Analysts Conflicted on These Services Names: Golar LNG Partners (LULU), Kirkland’s (KIRK) and Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU)


Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Services sector with new ratings on Golar LNG Partners (NASDAQ: GMLP), Kirkland’s (NASDAQ: KIRK) and Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ: LULU).

Golar LNG Partners (NASDAQ: GMLP)

Stifel Nicolaus analyst Benjamin Nolan maintained a Buy rating on Golar LNG Partners (NASDAQ: GMLP) today and set a price target of $21. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $16.77, close to its 52-week low of $16.01.

According to TipRanks.com, Nolan has currently no stars on a ranking scale of 0-5 stars, with an average return of -5.6% and a 52.8% success rate. Nolan covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Dynagas LNG Partners LP, Star Bulk Carriers, and Golar LNG Limited.

Golar LNG Partners has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $22.

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Kirkland’s (NASDAQ: KIRK)

KeyBanc analyst Bradley Thomas maintained a Buy rating on Kirkland’s (NASDAQ: KIRK) today and set a price target of $14. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $12.83, close to its 52-week high of $13.48.

According to TipRanks.com, Thomas is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 13.6% and a 68.0% success rate. Thomas covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holding, Bed Bath & Beyond, and At Home Group.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Kirkland’s is Moderate Buy and the average price target is $13.75, representing a 7.2% upside.

In a report issued on May 30, B.Riley FBR also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $13.50 price target.

Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ: LULU)

In a report released today, Jim Duffy from Stifel Nicolaus maintained a Hold rating on Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ: LULU), with a price target of $111. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $105.05, close to its 52-week high of $107.68.

According to TipRanks.com, Duffy is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 7.2% and a 62.1% success rate. Duffy covers the Consumer Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Columbia Sportswear, Fox Factory Holding, and Deckers Outdoor.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Lululemon Athletica Inc is Moderate Buy and the average price target is $104.74, representing a -0.3% downside.

In a report issued on May 30, Canaccord Genuity also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $85 price target.

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