APi Group price target lowered to $40 from $55 at Barclays

Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on APi Group (APG) to $40 from $55 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm sees high investor expectations for the multi-industry sector heading into the Q2 reports. Most companies are positioned to beat estimates and raise guidance despite tepid consumer demand, the analyst tells investors in a research note. However, Barclays sees a neutral risk/reward for stocks in the group despite positive estimate revisions given the recent sector rally.