Analysts Predict 13% Upside For FTLB
Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itself. For the First Trust Hedged BuyWrite Income ETF (Symbol: FTLB), we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $22.57 per unit.
With FTLB trading at a recent price near $19.93 per unit, that means that analysts see 13.26% upside for this ETF looking through to the average analyst targets of the underlying holdings. Three of FTLB's underlying holdings with notable upside to their analyst target prices are Office Properties Income Trust (Symbol: OPI), Catalent Inc (Symbol: CTLT), and Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT). Although OPI has traded at a recent price of $23.71/share, the average analyst target is 14.72% higher at $27.20/share. Similarly, CTLT has 13.87% upside from the recent share price of $92.31 if the average analyst target price of $105.11/share is reached, and analysts on average are expecting MSFT to reach a target price of $240.41/share, which is 13.51% above the recent price of $211.80. Below is a twelve month price history chart comparing the stock performance of OPI, CTLT, and MSFT:
Below is a summary table of the current analyst target prices discussed above:
| Name | Symbol | Recent Price | Avg. Analyst 12-Mo. Target | % Upside to Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Hedged BuyWrite Income ETF | FTLB | $19.93 | $22.57 | 13.26% |
| Office Properties Income Trust | OPI | $23.71 | $27.20 | 14.72% |
| Catalent Inc | CTLT | $92.31 | $105.11 | 13.87% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | $211.80 | $240.41 | 13.51% |
Are analysts justified in these targets, or overly optimistic about where these stocks will be trading 12 months from now? Do the analysts have a valid justification for their targets, or are they behind the curve on recent company and industry developments? A high price target relative to a stock's trading price can reflect optimism about the future, but can also be a precursor to target price downgrades if the targets were a relic of the past. These are questions that require further investor research.
