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Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Costco (COST), Target (TGT) and Stride (LRN)

Tipranks - Tipranks - Wed Apr 8, 7:46AM CDT

Companies in the Consumer Goods sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Costco (COST), Target (TGT) and Stride (LRN).

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Costco (COST)

In a report released today, Joe Feldman from Telsey Advisory maintained a Buy rating on Costco, with a price target of $1125.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $1018.55, close to its 52-week high of $1078.23.

According to TipRanks.com, Feldman is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 3.1% and a 49.8% success rate. Feldman covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Academy Sports and Outdoors, aka Brands Holding Corp, and Floor & Decor Holdings. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Costco is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $1088.05.

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Target (TGT)

In a report released today, Corey Tarlowe from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Target, with a price target of $140.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $122.21.

According to TipRanks.com, Tarlowe is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 16.2% and a 65.3% success rate. Tarlowe covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Abercrombie Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, and Burlington Stores. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Target is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $127.26, a 5.6% upside from current levels. In a report issued on March 29, TipRanks – Google also upgraded the stock to Buy with a $135.00 price target.

Stride (LRN)

BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber maintained a Hold rating on Stride today and set a price target of $99.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $89.39.

According to TipRanks.com, Silber is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 2.8% and a 49.5% success rate. Silber covers the Industrial Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Verisk Analytics, First Advantage, and ManpowerGroup. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Stride with a $112.25 average price target.

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