JPMorgan Analysts Turn Bearish on Bumble and Fortinet Amid Market Caution
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 4d ago
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Source: CNBC
- Bumble User Engagement Decline: Analyst Cory Carpenter has assigned an underweight rating to Bumble, forecasting a double-digit percentage revenue decline and margin compression in 2026, indicating the company faces both structural and company-specific challenges.
- Fortinet Competitive Disadvantage: Analyst Brian Essex downgraded Fortinet to underweight, citing the company's competitive disadvantage in platform recognition during a vendor consolidation period, which raises concerns about maintaining product growth and margins.
- Textron Aviation Segment Pressure: Despite a 22% stock price increase for Textron over the past year, JPMorgan maintains a neutral rating due to expected pressure on sales and margins from a shortfall in fourth-quarter Cessna aircraft deliveries.
- Analyst Rating Divergence: Among analysts covering Textron, seven rate it as a strong buy or buy, while ten suggest holding, reflecting a divided market perspective on the stock's future performance.
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Analyst Views on TXT
Wall Street analysts forecast TXT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TXT is 89.71 USD with a low forecast of 86.00 USD and a high forecast of 94.00 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.
7 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 86.790
Low
86.00
Averages
89.71
High
94.00
Current: 86.790
Low
86.00
Averages
89.71
High
94.00
About TXT
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with various solutions and services. The Company's segments include Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems, Industrial, Textron eAviation, and Finance. Textron Aviation segment manufactures, sells and services Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, and services the Hawker brand of business jets. Bell segment supplies military and commercial helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft, and related spare parts and services in the world. Textron Systems segment offers electronic systems and solutions, advanced marine craft, piston aircraft engines, and others. Industrial segment designs and manufactures a variety of products within the Kautex and Specialized Vehicles product lines. Textron eAviation segment includes Pipistrel, a manufacturer of light aircraft, along with other research and development initiatives related to sustainable aviation solutions.
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.
Textron Inc. Reports Strong Q4 2025 Earnings Growth
- Significant Revenue Growth: Textron reported Q4 2025 revenues of $4.2 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance in the Aviation segment, enhancing overall revenue growth and market competitiveness.
- Aviation Segment Outperformance: The Aviation segment saw a 36% revenue increase for the quarter and a 13% increase for the full year, primarily due to higher aircraft deliveries and increased aftermarket demand, ending the year with a $7.7 billion backlog that reflects strong customer demand.
- MV-75 Program Acceleration: Bell's MV-75 program has completed over 90% of engineering drawings and contracted nearly 2,000 suppliers, with production expected to begin 2.5 to 3 years earlier, further strengthening the company's position in the defense market.
- Optimistic Future Outlook: The company projects 2026 revenues of approximately $15.5 billion, a 4.5% increase, with adjusted EPS expected in the range of $6.40 to $6.60, reflecting management's confidence in future growth.
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Textron's 2025 Financials Release Triggers Stock Plunge
- Financial Performance: Textron's Q4 2025 revenue rose 16% to nearly $4.18 billion, although the growth appears limited due to last year's strike impact, indicating potential recovery.
- Profitability Improvement: The company's net income increased by 24% to $307 million ($1.73 per share), aligning with analyst expectations and reflecting strong performance in its military helicopter segment.
- Guidance Below Expectations: Textron forecasts 2026 revenue of $15.5 billion, nearly 5% higher than 2025, but the adjusted EPS guidance falls short of the average analyst projection, dampening investor sentiment.
- Market Reaction: Following the earnings release, Textron's stock plummeted nearly 8%, highlighting investor concerns over future profitability despite the company's ongoing growth in the military sector.
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