Analyst activity this week split sharply across sectors. Memory stocks drew upgrades while medical devices faced target cuts.
WDC led the gains. Analysts raised the consensus target price to $518 from $508. Western Digital's market cap sits at $167 billion. Short interest is modest at 8.7% of free float.
MU saw a recommendation removed from the consensus. Micron's average target still rose sharply, jumping to $653 from $613. The memory giant carries an $847 billion market cap. That target lift signals growing confidence in AI-driven demand for DRAM.
On the negative side, PODD took a consensus target cut. Insulet's average price target fell to $246 from $247. The insulin pump maker has a $10.7 billion market cap. Short interest is low at just 4.2% of free float.
Industrial stocks also drew attention. GWW and NDSN both received target increases. W.W. Grainger's consensus target rose to $1,277. Nordson moved up to $318.
Transport name JBHT also got a target bump. J.B. Hunt's average target lifted to $238 from $236. Analysts appear less worried about freight volumes than markets feared.
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