RE:analyst credibility ???They have given their estimates as to the what they believe the inherent value of the company is and where they believe it will be. At least they base the evaluations on methodology and not on their gut feelings at the beginning of each day. Interesting how they all have targets well above current trading levels and with the exception of a couple of outliers have similar numbers. Delays have factored into the equation and they have adjusted accordingly.
That said, they do not control the market and their influence is limited in so far as driving share value (obviously) when a company comes into the crosshairs of market manipulators and assorted scum bags with their dubious reports.
Good luck,
Felco