Notable Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades for Week of May 30 2022

 

Upgrades:

 

Linde (NYSE:LIN) was upgraded by Evercore ISI to an "outperform" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, The Fly reports.

LIN has been the topic of a number of other reports. Credit Suisse Group began coverage on shares of Linde in a research report on Tuesday. They set an "outperform" rating and a $380.00 price objective on the stock. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective on shares of Linde from $405.00 to $365.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, February 14th. Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on shares of Linde in a research report on Wednesday, March 30th. They set a "buy" rating and a $390.00 price objective on the stock. HSBC boosted their target price on shares of Linde from $366.00 to $382.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, February 18th. Finally, Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Linde from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $312.00 target price for the company in a research report on Monday, February 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and thirteen have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Linde currently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $367.14. Read more …

 

Magellan Midstream Partners (NYSE:MMP) was upgraded by stock analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, The Fly reports.

A number of other analysts have also commented on MMP. TD Securities boosted their target price on Magellan Midstream Partners from $51.00 to $52.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, May 6th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Magellan Midstream Partners from $50.00 to $54.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Magellan Midstream Partners from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating and boosted their target price for the company from $52.00 to $57.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 25th. StockNews.com started coverage on Magellan Midstream Partners in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a "hold" rating for the company. Finally, Mizuho boosted their target price on Magellan Midstream Partners from $50.00 to $52.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $52.30. Read more …

 

Danaher (NYSE:DHR) was upgraded by investment analysts at Royal Bank of Canada from a "sector perform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, The Fly reports.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the company. William Blair restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Danaher in a research report on Friday, April 22nd. UBS Group decreased their target price on Danaher from $365.00 to $340.00 in a research report on Sunday, April 24th. StockNews.com cut Danaher from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, April 22nd. Zacks Investment Research cut Danaher from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $278.00 target price on the stock. in a research report on Monday, April 25th. Finally, Robert W. Baird decreased their target price on Danaher from $334.00 to $319.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 22nd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $331.14. Read more …

 

 

Xylem (NYSE:XYL) was upgraded by investment analysts at Cowen from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. The firm currently has a $75.00 target price on the industrial products company's stock. Cowen's price objective indicates a potential downside of 10.98% from the stock's current price.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price objective on Xylem from $100.00 to $90.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 18th. Raymond James raised Xylem from an "underperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 5th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on Xylem from $120.00 to $110.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 18th. Zacks Investment Research raised Xylem from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $89.00 price target for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 12th. Finally, TheStreet cut Xylem from a "b" rating to a "c+" rating in a research note on Monday, February 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Xylem has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $108.55. Read more …

 

Notable Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades for Week of May 9 2022

 

Upgrades:

 

Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE:BEP) (TSE:BEP) was upgraded by investment analysts at TD Securities from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Monday, The Fly reports.

A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on BEP. National Bankshares increased their target price on Brookfield Renewable Partners from $38.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 19th. National Bank Financial upgraded Brookfield Renewable Partners from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $38.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 18th. Zacks Investment Research lowered Brookfield Renewable Partners from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, April 18th. CIBC upgraded Brookfield Renewable Partners from a “neutral” rating to a “sector outperform” rating and decreased their price objective for the company from $42.00 to $40.00 in a research report on Tuesday, January 11th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Brookfield Renewable Partners from $46.00 to $39.00 in a research report on Thursday, January 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating and fourteen have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Brookfield Renewable Partners has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $42.38. Read more …

 

Fortis (TSE:FTS) was upgraded by research analysts at Veritas Investment Research to a “buy” rating in a research note issued on Monday, Stock Target Advisor reports.

FTS has been the topic of a number of other reports. National Bankshares boosted their target price on shares of Fortis from C$59.00 to C$60.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday. Raymond James set a C$58.00 price objective on shares of Fortis and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a C$60.00 price objective (up from C$57.00) on shares of Fortis in a research report on Tuesday, March 15th. Credit Suisse Group lifted their price objective on shares of Fortis to C$66.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 13th. Finally, CIBC boosted their target price on shares of Fortis from C$60.00 to C$63.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have issued a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of C$61.81. Read more …

 

Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) was upgraded by equities researchers at Bank of America from an "underperform" rating to a "neutral" rating in a report released on Tuesday, The Fly reports. The firm currently has a $133.00 target price on the specialty retailer's stock. Bank of America's price target indicates a potential upside of 0.80% from the stock's current price. The analysts noted that the move was a valuation call.

GPC has been the subject of a number of other reports. Wedbush restated a "neutral" rating on shares of Genuine Parts in a research report on Friday, February 18th. Truist Financial started coverage on Genuine Parts in a research report on Thursday, January 13th. They set a "hold" rating and a $142.00 price objective for the company. Finally, StockNews.com started coverage on Genuine Parts in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a "strong-buy" rating for the company. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Genuine Parts presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $139.25. Read more …

 

 

Wells Fargo & Company upgraded shares of Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) from an equal weight rating to an overweight rating in a report issued on Wednesday, The Fly reports. The brokerage currently has $285.00 target price on the specialty chemicals company’s stock, up from their previous target price of $215.00.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on ALB. Mizuho upped their target price on Albemarle from $243.00 to $293.00 in a research report on Friday, May 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on Albemarle from $250.00 to $290.00 in a research note on Friday, May 6th. Bank of America cut their price objective on Albemarle from $230.00 to $216.00 in a research note on Friday, February 18th. TheStreet upgraded Albemarle from a c+ rating to a b rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 4th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded Albemarle from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note on Friday, May 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have issued a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of Buy and an average target price of $272.89. Read more …

 

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Raymond James from a "market perform" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note issued on Thursday, Briefing.com reports. The firm currently has a $140.00 target price on the real estate investment trust's stock. Raymond James' target price points to a potential upside of 28.65% from the company's previous close.

Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $150.00 to $143.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. Mizuho dropped their target price on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $142.00 to $129.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 15th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Federal Realty Investment Trust from $130.00 to $125.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 7th. Capital One Financial raised Federal Realty Investment Trust from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $130.00 to $145.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 9th. Finally, StockNews.com initiated coverage on Federal Realty Investment Trust in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They set a "hold" rating on the stock. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $134.42. Read more …

 

TC Energy (NYSE:TRP) (TSE:TRP) was upgraded by CIBC from a "neutral" rating to a "sector outperform" rating in a research report issued on Thursday, The Fly reports.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on TRP. National Bank Financial raised their price target on TC Energy from C$65.00 to C$66.00 in a research report on Thursday, February 17th. US Capital Advisors cut TC Energy from an "overweight" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, March 11th. Zacks Investment Research cut TC Energy from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating and set a $58.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Thursday, April 28th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of TC Energy from $63.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 22nd. Finally, Scotiabank boosted their target price on shares of TC Energy from C$72.00 to C$78.00 in a research note on Wednesday, April 13th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $67.17. Read more …

 

 

WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating in a report released on Friday, The Fly reports.

WEC has been the topic of a number of other research reports. StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of WEC Energy Group in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They set a "hold" rating on the stock. Evercore ISI restated a "hold" rating and set a $97.00 price target on shares of WEC Energy Group in a research note on Friday, February 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of WEC Energy Group from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating and set a $99.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 13th. Credit Suisse Group initiated coverage on shares of WEC Energy Group in a research note on Monday, April 25th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $108.00 price target on the stock. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated a "hold" rating and set a $98.00 price target on shares of WEC Energy Group in a research note on Friday, February 4th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, WEC Energy Group has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $101.00. Read more …

 

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) was upgraded by Bank of America from an "underperform" rating to a "neutral" rating in a note issued to investors on Friday, The Fly reports.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the company. BMO Capital Markets downgraded Waste Management from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating and set a $174.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, April 12th. Raymond James increased their price objective on Waste Management from $167.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, April 22nd. cut Waste Management to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Waste Management in a research note on Tuesday, March 1st. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $153.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on Waste Management from $157.00 to $167.00 in a research note on Thursday, April 28th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Waste Management presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $161.00. Read more …

 

 

Downgrades:

 

Domino's Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) was downgraded by analysts at Argus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note issued on Monday, The Fly reports.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on DPZ. Guggenheim cut their price target on shares of Domino's Pizza from $445.00 to $370.00 in a report on Friday. BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on shares of Domino's Pizza from $450.00 to $400.00 in a report on Friday, April 29th. Oppenheimer cut their price target on shares of Domino's Pizza from $510.00 to $435.00 in a report on Friday, April 29th. Cowen cut their price target on shares of Domino's Pizza from $390.00 to $365.00 in a report on Friday, April 29th. Finally, Credit Suisse Group cut their target price on shares of Domino's Pizza from $475.00 to $400.00 in a research note on Friday, April 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twenty-three have given a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $440.04. Read more …

 

 

Novartis (NYSE:NVS) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Wolfe Research from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a research report issued on Monday, MarketBeat reports.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on NVS. Barclays upped their target price on Novartis from CHF 80 to CHF 85 in a research note on Thursday, April 14th. StockNews.com assumed coverage on Novartis in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a "strong-buy" rating for the company. UBS Group lifted their target price on Novartis from CHF 85 to CHF 88 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 27th. Societe Generale dropped their target price on shares of Novartis from CHF 107 to CHF 105 in a report on Thursday, February 3rd. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Novartis from CHF 90 to CHF 94 in a report on Friday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating, four have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $90.50. Read more …

 

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) was downgraded by investment analysts at Mizuho from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report issued on Tuesday, Briefing.com reports. They currently have a $72.00 price objective on the utilities provider’s stock, down from their previous price objective of $82.00. Mizuho’s price target suggests a potential upside of 2.77% from the company’s current price.

EIX has been the topic of several other research reports. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Edison International from $66.00 to $65.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 26th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Edison International from $70.00 to $79.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 30th. Citigroup boosted their price target on Edison International from $67.00 to $79.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 4th. StockNews.com initiated coverage on Edison International in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada boosted their price target on Edison International from $73.00 to $82.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 14th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Edison International presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $71.75. Read more …

 

Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) was downgraded by research analysts at Barclays from an "equal weight" rating to an "underweight" rating in a research report issued on Tuesday, Briefing.com reports. They presently have a $310.00 target price on the real estate investment trust's stock, down from their prior target price of $367.00. Barclays's price target would indicate a potential upside of 4.74% from the stock's previous close.

A number of other brokerages also recently weighed in on ESS. Truist Financial lowered their target price on Essex Property Trust from $378.00 to $370.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 21st. Mizuho lowered their target price on Essex Property Trust from $382.00 to $342.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 16th. KeyCorp lifted their target price on Essex Property Trust from $363.00 to $371.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday, January 13th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on Essex Property Trust from $335.00 to $365.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Friday, April 8th. Finally, StockNews.com initiated coverage on Essex Property Trust in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a "hold" rating for the company. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Essex Property Trust presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $358.13. Read more …

 

 

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) was downgraded by analysts at OTR Global to a “positive” rating in a report issued on Tuesday, The Fly reports.

HD has been the topic of several other reports. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Home Depot from $470.00 to $430.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 23rd. Telsey Advisory Group dropped their price objective on Home Depot from $425.00 to $375.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 23rd. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Home Depot from $445.00 to $377.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 23rd. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on Home Depot from $425.00 to $380.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 22nd. Finally, Guggenheim dropped their price objective on Home Depot from $425.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 23rd. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twenty have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Home Depot has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $387.43. Read more …

 

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) was downgraded by stock analysts at OTR Global to a “positive” rating in a report released on Tuesday, The Fly reports.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Telsey Advisory Group lifted their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 24th. Loop Capital cut their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $240.00 to $190.00 in a report on Tuesday, April 12th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 18th. StockNews.com upgraded Lowe’s Companies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 5th. Finally, Gordon Haskett downgraded Lowe’s Companies from a “buy” rating to an “accumulate” rating in a report on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and nineteen have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $260.80. Read more …

 

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) was downgraded by Sanford C. Bernstein from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a report issued on Tuesday, Briefing.com reports. They currently have a $53.00 target price on the stock, down from their prior target price of $58.00. Sanford C. Bernstein's price objective points to a potential downside of 4.09% from the stock's previous close.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Altria Group from $47.00 to $51.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Wednesday, January 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Altria Group from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and increased their price target for the company from $48.00 to $57.00 in a report on Tuesday, March 22nd. StockNews.com started coverage on Altria Group in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a "buy" rating for the company. Cowen increased their price target on Altria Group from $51.00 to $53.00 in a report on Thursday, April 7th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada downgraded Altria Group from an "outperform" rating to a "sector perform" rating and set a $53.00 price target for the company. in a report on Monday, March 28th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $53.75. Read more …

 

 

TELUS (TSE:T) (NYSE:TU) was downgraded by Barclays to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, TipRanks reports. They currently have a C$26.00 target price on the stock. Barclays‘s price objective indicates a potential downside of 16.72% from the company’s current price.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. TD Securities downgraded shares of TELUS from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a C$34.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Monday, March 7th. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price objective on shares of TELUS from C$33.00 to C$34.00 in a research report on Friday, February 11th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on shares of TELUS from C$32.00 to C$34.00 in a research report on Friday, February 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of TELUS from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from C$30.00 to C$36.00 in a research report on Monday, February 14th. Finally, CIBC downgraded shares of TELUS from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating and raised their target price for the company from C$33.50 to C$34.00 in a research report on Friday, April 22nd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, TELUS currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of C$33.42. Read more …

 

Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from an "overweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, The Fly reports.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Air Products and Chemicals in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They set a "hold" rating on the stock. Barclays cut their price objective on shares of Air Products and Chemicals from $300.00 to $275.00 in a research note on Monday. Bank of America cut shares of Air Products and Chemicals from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and cut their price objective for the company from $337.00 to $285.00 in a research note on Monday, February 7th. Cowen cut their price objective on shares of Air Products and Chemicals from $365.00 to $345.00 in a research note on Monday, February 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of Air Products and Chemicals from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating and set a $275.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 21st. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $308.20. Read more …

 

Corning (NYSE:GLW) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Barclays from an "overweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating in a report released on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. They presently have a $38.00 price objective on the electronics maker's stock, down from their prior price objective of $53.00. Barclays's price target suggests a potential upside of 5.56% from the company's previous close.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on GLW. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a "buy" rating and issued a $50.00 price objective on shares of Corning in a report on Friday, March 11th. Susquehanna Bancshares upgraded shares of Corning from a "neutral" rating to a "positive" rating and increased their target price for the stock from $38.00 to $50.00 in a report on Friday, January 28th. Bank of America reduced their target price on shares of Corning from $48.00 to $45.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 25th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Corning from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $45.00 target price on the stock in a report on Monday, January 31st. Finally, Susquehanna upgraded shares of Corning from a "neutral" rating to a "positive" rating and increased their target price for the stock from $38.00 to $50.00 in a report on Friday, January 28th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Corning has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $46.00. Read more …

 

 

American Express (NYSE:AXP) was downgraded by stock analysts at Wolfe Research from an "outperform" rating to a "peer perform" rating in a research report issued on Thursday, The Fly reports. They currently have a $146.00 price objective on the payment services company's stock. Wolfe Research's target price points to a potential downside of 8.40% from the company's previous close.

AXP has been the topic of several other reports. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of American Express from $187.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 26th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on American Express from $152.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a "market perform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 26th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on American Express from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 26th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price target on American Express from $200.00 to $210.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, January 26th. Finally, StockNews.com assumed coverage on American Express in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a "hold" rating for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, fourteen have assigned a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $192.26. Read more …

 

Manulife Financial (NYSE:MFC) (TSE:MFC) was downgraded by investment analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, Briefing.com reports.

A number of other research firms have also recently commented on MFC. TD Securities lowered their price target on Manulife Financial from C$37.00 to C$34.00 in a report on Thursday. Scotiabank lowered their price target on Manulife Financial from C$30.00 to C$28.00 in a report on Monday, May 2nd. BMO Capital Markets cut Manulife Financial from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a report on Thursday. National Bank Financial reduced their price objective on Manulife Financial from C$28.00 to C$26.00 in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group downgraded Manulife Financial from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Manulife Financial currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $29.90. Read more …

 

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) was downgraded by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an "overweight" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report issued on Friday, The Fly reports. They currently have a $202.00 price objective on the transportation company's stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s target price indicates a potential upside of 13.07% from the stock's current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Susquehanna dropped their price target on United Parcel Service from $218.00 to $195.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 27th. Wolfe Research restated a "peer perform" rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a research report on Tuesday, April 5th. BNP Paribas upgraded United Parcel Service from an "underperform" rating to a "neutral" rating and set a $191.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price objective on United Parcel Service from $221.00 to $216.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 2nd. Finally, Loop Capital upgraded United Parcel Service from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and decreased their price target for the stock from $232.00 to $189.00 in a research note on Thursday, April 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, fifteen have assigned a hold rating, twelve have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $225.04. Read more …

 

Dividend Increases Week 8 (Part 2)

 

In this article, I will go through the weekly dividend increases and cuts in popular and well-known stocks. (Member of The Dividend Champions or Canadian All-Star list)

 

Recently, 27 companies announced dividend increases. Note that no dividend cuts or suspensions were announced during this period. This is the second part of the week’s notifications.

 

The table below summarises the dividend change announcements.  The table shows the current dividend, the new dividend and the percentage increase (%). Dividends are shown on an annual basis and in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Yield is the new dividend yield of the most recent price, and Years is the years of consecutive dividend increases.

 

 

 

 

 

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI)

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides high-speed Internet access, private network, and data center colocation space services in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Australia, and Africa. Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.

On February 24, CCOI declared a quarterly dividend of $0.855 per share.

This is a 3.0% increase from prior dividend of $0.83. 

Payable March 25 for shareholders of record April 9, ex-div April 8.

 

Cohen & Steers, Inc. (CNS)

Cohen & Steers, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, and foundations. It manages separate client-focused equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and commodity portfolios through its subsidiaries. Cohen & Steers, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in New York.

On February 24, CNS declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share.

This is a 22.2% increase from prior dividend of $0.45. 

Payable March 17 for shareholders of record March 7, ex-div March 4.

 

WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC)

WesBanco, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for WesBanco Bank, Inc. that provides retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust, brokerage, and mortgage banking and insurance services. It operates in two segments, Community Banking, and Trust and Investment Services. WesBanco, Inc. was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia.

On February 24, WSBC declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share.

This is a 3.0% increase from prior dividend of $0.33. 

Payable April 1 for shareholders of record March 11, ex-div March 10.

 

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)

Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 246 apartment communities comprising approximately 60,000 apartment homes with an additional 6 properties in various stages of active development.

On February 24, ESS declared a quarterly dividend of $2.20 per share.

This is a 5.3% increase from prior dividend of $2.09. 

Payable April 14 for shareholders of record March 31, ex-div March 30.

 

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA)

National Storage Affiliates Trust is a Maryland real estate investment trust focused on the ownership, operation and acquisition of self storage properties located within the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas throughout the United States. As of September 30, 2020, the Company held ownership interests in and operated 788 self storage properties located in 35 states and Puerto Rico with approximately 49.5 million rentable square feet. NSA is one of the largest owners and operators of self storage properties among public and private companies in the United States.

On February 24, NSA declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.

This is an 11.1% increase from prior dividend of $0.45. 

Payable March 31 for shareholders of record March 15, ex-div March 14.

 

 

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. (LMAT)

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. designs, markets, sells, services, and supports medical devices and implants for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease worldwide. It offers angioscope, a fiberoptic catheter used for viewing the lumen of a blood vessel; embolectomy catheters to remove blood clots from arteries or veins; occlusion catheters that temporarily occlude the blood flow; perfusion catheters to perfuse the blood and other fluids into the vasculature; and thrombectomy catheters, which features a silicone balloon for removing thrombi in the venous system. LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

On February 24, LMAT declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share.

This is a 13.6% increase from prior dividend of $0.11. 

Payable March 24 for shareholders of record March 8, ex-div March 7.

 

Albemarle Corporation (ALB)

Albemarle Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals worldwide. It operates through three segments: Lithium, Bromine, and Catalysts. Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

On February 24, ALB declared a quarterly dividend of $0.395 per share.

This is a 1.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.39. 

Payable April 1 for shareholders of record March 18, ex-div March 17.

 

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (SWX)

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, purchases, distributes, and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada, and California. The company operates in two segments, Natural Gas Operations and Utility Infrastructure Services. Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1931 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On February 24, SWX declared a quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share.

This is a 4.2% increase from prior dividend of $0.595. 

Payable June 1 for shareholders of record May 16, ex-div May 13.

 

Sempra (SRE)

Sempra operates as an energy-services holding company in the United States and internationally. The company’s San Diego Gas & Electric Company segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity; and supplies natural gas. Sempra was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

On February 25, SRE declared a quarterly dividend of $1.145 per share.

This is a 4.1% increase from prior dividend of $1.10. 

Payable April 15 for shareholders of record March 25, ex-div March 24.

 

Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NRIM)

Northrim BanCorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Northrim Bank that provides commercial banking products and services to businesses and professional individuals. It operates in two segments, Community Banking and Home Mortgage Lending. Northrim BanCorp, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.

On February 25, NRIM declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share.

This is a 7.9% increase from prior dividend of $0.38. 

Payable March 18 for shareholders of record March 10, ex-div March 9.

 

 

Old Republic International Corporation (ORI)

Old Republic International Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance underwriting and related services business primarily in the United States and Canada. The company operates through three segments: General Insurance, Title Insurance, and the Republic Financial Indemnity Group Run-off Business. Old Republic International Corporation was founded in 1923 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

On February 25, ORI declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share.

This is a 4.5% increase from prior dividend of $0.22. 

Payable March 15 for shareholders of record March 7, ex-div March 4.

 

Prologis, Inc. (PLD)

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of December 31, 2020, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 984 million square feet (91 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 5,500 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.

On February 24, PLD declared a quarterly dividend of $0.79 per share.

This is a 24.5% increase from prior dividend of $0.63. 

Payable March 31 for shareholders of record March 18, ex-div March 17.

 

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc., an aerospace and defense technology company, provides mission-critical solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide. The company was formerly known as Harris Corporation and changed its name to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in June 2019. L3Harris Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida.

On February 25, LHX declared a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share.

This is a 9.8% increase from prior dividend of $1.02. 

Payable March 25 for shareholders of record March 11, ex-div March 10.

 

Notable Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades for Week of January 31 2022

 

Upgrades:

 

Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) was upgraded by Mizuho from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report released on Monday, Briefing.com reports.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. Bank of America lowered Consolidated Edison from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and decreased their price objective for the company from $74.00 to $68.00 in a research report on Monday, October 18th. KeyCorp upped their price objective on Consolidated Edison from $65.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 13th. Guggenheim cut Consolidated Edison from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating and dropped their price objective for the stock from $77.00 to $71.00 in a research note on Thursday, January 20th. TheStreet upgraded Consolidated Edison from a “c+” rating to a “b-” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 20th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on Consolidated Edison from $77.00 to $84.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 8th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Sell” and a consensus price target of $75.44. Read more …

 

Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note issued on Tuesday, Price Targets.com reports.

A number of other research firms also recently issued reports on ALB. Berenberg Bank upgraded Albemarle to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $280.00 to $298.00 in a research note on Friday, November 19th. Citigroup cut their price target on Albemarle from $323.00 to $280.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 11th. Royal Bank of Canada upgraded Albemarle from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $246.00 to $280.00 in a research note on Tuesday, October 19th. Loop Capital boosted their target price on Albemarle from $253.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 4th. Finally, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Albemarle from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $296.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 10th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating, twelve have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Albemarle presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $245.48. Read more …

 

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) was upgraded by stock analysts at Atlantic Securities from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, Briefing.com reports. The firm presently has a $60.00 price target on the financial services provider's stock. Atlantic Securities' price target would suggest a potential upside of 11.52% from the stock's current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Wells Fargo & Company from $51.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, October 11th. UBS Group assumed coverage on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a research note on Friday, December 10th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $65.00 price objective for the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a "hold" rating and issued a $56.00 price objective on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a research note on Friday, January 14th. Raymond James increased their price objective on shares of Wells Fargo & Company from $58.00 to $65.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 18th. Finally, Odeon Capital Group raised shares of Wells Fargo & Company from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $48.00 target price for the company in a research report on Monday, November 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fourteen have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Wells Fargo & Company presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $56.35. Read more …

 

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) was upgraded by equities researchers at Sanford C. Bernstein from an "underperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. The brokerage currently has a $83.00 price target on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein's price objective suggests a potential upside of 1.32% from the company's previous close.

CL has been the topic of a number of other reports. UBS Group initiated coverage on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a research note on Thursday, December 16th. They issued a "neutral" rating on the stock. Berenberg Bank reduced their price objective on shares of Colgate-Palmolive from $85.00 to $77.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 2nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective on shares of Colgate-Palmolive from $91.00 to $90.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Monday. Redburn Partners initiated coverage on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a report on Thursday, December 16th. They set a "neutral" rating for the company. Finally, Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Colgate-Palmolive from $85.00 to $83.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 2nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $86.00. Read more …

 

 

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) was upgraded by investment analysts at Argus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. The firm currently has a $92.00 target price on the oil and gas company’s stock. Argus’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 13.82% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on XOM. Jefferies Financial Group set a $62.00 price objective on Exxon Mobil and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Exxon Mobil from $71.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, November 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. set a $83.00 price objective on Exxon Mobil in a research report on Tuesday. BNP Paribas lowered Exxon Mobil from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $60.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Monday, October 11th. Finally, Exane BNP Paribas lowered Exxon Mobil from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $60.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Monday, October 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have issued a hold rating, seven have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $69.06. Read more …

 

Franco-Nevada (NYSE:FNV) (TSE:FNV) was upgraded by Barclays from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a research report issued on Thursday, Briefing.com reports. The brokerage presently has a $110.00 price target on the basic materials company’s stock, up from their previous price target of $107.00. Barclays‘s target price indicates a potential downside of 17.82% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on FNV. Raymond James lifted their target price on shares of Franco-Nevada from $164.00 to $168.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 18th. HC Wainwright assumed coverage on shares of Franco-Nevada in a research note on Monday, December 20th. They set a “buy” rating and a $167.00 target price on the stock. KeyCorp reduced their price target on shares of Franco-Nevada from $156.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 20th. raised shares of Franco-Nevada from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 21st. Finally, National Bank Financial reduced their price target on shares of Franco-Nevada from C$205.00 to C$195.00 in a research note on Friday, January 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $175.71. Read more …

 

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) was upgraded by equities researchers at Danske from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report issued on Thursday, The Fly reports.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on NVO. Credit Suisse Group reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of Novo Nordisk A/S in a research report on Thursday, November 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered Novo Nordisk A/S from an "overweight" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note on Monday, December 20th. UBS Group reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Novo Nordisk A/S in a research note on Thursday, November 11th. Bryan, Garnier & Co lowered Novo Nordisk A/S from a "buy" rating to a "sell" rating and set a 592.00 price target for the company. in a research note on Wednesday, November 3rd. Finally, SEB Equities raised Novo Nordisk A/S from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, October 18th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $341.50. Read more …

 

 

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) was upgraded by investment analysts at Morgan Stanley from an "underweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, The Fly reports.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on General Dynamics from $230.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday, January 10th. Susquehanna lifted their target price on General Dynamics from $225.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock a "positive" rating in a research report on Thursday, October 28th. Wolfe Research upgraded General Dynamics from an "underperform" rating to a "peer perform" rating in a report on Friday, January 28th. UBS Group upgraded General Dynamics from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $220.00 to $245.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 14th. Finally, Susquehanna Bancshares lifted their price objective on General Dynamics from $225.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a "positive" rating in a report on Thursday, October 28th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, General Dynamics has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $216.92. Read more …

 

 

Downgrades:

 

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) was downgraded by research analysts at Truist Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report issued on Monday, Briefing.com reports.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Societe Generale initiated coverage on shares of Chevron in a research note on Friday, October 22nd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $130.00 price target on the stock. Tudor Pickering upgraded shares of Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $114.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 30th. Raymond James raised their target price on shares of Chevron from $137.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 18th. Royal Bank of Canada upgraded shares of Chevron from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and raised their target price for the stock from $130.00 to $145.00 in a research report on Wednesday, November 24th. Finally, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. upgraded shares of Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 30th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and sixteen have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $128.55. Read more …

 

Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) was downgraded by analysts at Citigroup from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, Analyst Price Targets reports.

EPD has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Mizuho increased their price target on Enterprise Products Partners from $29.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 11th. Wolfe Research cut shares of Enterprise Products Partners from an "outperform" rating to a "peer perform" rating and set a $24.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Tuesday, October 19th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of Enterprise Products Partners from $30.00 to $27.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 16th. Finally, Morgan Stanley downgraded shares of Enterprise Products Partners from an "overweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating and cut their price objective for the company from $29.00 to $27.00 in a report on Friday, January 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $26.71. Read more …

 

 

Kellogg (NYSE:K) was downgraded by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a research note issued on Monday, The Fly reports. They presently have a $70.00 target price on the stock, down from their prior target price of $75.00. BMO Capital Markets' price target would suggest a potential upside of 7.26% from the company's current price.

Several other research firms also recently commented on K. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Kellogg from $64.00 to $67.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 11th. Bank of America downgraded shares of Kellogg from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $76.00 to $70.00 in a research report on Wednesday, January 5th. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their target price on shares of Kellogg from $67.00 to $66.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 5th. Credit Suisse Group boosted their target price on shares of Kellogg from $61.00 to $62.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, November 5th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on shares of Kellogg from $74.00 to $71.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 21st. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $68.50. Read more …

 

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) was downgraded by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. to a “neutral” rating in a research report issued on Monday, Stock Target Advisor reports. They presently have a $64.00 target price on the textile maker’s stock, down from their prior target price of $80.00. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective suggests a potential upside of 1.65% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. BTIG Research reduced their price target on shares of V.F. from $104.00 to $101.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 25th. Seaport Res Ptn restated a “neutral” rating on shares of V.F. in a research report on Tuesday, January 18th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on V.F. from $71.00 to $68.00 in a research report on Thursday, January 20th. Citigroup decreased their target price on shares of V.F. from $85.00 to $76.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 25th. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Finally, Barclays downgraded V.F. from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $86.00 to $79.00 in a research report on Thursday, January 6th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $83.62. Read more …

 

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) was downgraded by stock analysts at UBS Group from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report issued on Tuesday. They presently have a $50.00 price objective on the energy producer’s stock. UBS Group’s price target points to a potential downside of 43.58% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other brokerages also recently commented on COP. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $82.00 to $84.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 3rd. Mizuho dropped their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $101.00 to $98.00 in a research note on Monday, January 3rd. Societe Generale downgraded shares of ConocoPhillips from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $77.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Wednesday, November 10th. Barclays upped their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $91.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 14th. Finally, KeyCorp upped their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $91.00 to $94.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 27th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seventeen have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $83.32. Read more …

 

 

Clorox (NYSE:CLX) was downgraded by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein from a "market perform" rating to an "underperform" rating in a report released on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. They currently have a $155.00 target price on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein's price objective suggests a potential downside of 8.14% from the stock's current price.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Clorox from $155.00 to $159.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a report on Tuesday, November 2nd. TheStreet lowered Clorox from a "b-" rating to a "c+" rating in a report on Tuesday, November 9th. Barclays reduced their target price on Clorox from $138.00 to $131.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 3rd. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on Clorox from $160.00 to $154.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 13th. Finally, DA Davidson increased their price objective on Clorox from $145.00 to $162.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, November 2nd. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Clorox has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $166.88. Read more …

 

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) was downgraded by stock analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein from a "market perform" rating to an "underperform" rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. They presently have a $126.00 price target on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein's price target suggests a potential downside of 8.20% from the stock's current price.

Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on Kimberly-Clark from $145.00 to $140.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 27th. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Kimberly-Clark from $148.00 to $127.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 28th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on shares of Kimberly-Clark from $137.00 to $130.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on Kimberly-Clark from $125.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, January 11th. Finally, Berenberg Bank cut shares of Kimberly-Clark from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and cut their price objective for the stock from $164.00 to $127.00 in a research report on Tuesday, October 26th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have given a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $134.38. Read more …

 

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) was downgraded by equities research analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. They currently have a $106.00 target price on the coffee company’s stock, down from their previous target price of $112.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price target points to a potential upside of 7.33% from the stock’s previous close.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on Starbucks from $117.00 to $115.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 14th. Stephens upgraded Starbucks from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $118.00 to $130.00 in a report on Monday, November 1st. Robert W. Baird lowered Starbucks from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and lowered their price target for the company from $126.00 to $116.00 in a report on Friday, December 17th. MKM Partners upgraded Starbucks from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $114.00 to $130.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 7th. Finally, Bank of America initiated coverage on Starbucks in a report on Monday, October 11th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $135.00 price target for the company. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.41. Read more …

 

 

Sunoco (NYSE:SUN) was downgraded by investment analysts at Citigroup from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note issued on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. They currently have a $49.00 target price on the oil and gas company's stock, up from their previous target price of $44.00. Citigroup's target price would suggest a potential upside of 4.93% from the company's previous close.

Several other analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of Sunoco from $38.00 to $43.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, November 11th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Sunoco from $44.00 to $47.00 in a research report on Thursday, January 20th. Credit Suisse Group lifted their price objective on shares of Sunoco from $39.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, January 25th. Wells Fargo & Company raised shares of Sunoco from an "underweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating and set a $40.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Thursday, December 16th. Finally, Raymond James lifted their price objective on shares of Sunoco from $44.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Monday, January 24th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Sunoco has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $42.63. Read more …

 

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW) was downgraded by UBS Group from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report issued on Thursday, The Fly reports.

A number of other research analysts also recently commented on the stock. Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $113.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Tuesday, January 4th. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide from $108.00 to $100.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. KeyCorp dropped their target price on shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide from $135.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Stifel Nicolaus raised shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $102.00 to $106.00 in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Bank of America raised shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $108.00 to $125.00 in a research report on Thursday, January 20th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $107.59. Read more …

 

Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) was downgraded by stock analysts at Argus from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Thursday, PriceTargets.com reports.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. Credit Suisse Group lowered Church & Dwight from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $105.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Wednesday, January 26th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on Church & Dwight from $116.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “sell” rating on shares of Church & Dwight in a research note on Tuesday, November 30th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on Church & Dwight from $92.00 to $99.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their target price on Church & Dwight from $97.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $99.10. Read more …

 

 

McKesson (NYSE:MCK) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report released on Friday, The Fly reports. They presently have a $270.00 price objective on the stock, up from their prior price objective of $262.00. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft's price objective indicates a potential upside of 0.96% from the stock's current price. The analysts noted that the move was a valuation call.

MCK has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Credit Suisse Group raised McKesson from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating and raised their price objective for the company from $230.00 to $333.00 in a research note on Friday, January 7th. TheStreet raised McKesson from a "d" rating to a "c+" rating in a research note on Wednesday. Bank of America raised their price objective on McKesson from $250.00 to $265.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, December 9th. Argus lifted their target price on McKesson from $230.00 to $270.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, November 8th. Finally, Cowen lifted their target price on McKesson from $268.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Monday, December 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $281.42. Read more …

 

Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU) (TSE:SU) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report issued on Friday, Briefing.com reports.

SU has been the subject of several other reports. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on Suncor Energy in a research report on Thursday, October 7th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $38.00 price objective for the company. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on Suncor Energy from C$39.00 to C$43.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, October 29th. TD Securities upped their price objective on Suncor Energy from C$45.00 to C$47.00 in a research report on Thursday. Bank of America assumed coverage on Suncor Energy in a research report on Monday, January 10th. They issued a "buy" rating for the company. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upgraded Suncor Energy from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 5th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $38.36. Read more …