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5. Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA)
On June 12, 2026, RBC Capital lowered its price target on Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) to $85 from $92 and kept an Outperform rating. RBC Capital updated its retail unit cohort model to gauge market share gain expectations embedded in Street estimates. The firm said its main takeaway is that the Street’s implied FY26 and FY27 market share gains appear a bit more aggressive than in prior years.
Last month, Baird analyst Craig Kennison raised the firm’s price target on Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) to $88 from $80 previously and kept an Outperform rating on the shares. Kennison updated Baird’s model following Carvana’s 5:1 stock split.
Also in May, Barclays analyst John Babcock adjusted the firm’s price target on Carvana to $93 from $475 and kept an Overweight rating. Barclays cited the company’s stock split for the target change. Babcock said Carvana is still growing retail volumes at a solid pace, although below the 40% growth achieved in the last six quarters.
Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) operates an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars.
4. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP)
On June 25, 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) addressed recent media reports about its Opry Entertainment Group business. Executive chairman Colin Reed said the company had “received inbound interest” from organizations seeking to partner with its entertainment business, citing the global popularity of country music and demand for live experiences. Ryman Hospitality said it engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to help evaluate potential opportunities. Reed also said the company expects to play an integral role in OEG’s continued growth regardless of any strategic partnerships being considered.
On June 12, BMO Capital raised its price target on Ryman Hospitality to $137 from $125 and kept an Outperform rating as part of a broader note on Gaming and Lodging names. BMO Capital said World Cup anticipation has taken a back seat to strong RevPAR performance, which suggests upside to Q2 results and outlooks even if World Cup upside does not materialize. The firm added that World Cup expectations are fairly low and hotel prices have continued to moderate, moving lower at 70% of lodging REIT hotels since April.
Earlier in June, Raymond James raised its price target on Ryman Hospitality to $125 from $120 and kept an Outperform rating. Raymond James updated its lodging REIT models after Q1 earnings, updated guidance, and recent updates from the NAREIT REIT Week conference.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is a lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust specializing in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences.
3. BXP, Inc. (NYSE:BXP)
On June 18, 2026, Scotiabank upgraded BXP, Inc. (BXP) to Outperform from Sector Perform with a price target of $70, up from $65. Scotiabank said leasing has been strong since the company’s investor day last September, which should help improve FFO per share growth. The firm also viewed BXP’s relative valuation as attractive within the office REIT group.
On June 16, BXP announced that McDermott Will & Schulte signed a lease for approximately 150,000 square feet at 343 Madison Avenue in New York City. The firm will occupy floors 31 through 37 of the 930,000 square foot premier workplace, which is currently under construction.
Last month, Truist analyst Michael Lewis lowered the firm’s price target on BXP to $64 from $70 and kept a Hold rating. Lewis reduced Truist’s 2026 FFO estimate to reflect higher assumed interest rates and capital expenditures. Truist also said BXP faces dilutive refinancing activity and may find it challenging to both de-lever and grow in the current environment.
BXP, Inc. (BXP) owns and manages premier workplaces in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC.
2. Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ)
On June 26, 2026, Truist analyst Michael Lewis raised the firm’s price target on Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) to $30 from $24 and kept a Hold rating as part of a broader note on Office REITs. Lewis said Truist had been hesitant to become more constructive on the group several months ago, citing lackluster cash flow, weak job growth, private credit concerns, the start of the war in Iran contributing to higher inflation and interest rates, and the threat of AI to office-using employment.
Since then, Truist said job growth has improved a bit, private credit concerns have taken a back seat, and healthy leasing activity has led many investors to shift their view of AI from a job-killer to a driver of additional office leasing in some markets.
Earlier in June, Evercore ISI raised its price target on Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) to $30 from $29 previously and kept an Outperform rating on the shares after the annual NAREIT Conference.
Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) is a fully integrated, self-administered, and self-managed real estate investment trust.
1. AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB)
On June 16, 2026, Truist raised its price target on AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) to $202 from $201 and kept a Buy rating. Truist adjusted its model with expectations for 1.3% year-over-year same-store revenue growth in 2026 and 3.9% expense growth, resulting in 0.2% same-store net operating income growth. The firm said this is consistent with management’s down 0.7% to up 1.3% guidance range.
On June 10, Mizuho raised its price target on AvalonBay to $192 from $189 and kept a Neutral rating. Mizuho adjusted targets in the apartment real estate investment trust group, saying an improved macro backdrop and “supportive” private market data have raised expectations. The firm said Sunbelt names should be near-term relative winners.
On June 8, Evercore ISI raised its price target on AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) to $198 from $191 and kept an In Line rating after the annual NAREIT Conference.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) is an equity REIT that develops, redevelops, acquires, and manages communities in leading metropolitan areas.
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