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April 30, 2022

Notable Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades for Week of April 25 2022



 

Upgrades:

 


Cowen upgraded shares of Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) from a market perform rating to an outperform rating in a research report sent to investors on Monday, The Fly reports.

Several other equities analysts also recently commented on the company. Danske upgraded Novo Nordisk A/S from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note on Thursday, February 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Novo Nordisk A/S from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 16th. Barclays increased their target price on Novo Nordisk A/S from 750.00 to 850.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 14th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded Novo Nordisk A/S from a sell rating to a hold rating and set a $104.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 25th. Finally, Liberum Capital downgraded Novo Nordisk A/S from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 25th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating, nine have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of Hold and an average price target of $491.20. Read more …

 


J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) was upgraded by analysts at Susquehanna Bancshares from a "neutral" rating to a "positive" rating in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, Stock Target Advisor reports. The brokerage currently has a $217.00 price target on the transportation company's stock. Susquehanna Bancshares' price target would indicate a potential upside of 24.68% from the company's current price.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the stock. KeyCorp dropped their target price on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $230.00 to $220.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 11th. BMO Capital Markets dropped their target price on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $210.00 to $190.00 and set a "market perform" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 19th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $205.00 to $230.00 in a report on Wednesday, January 12th. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 19th. Finally, Wolfe Research dropped their price objective on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $242.00 to $220.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 5th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $212.56. Read more …

 


Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) (TSE:BAM.A) was upgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse Group from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. The firm currently has a $71.50 price objective on the financial services provider’s stock, up from their prior price objective of $68.00. Credit Suisse Group’s target price suggests a potential upside of 43.75% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also issued reports on the stock. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Brookfield Asset Management from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 19th. TD Securities upped their target price on shares of Brookfield Asset Management from $75.00 to $77.00 and gave the stock an “action list buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 7th. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Brookfield Asset Management from $61.00 to $65.50 in a research report on Friday, February 11th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Brookfield Asset Management from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 21st. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on shares of Brookfield Asset Management from $64.00 to $62.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 7th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $66.50. Read more …

 

 


Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) was upgraded by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report issued on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. The brokerage presently has a $190.00 price objective on the basic materials company’s stock, down from their prior price objective of $191.00. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 12.78% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on Ecolab from $230.00 to $210.00 in a research report on Thursday, February 17th. Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on Ecolab from $225.00 to $198.00 in a research report on Friday, January 21st. Credit Suisse Group dropped their target price on Ecolab from $255.00 to $215.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 16th. Mizuho dropped their target price on Ecolab from $216.00 to $210.00 in a research report on Friday, January 21st. Finally, Edward Jones raised shares of Ecolab from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 17th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $206.20. Read more …

 

 

Downgrades:

 


Bank of America cut shares of Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday morning, Marketbeat reports. They currently have $450.00 target price on the industrial products company’s stock, down from their prior target price of $475.00.

Several other brokerages have also commented on DE. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Deere & Company from a buy rating to a hold rating and set a $412.00 price target for the company. in a report on Monday, February 14th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $425.00 to $475.00 in a report on Friday, January 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $400.00 to $417.00 and gave the stock a hold rating in a report on Tuesday, February 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Deere & Company from an underweight rating to a neutral rating and upped their target price for the stock from $355.00 to $440.00 in a report on Monday, March 28th. Finally, DA Davidson upped their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $455.00 to $480.00 in a report on Friday, April 1st. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of Buy and a consensus target price of $440.53. Read more …

 


Wells Fargo & Company lowered shares of Danaher (NYSE:DHR) from an overweight rating to an equal weight rating in a research note released on Monday, Marketbeat reports. They currently have $265.00 price target on the conglomerate’s stock, down from their prior price target of $330.00.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. StockNews.com downgraded Danaher from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report on Friday. Zacks Investment Research cut Danaher from a buy rating to a hold rating and set a $295.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Monday, January 31st. Royal Bank of Canada dropped their price target on Danaher from $311.00 to $299.00 and set a sector perform rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Sanford C. Bernstein began coverage on Danaher in a research report on Monday, January 10th. They issued an outperform rating and a $365.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Barclays dropped their price target on Danaher from $355.00 to $325.00 and set an overweight rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 27th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of Buy and an average price target of $331.14. Read more …

 

 


Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut shares of Kellogg (NYSE:K) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report report published on Monday, MarketBeat reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft currently has $73.00 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $74.00.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on K. Bank of America lowered Kellogg from a buy rating to a neutral rating and reduced their price objective for the company from $76.00 to $70.00 in a research note on Wednesday, January 5th. StockNews.com assumed coverage on Kellogg in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They set a hold rating for the company. BMO Capital Markets lowered Kellogg from an outperform rating to a market perform rating and reduced their price objective for the company from $75.00 to $70.00 in a research note on Monday, January 31st. UBS Group started coverage on Kellogg in a research note on Wednesday, March 30th. They issued a buy rating and a $73.00 price target for the company. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their price target on Kellogg from $67.00 to $65.00 and set an equal weight rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of Hold and a consensus price target of $67.33. Read more …

 


The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded shares of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a report issued on Monday morning, Marketbeat reports. The Goldman Sachs Group currently has $55.00 target price on the cell phone carrier’s stock, down from their prior target price of $61.00.

VZ has been the subject of several other reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on shares of Verizon Communications from $56.00 to $57.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded shares of Verizon Communications from an overweight rating to a neutral rating and decreased their price target for the stock from $62.00 to $56.00 in a research note on Wednesday, January 26th. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Verizon Communications in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a hold rating for the company. Finally, Tigress Financial increased their price target on shares of Verizon Communications from $67.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a research note on Friday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have assigned a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of Hold and a consensus price target of $58.80. Read more …

 


BCE (TSE:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) was downgraded by stock analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group to a "hold" rating in a research report issued on Tuesday, TipRanks reports. They currently have a C$71.00 price objective on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group's price target would indicate a potential downside of 0.28% from the company's current price.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Cormark raised their target price on BCE from C$67.00 to C$72.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 20th. National Bankshares upped their target price on shares of BCE from C$70.00 to C$71.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, February 4th. CIBC raised their price objective on BCE from C$65.00 to C$67.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, February 4th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on BCE from C$69.00 to C$70.00 in a research note on Friday, February 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of BCE from C$66.00 to C$68.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, February 7th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of C$68.54. Read more …

 

 


TC Energy (TSE:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) was downgraded by equities researchers at Morgan Stanley to a “sell” rating in a report released on Tuesday, TipRanks reports. They presently have a C$78.00 price objective on the stock. Morgan Stanley’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 10.01% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Tudor Pickering & Holt lifted their price objective on TC Energy from C$63.00 to C$65.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 16th. National Bankshares raised their price target on shares of TC Energy from C$65.00 to C$66.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, February 17th. Royal Bank of Canada set a C$72.00 target price on shares of TC Energy and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 16th. Scotiabank boosted their price target on TC Energy from C$72.00 to C$78.00 in a research report on Wednesday, April 13th. Finally, Credit Suisse Group raised their price objective on TC Energy from C$74.00 to C$80.00 in a research note on Monday, April 11th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of C$70.50. Read more …

 


Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) was downgraded by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report released on Wednesday, Briefing.com reports. They presently have a $51.50 price target on the bank’s stock, down from their prior price target of $59.00. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 19.05% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Wolfe Research lowered Bank of New York Mellon from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating and set a $55.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. Citigroup lowered Bank of New York Mellon from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and dropped their price objective for the stock from $70.00 to $50.00 in a research note on Monday, April 11th. Zacks Investment Research raised Bank of New York Mellon from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $66.00 price target for the company in a research note on Monday, January 10th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered Bank of New York Mellon from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and increased their price target for the company from $66.00 to $70.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 11th. Finally, Credit Suisse Group dropped their price target on Bank of New York Mellon from $66.00 to $63.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, March 21st. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $57.86. Read more …

 


Diageo (NYSE:DEO) was downgraded by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Wednesday, The Fly reports.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Credit Suisse Group raised their price target on shares of Diageo from GBX 4,500 ($57.35) to GBX 4,700 ($59.90) in a research report on Wednesday, April 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Diageo from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 17th. StockNews.com lowered shares of Diageo from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 22nd. Royal Bank of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of Diageo from GBX 3,100 ($39.51) to GBX 3,200 ($40.79) in a research report on Friday, January 28th. Finally, Societe Generale lifted their price objective on shares of Diageo from GBX 4,250 ($54.17) to GBX 4,500 ($57.35) in a research report on Tuesday, April 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Diageo currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $2,921.17. Read more …

 

 


Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) was downgraded by investment analysts at DZ Bank from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note issued on Thursday, Briefing.com reports. They currently have a $69.00 target price on the stock. DZ Bank's price objective points to a potential upside of 5.25% from the stock's current price.

KO has been the topic of several other reports. Cowen raised their target price on Coca-Cola from $65.00 to $68.00 and gave the company a "market perform" rating in a research report on Tuesday. Barclays set a $74.00 target price on Coca-Cola in a research report on Wednesday. HSBC raised their target price on Coca-Cola from $68.00 to $72.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday. Truist Financial increased their price target on Coca-Cola from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Evercore ISI increased their price target on Coca-Cola from $63.00 to $70.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 15th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $67.29. Read more …

 


3M (NYSE:MMM) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Argus from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, The Fly reports.

Several other research analysts have also recently commented on MMM. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on 3M from $150.00 to $145.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 7th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on 3M from $184.00 to $173.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 15th. Citigroup decreased their price target on 3M from $157.00 to $151.00 in a report on Wednesday. UBS Group decreased their price target on 3M from $168.00 to $118.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 11th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target on 3M from $167.00 to $164.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Six analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have issued a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $164.73. Read more …

 


Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) was downgraded by equities researchers at Bank of America from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report released on Friday, The Fly reports. They presently have a $50.00 target price on the cable giant’s stock, down from their prior target price of $67.00. Bank of America‘s price objective indicates a potential upside of 19.90% from the company’s current price.

Several other analysts have also weighed in on CMCSA. Truist Financial lowered shares of Comcast from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their target price for the company from $70.00 to $50.00 in a research report on Tuesday, March 1st. Oppenheimer decreased their target price on shares of Comcast from $75.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 14th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Comcast from $65.00 to $60.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 28th. Cowen boosted their price target on shares of Comcast from $60.00 to $64.00 in a research report on Friday, January 28th. Finally, Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Comcast from $56.00 to $48.00 in a research report on Friday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and eighteen have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $60.04. Read more …

 

 


Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) was downgraded by analysts at BTIG Research from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a note issued to investors on Friday, The Fly reports.

Several other equities analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Guggenheim reduced their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $480.00 to $445.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 3rd. BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $480.00 to $450.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 2nd. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $485.00 to $425.00 in a research note on Tuesday, March 1st. MKM Partners cut their price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $490.00 to $440.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 20th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $468.00 to $440.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twenty-one have assigned a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $454.85. Read more …

 


Mastercard (NYSE:MA) was downgraded by equities researchers at Piper Sandler from a “neutral” rating to an “underweight” rating in a report released on Friday, The Fly reports.

MA has been the subject of several other research reports. Raymond James reduced their price objective on shares of Mastercard from $453.00 to $447.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 28th. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Mastercard from $430.00 to $420.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 4th. Bank of America reduced their price objective on shares of Mastercard from $416.00 to $402.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 18th. Mizuho reduced their price objective on shares of Mastercard from $465.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 7th. Finally, StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Mastercard in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “hold” rating for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and fifteen have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $426.94. Read more …

 


Old Republic International (NYSE:ORI) was downgraded by investment analysts at Raymond James from a “strong-buy” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, The Fly reports. They presently have a $28.00 price target on the insurance provider’s stock, down from their previous price target of $30.00. Raymond James’ target price indicates a potential upside of 21.37% from the stock’s current price.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Old Republic International in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Old Republic International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 5th. Read more …

 

 


Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) was downgraded by stock analysts at Mizuho from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report issued on Friday, The Fly reports. They presently have a $145.00 target price on the industrial products company's stock, down from their prior target price of $222.00. Mizuho's price target suggests a potential upside of 14.06% from the stock's previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on SWK. StockNews.com began coverage on Stanley Black & Decker in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a "hold" rating on the stock. Citigroup cut Stanley Black & Decker from a "buy" rating to a "sell" rating and decreased their price objective for the stock from $215.00 to $145.00 in a report on Monday, February 7th. Barclays cut their target price on Stanley Black & Decker from $220.00 to $180.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 4th. TheStreet downgraded Stanley Black & Decker from a "b-" rating to a "c+" rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 30th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their target price on Stanley Black & Decker from $223.00 to $183.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Stanley Black & Decker currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $170.69. Read more …

 


Visa (NYSE:V) was downgraded by analysts at Piper Sandler from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report issued on Friday, The Fly reports.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Visa from $285.00 to $265.00 in a research note on Monday. Raymond James increased their price target on shares of Visa from $265.00 to $281.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 28th. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Visa from $279.00 to $284.00 in a research note on Wednesday. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Visa from $265.00 to $260.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 4th. Finally, Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Visa from $276.00 to $254.00 in a research note on Wednesday. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twenty-one have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $266.15. Read more …

 


Western Union (NYSE:WU) was downgraded by research analysts at Citigroup from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note issued on Friday, MarketBeat.com reports. They presently have a $20.00 price objective on the credit services provider's stock. Citigroup's price objective would suggest a potential upside of 16.41% from the stock's current price.

WU has been the topic of a number of other research reports. UBS Group started coverage on shares of Western Union in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock. Wolfe Research reaffirmed a "hold" rating and set a $21.00 price target on shares of Western Union in a report on Friday, March 25th. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Western Union from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $20.00 price target for the company in a report on Thursday, April 14th. StockNews.com started coverage on shares of Western Union in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a "hold" rating for the company. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Western Union from $20.00 to $19.00 in a report on Friday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have issued a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $20.12. Read more …

 

February 13, 2022

Dividend Increases Week 6 (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, 21 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.

 

 

 

 

 

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG)

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. provides advertising and marketing services worldwide. It operates in two segments, Integrated Agency Networks (IAN) and IPG DXTRA. The company offers consumer advertising, digital marketing, communications planning and media buying, public relations, and specialized communications disciplines, as well as data management services. The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

On February 10, IPG declared a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share.

This is a 7.4% increase from prior dividend of $0.27. 

Payable March 15 for shareholders of record March 1, ex-div February 28.

 

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (BAM)

Brookfield Asset Management is an alternative asset manager and REIT/Real Estate Investment Manager firm focuses on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure and venture capital and private equity assets. It manages a range of public and private investment products and services for institutional and retail clients. It typically makes investments in sizeable, premier assets across geographies and asset classes. It invests both its own capital as well as capital from other investors. Brookfield Asset Management Inc. was founded in 1997 and based in Toronto, Canada

On February 10, BAM declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share.

This is a 7.7% increase from prior dividend of $0.13. 

Payable March 31 for shareholders of record February 28, ex-div February 25.

 

Moody's Corporation (MCO)

Moody's Corporation operates as an integrated risk assessment firm worldwide. It operates in two segments, Moody’s Investors Service and Moody’s Analytics. The company was formerly known as Dun and Bradstreet Company and changed its name to Moody's Corporation in September 2000. Moody's Corporation was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

On February 10, MCO declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share.

This is a 12.9% increase from prior dividend of $0.62. 

Payable March 18 for shareholders of record February 25, ex-div February 24.

 

Watsco, Inc. (WSO)

Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment; and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. It offers residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, including gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. Watsco, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

On February 10, WSO declared an annual dividend of $8.80 per share.

This is an 8.0% increase from prior dividend of $7.80. 

The raised dividend will be effective at its next scheduled quarterly payment date on April 29, 2022.

 

Robert Half International Inc. (RHI)

Robert Half International Inc. provides staffing and risk consulting services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company operates through three segments: Temporary and Consultant Staffing, Permanent Placement Staffing, and Risk Consulting and Internal Audit Services. Robert Half International Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

On February 10, RHI declared a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share.

This is a 13.2% increase from prior dividend of $0.38. 

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

 

 

Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT)

Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated is a real estate investment trust that focuses on owning income-producing real estate properties associated primarily with the delivery of outpatient healthcare services in our target sub-markets throughout the United States. The Company had investments of approximately $667.3 million in 131 real estate properties as of September 30, 2020, located in 33 states, totaling approximately 2.8 million square feet.

On February 10, CHCT declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share.

This is a 0.6% increase from prior dividend of $0.435. 

Payable March 1 for shareholders of record February 22, ex-div February 18.

 

Genpact Limited (G)

Genpact Limited provides business process outsourcing and information technology (IT) services North and Latin America, India, rest of Asia, and Europe. It operates in three segments: Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance; Consumer Goods, Retail, Life Sciences and Healthcare; and High Tech, Manufacturing and Services. Genpact Limited was founded in 1997 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

On February 11, G declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share.

This is a 16.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.1075. 

Payable March 23 for shareholders of record March 10, ex-div March 9.

 

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (LSBK)

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. operates as the savings and loan holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank that provides banking products and services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Dunkirk, New York. Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Lake Shore, MHC.

On February 11, LSBK declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share.

This is a 14.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.14. 

Payable March 17 for shareholders of record February 24 ex-div February 23.

 

Ameren Corporation (AEE)

Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. The company engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution and transmission businesses. It primarily generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

On February 11, AEE declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share.

This is a 7.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.55. 

Payable March 31 for shareholders of record March 9, ex-div March 8.

 

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)

Vulcan Materials Company produces and supplies construction aggregate primarily in the United States. It operates through four segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to Vulcan Materials Company. Vulcan Materials Company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

On February 11, VMC declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share.

This is an 8.1% increase from prior dividend of $0.37. 

Payable March 14 for shareholders of record March 1, ex-div February 28.

 

 

January 28, 2022

Notable Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades for Week of January 24 2022 (Part 1)



 

Upgrades:

 


Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) was upgraded by analysts at Royal Bank of Canada from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report issued on Monday, The Fly reports. The brokerage presently has a $60.00 price target on the cable giant’s stock. Royal Bank of Canada’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 20.65% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on the company. Loop Capital decreased their target price on Comcast from $71.00 to $67.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 22nd. Citigroup cut Comcast from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $60.00 to $53.00 in a report on Wednesday, December 15th. Barclays decreased their target price on Comcast from $65.00 to $60.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 1st. Macquarie cut Comcast from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $65.00 to $52.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 14th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their target price on Comcast from $60.00 to $52.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have issued a hold rating and nineteen have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Comcast presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.48. Read more …

 


UBS Group (NYSE:UBS) was upgraded by research analysts at Barclays from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a research note issued on Monday, Price Targets.com reports.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on the stock. DZ Bank lowered shares of UBS Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a CHF 18 target price on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, October 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of UBS Group from CHF 21 to CHF 22 in a report on Friday, January 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of UBS Group in a report on Wednesday, December 1st. Morgan Stanley restated an “equal weight” rating on shares of UBS Group in a research note on Monday, November 29th. Finally, BNP Paribas upgraded shares of UBS Group from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 7th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $18.80. Read more …

 


California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) was upgraded by investment analysts at Seaport Res Ptn from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, Zacks.com reports.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of California Water Service Group from $62.00 to $63.00 and gave the stock an "underweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 1st. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of California Water Service Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $64.00 target price for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 2nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $60.67.

NYSE:CWT opened at $61.57 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a current ratio of 1.09. The firm's 50-day moving average is $66.69 and its 200-day moving average is $63.44. California Water Service Group has a 52-week low of $51.02 and a 52-week high of $72.08. The company has a market cap of $3.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.99 and a beta of 0.18. Read more …

 

 


NIKE (NYSE:NKE) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating in a report issued on Tuesday, Briefing.com reports. The brokerage presently has a $175.00 price target on the footwear maker's stock. Wells Fargo & Company's target price would indicate a potential upside of 19.86% from the company's previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. Wedbush initiated coverage on shares of NIKE in a research note on Monday, October 4th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $170.00 price objective on the stock. Credit Suisse Group set a $176.00 price target on shares of NIKE in a research report on Tuesday, January 4th. Telsey Advisory Group lifted their price target on NIKE from $176.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, December 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $172.00 price target on NIKE and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, December 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on NIKE from $206.00 to $202.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, December 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and twenty-five have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $180.31. Read more …

November 12, 2021

Notable Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades for Week of November 8 2021

 



Upgrades:

 


The J. M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM) was upgraded by investment analysts at Guggenheim from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, The Fly reports.

SJM has been the topic of several other research reports. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of The J. M. Smucker from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $137.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, July 27th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on The J. M. Smucker from $126.00 to $117.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 27th. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on shares of The J. M. Smucker in a research note on Thursday, August 26th. They issued a "hold" rating and a $140.00 target price on the stock. Credit Suisse Group cut their price target on shares of The J. M. Smucker from $130.00 to $125.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 27th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on shares of The J. M. Smucker from $140.00 to $132.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, The J. M. Smucker presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $129.33. Read more …

 


Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSE:AQN) was upgraded by analysts at BMO Capital Markets to a “buy” rating in a report issued on Wednesday, TipRanks reports. The firm presently has a C$17.00 price objective on the stock. BMO Capital Markets’ target price indicates a potential downside of 5.24% from the company’s previous close.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Algonquin Power & Utilities from C$20.00 to C$21.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 23rd. CSFB set a C$16.00 price target on Algonquin Power & Utilities and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 27th. CIBC boosted their target price on Algonquin Power & Utilities to C$22.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, August 16th. Royal Bank of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a C$18.00 target price on shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities in a report on Monday, August 16th. Finally, Credit Suisse Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a C$16.00 target price on shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities in a report on Wednesday, October 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of C$18.19. Read more …

 


Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) was upgraded by research analysts at Desjardins to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, TipRanks reports. The firm currently has a C$145.00 target price on the bank’s stock. Desjardins’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 4.17% from the company’s current price. Desjardins also issued estimates for Bank of Montreal’s Q4 2021 earnings at $3.10 EPS, FY2021 earnings at $12.72 EPS, FY2021 earnings at $12.72 EPS and FY2023 earnings at $13.10 EPS.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the stock. National Bankshares increased their price objective on shares of Bank of Montreal from C$139.00 to C$149.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 25th. Barclays upgraded shares of Bank of Montreal from an “underperform” rating to an “equal weight” rating and set a C$83.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Tuesday, September 7th. National Bank Financial increased their price objective on shares of Bank of Montreal to C$149.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 25th. CSFB increased their price objective on shares of Bank of Montreal from C$144.00 to C$147.00 in a report on Wednesday, September 1st. Finally, Cormark upped their target price on shares of Bank of Montreal from C$138.00 to C$144.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 25th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of C$138.66. Read more …

 

 


Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) was upgraded by investment analysts at Gordon Haskett from an “accumulate” rating to a “buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Thursday, PriceTargets.com reports. The firm currently has a $575.00 price objective on the retailer’s stock, up from their prior price objective of $525.00. Gordon Haskett’s target price points to a potential upside of 12.85% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on COST. Evercore ISI raised their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $480.00 to $525.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 4th. Oppenheimer raised their target price on Costco Wholesale from $500.00 to $550.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 4th. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Tigress Financial restated a “buy” rating and issued a $520.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Wednesday, September 29th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on Costco Wholesale from $525.00 to $580.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 4th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their target price on Costco Wholesale from $468.00 to $472.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 4th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twenty have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Costco Wholesale has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $496.23. Read more …

October 23, 2020

Notable Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades for Week of October 19, 2020

 


Upgrades:

 


Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) was upgraded by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report issued on Monday, Briefing.com reports. The firm presently has a $28.00 target price on the closed-end fund’s stock, up from their previous target price of $24.00. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods’ price target points to a potential upside of 19.20% from the company’s current price.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Credit Suisse Group reaffirmed a “sell” rating and set a $20.00 price target on shares of Franklin Resources in a research note on Friday, September 11th. Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of Franklin Resources from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $22.00 price target on the stock. in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Franklin Resources from $20.00 to $22.75 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Franklin Resources in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. They set an “underweight” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Barclays reissued a “sell” rating and issued a $19.00 target price on shares of Franklin Resources in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $22.67. Read more …

 


Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) was upgraded by BMO Capital Markets from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report issued on Monday, Anlyst Ratings reports. The firm presently has a $205.00 price target on the transportation company’s stock, up from their previous price target of $200.00. BMO Capital Markets’ price objective would suggest a potential upside of 14.52% from the company’s current price.

KSU has been the topic of a number of other reports. Stifel Nicolaus cut Kansas City Southern from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $162.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Bank of America increased their target price on Kansas City Southern from $203.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Kansas City Southern from $136.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Credit Suisse Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Kansas City Southern in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Barclays upped their target price on shares of Kansas City Southern from $150.00 to $175.00 in a research note on Monday, September 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have assigned a hold rating, nine have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Kansas City Southern presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $171.40. Read more …

 


Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research report issued on Monday, Anlyst Ratings reports. The firm presently has a $60.00 price target on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s price objective points to a potential upside of 20.51% from the company's previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on ADM. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on shares of Archer Daniels Midland from $48.00 to $47.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Credit Suisse Group cut shares of Archer Daniels Midland from a "neutral" rating to an "underperform" rating and reduced their target price for the company from $40.00 to $39.00 in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Stephens started coverage on shares of Archer Daniels Midland in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $52.00 target price for the company. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Archer Daniels Midland from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Seaport Global Securities started coverage on shares of Archer Daniels Midland in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $51.00 target price for the company. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. The company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $46.20. Read more …

 

 


Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) was upgraded by analysts at Guggenheim from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued on Monday, Briefing.com reports. The firm currently has a $70.00 price target on the biopharmaceutical company’s stock. Guggenheim’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 14.30% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research firms have also issued reports on BMY. Cfra restated a “buy” rating and set a $70.00 price objective on shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb in a research report on Sunday, July 26th. Berenberg Bank started coverage on Bristol-Myers Squibb in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. They set a “buy” rating and a $73.00 target price on the stock. Seaport Global Securities started coverage on Bristol-Myers Squibb in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $75.00 target price on the stock. Raymond James reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Bristol-Myers Squibb from $64.00 to $66.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating and fourteen have given a buy rating to the company. The company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $70.94. Read more …