Analysts Are Bullish on These Financial Stocks: Medical Properties (MPW), James River Group (JRVR)


There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Financial sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Medical Properties (NYSE:MPW) and James River Group (NASDAQ:JRVR) with bullish sentiments.

Medical Properties (MPW)

In a report released yesterday, Eric Fleming from SunTrust Robinson reiterated a Buy rating on Medical Properties, with a price target of $16. The company’s shares opened today at $14.34, close to its 52-week high of $14.58.

According to TipRanks.com, Fleming is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 9.7% and a 72.2% success rate. Fleming covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as National Health Investors, Sabra Healthcare REIT, and Omega Healthcare.

Medical Properties has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $15.50.

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James River Group (JRVR)

SunTrust Robinson analyst Mark Hughes reiterated a Buy rating on James River Group yesterday and set a price target of $47. The company’s shares opened today at $41.34.

According to TipRanks.com, Hughes is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 11.6% and a 70.5% success rate. Hughes covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Arthur J Gallagher & Co, Crawford & Company A, and Pro-Assurance Corp.

James River Group has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $42.33.

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