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BXP

Boston Properties (NYSE:BXP) received mixed analyst ratings over the last three months, with 1 bullish and 3 indifferent ratings. The average 12-month price target for BXP is now $73.5, up 12.21% from the previous $65.50. Analysts from Truist Securities and Piper Sandler adjusted their price targets, while Jefferies raised their target significantly. Boston Properties has shown a positive revenue trend with a growth rate of 4.27% as of September 30, 2023, but has a negative net margin of -13.57% and an ROE of -1.89%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is high at 2.69.

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January 16, 2024 | 7:00 pm

CHCT

Community Healthcare Trust Inc (NYSE:CHCT) has been analyzed by 4 analysts, with ratings ranging from bullish to indifferent. The average 12-month price target is now $35.75, down from $41.50, with a high estimate of $40.00 and a low of $32.00. Analysts from Truist Securities, Piper Sandler, and Evercore ISI Group have all lowered their price targets. The company's financial performance shows a revenue growth of 15.83%, a net margin of 9.99%, an ROE of 0.56%, an ROA of 0.31%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78.

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January 16, 2024 | 7:00 pm

KMB

Five analysts have updated their ratings on Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) over the past three months, with a mix of opinions. The average 12-month price target is now $126.2, up from $125.50, with a high estimate of $146.00 and a low of $115.00. Analysts' actions include both upgrades and downgrades, reflecting a nuanced view of the company's prospects. Kimberly-Clark's financials show strong net margin and ROE but a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating potential financial risk.

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January 16, 2024 | 7:00 pm

CRWD

Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes has reaffirmed a Buy rating on CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) and increased the price target from $230 to $290.

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January 16, 2024 | 6:59 pm

CUZ

Truist Securities analyst Michael Lewis has maintained a Buy rating on Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) but reduced the price target from $27 to $26.

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January 16, 2024 | 6:56 pm

CHCT

Truist Securities analyst Michael Lewis has maintained a Buy rating on Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (NYSE:CHCT) but has reduced the price target from $36 to $35.

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January 16, 2024 | 6:55 pm

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DD

DOW

ECL

FMC

BofA Securities analyst Steve Byrne has made several rating changes for chemical companies, reflecting a selective bullish stance on commodity chemical stocks. Dow Inc (DOW) was upgraded to Buy with a price target of $60. Celanese Corporation (CE) was downgraded to Underperform with a price target of $135. FMC Corp (FMC) was downgraded to Underperform with a price target of $57. DuPont de Nemours Inc (DD) was downgraded to Underperform with a price target of $80. Ecolab Inc (ECL) was upgraded to Neutral with a price target of $216. The analyst expects a tough recovery in the sector with a focus on decarbonization and water management, and moderately reduced earnings estimates for U.S. chemicals stocks.

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January 16, 2024 | 6:53 pm

NET

Truist Securities analyst Ki Bin Kim has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) and increased the price target from $80 to $90.

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January 16, 2024 | 6:53 pm

CHKP

Truist Securities analyst Joel Fishbein has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Check Point Software (NASDAQ:CHKP) and increased the price target from $140 to $170.

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January 16, 2024 | 6:50 pm

RENT

Rent The Runway's stock (RENT) is trading lower following a downgrade by Wells Fargo from Overweight to Equal-Weight, with a new price target set at $0.6.

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January 16, 2024 | 6:49 pm