The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Oct. 24, edition that Desjardins Securities analyst Doug Young is keeping his "buy" call on Intact Financial intact. The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Young gave his share target a $30 trim to $305. Analysts on average target the shares at $319.77. Mr. Young says in a note: "(1) The UK&I business. Corrective actions are being taken within the DLG portfolio, which could weigh on top-line growth. Also, over the last few quarters it experienced elevated large losses in its specialty business which resulted in the division's underwriting income falling short of our estimate. However, according to management, the business is positioned to show good bottom-line progress through 2026; (2) Management's outlook, in general, and on where we stand in the P&C cycle; (3) Trends in Canadian personal auto; (4) Competition in commercial lines; and (5) M&A. Both manufacturing and distributions in all geographies appear to be fair game." The Globe reported on July 31 that National Bank Financial analyst Jaeme Gloyn was maintaining his "outperform" recommendation for Intact Financial. The shares were then going for $285.45.