J.C. Penney price target lowered to $4.50 from $6.50 at CitiIn a research note titled "Get Ready for Even More Volatility," Citi analyst Paul Lejuez lowered his price target for J.C. Penney shares to $4.50 following the retailer's Q1 results. Deutsche Bank this morning downgraded Penny to Hold. Like other department stores in the U.S., Penny is "in a tough spot," Lejuez tells investors in a research note. With sales shifting online, Penney's store closings will need to happen "at a more rapid pace," the analyst contends. He keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. |