Analysts Upgrade Materion and Cheniere Price Targets
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 14 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Materion Price Target Upgrade: Keybanc analyst Philip Gibbs upgraded Materion Corp (NYSE:MTRN) from Sector Weight to Overweight with a price target of $161, indicating a 15% upside from its current price of $139.76, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects.
- Cheniere Energy Rating Boost: Wolfe Research analyst Keith Stanley upgraded Cheniere Energy Inc (NYSE:LNG) from Peer Perform to Outperform with a price target of $220, suggesting a positive outlook as the stock currently trades at $193.69, indicating strong market sentiment.
- Nutrien Target Price Increase: Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Sinisi raised Nutrien Ltd (NYSE:NTR) from Equal-Weight to Overweight, increasing the price target from $70 to $77, while the stock is currently at $61.33, showcasing improved confidence in its profitability.
- Check Point Software Upgrade: Stephens & Co. analyst Todd Weller upgraded Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:CHKP) from Equal-Weight to Overweight, raising the price target from $225 to $240, with the stock currently at $186.57, indicating a favorable view on its competitive position in the market.
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Analyst Views on CHKP
Wall Street analysts forecast CHKP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CHKP is 227.67 USD with a low forecast of 195.00 USD and a high forecast of 285.00 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.
26 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
16 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 180.240
Low
195.00
Averages
227.67
High
285.00
Current: 180.240
Low
195.00
Averages
227.67
High
285.00
About CHKP
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd is an Israel-based company primarily engaged in the cybersecurity industry. The Company focuses on providing AI-powered, cloud-delivered security solutions to protect corporate enterprises and governments worldwide. Their key product is the Check Point Infinity Architecture, which is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform. The Platform aims to defend against fifth-generation cyber-attacks across various networks, endpoints, cloud environments, workloads, Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile devices. Apart of that, the Company offers a range of products and services designed to secure IT infrastructure. It integrates advanced threat prevention technologies, including firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), antivirus, anti-bot, and sandboxing capabilities.
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.
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