MOST people shopping for cars like to stick close to home. The average distance an American travels to buy a new car or truck is about 22 miles, according to CNW Marketing Research, an automotive research company in Bandon, Ore. Then there are those who like to shop a time zone or two away.
In recent trading, shares of DaVita Inc (Symbol: DVA) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $66.83, changing hands for $66.93/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation, or, re-adjust their target price to a higher level.
There are 6 different analyst targets contributing to that average for DaVita Inc, but the average is just that - a mathematical average. There are analysts with lower targets than the average, including one looking for a price of $54.00.