After meetings with J.C. Penney management, JPMorgan raised its price target for the retailer to $10 from $8. The firm says Penny management expressed confidence in the company’s ability to reach its 2017 EBITDA target of $1.2B. JPMorgan notes that management sees "multiple ways" to achieve the target, even if sales do not grow. More near-term, the firm points out its work suggests Penny will post in-line or better Q1 results despite port issues and inconsistent weather. Nevertheless, the firm keeps a Neutral rating on the retailer. Shares of Penny closed the trading day up 58c to $8.41 after Piper Jaffray this morning upped its price target for shares to $14.