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Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Churchill Downs (CHDN), Lear (LEA) and AutoZone (AZO)

Tipranks - Tipranks - Wed Aug 5, 3:02AM CDT

Companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Churchill Downs (CHDN), Lear (LEA) and AutoZone (AZO).

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Churchill Downs (CHDN)

In a report released today, Brandt Montour from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on Churchill Downs, with a price target of $132.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $83.47.

According to TipRanks.com, Montour is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 6.8% and a 51.6% success rate. Montour covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. ;'>

Churchill Downs has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $130.56, a 52.5% upside from current levels. In a report issued on July 30, TipRanks – OpenAI also upgraded the stock to Buy with a $97.00 price target.

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Lear (LEA)

In a report released today, Dan Levy from Barclays maintained a Hold rating on Lear, with a price target of $155.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $125.09.

According to TipRanks.com, Levy is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 3.3% and a 41.9% success rate. Levy covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Polestar Automotive Holding UK, Mobileye Global, Inc. Class A, and Magna International. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Lear is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $145.13, which is a 13.6% upside from current levels. In a report issued on July 31, TipRanks – OpenAI also downgraded the stock to Hold with a $160.00 price target.

AutoZone (AZO)

In a report released today, Seth Sigman from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on AutoZone, with a price target of $3637.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $2990.27.

According to TipRanks.com, Sigman is currently ranked with 0 stars on a 0-5 stars ranking scale, with an average return of -6.3% and a 51.9% success rate. Sigman covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Floor & Decor Holdings, Williams-Sonoma, and Tractor Supply. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on AutoZone is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $3850.18.

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