Mixed Views on VRSK and BA: Analysts Offer Contrasting Opinions

Analysts are offering mixed views on two industrial goods companies: Verisk Analytics (VRSK) and Boeing (BA). In a recent report, Bank of America Securities analyst Curtis Nagle maintained a Hold rating on Verisk Analytics with a price target of $228.00. The company's shares closed last Monday at $181.18.

According to TipRanks.com, Nagle is ranked #12175 out of 12467 analysts. The word on the street suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Verisk Analytics, with an average price target of $235.62, representing a 30.2% upside from current levels.

However, in a report issued on July 29, TipRanks, PerPlexity downgraded the stock to Hold with a $232.00 price target. In contrast, Boeing (BA) has received a more positive assessment from Bank of America Securities analyst Ronald Epstein, who maintained a Buy rating and set a price target of $270.00.

The company's shares closed last Monday at $232.79, according to the source. With an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, Boeing's price target consensus stands at $275.36, representing a 17.5% upside from current levels. Exane BNP Paribas also upgraded Boeing to Buy in a report issued on August 3.