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Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Communication Services Stocks: Meta Platforms (META) and Paramount Global Class B (PARA)

Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Communication Services sector with new ratings on Meta Platforms (METAResearch Report) and Paramount Global Class B (PARAResearch Report).

Meta Platforms (META)

Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski assigned a Buy rating to Meta Platforms yesterday and set a price target of $625.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $529.32, close to its 52-week high of $531.49.

According to TipRanks.com, Gawrelski is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 13.7% and a 67.9% success rate. Gawrelski covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Alphabet Class A, Match Group, and Pinterest.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Meta Platforms is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $528.53, representing a -2.5% downside. In a report issued on June 25, Goldman Sachs also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $500.00 price target.

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Paramount Global Class B (PARA)

Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar assigned a Sell rating to Paramount Global Class B today and set a price target of $12.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $11.18.

According to TipRanks.com, Venkateshwar is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 7.7% and a 56.9% success rate. Venkateshwar covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Charter Communications, Spotify Technology SA, and Warner Music Group.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Paramount Global Class B is a Moderate Sell with an average price target of $11.68, which is a -2.3% downside from current levels. In a report issued on June 25, Goldman Sachs also initiated coverage with a Sell rating on the stock with a $9.50 price target.

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