratings on the stock.
PRU also got a target price lift. Prudential Financial's consensus target rose to $112.53 from $110.53. Four analysts rate it a Buy.
On the downside, analysts pulled recommendations on three names. FSLR, ECL, and each lost one analyst coverage. First Solar still holds two Buy ratings despite the removal.
TGT and HD both saw modest target price increases from the Street, reflecting continued optimism on US consumer spending heading into autumn.
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