Comerica, Inc (CMA) Stock: A Look at the Analyst Recommendations

Comerica, Inc (NYSE: CMA) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 17.51x compared to its average ratio. CMA has 36-month beta value of 1.25. Analysts have mixed views on the stock, with 8 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 as “overweight,” 15 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”

The public float for CMA is 130.32M, and currently, short sellers hold a 3.93% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of CMA on November 15, 2024 was 1.86M shares.

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CMA) stock’s latest price update

Comerica, Inc (NYSE: CMA)’s stock price has decreased by -0.21 compared to its previous closing price of 70.23. However, the company has seen a 2.74% increase in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. proactiveinvestors.co.uk reported 2024-11-08 that Companies involved in the supply of baby formula milk could face direct government action to lower prices unless the way it is sold and marketed improves, consumer watchdog the CMA said today. In a series of recommendations, the CMA has proposed ‘backstop’ measures including controls and public provisions that will give the government power to intervene and force prices lower directly if deemed necessary.

CMA’s Market Performance

Comerica, Inc (CMA) has experienced a 2.74% rise in stock performance for the past week, with a 12.45% rise in the past month, and a 24.65% rise in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.18%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.50% for CMA. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 7.25% for CMA stock, with a simple moving average of 28.96% for the last 200 days.

Analysts’ Opinion of CMA

Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for CMA stocks, with BofA Securities repeating the rating for CMA by listing it as a “Underperform.” The predicted price for CMA in the upcoming period, according to BofA Securities is $52 based on the research report published on October 07, 2024 of the current year 2024.

Wedbush, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see CMA reach a price target of $75, previously predicting the price at $52. The rating they have provided for CMA stocks is “Outperform” according to the report published on September 24th, 2024.

Keefe Bruyette gave a rating of “Outperform” to CMA, setting the target price at $69 in the report published on September 05th of the current year.

CMA Trading at 13.75% from the 50-Day Moving Average

After a stumble in the market that brought CMA to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -2.16% of loss for the given period.

Volatility was left at 2.50%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.18%, as shares surge +11.88% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +27.30% upper at present.

During the last 5 trading sessions, CMA rose by +2.74%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +33.28% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $65.34. In addition, Comerica, Inc saw 25.57% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.

Insider Trading

Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at CMA starting from Fleming Allysun C, who sale 1,392 shares at the price of $68.83 back on Nov 07 ’24. After this action, Fleming Allysun C now owns 8,730 shares of Comerica, Inc, valued at $95,804 using the latest closing price.

Fleming Allysun C, the Officer of Comerica, Inc, proposed sale 1,392 shares at $68.83 during a trade that took place back on Nov 07 ’24, which means that Fleming Allysun C is holding shares at $95,804 based on the most recent closing price.

Stock Fundamentals for CMA

Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:

  • 0.33 for the present operating margin
  • 0.98 for the gross margin

The net margin for Comerica, Inc stands at 0.12. The total capital return value is set at 0.03. Equity return is now at value 9.05, with 0.67 for asset returns.

Based on Comerica, Inc (CMA), the company’s capital structure generated 0.48 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.31. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.92. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 0.99.

When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.09. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.30.

Conclusion

To put it simply, Comerica, Inc (CMA) has had a better performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.

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