Edited by Peter Hillerberg1 min readStories are generated from ORTEX data and reviewed by the ORTEX team. How we publish
PepsiCo received the most notable upgrade in the latest round of analyst changes. The consensus rating shifted upward. The average target price fell to $143.18 from $145.82, reflecting mixed views on valuation. Still, the upgrade itself signals growing confidence in the consumer staples giant after a difficult year.
Estee Lauder took the sharpest hit. Analysts downgraded the stock, moving the consensus further toward sell. The average target stayed flat at $107.34. The beauty group has struggled with weak China demand and falling margins. The downgrade adds to a run of negative analyst sentiment that has dogged the stock for more than a year.
In travel, Delta Air Lines and Booking Holdings moved in opposite directions. Delta saw target prices creep up to $101.69. Booking's consensus target slipped slightly to $233.83. The split reflects different views on where consumers are spending. Korean international air passenger data from ORTEX Alt Data supports the travel demand picture: international arrivals rose 10% year on year in September.
Phillips 66 bucked the energy sector's cautious mood. Its consensus target rose to $266.58 from $263.11. General Motors also saw modest target increases to $104.65.
Meta Platforms and DoorDash both saw small target trims. Meta's average target dipped to $799.00. These are minor adjustments rather than directional calls.
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