Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE: SKX): Zacks selected this footwear maker as its Bull of the Day stock, citing its record revenue in the first quarter. Shares last closed at $54.02, and the consensus price target of $58.01 would be a 52-week high.
Snap-On Inc. (NYSE: SNA): MKM Partners upgraded the shares to Buy from Neutral and raised its $278 target price to $298. The $248.41 consensus target is below Thursday’s close at $261.26.
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO): Benchmark reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target to $145 from $120. The consensus target is $133.08, and the stock closed almost 12% higher on Thursday at $139.63 after posting strong earnings and releasing new titles.
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT): Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating. Its $191 price objective compares with a $179.45 consensus target and Thursday’s closing print of $154.18, which was down over 4% on the day.
TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE: TJX): Barclays reiterated an Overweight rating and bumped its $93 target price to $95. The consensus target is $87.47. The stock ended Thursday’s session at $79.27.
Varonis Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNS): D.A. Davidson started coverage with a Buy rating and a $30 target. The consensus target is $31.67. The stock closed almost 4% higher on Thursday at $24.84 on the solid initiation.
WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC): Mizuho upgraded its Neutral rating to Buy with a $98 target price. The consensus target is up at $102.44. Thursday’s close was at $89.34.
Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE: WOLF): Jefferies started coverage with a Hold rating and a $46 target price. The consensus target is $68.69. Thursday’s close at $43.18 was up close to 3% for the day.
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Thursday’s top analyst upgrades and downgrades included Analog Devices, AppLovin, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Home Depot, iQIYI, Knight-Swift Transportation, Kohl’s, Lowe’s Companies, Marriott International, Nutrien, Tencent Music Group and Wynn Resorts.
Originally published at 24/7 Wall St.
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