Avantor price target raised to $16 from $14 at Raymond James

Raymond James raised the firm’s price target on Avantor (AVTR) to $16 from $14 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Heading into Q3 earnings, the firm adjusts its 2026-2027 outlook, reflecting expectations for a slower recovery or stabilization in end markets, the analyst tells investors in a research note. These revisions align more closely with recent company commentary and appear broadly in line with current buyside expectations ahead of an earnings season likely to provide greater insight into 2026 trends, the firm says.