Analysts Are Bullish on These Healthcare Stocks: Staar Surgical Company (STAA), United Therapeutics (UTHR)


There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Staar Surgical Company (STAA) and United Therapeutics (UTHR) with bullish sentiments.

Staar Surgical Company (STAA)

In a report released today, Anthony Petrone from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Staar Surgical Company, with a price target of $135.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $110.14.

According to TipRanks.com, Petrone is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 12.0% and a 61.1% success rate. Petrone covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, ADMA Biologics, and Haemonetics.

Staar Surgical Company has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $131.50.

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United Therapeutics (UTHR)

In a report released today, Eun Yang from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on United Therapeutics, with a price target of $230.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $191.10, close to its 52-week high of $200.00.

According to TipRanks.com, Yang is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 7.6% and a 52.1% success rate. Yang covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Paratek Pharmaceuticals, and Five Prime Therapeutics.

United Therapeutics has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $224.50, implying a 17.1% upside from current levels. In a report issued on March 31, Oppenheimer also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $275.00 price target.

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