Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Financial Stocks: Travelers Companies (TRV) and Ladder Capital (LADR)


Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Financial sector with new ratings on Travelers Companies (NYSE:TRV) and Ladder Capital (NYSE:LADR).

Travelers Companies (TRV)

In a report released today, Randy Binner from B.Riley FBR maintained a Hold rating on Travelers Companies, with a price target of $136. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $130.

According to TipRanks.com, Binner is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 15.7% and a 70.8% success rate. Binner covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as American Equity Investment Life, Health Insurance Innovations, and National General Holdings.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Travelers Companies with a $138.75 average price target, a 6.7% upside from current levels. In a report issued on July 24, MKM Partners also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $125 price target.

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Ladder Capital (LADR)

In a report released today, Timothy P. Hayes from B.Riley FBR maintained a Buy rating on Ladder Capital, with a price target of $17.50. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $16.83, equals to its 52-week high of $16.83.

According to TipRanks.com, Hayes is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 10.4% and a 82.8% success rate. Hayes covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Sutherland Asset Management Corporation, Starwood Property Trust, and Cherry Hill Mortgage.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Ladder Capital with a $16.75 average price target, which is a -0.5% downside from current levels. In a report issued on August 1, KBW also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $17.50 price target.

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