Atlanticus price target raised to $78 from $75 at Citizens JMP

Citizens JMP raised the firm’s price target on Atlanticus (ATLC) to $78 from $75 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its forecast to reflect a faster pace of portfolio growth, both this year and in 2026, as management continues to see favorable macro trends for the core consumer base, allowing the company to continue to lean more aggressively into marketing spend, the analyst tells investors in a research note.