Analysts Are Bullish on These NA Stocks: Potbelly (PBPB), Lithia Motors (LAD)

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the NA sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Potbelly (PBPB – Research Report), Lithia Motors (LAD – Research Report) and Gentherm (THRM – Research Report) with bullish sentiments.

Potbelly (PBPB)

Craig-Hallum analyst Jeremy Hamblin maintained a Buy rating on Potbelly today. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $8.44.

According to TipRanks.com, Hamblin is a 1-star analyst with an average return of -2.0% and a 40.0% success rate. Hamblin covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holding, and Carrols Restaurant Group.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Potbelly is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $11.00, which is a 29.6% upside from current levels. In a report released yesterday, Lake Street also initiated coverage with a Buy rating on the stock with a $11.00 price target.

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Lithia Motors (LAD)

In a report released today, John Murphy from Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating on Lithia Motors, with a price target of $455.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $249.49.

According to TipRanks.com, Murphy is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 7.3% and a 52.6% success rate. Murphy covers the Industrial Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Penske Automotive Group, Kar Auction Services, and Magna International.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Lithia Motors with a $342.00 average price target, implying a 37.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on October 12, J.P. Morgan also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $395.00 price target.

Gentherm (THRM)

Craig-Hallum analyst Ryan Sigdahl maintained a Buy rating on Gentherm today. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $52.00, close to its 52-week low of $51.44.

According to TipRanks.com, Sigdahl is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 18.1% and a 45.3% success rate. Sigdahl covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Rush Street Interactive, Solo Brands Inc Class A, and Sportsman’s Warehouse.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Gentherm is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $68.25.

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