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Right now, traders are navigating a landscape filled with uncertainty. The war in the Middle East has added another layer of geopolitical risk to already fragile markets. At the same time, the broader economic backdrop is hardly comforting. Rising government debt continues to expand at a pace that concerns policymakers and investors alike. Inflation, while no longer at peak levels, remains sticky enough to keep interest rates higher than many expected.

The stock is trading at around $87. The highest analyst target is $78.75. The average sits at $67.50. The low is $45.45. That means price is already above even the most optimistic published target. Consensus isn’t bullish. It’s behind.