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Welcome to today's daily dividend and earnings report, where we help you get ready to stay ahead of the game with valuable insights and ratings from top Wall Street analysts.
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Below is our latest Dividend Report:
MetLife, Inc.
Symbol: MET
Recent MET Stock Price: $70.24
Average Analyst Price Target: $88.40 (25.85%)
MET Market Cap: $50.78B
Expected Ex-Dividend Date for MET stock: May 06 2024
Expected Payment Date for MET stock: May 14 2024
Expected Dividend & Yield for MET stock: 3.10%
Recent Analyst Action: Ryan Krueger, analyst at KBW, reiterates coverage on MetLife, Inc. (MET) stock in the Financial Services sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $87 (1 day ago).
TipRanks.com also reports that MetLife, Inc. stock currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Buy rating with an average price target is $88.40 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $99 down to a low forecast of $82. MetLife, Inc. (MET)’s last closing stock price was $70.24 which would put the average price target at 25.85% upside.Here are 3rd party ratings for MET stock:
- TipRanks.com: Buy
- Yahoo! Finance: n/a Short-Term Outlook
- Barchart.com: buy
- Zacks.com: Hold, Top 28% (70 out of 251)
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FirstEnergy Corp.
Symbol: FE
Recent FE Stock Price: $39.09
Average Analyst Price Target: $41.00 (4.89%)
FE Market Cap: $22.50B
Expected Ex-Dividend Date for FE stock: May 06 2024
Expected Payment Date for FE stock: Jun 01 2024
Expected Dividend & Yield for FE stock: 4.35%
Recent Analyst Action: Shelby Tucker, analyst at RBC Capital, reiterates coverage on FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) stock in the Utilities sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $43 (4 days ago).
TipRanks.com also reports that FirstEnergy Corp. stock currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Hold rating with an average price target is $41.00 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $45 down to a low forecast of $35. FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)’s last closing stock price was $39.09 which would put the average price target at 4.89% upside.Here are 3rd party ratings for FE stock:
- TipRanks.com: Hold
- Yahoo! Finance: n/a Short-Term Outlook
- Barchart.com: Strong buy
- Zacks.com: Hold, Top 33% (83 out of 251)
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Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Symbol: LVS
Recent LVS Stock Price: $46.65
Average Analyst Price Target: $62.80 (34.62%)
LVS Market Cap: $34.76B
Expected Ex-Dividend Date for LVS stock: May 06 2024
Expected Payment Date for LVS stock: May 15 2024
Expected Dividend & Yield for LVS stock: 1.71%
Recent Analyst Action: Steven Wieczynski, analyst at Stifel Nicolaus, reiterates coverage on Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) stock in the Consumer Cyclical sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $65 (2 weeks ago).
TipRanks.com also reports that Las Vegas Sands Corp. stock currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Buy rating with an average price target is $62.80 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $75 down to a low forecast of $55. Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)’s last closing stock price was $46.65 which would put the average price target at 34.62% upside.Here are 3rd party ratings for LVS stock:
- TipRanks.com: Buy
- Yahoo! Finance: n/a Short-Term Outlook
- Barchart.com: sell
- Zacks.com: Hold, Bottom 34% (165 out of 251)
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NextEra Energy Partners, LP
Symbol: NEP
Recent NEP Stock Price: $29.58
Average Analyst Price Target: $32.25 (9.03%)
NEP Market Cap: $2.77B
Expected Ex-Dividend Date for NEP stock: May 06 2024
Expected Payment Date for NEP stock: May 14 2024
Expected Dividend & Yield for NEP stock: 11.80%
Recent Analyst Action: Christine Cho, analyst at Barclays, reiterates coverage on NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NEP) stock in the Utilities sector with a Hold rating and a price target of $32 (3 days ago).
TipRanks.com also reports that NextEra Energy Partners, LP stock currently has 4 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Hold rating with an average price target is $32.25 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $38 down to a low forecast of $25. NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NEP)’s last closing stock price was $29.58 which would put the average price target at 9.03% upside.Here are 3rd party ratings for NEP stock:
- TipRanks.com: Hold
- Yahoo! Finance: n/a Short-Term Outlook
- Barchart.com: Weak buy
- Zacks.com: Buy, Top 28% (70 out of 251)
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And there you have it...
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Here's today's Earnings Report...
We has just identified several companies that are expected to release earnings this week (even starting tomorrow). Keep in mind, the actual earnings date and time may change, so if you’re interested in any of these companies you will need to pay close attention to their announcements.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Symbol: VRTX
Recent Price: $400.16
Average Analyst Price Target: $452.75 (13.14%)
Market Cap: $103.36B
Last Year's EPS: $4.08
Consensus EPS Forecast: $3.83
Expected Earnings Date: May 06 2024
Recent Analyst Action: Mohit Bansal, analyst at Wells Fargo, reiterates coverage on Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) in the Healthcare sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $540 (4 days ago).
TipRanks.com also reports that Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated currently has 4 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Buy rating with an average price target is $452.75 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $540 down to a low forecast of $371. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)’s last closing price was $400.16 which would put the average price target at 13.14% upside.
Here are 3rd party ratings for VRTX:
- TipRanks.com: Buy
- Yahoo! Finance: n/a Short-Term Outlook
- Barchart.com: Weak buy
- Zacks.com: Hold, Top 28% (70 out of 251)
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Simon Property Group, Inc.
Symbol: SPG
Recent Price: $141.36
Average Analyst Price Target: $153.20 (8.38%)
Market Cap: $46.07B
Last Year's EPS: $1.82
Consensus EPS Forecast: $3.34
Expected Earnings Date: May 06 2024
Recent Analyst Action: Ki Bin, analyst at Truist Financial, reiterates coverage on Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) in the Real Estate sector with a Hold rating and a price target of $147 (1 month ago).
TipRanks.com also reports that Simon Property Group, Inc. currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Hold rating with an average price target is $153.20 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $172 down to a low forecast of $145. Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG)’s last closing price was $141.36 which would put the average price target at 8.38% upside.
Here are 3rd party ratings for SPG:
- TipRanks.com: Hold
- Yahoo! Finance: n/a Short-Term Outlook
- Barchart.com: Weak buy
- Zacks.com: Sell, Bottom 35% (163 out of 251)
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Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Symbol: AXON
Recent Price: $316.75
Average Analyst Price Target: $353.75 (11.68%)
Market Cap: $23.90B
Last Year's EPS: $1.02
Consensus EPS Forecast: $0.86
Expected Earnings Date: May 06 2024
Recent Analyst Action: Erik Suppiger, analyst at JMP Securities, reiterates coverage on Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) in the Industrials sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $375 (2 days ago).
TipRanks.com also reports that Axon Enterprise, Inc. currently has 4 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Buy rating with an average price target is $353.75 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $400 down to a low forecast of $310. Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)’s last closing price was $316.75 which would put the average price target at 11.68% upside.
Here are 3rd party ratings for AXON:
- TipRanks.com: Buy
- Yahoo! Finance: n/a Short-Term Outlook
- Barchart.com: Strong buy
- Zacks.com: Strong Buy, Top 11% (27 out of 251)
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The Williams Companies, Inc.
Symbol: WMB
Recent Price: $38.54
Average Analyst Price Target: $41.20 (6.90%)
Market Cap: $46.96B
Last Year's EPS: $0.48
Consensus EPS Forecast: $0.52
Expected Earnings Date: May 06 2024
Recent Analyst Action: James Carreker, analyst at US Capital Advisors, reiterates coverage on The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) in the Energy sector with a Hold rating and a price target of $40 (4 days ago).
TipRanks.com also reports that The Williams Companies, Inc. currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Hold rating with an average price target is $41.20 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $47 down to a low forecast of $34. The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)’s last closing price was $$38.54 which would put the average price target at 6.90% upside.
Here are 3rd party ratings for WMB:
- TipRanks.com: Hold
- Yahoo! Finance: n/a Short-Term Outlook
- Barchart.com: Strong buy
- Zacks.com: Hold, Bottom 34% (165 out of 251)
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