Citi analyst Michael Ward raised the firm’s price target on Allstate to $156 from $135 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after the company disclosed September catastrophes and Q3 reserve development. The firm raised its Q3 earnings per share estimate to 43c from 41c, reflecting less unfavorable reserve development. It cites improving auto insurance margin dynamics and sentiment, potential upside from activism, and greater confidence in Allstate Brand Auto reserves for the target increase.
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