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Over the past four weeks (from Feb 28 to Mar 28, 2025), analyst reports indicate that a number of S&P 500 companies have had their target prices downgraded by more than 10%.

This reflects a combination of changes in company fundamentals, macroeconomic variables, and shifts in industry competition. From a sell-side perspective, such target price downgrades can signal short-term downside pressure on stock prices, meaning investors should consider appropriate risk management or sell strategies.

Below is a summary of stocks whose target prices have been revised down by more than 10% compared to four weeks ago. For each company, the target prices as of Feb 28 and Mar 28, 2025 are provided along with the percentage decline.

1. Brown Forman Class B (BF.B-US)

• Target Price (Mar 28, 2025): $40

• Target Price (Feb 28, 2025): $45

• Change: -11.1%

• Key Issue: Weak consumer demand and rising raw material costs are squeezing margins, while intensified global competition in the alcohol market is limiting growth prospects.

2. Dayforce (DAY-US)

• Target Price (Mar 28, 2025): $80

• Target Price (Feb 28, 2025): $64

• Change: -20.0%

• Key Issue: Slower-than-expected client onboarding and increasing competition in the human capital management (HCM) software space are raising concerns about the company's near-term growth momentum and margin sustainability.

3. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE-US)

• Target Price (Mar 28, 2025): $20

• Target Price (Feb 28, 2025): $24

• Change: -16.7%

• Key Issue: Weakened demand for enterprise IT infrastructure and intensified competition in the cloud market are seen as weighing on the company’s growth outlook.

4. Teradyne (TER-US)

• Target Price (Mar 28, 2025): $116

• Target Price (Feb 28, 2025): $136

• Change: -14.7%

• Key Issue: Slowing demand and heightened competition in the semiconductor and automated test equipment markets are weighing on the company’s growth outlook.

5. Teleflex (TFX-US)

• Target Price (Mar 28, 2025): $165

• Target Price (Feb 28, 2025): $185

• Change: -10.8%

• Key Issue: Weak demand in the medical device market and global economic uncertainty are driving negative revisions to earnings expectations.

6. Ulta Beauty (ULTA-US)

• Target Price (Mar 28, 2025): $411

• Target Price (Feb 28, 2025): $461

• Change: -10.6%

• Key Issue: Macroeconomic concerns about consumer spending and increasing competition are constraining growth prospects. Uncertainty about evolving beauty trends is also impacting revenue expectations.

While the reasons and extent of target price downgrades vary by company, overall, these revisions reflect common macroeconomic risks, such as economic recession fears, supply chain uncertainties, rising costs, intensifying competition.

Additionally, some companies are affected by structural industry changes, such as fluctuations in EV battery demand and semiconductor industry trends.

From a sell-side perspective, stocks experiencing significant target price cuts could face short-term downside pressure. Investors should consider risk management strategies, including portfolio rebalancing, short positions, market-driven adjustments – Stay alert to upcoming earnings reports, interest rate changes, and key economic indicators, as these can significantly impact volatility.

By aligning investment decisions with broader market trends, investors can navigate these shifts with greater flexibility and strategic foresight.

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