Analysts Are Upgrading These 5 Stocks

In this article, we discuss the 5 stocks receiving upgrades from analysts. If you want to see more such stocks on the list, go directly to Analysts Are Upgrading These 10 Stocks. 

5. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 40

Atlantic Equities raised its ratings for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) from “Underweight” to “Neutral” on Monday, February 6. Analyst Edward Lewis acknowledged that the consumer goods company has come through a tough time, with dropping sales and shrinking margins in recent years.

However, Lewis believes the company’s gross margin and sales growth will improve in the coming quarters. In addition, he sees a more balanced risk/reward after the stock’s recent underperformance. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) shares have lost nearly 17 of their value over the past 12 months.