Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Financial Stocks: Principal Financial (PFG) and National Retail Properties (NNN)


Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Financial sector with new ratings on Principal Financial (PFG) and National Retail Properties (NNN).

Principal Financial (PFG)

Morgan Stanley analyst Nigel Dally maintained a Hold rating on Principal Financial today and set a price target of $57. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $53.10.

According to TipRanks.com, Dally is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 9.8% and a 60.9% success rate. Dally covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as AXA Equitable Holdings Inc, Brighthouse Financial Inc, and Prudential Financial Inc.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Hold analyst consensus rating for Principal Financial with a $58.25 average price target.

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National Retail Properties (NNN)

In a report released today, Simon Yarmak from Stifel Nicolaus maintained a Buy rating on National Retail Properties, with a price target of $57. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $55.14, close to its 52-week high of $55.97.

According to TipRanks.com, Yarmak is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 7.8% and a 61.5% success rate. Yarmak covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Hersha Hospitality Trust, Bluegreen Vacations Corp, and Hospitality Properties.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for National Retail Properties with a $55.33 average price target.

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