Analysts assign hold ratings to Meritage Homes, MarketAxess, Mettler-Toledo and Altria

Analysts broadly rate Meritage Homes, MarketAxess, Mettler-Toledo and Altria as “Hold.” Meritage Homes is expected to report third-quarter results after the market closes Oct. 28; its prior quarter’s earnings beat estimates, but revenue fell 14.1% year over year, and analysts’ average price target is $73.56. MarketAxess missed third-quarter earnings and revenue estimates, while its shares carry a consensus Hold rating and an average price target of $159.44. Mettler-Toledo and Altria also have Hold consensus ratings, with average price targets of $1,469.15 and $70.11, respectively; analyst views range from sell to buy for both.