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Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Financial Stocks: United Community Banks (UCB), Affirm Holdings (AFRM) and Cboe Global Markets (CBOE)

Tipranks - Thu Apr 23, 7:22AM CDT

Companies in the Financial sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on United Community Banks (UCB), Affirm Holdings (AFRM) and Cboe Global Markets (CBOE).

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United Community Banks (UCB)

In a report released today, Gary Tenner from D.A. Davidson maintained a Buy rating on United Community Banks, with a price target of $39.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $33.18.

According to TipRanks.com, Tenner is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 17.3% and a 78.2% success rate. Tenner covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as West Coast Community Bancorp, Pinnacle Financial Partners, and Private Bancorp of America. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for United Community Banks with a $38.33 average price target, representing a 14.6% upside. In a report issued on April 9, KBW also upgraded the stock to Buy with a $40.00 price target.

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Affirm Holdings (AFRM)

Bank of America Securities analyst Matthew O’Neill reiterated a Buy rating on Affirm Holdings today and set a price target of $82.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $64.60.

O’Neill has an average return of 23.0% when recommending Affirm Holdings. ;'>

According to TipRanks.com, O’Neill is ranked #3719 out of 12212 analysts.

Affirm Holdings has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $82.62, representing a 22.3% upside. In a report issued on April 17, Citizens JMP also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $85.00 price target.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE)

In a report released today, Ken Worthington from J.P. Morgan maintained a Sell rating on Cboe Global Markets, with a price target of $277.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $299.25.

According to TipRanks.com, Worthington is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 2.0% and a 49.7% success rate. Worthington covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Miami International Holdings, Inc., Intercontinental Exchange, and Franklin Resources. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Cboe Global Markets is a Hold with an average price target of $298.67, implying a -1.3% downside from current levels. In a report issued on April 10, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Sell rating on the stock with a $273.00 price target.

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