Okay, here’s a breakdown of the analyst ratings changes, categorized for clarity. I’ve included the firm, the stock, the change, and a brief reason. I’ve also grouped them by “Upgrade/Initiate Buy” and “Downgrade/Hold” for easy scanning.
Upgrades & New “Buy” Initiations
* Stellantis (STLA): Roth upgraded to Buy – Improving inventory & upcoming product momentum.
* beauty Health (SKIN): Roth initiated Buy – Turnaround story, $3.50 price target.
* Tesla (TSLA): Baird upgraded to outperform from Neutral – Anticipates “physical AI inflection” and shift in investor focus to future potential.
* CoreWeave (CRWV): Loop initiated Buy – Bullish on its position as a leading “Neocloud” provider, favored by Nvidia and major AI labs.
* Lincoln National (LNC): Morgan Stanley upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight – Turnaround on track, shifting to a capital-light business, profitable growth.
* Klaviyo (KVYO): Morgan Stanley upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight – Positioned for durable 20%+ growth as it expands beyond email marketing.
* Intel (INTC): Benchmark upgraded to Buy from Hold - Recommend buying dips following Nvidia deal.
* Toast (TOST): Deutsche Bank reiterates Buy – Sees it as a long-term “winner” in fintech despite near-term trading choppiness.
* Bill.com Holdings (BILL): Truist upgraded to Buy from Hold - expects upside to revenue growth, increased price target to $63.
* SiteOne Landscape supply (SITE): Loop upgraded to Buy from Hold – Turnaround story, positive outlook for FY26 after commodity deflation headwinds.
* Kinder Morgan (KMI): BMO initiated Outperform – Positive global power demand tailwinds, $32 price target.
* Williams Companies (WMB): BMO initiated Outperform – Positive global power demand tailwinds,$66 price target.
* laureate Education: UBS initiated Buy – Shares have room to run.
Downgrades & Holds
* MetLife (MET): Piper sandler downgraded to Neutral from Overweight – Valuation concerns; shares approaching fair value ($84 price target).
* Apple (AAPL): JPMorgan reiterates Overweight – Raised price target to $280, positive early demand for iPhone 17. (While a reiteration, the price target increase is a positive signal).
Key Themes & Observations:
* Turnarounds are Popular: Several upgrades (Stellantis, Beauty Health, Lincoln National, SiteOne) are based on the belief that these companies are in the midst of successful turnarounds.
* AI is a Big Driver: Tesla’s upgrade is heavily tied to AI potential, and CoreWeave’s initiation is based on its role in the AI infrastructure space.
* Growth Potential: Klaviyo and Bill.com are highlighted for their strong growth prospects.
* Valuation Concerns: MetLife’s downgrade is a reminder that valuation matters, even for good companies.
* Positive iPhone 17 Demand: Apple is seeing strong early demand for its new iPhone.
Disclaimer: I am an AI chatbot and cannot provide financial advice. This information is for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice. You should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
