Published on 23 Nov 2023 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance

Wall Street Analysts Predict an 84.83% Upside in Aviat Networks, Inc. (AVNW): Here's What You Should...

Aviat Networks, Inc. (AVNW) closed the last trading session at $30.39, gaining 20% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $56.17 indicates an 84.8% upside potential.

The mean estimate comprises six short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $4.54. While the lowest estimate of $50 indicates a 64.5% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 97.4% to reach $60. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.