Analysts are making bold calls in fintech and retail this week. The moves signal a shift in sentiment across two very different sectors.
FIS took a hit as the consensus rating was downgraded. The fintech giant's average target price slipped to $50.35 from $51.04. With a $21.4B market cap, the move reflects growing caution around payment processors.
The contrast is sharp in retail. ULTA caught a Buy rating from Deutsche Bank's Krisztina Katai. The target jumped to $695 from $692. Short interest sits at just 5.4% of free float. Sentiment is clearly improving.
LULU tells the opposite story. UBS analyst Jay Sole cut his target to $120 from $124. He maintained a Hold rating. Short interest in Lululemon stands at 9.7% of free float — nearly double Ulta's level. Bears have more company here.
ABT was a standout on the upside. TD Cowen's Joshua Jennings raised his target sharply to $135 from $115. That is a $20 jump in one move. Abbott now has 21 Buy ratings from analysts.
GPN saw its target nudged higher to $103. also got a modest lift to $184. Both moves suggest selective optimism in IT services despite a choppy macro backdrop.
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