Shares of alternate site health provider Option Care Health (NASDAQ:OPCH)
jumped 4.7% in the morning session after the company received positive commentary from multiple financial analysts, including price target increases from Deutsche Bank and BofA Securities. Deutsche Bank raised its price target on the stock to $36 from $31, while keeping a Buy rating. Similarly, BofA Securities lifted its target to $35 from $32 and also maintained its Buy rating. The move from BofA followed a conference where Option Care Health's management reaffirmed the company's long-term goals. These targets included expectations for high single-digit revenue growth and low double-digit earnings growth, signaling confidence in the company's future performance. The updates contributed to a broadly positive view among analysts.
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