UBS Lowers Root's Price Target to $105, Maintains Neutral Rating

UBS analyst Brian Meredith lowered the price target for Root (ROOT) from $140 to $105, representing a 25% decrease. Meredith maintained a neutral rating on the stock. The change is effective as of August 18, 2025. This adjustment is part of ongoing analyst attention and varied price target adjustments for Root.

UBS analyst Brian Meredith has revised the price target for Root (ROOT) from $140 to $105, representing a 25% decrease. Meredith maintained a neutral rating on the stock, with the adjustment effective as of August 18, 2025. This change is part of the ongoing analyst attention and varied price target adjustments for Root.

Meredith's updated price target reflects a more conservative view of the stock's potential, as compared to earlier forecasts. The change comes amidst a period of heightened scrutiny and varied analyst opinions surrounding Root. Multiple analysts have issued price targets for Root in the past six months, with a median target of $125.0 [2].

Institutional investors have also shown interest in Root, with 143 adding shares to their portfolios and 85 decreasing their positions in the most recent quarter [2]. Notable moves include Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc. adding 264,354 shares in Q2 2025 and GMT Capital Corp removing 149,316 shares in Q1 2025 [2].

The reduction in the price target for Root by UBS analyst Brian Meredith underscores the importance of staying informed about analyst opinions and market dynamics. Investors should continue to monitor the stock's performance and consider the broader market context when making investment decisions.

References:
[1] https://www.quiverquant.com/news/New+Analyst+Forecast%3A+%24ROOT+Given+%24105.0+Price+Target
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/hasbro-nasdaqhas-given-new-8800-price-target-at-ubs-group-2025-08-13/