Shares of Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB) plummeted by 5.43% on Friday, November 11, 2024, after Scotiabank lowered its price target on the stock from $7 to $6, despite maintaining an Outperform rating.
The price target reduction by Scotiabank analysts reflects a more conservative outlook on the company's future prospects, despite still expecting the stock to outperform the broader market. Lowering the price target typically signals that analysts have a less favorable view of the company's growth potential, which can negatively impact investor sentiment and lead to selling pressure.
While an Outperform rating indicates that Scotiabank believes PACB's stock will perform better than the overall market, the lower price target suggests a more limited upside potential than previously estimated. This likely caused some investors to reevaluate their positions or expectations for the stock, resulting in the significant drop in PACB's share price on Friday.
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