Analyst activity this week split sharply along sector lines. Cybersecurity won. Retail took the hits.
PANW saw its consensus target price rise twice in quick succession. The average target climbed from $234 to $244. That reflects growing confidence after strong quarterly results. The stock carries a $243 billion market cap and low short interest of 3.3% of free float.
ULTA faced the opposite direction. Two separate consensus updates cut the beauty retailer's average target from $679 to $669. Consumer spending pressure continues to weigh on the sector. Short interest sits at 5.2% of free float.
DG also took a trim. Dollar General's consensus target fell from $138 to $134. The discount retailer has struggled with inventory and margin issues. Analysts appear to be resetting expectations ahead of the next earnings cycle.
CSCO bucked the trend. Cisco's average target nudged up to $125.82. The networking giant has benefited from AI infrastructure spending tailwinds.
ACN slipped slightly. Accenture's consensus target dropped from $244.86 to $242.70. IT services firms face slower enterprise spending decisions in an uncertain macro environment.
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