Upgrades
According to Macquarie, the prior rating for UiPath Inc (NYSE:PATH) was changed from Neutral to Outperform. UiPath earned $0.00 in the third quarter, compared to $0.41 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $90.00 and a 52-week-low of $32.17. UiPath closed at $35.30 at the end of the last trading period.
For Cornerstone Building Brands Inc (NYSE:CNR), Raymond James upgraded the previous rating of Market Perform to Outperform. For the third quarter, Cornerstone Building had an EPS of $0.39, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.31. The current stock performance of Cornerstone Building shows a 52-week-high of $19.73 and a 52-week-low of $10.87. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $14.66.
For Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE:CMG), Gordon Haskett upgraded the previous rating of Hold to Buy. For the third quarter, Chipotle Mexican Grill had an EPS of $7.02, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $3.76. The current stock performance of Chipotle Mexican Grill shows a 52-week-high of $1958.55 and a 52-week-low of $1256.27. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $1368.40.
According to Citigroup, the prior rating for EVO Payments Inc (NASDAQ:EVOP) was changed from Neutral to Buy. EVO Payments earned $0.27 in the third quarter, compared to $0.19 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of EVO Payments shows a 52-week-high of $31.99 and a 52-week-low of $20.07. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $23.24.
HSBC upgraded the previous rating for Braskem SA (NYSE:BAK) from Hold to Buy. In the third quarter, Braskem showed an EPS of $1.70, compared to $0.07 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Braskem shows a 52-week-high of $26.93 and a 52-week-low of $8.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $18.24.
For Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc (NYSE:SPB), National Bank Of Canada upgraded the previous rating of Sector Perform to Outperform. For the fourth quarter, Spectrum Brands Holdings had an EPS of $1.11, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.72. The stock has a 52-week-high of $107.22 and a 52-week-low of $74.26. At the end of the last trading period, Spectrum Brands Holdings closed at $86.54.
According to Macquarie, the prior rating for Penn National Gaming Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) was changed from Neutral to Outperform. In the third quarter, Penn National Gaming showed an EPS of $0.52, compared to $0.93 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Penn National Gaming shows a 52-week-high of $142.00 and a 52-week-low of $37.76. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $43.19.
B of A Securities upgraded the previous rating for American Express Co (NYSE:AXP) from Neutral to Buy. In the fourth quarter, American Express showed an EPS of $2.18, compared to $1.76 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $189.03 and a 52-week-low of $112.10. At the end of the last trading period, American Express closed at $173.11.
For Avis Budget Group Inc (NASDAQ:CAR), JP Morgan upgraded the previous rating of Underweight to Neutral. Avis Budget Gr earned $10.74 in the third quarter, compared to $1.13 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $545.11 and a 52-week-low of $38.89. Avis Budget Gr closed at $169.52 at the end of the last trading period.
Barclays upgraded the previous rating for JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (NASDAQ:JBHT) from Equal-Weight to Overweight. For the fourth quarter, JB Hunt Transport Servs had an EPS of $2.28, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.44. The stock has a 52-week-high of $208.87 and a 52-week-low of $133.36. At the end of the last trading period, JB Hunt Transport Servs closed at $195.95.
Morgan Stanley upgraded the previous rating for DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) from Equal-Weight to Overweight. In the third quarter, DraftKings showed an EPS of $1.35, compared to $0.98 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $74.38 and a 52-week-low of $17.41. DraftKings closed at $19.32 at the end of the last trading period.
For Schlumberger Ltd (NYSE:SLB), Exane BNP Paribas upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Outperform. For the fourth quarter, Schlumberger had an EPS of $0.41, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.22. The current stock performance of Schlumberger shows a 52-week-high of $39.00 and a 52-week-low of $21.23. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $38.79.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded the previous rating for Capital City Bank Group Inc (NASDAQ:CCBG) from Market Perform to Outperform. For the fourth quarter, Capital City Bank Group had an EPS of $0.38, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.46. The current stock performance of Capital City Bank Group shows a 52-week-high of $29.00 and a 52-week-low of $21.42. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $27.45.
For International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF), Stifel upgraded the previous rating of Hold to Buy. Intl Flavors & Fragrances earned $1.47 in the third quarter, compared to $1.40 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $157.08 and a 52-week-low of $109.54. At the end of the last trading period, Intl Flavors & Fragrances closed at $134.03.
For Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA), Deutsche Bank upgraded the previous rating of Sell to Hold. For the third quarter, Moderna had an EPS of $7.70, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.59. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $497.49 and a 52-week-low of $117.34. Moderna closed at $152.54 at the end of the last trading period.
For Lumentum Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:LITE), JP Morgan upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Overweight. In the first quarter, Lumentum Holdings showed an EPS of $1.79, compared to $1.78 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Lumentum Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $108.90 and a 52-week-low of $65.67. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $95.48.
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Downgrades
CIBC downgraded the previous rating for Gatos Silver Inc (NYSE:GATO) from Outperformer to Neutral. In the third quarter, Gatos Silver showed an EPS of $0.07, compared to $0.01 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $24.00 and a 52-week-low of $9.17. Gatos Silver closed at $10.19 at the end of the last trading period.
According to B of A Securities, the prior rating for Ormat Technologies Inc (NYSE:ORA) was changed from Buy to Neutral. Ormat Technologies earned $0.32 in the third quarter, compared to $0.31 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Ormat Technologies shows a 52-week-high of $128.87 and a 52-week-low of $63.71. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $73.34.
Credit Suisse downgraded the previous rating for Church & Dwight Co Inc (NYSE:CHD) from Outperform to Neutral. In the third quarter, Church & Dwight Co showed an EPS of $0.80, compared to $0.70 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Church & Dwight Co shows a 52-week-high of $104.84 and a 52-week-low of $77.62. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $101.63.
B of A Securities downgraded the previous rating for Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) from Buy to Neutral. For the third quarter, Equinor had an EPS of $0.85, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.08. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $29.71 and a 52-week-low of $17.61. Equinor closed at $28.97 at the end of the last trading period.
Citigroup downgraded the previous rating for Brookfield Asset Management Inc (NYSE:BAM) from Buy to Neutral. In the third quarter, Brookfield Asset Mgmt showed an EPS of $0.47, compared to $0.10 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Brookfield Asset Mgmt shows a 52-week-high of $62.20 and a 52-week-low of $38.02. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $53.85.
For Heartland Express Inc (NASDAQ:HTLD), Barclays downgraded the previous rating of Equal-Weight to Underweight. In the fourth quarter, Heartland Express showed an EPS of $0.26, compared to $0.22 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Heartland Express shows a 52-week-high of $20.07 and a 52-week-low of $15.40. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $15.63.
According to Barclays, the prior rating for C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc (NASDAQ:CHRW) was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the third quarter, C.H. Robinson Worldwide showed an EPS of $1.85, compared to $1.00 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $112.15 and a 52-week-low of $84.67. At the end of the last trading period, C.H. Robinson Worldwide closed at $105.14.
According to Macquarie, the prior rating for Red Rock Resorts Inc (NASDAQ:RRR) was changed from Outperform to Neutral. For the third quarter, Red Rock Resorts had an EPS of $0.93, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.37. The current stock performance of Red Rock Resorts shows a 52-week-high of $58.74 and a 52-week-low of $23.04. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $46.35.
Credit Suisse downgraded the previous rating for Clorox Co (NYSE:CLX) from Neutral to Underperform. For the first quarter, Clorox had an EPS of $1.21, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $3.22. The stock has a 52-week-high of $231.11 and a 52-week-low of $156.23. At the end of the last trading period, Clorox closed at $174.53.
According to RBC Capital, the prior rating for Gatos Silver Inc (NYSE:GATO) was changed from Outperform to Underperform. Gatos Silver earned $0.07 in the third quarter, compared to $0.01 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $24.00 and a 52-week-low of $9.17. At the end of the last trading period, Gatos Silver closed at $10.19.
According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) was changed from Overweight to Neutral. For the fourth quarter, Verizon Communications had an EPS of $1.31, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.21. The stock has a 52-week-high of $59.85 and a 52-week-low of $49.69. At the end of the last trading period, Verizon Communications closed at $52.90.
According to Goldman Sachs, the prior rating for Nielsen Holdings PLC (NYSE:NLSN) was changed from Neutral to Sell. Nielsen Holdings earned $0.45 in the third quarter, compared to $0.43 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $28.42 and a 52-week-low of $18.32. Nielsen Holdings closed at $19.39 at the end of the last trading period.
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Initiations
With a Buy rating, Small Cap Consumer Research initiated coverage on Urban-gro Inc (NASDAQ:UGRO). The price target seems to have been set at $12.00 for Urban-gro. The stock has a 52-week-high of $162.00 and a 52-week-low of $4.00. At the end of the last trading period, Urban-gro closed at $9.00.
With a Buy rating, Benchmark initiated coverage on Janus International Group Inc (NYSE:JBI). The price target seems to have been set at $18.00 for Janus Intl Gr. For the third quarter, Janus Intl Gr had an EPS of $0.11, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.35. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $15.94 and a 52-week-low of $9.14. Janus Intl Gr closed at $9.77 at the end of the last trading period.
Jefferies initiated coverage on Genpact Ltd (NYSE:G) with a Hold rating. The price target for Genpact is set to $54.00. Genpact earned $0.66 in the third quarter, compared to $0.56 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $54.03 and a 52-week-low of $38.28. Genpact closed at $48.46 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Buy rating, HSBC initiated coverage on Grab Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:GRAB). The price target seems to have been set at $9.00 for Grab Hldgs. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $13.29 and a 52-week-low of $5.17. Grab Hldgs closed at $5.82 at the end of the last trading period.
Susquehanna initiated coverage on Ballard Power Systems Inc (NASDAQ:BLDP) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Ballard Power Systems is set to $10.00. In the third quarter, Ballard Power Systems showed an EPS of $0.10, compared to $0.05 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $42.28 and a 52-week-low of $8.78. At the end of the last trading period, Ballard Power Systems closed at $9.50.
With a Neutral rating, Susquehanna initiated coverage on Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE:BE). The price target seems to have been set at $16.00 for Bloom Energy. In the third quarter, Bloom Energy showed an EPS of $0.20, compared to $0.04 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Bloom Energy shows a 52-week-high of $44.95 and a 52-week-low of $13.89. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $15.22.
Susquehanna initiated coverage on Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) with a Positive rating. The price target for Plug Power is set to $26.00. Plug Power earned $0.19 in the third quarter, compared to $0.04 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $75.49 and a 52-week-low of $18.27. Plug Power closed at $19.73 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Neutral rating, B of A Securities initiated coverage on Pear Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:PEAR). The price target seems to have been set at $5.00 for Pear Therapeutics. The stock has a 52-week-high of $14.60 and a 52-week-low of $3.77. At the end of the last trading period, Pear Therapeutics closed at $4.25.
With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Ameriprise Financial Inc (NYSE:AMP). The price target seems to have been set at $355.00 for Ameriprise Financial. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $332.37 and a 52-week-low of $196.77. Ameriprise Financial closed at $298.53 at the end of the last trading period.
Jefferies initiated coverage on Prudential Financial Inc (NYSE:PRU) with an Underperform rating. In the third quarter, Prudential Financial showed an EPS of $3.78, compared to $3.21 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $117.96 and a 52-week-low of $77.27. Prudential Financial closed at $110.90 at the end of the last trading period.
With an Underperform rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Principal Financial Group Inc (NASDAQ:PFG). The price target seems to have been set at $62.00 for Principal Financial Gr. In the third quarter, Principal Financial Gr showed an EPS of $1.69, compared to $1.44 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Principal Financial Gr shows a 52-week-high of $77.68 and a 52-week-low of $48.88. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $72.62.
With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on MetLife Inc (NYSE:MET). The price target seems to have been set at $74.00 for MetLife. For the third quarter, MetLife had an EPS of $2.39, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.73. The current stock performance of MetLife shows a 52-week-high of $69.16 and a 52-week-low of $47.69. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $65.43.
Jefferies initiated coverage on Jackson Financial Inc (NYSE:JXN) with a Buy rating. The price target for Jackson Financial is set to $52.00. The current stock performance of Jackson Financial shows a 52-week-high of $47.76 and a 52-week-low of $22.29. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $38.33.
Jefferies initiated coverage on Lincoln National Corp (NYSE:LNC) with a Buy rating. The price target for Lincoln National is set to $80.00. Lincoln National earned $1.62 in the third quarter, compared to $0.72 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $77.57 and a 52-week-low of $44.59. Lincoln National closed at $68.00 at the end of the last trading period.
Jefferies initiated coverage on Equitable Holdings Inc (NYSE:EQH) with a Buy rating. The price target for Equitable Holdings is set to $44.00. For the third quarter, Equitable Holdings had an EPS of $1.94, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.24. The current stock performance of Equitable Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $36.33 and a 52-week-low of $24.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $32.94.
With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Reinsurance Group of America Inc (NYSE:RGA). The price target seems to have been set at $130.00 for Reinsurance Group. In the third quarter, Reinsurance Group showed an EPS of $1.11, compared to $3.51 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Reinsurance Group shows a 52-week-high of $134.93 and a 52-week-low of $94.32. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $112.58.
Jefferies initiated coverage on American Equity Investment Life Holding Co (NYSE:AEL) with a Hold rating. The price target for American Equity Inv is set to $42.00. American Equity Inv earned $0.85 in the third quarter, compared to $2.72 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $43.80 and a 52-week-low of $26.21. At the end of the last trading period, American Equity Inv closed at $40.52.
Jefferies initiated coverage on Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) with a Hold rating. The price target for Unum is set to $27.00. Unum earned $1.03 in the third quarter, compared to $1.21 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $31.98 and a 52-week-low of $22.25. Unum closed at $26.19 at the end of the last trading period.
Jefferies initiated coverage on Primerica Inc (NYSE:PRI) with a Hold rating. The price target for Primerica is set to $160.00. In the third quarter, Primerica showed an EPS of $2.98, compared to $2.78 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Primerica shows a 52-week-high of $179.50 and a 52-week-low of $130.70. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $151.26.
Jefferies initiated coverage on Globe Life Inc (NYSE:GL) with a Hold rating. The price target for Globe Life is set to $106.00. Globe Life earned $1.78 in the third quarter, compared to $1.75 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Globe Life shows a 52-week-high of $108.22 and a 52-week-low of $85.25. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $102.57.
With a Hold rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE:CNO). The price target seems to have been set at $25.00 for CNO Finl Group. In the third quarter, CNO Finl Group showed an EPS of $0.72, compared to $0.79 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of CNO Finl Group shows a 52-week-high of $27.89 and a 52-week-low of $21.06. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $25.05.
Keybanc initiated coverage on MKS Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:MKSI) with a Sector Weight rating. The stock has a 52-week-high of $199.44 and a 52-week-low of $138.70. At the end of the last trading period, MKS Instruments closed at $156.05.
With a Hold rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Voya Financial Inc (NYSE:VOYA). The price target seems to have been set at $75.00 for Voya Financial. In the third quarter, Voya Financial showed an EPS of $1.36, compared to $1.19 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $74.97 and a 52-week-low of $54.46. Voya Financial closed at $69.10 at the end of the last trading period.
Keybanc initiated coverage on Teradyne Inc (NASDAQ:TER) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Teradyne is set to $180.00. The current stock performance of Teradyne shows a 52-week-high of $168.91 and a 52-week-low of $104.05. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $138.29.
Keybanc initiated coverage on Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:LRCX) with a Sector Weight rating. The stock has a 52-week-high of $731.85 and a 52-week-low of $481.05. At the end of the last trading period, Lam Research closed at $588.23.
With an Overweight rating, Keybanc initiated coverage on KLA Corp (NASDAQ:KLAC). The price target seems to have been set at $480.00 for KLA. For the first quarter, KLA had an EPS of $4.64, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $3.03. The current stock performance of KLA shows a 52-week-high of $457.12 and a 52-week-low of $273.24. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $370.11.
Keybanc initiated coverage on Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) with a Sector Weight rating. Applied Materials earned $1.94 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.25 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Applied Materials shows a 52-week-high of $167.06 and a 52-week-low of $96.07. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $132.99.
With an Overweight rating, Keybanc initiated coverage on Advanced Energy Industries Inc (NASDAQ:AEIS). The price target seems to have been set at $105.00 for Advanced Energy Indus. In the third quarter, Advanced Energy Indus showed an EPS of $0.89, compared to $1.66 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $122.36 and a 52-week-low of $81.38. At the end of the last trading period, Advanced Energy Indus closed at $84.19.
