Analyst target prices moved broadly higher on Monday. A cluster of upgrades hit energy, cybersecurity, and semiconductors — while power stocks faced cuts.
Diamondback Energy (FANG) led the energy upgrades. Consensus target price rose to $228.70 from $227.83. The $53B oil producer carries just 4.9% short interest, a sign bears remain largely absent.
Fortinet (FTNT) saw its consensus target nudge to $105.78. The cybersecurity giant has a $83.6B market cap. Short interest sits at only 3.2% of free float. Analysts remain broadly bullish, with 29 holds but 10 sell ratings trimmed.
Applied Materials (AMAT) got the biggest target lift in tech. Consensus rose to $442.76 from $437.91. At $346B market cap, it is one of Wall Street's most-covered semis with 31 buy ratings.
On the downside, power stocks saw cuts. Vistra Corp (VST) and Constellation Energy (CEG) both had consensus targets trimmed. Energy transition plays are seeing some analyst caution after strong recent runs.
Live Nation (LYV) bucked the trend in entertainment. Its consensus target rose to $184.78. Analysts back the live events giant with 20 buy ratings and zero sells.
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