Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Financial Stocks: MFA Financial (MFA) and Willis Towers Watson (WTW)

Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Financial sector with new ratings on MFA Financial (MFA – Research Report) and Willis Towers Watson (WTW – Research Report).

MFA Financial (MFA)

In a report released yesterday, Eric Hagen from BTIG maintained a Hold rating on MFA Financial. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $9.58.

According to TipRanks.com, Hagen is a 1-star analyst with an average return of -4.3% and a 38.2% success rate. Hagen covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Ellington Residential Mortgage, New York Mortgage, and AGNC Investment.

Currently, the analyst consensus on MFA Financial is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $12.35.

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Willis Towers Watson (WTW)

In a report released today, Paul Newsome from Piper Sandler maintained a Buy rating on Willis Towers Watson, with a price target of $265.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $210.60.

According to TipRanks.com, Newsome is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 7.7% and a 64.3% success rate. Newsome covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., Universal Insurance Holdings, and Heritage Insurance Holdings.

Willis Towers Watson has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $237.54.

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