Analysts Raise Targets on Live Nation, REITs

Morgan Stanley lifted its target on LYV to $200 from $185. The move signals growing confidence in the live events giant. At a $37.8 billion market cap, Live Nation carries 13.6% short interest. That combination of bullish analyst calls and elevated shorts could create squeeze pressure.

Truist Securities made a bigger relative move on MAA. The firm raised its target to $146 from $136 — a 7% lift — while keeping a Buy rating on the apartment REIT. The Sun Belt housing market remains tight. Short interest at MAA sits at just 3.2%.

Not all moves were positive. Oppenheimer cut its target on AOS to $75 from $80. The water products maker holds a Buy rating but the $5 price trim reflects softer demand signals. Short interest is 7.1% of free float.

CASY saw its consensus target nudge up to $842 from $839. The convenience store chain gets quiet but consistent upward revisions.

WMT also received a small target upgrade. Its consensus moved to $138.37. The retail giant remains a near-universal Buy with 37 positive analyst ratings.

APA saw multiple changes with mixed direction. The consensus target sits at $43.46 amid ongoing oil price uncertainty.