There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Services sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Universal Health (UHS), Lowe’s (LOW) and Navigant Consulting (NCI) with bullish sentiments.
Universal Health (UHS)
In a report released today, Matthew Gillmor from Robert W. Baird maintained a Buy rating on Universal Health, with a price target of $145. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $133.26.
According to TipRanks.com, Gillmor is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 12.0% and a 56.3% success rate. Gillmor covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Addus Homecare Corp, Tenet Healthcare, and Evolent Health.
The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Sell analyst consensus rating for Universal Health with a $125 average price target.
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Lowe’s (LOW)
In a report released today, Simeon Gutman from Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating on Lowe’s, with a price target of $115. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $107.62.
According to TipRanks.com, Gutman is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 3.8% and a 54.0% success rate. Gutman covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as National Vision Holdings Inc, Floor & Decor Holdings Inc, and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Currently, the analyst consensus on Lowe’s is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $114, implying a 5.9% upside from current levels. In a report released yesterday, Guggenheim also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock.
Navigant Consulting (NCI)
In a report released today, Kevin Steinke from Barrington reiterated a Buy rating on Navigant Consulting, with a price target of $28. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $20.47.
According to TipRanks.com, Steinke is a 1-star analyst with an average return of -1.7% and a 46.8% success rate. Steinke covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Echo Global Logistics, Heidrick & Struggles, and SP Plus Corporation.
Navigant Consulting has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $28, which is a 36.8% upside from current levels. In a report released yesterday, Sidoti also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $29 price target.
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