Analysts Offer Insights on Services Companies: S&P Global Inc (SPGI), Boot Barn (BOOT) and Alaska Air (ALK)


Companies in the Services sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on S&P Global Inc (NYSE:SPGI), Boot Barn (NYSE:BOOT) and Alaska Air (NYSE:ALK).

S&P Global Inc (SPGI)

BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber maintained a Hold rating on S&P Global Inc today and set a price target of $185. The company’s shares opened today at $171.52.

According to TipRanks.com, Silber is a top 25 analyst with an average return of 20.1% and a 74.1% success rate. Silber covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as AMN Healthcare Services Inc, American Public Education, and Cross Country Healthcare.

Currently, the analyst consensus on S&P Global Inc is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $211.50, implying a 23.3% upside from current levels. In a report issued on October 11, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $204 price target.

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Boot Barn (BOOT)

In a report released today, Randal Konik from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Boot Barn, with a price target of $34. The company’s shares opened today at $28.09, close to its 52-week high of $31.62.

According to TipRanks.com, Konik is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 6.6% and a 55.5% success rate. Konik covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Tailored Brands, Planet Fitness, and Tapestry Inc.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Boot Barn with a $30.80 average price target, representing a 9.6% upside. In a report issued on October 17, Piper Jaffray also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $32 price target.

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Alaska Air (ALK)

Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained a Buy rating on Alaska Air today and set a price target of $82. The company’s shares opened today at $61.88.

According to TipRanks.com, Syth is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 9.0% and a 54.4% success rate. Syth covers the Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Ryanair Holdings Plc, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Alaska Air with a $79.60 average price target, representing a 28.6% upside. In a report issued on October 15, Imperial Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $95 price target.

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