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5. eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY)
On March 6, Citi analyst Ronald Josey raised the firm’s price recommendation on eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) to $114 from $107. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said it is “incrementally positive” on the stock after the Q4 beat, pointing to better core growth and continued progress in AI.
In February, eBay said it would cut about 800 jobs, or roughly 6% of its full-time workforce. The move is intended to simplify operations and better align staffing with its long-term plans. The layoffs came shortly after the company’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Depop. That deal reflects a clearer push into secondhand fashion and platforms aimed at Gen Z users.
This is the third round of job cuts since 2023. eBay reduced about 1,000 roles, or 9%, in early 2024, citing labor costs rising faster than growth. It had already cut around 500 roles, or 4%, in early 2023, as spending slowed after the pandemic.
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) runs a global commerce platform that connects buyers and sellers across more than 190 markets. Its business includes the main marketplace, localized platforms, off-platform marketplaces, and a suite of mobile apps.
4. Aon plc (NYSE:AON)
On February 27, Mizuho analyst Yaron Kinar upgraded Aon plc (NYSE:AON) to Outperform from Neutral. The firm set a price target of $397 on the stock, down slightly from $398. The update came as the firm adjusted ratings across the insurance property and casualty group following the recent sector selloff. The analyst said there is “low disruption threat” from AI for insurance brokers that focus on middle-market and larger clients. In a research note, he added that disintermediation risk is “geared to mass market personal lines and the smaller end of SME.”
On March 9, the company said it had completed the first known stablecoin insurance premium payment among major global brokers. The test was carried out through a proof of concept using US dollar-backed stablecoins. The move highlights Aon’s effort to modernize how funds move across the insurance value chain. It also reflects growing client demand, improving regulatory clarity, and the shift toward digital-first financial models. At the same time, the company pointed to the need for careful risk management as adoption expands across global markets.
The initiative gives Aon a way to assess how regulated stablecoin settlement could be used in insurance services over time, while keeping governance standards in place.
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) operates as a global professional services firm. Its business is divided into Risk Capital and Human Capital. The Risk Capital segment includes Commercial Risk and Reinsurance, covering insurance brokerage, risk consulting, captives management, and affinity programs.
3. DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS)
On March 13, Telsey Advisory lowered its price recommendation on DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) to $240 from $245. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm pointed to better-than-expected Q4 results, noting that sales at both Dick’s and Foot Locker came in ahead of expectations. While FY26 EPS guidance was below expectations, the analyst highlighted a smaller sales decline at Foot Locker, progress in clearing inventory, and early results from the Fast Break initiative. These factors, in the firm’s view, support confidence in Dick’s ability to turn around the Foot Locker business over the next few years.
During the Q4 2025 earnings call, Executive Chairman Edward Stack said the company delivered another strong quarter. Comparable sales increased by more than 3%, and non-GAAP EPS grew at a double-digit rate. He also pointed to continued market share gains and said the long-term growth outlook remains solid. Stack described Foot Locker as a transformational opportunity. He noted that Fast Break stores posted very strong positive comparable sales in Q4, outperforming the core Dick’s business and showing clear improvement in gross margins.
He added that inventory cleanup at Foot Locker is largely complete, which he said sets the stage for an inflection point starting with the back-to-school season. For 2026, he expects comparable sales growth of 1% to 3% and operating income between $100 million and $150 million.
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) operates as an omni-channel sporting goods retailer. The company also owns and runs Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, and Going Going Gone! stores, and sells products through its online platform and mobile apps.
2. Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY)
On March 11, UBS raised the firm’s price recommendation on Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) to $706 from $600. It maintained a Neutral rating on the shares.
The same day, Wells Fargo raised its price objective on CASY to $745 from $725 and maintained an Overweight rating. The firm acknowledged that the shares are “not cheap,” but added that “quality this good is hard to find.” It pointed to a “sizable” Q3 earnings beat, higher guidance that suggests upside in Q4, “healthy” February same-store sales and margin trends, and “positive” early results from wings store testing.
During the fiscal Q3 2026 earnings call, CFO Stephen Bramlage said total revenue came in at $3.91 billion, up $12 million, or 0.3%, from the prior year. He said the increase was driven by stronger inside sales and higher fuel volumes, though lower retail fuel prices offset some of that growth. Gross profit reached $1.01 billion, rising $94 million, or 10.3%, year over year. Inside gross profit margin improved to 42.2%, up 130 basis points from the same period last year.
Bramlage also noted that net interest expense declined as the company paid down debt tied to the Fikes transaction. During the quarter, the company repurchased $76 million of its shares.
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) operates about 2,900 convenience stores across 19 states. Its locations offer self-service fuel, grocery items, and a range of freshly prepared food options.
1. Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA)
On March 17, Mizuho raised the firm’s price recommendation on Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) to $43 from $36. It kept an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm increased its 2026 oil price outlook by 14% to $73.25 as the Iran conflict moved into its third week. The analyst said it is still too early to determine whether the situation will shift the long-term structure of global oil prices, though the near-term bias appears higher. Mizuho remains positive on the oil and gas sector overall. It also noted that while natural gas fundamentals continue to look constructive, its fiscal 2026 price outlook for gas was lowered by 6%.
On March 13, Barclays raised its price goal on Coterra to $37 from $34 and maintained an Overweight rating. The firm also increased its 2026 oil price estimates due to the Iran war. The analyst said the market may be underestimating the cash flow tailwinds for exploration and production companies. While the recent oil price spike is “unlikely to last for long,” the firm believes investors are not fully recognizing the near-term cash flow benefits and the “durable benefit” these could have on the group’s ability to increase shareholder returns beyond the conflict.
Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) is an exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas. Its operations are focused on the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, and Anadarko Basin. The company is engaged in the development and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids within the continental United States.
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