Analysts Conflicted on These Materials Names: Southwestern Energy (SWN) and Energy Transfer LP (ET)


Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Materials sector with new ratings on Southwestern Energy (SWN) and Energy Transfer LP (ET).

Southwestern Energy (SWN)

In a report released yesterday, Stephen Richardson from Evercore ISI maintained a Hold rating on Southwestern Energy, with a price target of $6. The company’s shares opened today at $1.90, close to its 52-week low of $1.64.

Richardson commented:

“Weaker pre-hedge NGL realizations of $10.51/bbl were below our estimate of $13.46 during the quarter.”

According to TipRanks.com, Richardson is a 1-star analyst with an average return of -3.9% and a 38.6% success rate. Richardson covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Marathon Oil, Viper Energy, and Callon.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Southwestern Energy is a Hold with an average price target of $3.90.

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Energy Transfer LP (ET)

In a report released yesterday, Dan Walk from Evercore ISI maintained a Buy rating on Energy Transfer LP, with a price target of $18. The company’s shares opened today at $13.83.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Energy Transfer LP is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $21.25.

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