Micron Technology led Monday's analyst activity. The memory chip giant's average target price rose to $1,520, up from $1,515. That's a modest move. But it comes with a near-clean Buy consensus from 44 analysts. Short interest sits at just 2.4% of free float — bears are thin on the ground.
Expeditors International drew a target upgrade too. The average price target moved to $178 from $177. The $24B freight logistics firm carries light short interest at 3.3% of free float. Bulls are adding conviction ahead of the holiday shipping season.
Incyte Corporation got a target hike as well. The biotech's consensus target climbed to $128 from near the same level. All three analysts covering it hold Sell ratings — unusual for a $25B firm. The positive target move stands out against that backdrop.
On the downside, McDonald's and PepsiCo both saw consensus targets trimmed. Akamai Technologies also faced a target cut to $157 from $159. New recommendations landed on Royal Caribbean and Fortive, while FedEx targets edged higher after last week's earnings report.
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