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Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: LyondellBasell (LYB), Balchem (BCPC) and Agnico Eagle (AEM)

Tipranks - Tipranks - Tue May 5, 7:24AM CDT

Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Materials sector with new ratings on LyondellBasell (LYB), Balchem (BCPC) and Agnico Eagle (AEM).

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LyondellBasell (LYB)

In a report released today, John Roberts CFA from Mizuho Securities maintained a Hold rating on LyondellBasell, with a price target of $76.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $74.99, close to its 52-week low of $69.74.

According to TipRanks.com, CFA is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 8.5% and a 56.9% success rate. CFA covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as International Flavors & Fragrances, Air Products and Chemicals, and Sherwin-Williams Company. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on LyondellBasell is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $78.86, implying a 6.1% upside from current levels. In a report released today, J.P. Morgan also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $75.00 price target.

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Balchem (BCPC)

Sidoti analyst Daniel Harriman maintained a Buy rating on Balchem today and set a price target of $234.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $161.52.

According to TipRanks.com, Harriman is ranked #9658 out of 12226 analysts.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Balchem with a $212.00 average price target, representing a 30.5% upside. In a report issued on April 30, TipRanks – xAI also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $193.00 price target.

Agnico Eagle (AEM)

In a report released today, Richard Gray from ATB Cormark Capital Markets upgraded Agnico Eagle to Buy, with a price target of C$330.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $183.56.

According to TipRanks.com, Gray is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 16.5% and a 51.8% success rate. Gray covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Torex Gold Resources, Barrick Mining, and Centerra Gold. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Agnico Eagle with a $270.11 average price target, representing a 45.0% upside. In a report issued on April 22, BMO Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a C$370.00 price target.

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