Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik lowered his price target for Equifax (EFX) shares to $115 but keeps an Overweight rating on the name.
The stock closed yesterday down 15%, or $16.91, to $98.99. The analyst lowered his valuation multiple for the stock saying there are few, if any, positive catalysts over the near term as investors continue to digest the data breach. Patnaik, however, believes downside in the stock from current levels “feels limited.”
Regarding TransUnion (TRU), the analyst raised his price target for the shares to $50 from $48 and says he’s a buyer on any further weakness. By all indications, the hack was an Equifax-specific event, Patnaik tells investors in a research note. After meeting with management, he believes TransUnion’s fundamentals remain “very strong.”
The analyst maintains an Overweight rating on the shares.
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