Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reports on Assured Guaranty (AGO)

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods commented on Assured Guaranty AGO in a report released today. In the report, Keefe was positive in its outlook of the company. Keefe writes, “Following first quarter earnings results for AGO, we are raising our full-year 2011 operating EPS estimate to $3.83 from $3.23 and maintaining our 2012 operating EPS estimate of $3.00. Our price target remains at $25 and we maintain our Outperform rating.” Keefe, Bruyette & Woods currently has an Outperform rating on the stock and a target price of $25.00. Shares of AGO closed the trading day at $16.28, up from the opening price of $15.77.