Analysts delivered a mixed bag of calls on Wednesday. NXP Semiconductors drew the most aggressive target price lift. The consensus average target jumped to $283, up from $259. That's a $24 move — notable given broader chip sector jitters.
Fair Isaac Corporation saw its target trimmed to $1,615 from $1,642. FICO trades at a $24 billion market cap. The cut is modest, but direction matters for a stock sitting near all-time highs.
Starbucks got a rare piece of good news. Analysts nudged the consensus target up to $102.70. The $111 billion coffee giant is still fighting a turnaround. Even a small upward target revision signals some restored confidence.
The most interesting call was on Franklin Resources. Analysts upgraded the asset manager from Hold to Buy. The average target jumped to $29.18 from $27.77. Franklin carries roughly 8% short interest. A fresh upgrade adds fuel to any potential squeeze setup.
CoStar Group and both saw targets cut. CoStar dropped to $56.59 from $59. Pentair fell to $105 from $107. Both remain under moderate analyst pressure.
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