Alaska Air Stock Surpasses Analyst Price Target: What’s Next?
Recently, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (Symbol: ALK) saw its shares rise above the average analyst 12-month target price of $62.64, trading at $64.09 per share. Analysts play a pivotal role in stock valuation, and when a stock meets or exceeds their target prices, they are faced with two choices: either downgrade the stock due to valuation concerns or adjust their price targets upwards. Reassessing their targets often hinges on recent positive developments within the company.
Understanding the Analyst Ratings for Alaska Air Group
The average price target for Alaska Air is the result of input from 14 analysts in the Zacks coverage universe. However, it’s important to note that averages can mask a wide range of opinions. Some analysts suggest a much lower target of $45.00, while one sees the potential for the stock to reach $80.00. The standard deviation among these analysts is $10.277, indicating a fair amount of disagreement on the stock’s future direction.
Investor Sentiment and Decision-Making
The average ALK price target represents a collective insight, or “wisdom of crowds,” allowing investors to weigh various expert views rather than relying solely on one person’s analysis. With the stock now above the $62.64 threshold, investors face a critical juncture as they evaluate the company’s growth prospects. The question arises: Is this merely a pit stop before reaching an even higher valuation, or have investors pushed the price too far, warranting caution?
Current Analyst Recommendations
| Recent ALK Analyst Ratings Breakdown | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| » | Current | 1 Month Ago | 2 Month Ago | 3 Month Ago |
| Strong buy ratings: | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Buy ratings: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold ratings: | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell ratings: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong sell ratings: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average rating: | 1.27 | 1.31 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
The average rating above ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell). Data for this article was sourced from Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com.
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