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Analysts Are Bullish on Top Industrial Goods Stocks: Acuity Brands (AYI), Verisk Analytics (VRSK)

Tipranks - Sat Jan 10, 6:24AM CST

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Industrial Goods sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Acuity Brands (AYIResearch Report), Verisk Analytics (VRSKResearch Report) and Generac Holdings (GNRCResearch Report) with bullish sentiments.

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Acuity Brands (AYI)

In a report released today, Joe O’Dea from Wells Fargo maintained a Buy rating on Acuity Brands, with a price target of $385.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $322.26.

According to TipRanks.com, O’Dea is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 11.1% and a 63.0% success rate. O’Dea covers the Industrial Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Emerson Electric Company, Honeywell International, and Stanley Black & Decker. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Acuity Brands with a $415.00 average price target, representing a 21.4% upside. In a report issued on December 30, William Blair also maintained a Buy rating on the stock.

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Verisk Analytics (VRSK)

Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas CFA maintained a Buy rating on Verisk Analytics today and set a price target of $280.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $222.85, close to its 52-week low of $217.34.

According to TipRanks.com, CFA is ranked #951 out of 10401 analysts.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Verisk Analytics is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $250.67, a 14.7% upside from current levels. In a report issued on January 6, RBC Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $250.00 price target.

Generac Holdings (GNRC)

Wells Fargo analyst Praneeth Satish maintained a Buy rating on Generac Holdings today and set a price target of $185.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $148.79.

Satish has an average return of 16.3% when recommending Generac Holdings. ;'>

According to TipRanks.com, Satish is ranked #2419 out of 10401 analysts.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Generac Holdings is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $207.67, which is a 42.9% upside from current levels. In a report released yesterday, Citi also upgraded the stock to Buy with a $207.00 price target.

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