3 UK industrial stocks downgraded at Jefferies this week By Investing.com
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 21 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Analyst Downgrades: Jefferies analysts downgraded Judges Scientific, Smiths Group, and XP Power from "buy" to "hold" due to economic uncertainty and sluggish growth in key industrial markets, adjusting their price targets accordingly.
Mixed Outlook for UK Industrials: The UK industrial sector faces a cautious outlook for 2025, with potential improvements later in the year but significant near-term risks, emphasizing the need for strong balance sheets and appropriate valuations among companies.
Analyst Views on XPP
Wall Street analysts forecast XPP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XPP is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
