Analysts delivered a split verdict across tech and financials this week. Autodesk received a consensus upgrade, lifting the average target to $315.37. The design software firm carries a $45.5B market cap. Short sellers show little conviction — SI sits at just 3.5% of free float.
Moody's also earned an upgrade from analysts. The credit ratings giant now commands an average target of $561.90. At $85.5B market cap, it is one of the week's bigger calls. Short interest is minimal at 1.5% of free float.
On the other side, ServiceNow saw its average target trimmed to $141.84 from $142.23. The $146B enterprise software company remains well-covered with 43 buy recommendations. Bears are absent — SI is just 2.6% of free float.
Flex attracted fresh analyst coverage with a new recommendation. The electronics manufacturing services firm carries a $40.5B market cap. Analysts now peg average targets near $160. SI is light at 2.5% of free float.
Salesforce got a target price bump to $272.13. Financial data peers S&P Global and APA Corporation also saw targets nudged higher. The energy and financial data names reflect broad optimism across sectors this week.
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