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Analysts trimmed targets across transport, financials and consumer names on Friday, with few upgrades to balance the mood.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services drew the sharpest action. Its consensus target price fell to $279.30, from $280.00. The trucking sector has faced persistent freight rate pressure in 2026. US international airport seats flown have risen for three consecutive months through July, per ORTEX Alt Data, suggesting transport demand is recovering. That makes the cautious target on J.B. Hunt an interesting divergence.
Banks took several cuts. Wells Fargo saw its average target trimmed to $97.15, from $97.48. Citizens Financial Group and M&T Bank both had targets nudged lower. Regional banks remain under scrutiny as the rate cycle turns.
Nike continues to attract negative attention. Its consensus target fell to $36.51 from $37.67, the lowest level in several years. Seventeen of 42 analysts now rate it a sell.
On the positive side, Travelers Companies saw its average target rise to $364.54, from $360.67. Insurers have benefited from disciplined underwriting and higher investment income. ExxonMobil also gained a small target increase, to $175.41 from $174.00, as oil markets stay tight.
Zoetis took a quiet cut, its target falling to $94.43. The animal health sector has lost momentum as pricing power fades in a softer consumer environment.
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