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IPGP

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) received mixed analyst ratings with 4 bullish ratings in the past three months. The average 12-month price target is $123.75, down from the previous $132.50. Analysts from Seaport Global and Stifel have provided recent evaluations, with Stifel's Ruben Roy adjusting the price target from $145.00 to $120.00. IPG Photonics is a developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and related products, with significant revenue from materials processing applications. The company's financials show a revenue decline of -13.64% over 3 months, but strong net margin (18.25%), ROE (2.3%), and ROA (2.05%), with a low debt-to-equity ratio (0.01).

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January 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm

APTV

Analysts have recently adjusted their ratings and price targets for Aptiv (NYSE:APTV), with six analysts offering opinions ranging from bullish to bearish. Over the past three months, there has been a shift towards a more cautious stance, with the current average 12-month price target at $101.00, down from the previous $115.00. Analysts from firms including JP Morgan, Baird, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, RBC Capital, and Piper Sandler have all lowered their price targets. Aptiv's financial performance shows strong market recognition, revenue growth, profitability, and effective asset utilization, with a market capitalization that surpasses industry averages and a notable net margin of 31.85%.

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January 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm

LEA

Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with 2 bullish and 3 somewhat bullish ratings. The average 12-month price target is $182.4, a slight decrease from the previous $183.75. Analysts from firms like JP Morgan and Barclays have adjusted their price targets and ratings, reflecting their latest views on the company's performance. Lear's financials show a positive revenue trend with a growth rate of 10.3% as of September 30, 2023, but below-average net margin, ROE, and ROA. The company has a prudent debt management strategy with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57.

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January 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm

LEA

JP Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman has maintained an Overweight rating on Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) but reduced the price target from $195 to $179.

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January 25, 2024 | 11:59 am

IPGP

Seaport Global analyst Scott Graham has initiated coverage on IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) with a Buy rating and set a price target of $125.

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January 25, 2024 | 11:54 am

LRCX

Needham analyst Charles Shi has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) and increased the price target from $800 to $900.

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January 25, 2024 | 11:52 am

THRM

JP Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman has maintained an Underweight rating on Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM) and reduced the price target from $59 to $58.

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January 25, 2024 | 11:52 am

RIVN

Needham analyst Chris Pierce has maintained a Buy rating on Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) but has reduced the price target from $25 to $22.

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January 25, 2024 | 11:50 am

GNTX

JP Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman has maintained a Neutral rating on Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) and increased the price target from $36 to $37.

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January 25, 2024 | 11:49 am

NUS

PEP

TGT

Wall Street's most accurate analysts recommend holding three consumer staples stocks with high dividend yields: Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS), PepsiCo (PEP), and Target Corporation (TGT). Analysts from DA Davidson and Stifel have adjusted their ratings and price targets for NUS, with DA Davidson cutting the target from $29 to $21 and Stifel from $35 to $27. For PEP, JP Morgan downgraded the stock and reduced the price target from $185 to $176, while Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the target from $210 to $190. Citigroup and Stifel analysts have raised their price targets for TGT, with Citigroup increasing from $117 to $142 and Stifel from $130 to $141. Nu Skin reported preliminary Q4 revenue above guidance, PepsiCo named Ram Krishnan as CEO of PepsiCo Beverages North America, and Target appointed Michael Fiddelke as COO.

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January 25, 2024 | 11:48 am