Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Starbucks (SBUX) and Camping World Holdings (CWH)
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Starbucks (SBUX)
In a report released yesterday, Andrew Charles from TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on Starbucks, with a price target of $95.00. The company's shares closed last Tuesday at $92.96.
According to TipRanks.com, Charles is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 9.1% and a 54.2% success rate. Charles covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Restaurant Brands International, First Watch Restaurant Group, and Darden Restaurants. ;'>
The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Starbucks with a $96.29 average price target, which is a 3.3% upside from current levels. In a report issued on July 14, Citi also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $100.00 price target.
Camping World Holdings (CWH)
Roth MKM analyst Scott Stember reiterated a Buy rating on Camping World Holdings yesterday and set a price target of $18.00. The company's shares closed last Tuesday at $17.64.
According to TipRanks.com, Stember is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 8.8% and a 56.9% success rate. Stember covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Standard Motor Products, Winnebago Industries, and Fox Factory Holding. ;'>
The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Camping World Holdings with a $21.33 average price target.
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