Globe Life Inc. ( GL ) shares are trading higher Friday amid volatility following a short report on the stock from Fuzzy Panda Research.

The Details:

Globe Life ( GL ) shares fell more than 50% Thursday following the release of a short report from Fuzzy Panda Research which alleged multiple instances of insurance fraud. The company later issued a response refuting the claims in the report. 

Globe Life ( GL ) shares are rebounding on heavy trading volume Friday.  According to data from Benzinga Pro, more than 5.2 million shares have already been traded in the session, exceeding the stock’s 100-day average of 1.378 million shares.

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Will GL Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Globe Life ( GL ) will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $121.86 on Globe Life ( GL ). The Street high target is currently at $136.0 and the Street low target is $75. Of all the analysts covering Globe Life ( GL ), 3 have positive ratings, 4 have neutral ratings and no one has negative ratings.

In the last month, 5 analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Globe Life ( GL ) have performed in recent history.

Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Globe Life ( GL ) is 44.64% down year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.

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GL Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Globe Life ( GL ) shares are up 18.6% at $58.34 at the time of publication Friday. 

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