Analyst Moves: Cisco, Lowe's, Prudential, More (CSCO, LOW, PRU, More)

Cantor Fitzgerald Raises PT on Cisco Systems

Cantor Fitzgerald has boosted its price target on Cisco Systems (CSCO ) to $33, suggesting a 22% upside. The firm has also raised estimates on CSCO as management continues to execute. CSCO has a dividend yield of 2.82%.

Jefferies Boosts PT on Lowe’s Companies

Jefferies has raised its price target on Lowe’s Companies (LOW ) to $69, suggesting a 3% dip from the stock’s current price. The firm has also raised estimates on LOW following positive industry field checks. LOW has a dividend yield of 1.29%.

Prudential Financial Downgraded at RBC Capital Markets

Prudential Financial (PRU ) was downgraded from “Outperform” to “Sector Perform” at RBC Capital Markets. The firm has an $88 price target on PRU, suggesting an 11% upside. PRU has a dividend yield of 2.93%.

Jefferies Raises PT on Whole Foods Market

Jefferies raised its price target on Whole Foods Market (WFM ) to $56, suggesting a 4% upside. The firm also increased estimates on WFM as sales initiatives are boosting margins. WFM has a dividend yield of 0.97%.

NetApp Cut to “Hold”

NetApp (NTAP ) has been downgraded from “Buy” to “Hold” at Brean Capital as the company is seeing lower branded revenue growth. NTAP has a dividend yield of 1.66%.

Cheesecake Factory Downgraded at Sterne Agee

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE ) has been cut to “Neutral” at Sterne Agee. The firm has also lowered estimates on CAKE due to higher expected wage costs. CAKE has a dividend yield of 1.24%.