Citigroup slashed airline targets today showing skepticism about sector recovery. UAL United fell to $132 from $155 representing $23 downside pressure. The carrier consensus held at 25 sell ratings signaling deep analyst caution.
LUV Southwest dropped to $44 from $54 as Citi cut expectations. The $24B airline held 11 sell ratings versus just five buys. DAL Delta consensus slipped to $79.93 from $80.33 showing marginal pressure across carriers.
Energy utilities grabbed mixed action. CNP CenterPoint earned an upgrade pushing consensus to $44.94. NRG NRG Energy added fresh coverage hitting $202.12 average target.
DELL Dell target rose to $167.87 from $167.22 showing modest tech optimism. The $116B hardware maker held six hold ratings. BG Bunge gained to $132.10 as agricultural commodities drew attention.
PEP PepsiCo absorbed multiple changes yet consensus stayed flat at $171.38. BA Boeing lost coverage as analysts pulled back from the $170B aerospace giant.
Aviation sector faced coordinated downgrades as Iran war fueled fuel cost concerns.
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