Shares of Weight Watchers International Inc. jumped more than +5% on Thursday, as JP Morgan analysts softened their bearish stance on the stock.
J.P. Morgan analyst Christina Brathwaite upgraded the stock's rating to neutral from underweight. She also raised her price target to $22 from $17 a share.
Brathwaite indicated that she was no longer bearish on the weight management & fitness company, citing stabilizing subscriber trends and the potential growth opportunity in 2020 following the launch of a new diet program by the company at the end of this year.