within the last quarter federal realty investment frt has observed the following analyst ratings these 4 analysts have an average price target of 1280 versus the current price of federal realty investment at 97235 implying upside below is a summary of how these 4 analysts rated federal realty investment over the past 3 months the greater the number of bullish ratings the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings the more negative analysts are on the stock this current average represents a 857 decrease from the previous average price target of 14000 analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors these people research company financial statements sit in conference calls and meetings and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks typically analysts will rate each stock once a quarter some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates earnings and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings when using analyst ratings it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors if you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in benzinga pro this article was generated by benzingas automated content engine and reviewed by an editor