CIBC Upgrade CIBC World Markets analyst Hamir Patel raised his rating for a pair of companies in a research report on paper and forest products stocks on Monday.
He upgraded Resolute Forest Products Inc. (RFP-N/RFP-T) to “outperformer” from “neutral” with a US$19 target, rising from US$14. The average on the Street is $17.75.
Mr. Patel also raised West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. to “outperformer” from “neutral” with a target price of $150, up from $120 and above the $117.35 average.
He also made a series of target price adjustments, including:
- Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. (, “outperformer”) to $10 from $9. Average: $9.92.
- Hardwoods Distribution Inc. ( “outperformer”) to $60 from $59. Average: $68.40.
- Interfor Corp. (IFP-T, “neutral”) to $46 from $36. Average: $46.83.
- Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (ITP-T, “outperformer”) to $36 from $38. Average: $38.94.