Top 10 Newsworthy Upgrades and Downgrades
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BofA Initiates Coverage of Centrus Energy (LEU) Stock With Buy Rating
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Citi Initiates Coverage of Chagee Holdings (CHA) Stock with Buy Rating
On June 4, analysts at Citi initiated coverage on Chagee Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:CHA)’s stock with a “Buy” rating and a price objective of $43.70.
Bernstein Begins Coverage of Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock with Outperform Rating
On June 4, Bernstein began coverage on Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV)’s stock with an “Outperform” rating and a price objective of $185.
Tigress Financial Initiates Coverage of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Stock with Buy Rating
On June 4, Tigress Financial Partners began coverage on International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage of GH Research (GHRS) With Overweight Rating
On June 4, analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage on GH Research PLC (NASDAQ:GHRS)’s stock with an “Overweight” rating and a price objective of $25.00, as reported...
Loop Capital Begins Coverage of Lionsgate Studios (LION) With Hold Rating
On June 4, analysts at Loop Capital initiated coverage on Lionsgate Studios Corp.
Goldman Sachs Upgrades Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock to Buy, Maintains PT
On June 4, Goldman Sachs upped Yum! Brands, Inc.
Bernstein Begins Coverage of DraftKings (DKNG) Stock with $46 PT
On June 4, Bernstein initiated coverage of DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:DKNG)’s stock with an “Outperform” rating and a price objective of $46.
Needham Lifts PT on Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Stock, Maintains Buy Rating
On June 4, Needham upped the price objective on Hims & Hers Health, Inc.
B. Riley Upgrades Yext (YEXT) Stock, Raises PT
On June 4, B. Riley analyst Naved Khan upgraded Yext, Inc.
H.C. Wainwright Upgrades Agenus (AGEN) Stock to Buy
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Cantor Fitzgerald Begins Coverage of HubSpot (HUBS) Stock With Overweight Rating
On June 3, analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage of HubSpot, Inc.
Gordon Haskett Upgrades Dollar General (DG) Stock
On June 3, Gordon Haskett analyst Chuck Grom upped Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG)’s stock to “Accumulate” from “Reduce” with a price objective of $125, as reported...
Truist Securities Upgrades Oshkosh (OSK) Stock to Buy, Lifts PT
On June 3, Truist analyst Jamie Cook upped Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK)’s stock to “Buy” from “Hold,” lifting the price objective to $127 from the previous target ...
Deutsche Bank Upgrades Woodward (WWD) Stock to Buy, Lifts PT
On June 3, analysts at Deutsche Bank upped Woodward, Inc.
JPMorgan Upgrades Pinterest (PINS) Stock, Raises PT
The upgrade stems from improvement in user engagement, monetization gains, and an undemanding valuation. The firm also mentioned that Pinterest, Inc.
Jefferies Maintains Buy Rating on Netflix (NFLX) Stock, Lifts PT
On June 3, Jefferies analysts raised the price target on Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX)’s stock to $1,400 from $1,200, while maintaining a “Buy” rating.
Wells Fargo Upgrades Cencora (COR) Stock to Overweight, Lifts PT
On June 3, Wells Fargo analysts upgraded Cencora, Inc.
Wells Fargo Upgrades Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock, Lifts PT
On June 3, Wells Fargo analysts upgraded Cardinal Health, Inc.
Evercore ISI Upgrades Block (XYZ) Stock to Outperform, Raises PT
Evercore ISI analyst Adam Frisch upped Block, Inc.
Truist Securities Begins Coverage of Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Stock With Hold Rating
On June 2, Truist Securities analysts began coverage on Shift4 Payments, Inc.
Mizuho Upgrades Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) Stock to Outperform, Keeps PT
On June 2, Mizuho analysts upgraded Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
Goldman Sachs Upgrades Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Stock, Raises PT
On June 2, Goldman Sachs upgraded Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
BTIG Upgrades Doximity (DOCS) Stock to Buy from Neutral
On June 2, BTIG analysts upgraded Doximity, Inc.
RBC Capital Upgrades Church & Dwight Co. (CHD), Lifts PT
On June 2, analysts at RBC Capital Markets upgraded Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Desjardins Upgrades BRP (DOOO) Stock, Lifts PT
On May 30, Desjardins analyst Benoit Poirier upped BRP Inc.
National Bank Financial Downgrades Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Stock, Reduces PT
On May 30, National Bank Financial downgraded Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY)’s stock from “Outperform” to “Sector Perform,” reducing its price target to C$177.00 from...
Evercore ISI Downgrades Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) Stock, Slashes PT
On May 30, Evercore ISI downgraded Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Piper Sandler Downgrades Zscaler (ZS) Stock, Raises PT
On May 30, Piper Sandler analysts changed their rating on Zscaler, Inc.
RBC Capital Markets Downgrades Civitas Resources (CIVI) Stock, Reduces PT
RBC Capital analyst Scott Hanold downgraded Civitas Resources, Inc.
Truist Downgrades Airbnb (ABNB) Stock to Sell, Reduces PT
On May 30, Truist Securities downgraded Airbnb, Inc.
Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage of Beta Bionics (BBNX) Stock with Outperform Rating
As per the analyst, the insulin pumps are a double-digit growth category, with the company taking share from the low base. The firm believes that Beta Bionics, Inc.
BofA Resumes Coverage of CoStar Group (CSGP) Stock with Neutral Rating
On May 30, BofA Securities resumed coverage on CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)’s stock with a “Neutral” rating and a price objective of $79.00.
Telsey Advisory Reduces PT on Burlington Stores (BURL) Stock, Maintains Outperform Rating
On May 30, Telsey Advisory Group reduced its price objective on Burlington Stores, Inc.
Telsey Advisory Maintains Outperform on Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Stock, Reduces PT
On May 30, Telsey Advisory Group reduced its price target on Bath & Body Works, Inc.
JPMorgan Begins Coverage of Xylem (XYL) Stock with Overweight Rating
On May 30, JPMorgan began coverage on Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL)’s stock with an “Overweight” rating and a price objective of $148.00, as reported by The Fly.
Wells Fargo Begins Coverage of Bio-Techne (TECH) Stock, Gives PT of $59
On May 30, Wells Fargo began coverage on Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH)’s stock with an “Overweight” rating and a price objective of $59.00, as reported by The Fly...
Needham Initiates Coverage of PVH (PVH) Stock with Buy Rating
The analysts hinted at several underappreciated EPS drivers that they believe are expected to contribute to PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH)’s performance over the upcoming few years.
Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage of Insulet (PODD) with Buy Rating
On May 30, Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ:PODD)’s stock, assigning a “Buy” rating with the price objective of $380.00, as reported by The...
Barclays Upgrades California Resources (CRC) Stock, Raises PT
On May 30, Barclays analyst Betty Jiang upped California Resources Corporation (NYSE:CRC)’s stock from “Equalweight” to “Overweight,” lifting the price objective to $...
Needham Initiates Coverage of Columbia Sportswear (COLM) with Hold Rating
On May 30, Needham analyst Tom Nikic initiated coverage on Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM)’s stock with a “Hold” rating, as reported by The Fly.
JPMorgan Initiates Coverage of Commercial Metals (CMC) Stock With $52 PT
On May 30, JPMorgan initiated coverage on Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:CMC)’s stock with a “Neutral” rating and a price objective of $52.00, as reported by The Fly.
UBS Begins Coverage of Brixmor Property Group (BRX) with Buy Rating
On May 30, UBS analyst Michael Goldsmith initiated coverage on Brixmor Property Group Inc.
Barclays Upgrades Rockwell Automation (ROK) Stock, Lifts PT
On May 30, Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell upped Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Oppenheimer Upgrades Nordson (NDSN) Stock
On May 30, Oppenheimer analyst Christopher Glynn upped Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN)’s stock from “Perform” to “Outperform” with a price objective of $260.00, as...
JPMorgan Upgrades ZTO Express (Cayman) (ZTO) Stock, Reduces PT
On May 29, JPMorgan analyst Lin Chen upped ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
Citi Upgrades Lamar Advertising (LAMR) Stock, Lifts PT
On May 29, Citi analysts have changed their stance and upgraded Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR)’s stock from “Neutral” to “Buy,” lifting the price objective ...
Wells Fargo Upgrades Tenet Healthcare (THC) Stock, Raises PT
On May 29, Wells Fargo upgraded Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC)’s stock to “Overweight” from “Equal Weight” with a price objective of $195, up from the prior...
