Cannabis Stocks React To Trump's Marijuana Comments: See Which Ones Posted Solid Gains
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 09 2024
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Source: Benzinga
Trump's Cannabis Policy Announcement: Former President Donald Trump announced his support for rescheduling cannabis and banking reforms for the marijuana industry if re-elected, along with backing Florida's Amendment 3 to legalize recreational cannabis.
Market Reaction: Following Trump's comments, cannabis stocks experienced modest gains, with an average increase of 4.31%, contrasting with previous significant fluctuations in the market related to DEA announcements.
Analyst Views on IIPR
Wall Street analysts forecast IIPR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IIPR is 61.33 USD with a low forecast of 44.00 USD and a high forecast of 90.00 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.
4 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 49.710
Low
44.00
Averages
61.33
High
90.00
Current: 49.710
Low
44.00
Averages
61.33
High
90.00
About IIPR
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company is focused on the acquisition, ownership and management of specialized industrial properties leased to experienced, state-licensed operators for their regulated cannabis facilities. It acquires its properties through sale-leaseback transactions and third-party purchases. The Company owns approximately 109 properties comprising an aggregate of 9.0 million rentable square feet (including 666,000 rentable square feet under development/redevelopment) in 19 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Its subsidiary is IIP Operating Partnership, LP (Operating Partnership).
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.
