AMD drew the most dramatic analyst action on Wednesday. Multiple analysts updated their views simultaneously. The consensus target price jumped from $314 to $411 — a 30% leap. Fourteen analysts now rate AMD a Buy, up from twelve previously. Short sellers look relaxed at just 2.2% SI % of FF.
The semiconductor wave extended to Skyworks Solutions and Lumentum Holdings. Skyworks saw its average target lift from $67 to $74. That comes with 15.5% SI % of FF — short sellers are not yet convinced. Lumentum's target surged even harder, vaulting from $905 to $1,081. Bears have built a 11% SI % of FF position there.
Away from chips, Expeditors International got a target price lift despite trade-war headwinds battering freight stocks. Live Nation also saw its target nudge higher.
On the downside, defense contractor Leidos Holdings had its target trimmed. and insurer both saw modest target cuts.
The broad chip upgrade wave reflects growing optimism around AI demand. Analysts appear to be repricing semiconductor names higher after recent earnings beats.
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