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NTRS

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) has been rated by 6 analysts in the past three months, all maintaining an 'Indifferent' stance. The average 12-month price target is now $80.33, down from $83.50, with a high estimate of $98.00 and a low of $71.00. Analysts have adjusted their price targets in response to market conditions and company performance. Northern Trust, with a history dating back to 1889, manages significant assets but faces challenges in revenue growth, net margin, ROE, and ROA, all below industry averages. Its conservative financial approach is reflected in a low debt-to-equity ratio.

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January 02, 2024 | 2:00 pm

MAA

Mid-America Apartment (NYSE:MAA) has been evaluated by 6 analysts over the last three months, with a mix of opinions ranging from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target is now $129.0, down from $147.75, with high and low estimates of $144.00 and $112.00 respectively. Analysts from firms including Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Mizuho, Colliers Securities, B of A Securities, and Piper Sandler have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting changes in market conditions and company performance. MAA's financial indicators show a positive revenue trend with a growth rate of 4.08% as of September 30, 2023, but a net margin below industry averages. The company's ROE and ROA are above industry standards, and it has a prudent debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72.

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January 02, 2024 | 2:00 pm

CHH

Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:CHH) received mixed analyst ratings in the latest quarter, with 4 indifferent and 1 somewhat bearish. The average 12-month price target is $127.4, down from $131.67, with a high estimate of $143.00 and a low of $96.00. Analysts adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting market conditions and company performance. Choice Hotels operates 628,000 rooms across 13 brands and closed on its Radisson acquisition in August 2022. The company's revenue growth rate is 2.73%, with a net margin of 21.51%, ROE of 144.05%, ROA of 4.18%, and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 20.79.

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January 02, 2024 | 2:00 pm

CRMT

Stephens & Co. analyst Vincent Caintic downgraded America's Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) from Overweight to Equal-Weight, indicating a change in the firm's outlook on the stock.

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January 02, 2024 | 1:58 pm

UCBI

DA Davidson analyst Kevin Fitzsimmons has reaffirmed a Buy rating on United Community Banks (NASDAQ:UCBI) and increased the price target from $33.5 to $34.

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January 02, 2024 | 1:57 pm

NAVI

Stephens & Co. analyst Vincent Caintic downgraded Navient (NASDAQ:NAVI) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and set a price target of $16.

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January 02, 2024 | 1:57 pm

OTIS

Vertical Research analyst Jeffrey Sprague has downgraded Otis Worldwide (NYSE:OTIS) from Buy to Hold, indicating a change in the firm's outlook on the company's stock.

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January 02, 2024 | 1:54 pm

FTV

Vertical Research analyst Jeffrey Sprague has downgraded Fortive (NYSE:FTV) from Buy to Hold, indicating a change in the firm's outlook on the company's stock.

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January 02, 2024 | 1:50 pm

CCBG

DA Davidson analyst Kevin Fitzsimmons has maintained a Neutral rating on Capital City Bank Group (NASDAQ:CCBG) but lowered the price target from $34 to $32.5.

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January 02, 2024 | 1:50 pm

EXC

UBS analyst Daniel Ford has downgraded Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC) from Buy to Neutral and reduced the price target from $47 to $37.

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January 02, 2024 | 1:48 pm