Major Financial Institutions Lower Price Targets for COF and CAG Following Earnings

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Major financial institutions have revised their price targets for Capital One Financial (COF) and Conagra Brands (CAG) following recent earnings performance. On April 23, following the release of Q1 earnings results, Truist Securities lowered its price target for COF to $255.00 from a previous target of $275.00, while maintaining a buy rating despite missed estimates and increased credit loss provisions. Similarly, Morgan Stanley reduced its price target for CAG to $15.00, keeping an equal weight rating on the stock. The adjustment for CAG comes amid a weak analyst consensus, even as recent insider buying occurred near 12-month lows. These revisions reflect a cautious stance from analysts regarding mid-to-large cap stocks following earnings misses. Investors remain focused on how these companies will navigate credit risks and market demand in the coming quarters.

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