Owens Corning price target raised to $182 from $175 at Argus

Argus raised the firm’s price target on Owens Corning to $182 from $175 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst cites the company’s Q1 earnings beat while noting that the composite and building materials demand is impacted by the changes in the housing and construction markets which have been strong in recent quarters. Argus adds that the company’s balance sheet is clean, and the management has recently hiked the dividend by 15%, signaling confidence in the outlook and a commitment to shareholder returns.