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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 15 April 2026•Updated 17 April 2026•

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Major Financial Institutions Slash Price Targets for Leading US Equities

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Key Facts

1Truist Financial cut Weyerhaeuser (WY) price target to $28.00, maintaining a 'hold' rating.

about 2 months ago

Version History

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to include a bullish upgrade for Weyerhaeuser (WY) to 'BUY', noting its significant discount to Net Asset Value (NAV) despite broader sector downgrades.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Added Avery Dennison (AVY) to the list of companies facing price target cuts, specifically noting the revision by Truist Financial despite maintaining a 'buy' rating.

Major financial institutions have issued a wave of revised valuations for leading US equities, balancing broader price target cuts with selective upgrades. While Truist Financial and Jefferies lowered targets for Avery Dennison and Alexandria Real Estate respectively, Weyerhaeuser (WY) was upgraded to a 'BUY' rating with a $27 price target, implying a 15% annualized upside. Weyerhaeuser is currently trading at a discount of over 40% to its Net Asset Value (NAV), with timberland assets valued at less than $2,000 per acre. Analysts view current headwinds, including soft US housing demand and low lumber prices, as transitory issues rather than long-term value detractors. These adjustments highlight a shift toward deep value opportunities in the timber and real estate sectors despite cooling sentiment elsewhere. Overall, the market continues to react to mixed quarterly performances and evolving macroeconomic pressures.