ADP Automatic Data Processing grabbed an upgrade today as analysts shifted toward defensive plays. Consensus moved to 11 buy ratings from 12 holds showing renewed confidence in the $121B payroll processor.
PNR Pentair absorbed a downgrade dropping from 13 buys to 14 holds. The $20B industrial equipment maker faced analyst skepticism despite holding a $112 target price. WDC Western Digital suffered similar pressure falling from buy to hold as 21 analysts maintained sell ratings.
Energy names saw mixed action. DVN Devon Energy consensus target rose to $56.96 from $56.46 as oil volatility persisted. XOM Exxon Mobil target slipped to $160.88 from $161.13 reflecting ceasefire uncertainty.
NFLX Netflix target climbed to $113.79 from $113.68 with 38 buy ratings intact. TXN Texas Instruments jumped to $223.77 from $221.55 as chip names regained favor. Hormel saw multiple changes as consumer staples drew attention.
NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line consensus target dipped to $25.84 from $25.89 as travel stocks rallied 7% on Iran ceasefire news per CNBC reporting.
Analysts repositioned defensively while oil names absorbed profit taking.
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