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Analysts’ Top Consumer Goods Picks: Coca-Cola (KO), Strategic Education (STRA)

Tipranks - Tipranks - Sat Jun 6, 2:04PM CDT

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Consumer Goods sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Coca-Cola (KO) and Strategic Education (STRA) with bullish sentiments.

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Coca-Cola (KO)

In a report released today, Michael Lavery from Piper Sandler maintained a Buy rating on Coca-Cola, with a price target of $88.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $80.60.

According to TipRanks.com, Lavery is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 3.3% and a 46.4% success rate. Lavery covers the Consumer Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Mondelez International, Constellation Brands, and The Hershey Company. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Coca-Cola is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $88.00, a 13.5% upside from current levels. In a report issued on May 21, Bank of America Securities also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $90.00 price target.

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Strategic Education (STRA)

Barrington analyst Alexander Paris reiterated a Buy rating on Strategic Education today and set a price target of $95.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $82.04, close to its 52-week low of $78.43.

According to TipRanks.com, Paris is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 21.7% and a 66.7% success rate. Paris covers the Consumer Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Phoenix Education Partners, Inc., Universal Technical Institute, and American Public Education. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Strategic Education is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $87.00, which is a 7.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on May 21, BMO Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $86.00 price target.

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