Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Services sector with new ratings on Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) and Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD).
Amazon (AMZN)
In a report released today, Michael Pachter from Wedbush reiterated a Buy rating on Amazon, with a price target of $2100. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $1808, close to its 52-week high of $1863.84.
According to TipRanks.com, Pachter is a 1-star analyst with an average return of -0.8% and a 50.9% success rate. Pachter covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Cinemark Holdings Inc, AMC Entertainment, and Pandora Media.
Currently, the analyst consensus on Amazon is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $1994.04, representing a 10.3% upside. In a report issued on July 12, Canaccord Genuity also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $2000 price target.
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BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI)
In a report released today, Alexander Slagle from Jefferies reiterated a Hold rating on BJ’s Restaurants, with a price target of $67. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $61.60, close to its 52-week high of $65.40.
According to TipRanks.com, Slagle is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 10.5% and a 63.1% success rate. Slagle covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Jack In The Box Inc, Domino’s Pizza, and Sonic.
Currently, the analyst consensus on BJ’s Restaurants is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $66.71, which is an 8.3% upside from current levels. In a report released today, Oppenheimer also maintained a Hold rating on the stock.
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Boyd Gaming (BYD)
In a report released today, David Katz from Jefferies reiterated a Hold rating on Boyd Gaming, with a price target of $42. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $36.51.
According to TipRanks.com, Katz is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 7.2% and a 41.4% success rate. Katz covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Monarch Casino & Resort Inc, Wyndham Destinations Inc, and Extended Stay America.
Boyd Gaming has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $42.50.
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