As trading unfolds, the stock of Northern Trust Corp (NTRS) has soared above the average analyst 12-month target price, currently sitting at $84.55 per share, surpassing the established $83.57 mark. When a stock breaches this target, analysts find themselves at a crossroads—either adjust their valuation downward or raise the target price to reflect the new trajectory of the stock. This decision hinges not only on numeric values but is profoundly swayed by the underlying fundamental business forces propelling the stock’s ascendancy.
Within the Zacks coverage landscape, there are 14 distinct analyst targets that contribute to the average for Northern Trust Corp. However, this average is simply a numerical mean. The spectrum of analysts’ perspectives varies widely, with some estimating a modest $71.00 target, while at the opposite end, one analyst sets a far loftier goal of $99.00. The standard deviation registers at a significant $9.171.
Glancing at the average NTRS price target serves a greater purpose—it delves into a collective “wisdom of crowds” approach, amalgamating the diverse insights of all contributors, as opposed to a singular expert opinion. With NTRS surpassing the average target price of $83.57/share, investors are prompted to introspect, pondering whether $83.57 is merely a pit stop en route to a more elevated target, or if the stock valuation has stretched to a point necessitating a prudent reconsideration of investment decisions.
| Recent NTRS Analyst Ratings Breakdown | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| » | Current | 1 Month Ago | 2 Month Ago | 3 Month Ago |
| Strong buy ratings: | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Buy ratings: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold ratings: | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Sell ratings: | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong sell ratings: | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Average rating: | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.79 | 2.79 |
The average rating at the table’s base, ranging from 1 to 5 where 1 signifies Strong Buy and 5 implies Strong Sell, underscores the varied sentiments within the analyst community. This data has been sourced from Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com, providing a valuable lens into NTRS’s current market stance.
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