Analysts upgraded four notable names in a busy session, with cybersecurity and EDA software leading the charge.
Palo Alto Networks received an upgrade from consensus analysts, with the average target price rising to $368.73. The $295 billion cybersecurity giant carries a short interest of just 2.6% of free float. Shorts look squeezed out — availability runs at 3,760% of SI, meaning bears are massively outnumbered.
Synopsys also picked up an upgrade. The EDA software firm's consensus target sits at $544.97. Short interest is minimal at 2.4% of free float.
In materials, Martin Marietta Materials earned an upgrade with analysts maintaining a consensus target of $661.13. The $36 billion aggregates producer has 4.6% SI % FF — modest bearish positioning that could unwind fast on continued positive analyst momentum.
AMETEK and Masco Corporation both saw upgrades too, adding to a broad positive sweep across industrials.
On the other side, Fiserv and VICI Properties saw modest target price cuts. Fiserv's average target edged down to $61.68 from $62.21.
Adobe got a target bump to $275.25. Consensus remains mixed with five sells against 23 holds.
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