Shares of Envista Holdings (NVST) soared 5.61% in pre-market trading on Friday, as investors reacted positively to a series of price target increases from multiple analysts. The dental products company has attracted renewed attention from Wall Street, suggesting a potentially improved outlook for its business prospects.

Leading the charge, Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating on Envista Holdings, with analyst Allen Lutz setting an ambitious price target of $24. This was followed by several other notable upgrades: Wells Fargo raised its target price to $19 from $17, Piper Sandler increased its target to $19 from $17 while maintaining a Neutral rating, and Mizuho lifted its price target to $18 from $15.

These widespread price target increases indicate growing confidence in Envista Holdings' future performance among financial analysts. While the specific reasons for the upgrades were not detailed in the available news, such actions often follow positive developments in a company's financial results, market position, or growth prospects. The pre-market rally suggests that investors are responding enthusiastically to this wave of positive analyst sentiment, driving up demand for Envista Holdings' shares ahead of the regular trading session.