Elanco price target raised to $27 from $23 at Stifel

Stifel raised the firm’s price target on Elanco (ELAN) to $27 from $23 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Elanco’s stock currently trades at a premium to Zoetis (ZTS), but it is now expected to grow faster in 2025 relative to the market leader, the analyst tells investors. “More importantly,” Elanco’s margins are half of Zoetis’ and the margin expansion opportunity is “significant” over the next 12-24 months, which should allow for EBITDA growth to outstrip Zoetis, the analyst added in a post-Q3 note.