National Vision price target raised to $17 from $13 at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs raised the firm's price target on National Vision (EYE) to $17 from $13 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company's earnings beat was driven by higher comps and slightly better margins with guidance reflecting the results and positive QTD trends, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Goldman adds that the company's management believes any potential tariff impact can be mitigated.
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