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Analysts’ Top Consumer Cyclical Picks: Boyd Gaming (BYD), PulteGroup (PHM)

Tipranks - Tipranks - Sat Apr 25, 7:06AM CDT

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Consumer Cyclical sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Boyd Gaming (BYD), PulteGroup (PHM) and Vail Resorts (MTN) with bullish sentiments.

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Boyd Gaming (BYD)

In a report released today, Barry Jonas from Truist Financial maintained a Buy rating on Boyd Gaming, with a price target of $110.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $89.15.

According to TipRanks.com, Jonas is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 1.6% and a 44.2% success rate. Jonas covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Monarch Casino & Resort, Inspired Entertainment, and Caesars Entertainment. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Boyd Gaming with a $93.82 average price target, implying an 8.0% upside from current levels. In a report released today, TipRanks – xAI also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $98.00 price target.

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PulteGroup (PHM)

In a report released today, Jonathan Bettenhausen from Truist Financial maintained a Buy rating on PulteGroup. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $130.64.

According to TipRanks.com, Bettenhausen is a 2-star analyst with an average return of 4.0% and a 62.5% success rate. Bettenhausen covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, and DR Horton. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on PulteGroup is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $132.00, representing a 5.6% upside. In a report issued on April 13, Evercore ISI also upgraded the stock to Buy with a $146.00 price target.

Vail Resorts (MTN)

In a report released today, Patrick Scholes from Truist Financial maintained a Buy rating on Vail Resorts. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $123.57.

According to TipRanks.com, Scholes is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 7.7% and a 55.5% success rate. Scholes covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, and Hilton Worldwide Holdings. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Vail Resorts with a $157.44 average price target, which is a 23.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 9, Jefferies also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $165.00 price target.

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