Barclays
May 12, 2026
Americas Small Cap Research Summary
Market ReportEquitiesConsumer StaplesConsumer Discretionary
This Barclays summary covers ratings and estimate changes for several Americas small-cap stocks including Certara, Hertz, and MBX Biosciences.
Key Takeaways
- 1.MBX Biosciences (MBX) shows competitive early data for its obesity candidate MBX 4291, with significant weight loss at 8 weeks.
- 2.Hertz (HTZ) continues to face liquidity and debt overhangs despite meeting 1Q EBITDA expectations and reaffirming margin guidance.
- 3.Certara (CERT) is undergoing a strategic reorganization to focus on AI and innovation, leading to a reduction in price target from $8.00 to $6.50.
Table of Contents
- Summary of Changes
- Publications Summary
- Consumer
- Healthcare
- Industrials
- Technology
- Analyst(s) Certification(s)
- Important Disclosures
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Authors
Andrew LazarBrandt Montour, CFAEliana Merle, CFADan LevyTim Long
Securities
CERTHLITMBXHTZBGS
Themes
Small-Cap Sector DivergenceAI Adoption and Organizational Transformation
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
