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JNJ

In the last quarter, 21 analysts have rated Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) with 15 somewhat bullish and 6 indifferent ratings. The average 12-month price target for JNJ is $194.86, with a high of $215.00 and a low of $158.00. This target has increased by 9.47% over the past month. Analysts typically review stocks quarterly or after major company updates, basing their ratings on financial forecasts, company performance, and market conditions.

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November 17, 2023 | 8:00 pm

KMB

KVUE

PRGO

Piper Sandler analyst Korinne Wolfmeyer initiated coverage on personal care stocks, highlighting the industry's potential for growth due to consumer spending resilience. Perrigo Co PLC (PRGO) received an Overweight rating with a $37 price target, while Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) also got an Overweight rating with a $146 target. Kenvue Inc (KVUE) was rated Neutral with a $20 target. PRGO's sales strength, new products, and EPS forecasts are positive, while KMB's focus on innovation and margin improvement are seen as growth drivers. KVUE's reliance on branded products and potential litigation are concerns. PRGO's stock rose by 3.01%, KVUE's by 0.59%, and KMB's fell by 0.12% on the last check Friday.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

November 17, 2023 | 7:54 pm

TWOU

Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald has reiterated a Buy rating on 2U (NASDAQ:TWOU) and maintained a $3 price target for the company's stock.

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November 17, 2023 | 7:41 pm

JNJ

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Louise Chen has reiterated an Overweight rating on Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) with a maintained price target of $215.

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November 17, 2023 | 7:39 pm

FOXF

Truist Securities analyst Michael Swartz has reiterated a Buy rating on Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ:FOXF) and maintained a price target of $90.

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November 17, 2023 | 7:37 pm

NVDA

Stifel analyst Ruben Roy has reiterated a Buy rating on NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) and maintained a price target of $600. This endorsement from Stifel could influence investor sentiment and potentially impact NVIDIA's stock price in the short term.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 17, 2023 | 7:35 pm

ADSK

Stifel analyst Adam Borg has reiterated a Buy rating on Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) and maintained a price target of $245.

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November 17, 2023 | 7:33 pm

LLY

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Louise Chen has reiterated an Overweight rating on Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) and maintained a price target of $630.

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November 17, 2023 | 7:31 pm

AMAT

GS

Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) shares fell after Q4 earnings due to a report of a criminal investigation for potentially avoiding export restrictions to China's SMIC. Analysts from Goldman Sachs, Needham, Mizuho Securities, and Stifel reiterated Buy ratings with price targets ranging from $156 to $180, citing a strong quarter and market share outlook. Concerns over the investigation's impact on valuation and potential US sanctions were noted, but the company's long-term position remains strong with expected growth in foundry/logic and NAND.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

November 17, 2023 | 7:30 pm

BBWI

Evercore ISI Group analyst Warren Cheng has maintained an In-Line rating on Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) but has lowered the price target from $40 to $30.

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November 17, 2023 | 7:22 pm