Analysts cut price targets across the aggregates and construction materials sector on Friday. Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, and CRH all saw consensus targets edged lower. Vulcan's average target fell to $319.61 from $321.78. Martin Marietta dropped to $649.38 from $652.71.
The tone was brighter elsewhere. Regeneron received an upgrade, with consensus moving to 8 holds and 18 buys. The average target ticked up to $853.19. Biotech upgrades of this scale tend to reflect renewed confidence in pipeline prospects.
Robinhood Markets saw its consensus target lift to $132.15, as analysts raised estimates following recent trading volumes. The stock carries 24 buy ratings against just 2 sells.
Accenture also drew a target increase, with the average rising to $212.20. The IT services giant holds 13 holds and 14 buys in consensus.
On the downside, McCormick drew a target cut to $58.46 from $60.08, reflecting pressure on consumer staples margins. Expand Energy likewise saw a small target trim to $125.15.
Marathon Petroleum bucked the energy sector caution, with its consensus target rising to $380.56.
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