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EMN

UBS analyst Joshua Spector has maintained a Neutral rating on Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) and increased the price target from $89 to $91.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:23 pm

SRE

BMO Capital Markets analyst James Thalacker upgraded Sempra (NYSE:SRE) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $76 to $84. Sempra is recognized for its above-average earnings growth, strong balance sheet, and capable leadership. The company's earnings growth through 2026 is expected to be driven by its regulated utility investment program, with a 5-year investment plan likely reaching the upper end of its $44-48 billion outlook. Sempra recently completed a $1.4 billion equity offering to secure funding for its 2024-2028 capital program.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:20 pm

ECL

UBS analyst Joshua Spector has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) and increased the price target from $211 to $227.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:19 pm

DOW

UBS analyst Joshua Spector has maintained a Neutral rating on Dow (NYSE:DOW) and increased the price target from $54 to $56.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:13 pm

CE

UBS analyst Joshua Spector has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) and increased the price target from $169 to $170. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook on the company's stock, suggesting potential upside from its current trading level.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:08 pm

AVY

UBS analyst Joshua Spector has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) and increased the price target from $225 to $230, indicating a positive outlook on the company's stock.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:05 pm

ALB

UBS analyst Joshua Spector has maintained a Neutral rating on Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) and increased the price target from $130 to $142. This adjustment reflects a more favorable outlook for ALB, suggesting potential upside from the previous target while still remaining cautious.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:03 pm

WSM

11 analysts have recently updated their ratings on Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM), with a mix of bullish, neutral, and bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target is now $167.36, up 21.18% from the previous $138.11, with a high estimate of $230.00 and a low of $140.00. Analysts from firms like Wedbush, Evercore ISI Group, RBC Capital, UBS, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Telsey Advisory Group, and Jefferies have adjusted their price targets and ratings, reflecting a positive shift in expectations. Williams-Sonoma operates in the home category market and has shown strong net margins and ROE, but its revenue growth has declined by -15.46% over the past 3 months.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:01 pm

FLYW

Flywire (NASDAQ:FLYW) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past quarter, with 12 analysts offering opinions ranging from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target for Flywire is now $33.92, down from the previous $37.38, indicating a 9.26% decrease. Analysts from firms including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, RBC Capital, Morgan Stanley, Truist Securities, Wells Fargo, Raymond James, and UBS have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting changes in market conditions and company performance. Flywire's financials show a positive revenue trend with a growth rate of 29.5% as of September 30, 2023, a net margin of 8.63%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating strong financial health despite a below-average ROE of 1.68% and an above-average ROA of 1.31%.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:01 pm

TOST

Toast (NYSE:TOST) has been analyzed by 15 analysts, showing diverse opinions with 4 bullish and 3 somewhat bullish ratings, among others. The average 12-month price target is $19.27, down from $23.20. Analysts from firms like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting changes in market conditions and company performance. Toast, a restaurant technology company, has seen a 37.23% revenue growth rate but has below-average net margin and ROE. The company's market cap is below industry averages, and it has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03.

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January 11, 2024 | 3:01 pm