Top Ratings
Here’s a roundup of the 10 most notable analyst updates from the 437 ratings for today, ranging from “Buy” ratings to “Sell” recommendations, covering a variety of sectors from tech to banking.
1. AMC Entertainment – Stifel Nicolaus Updates Rating to Buy
Target Price: USD 6
Rating: Buy
Analyst: Stifel Nicolaus
Date: 03/05/2025
Stifel Nicolaus has updated its rating for AMC, maintaining a “Buy” with a target price of USD 6. This bullish outlook reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to capitalize on rising theater attendance, as well as its strategies to diversify revenue streams beyond traditional movie ticket sales.
2. Bank of Montreal – CIBC World Markets Lowers Target Price
Target Price: CAD 152
Rating: Outperform
Analyst: CIBC World Markets
Date: 03/05/2025
CIBC World Markets has adjusted its target price for Bank of Montreal, reducing it slightly to CAD 152 from CAD 154, but maintaining an “Outperform” rating. Despite this minor adjustment, the firm remains optimistic about the bank’s robust performance in Canada, particularly in its lending and retail banking divisions.
3. Boeing – Morningstar Reaffirms Buy Rating
Target Price: USD 200
Rating: Buy
Analyst: Morningstar
Date: 03/05/2025
Boeing continues to recover from its previous challenges, and Morningstar remains confident in the company’s long-term prospects. The analyst firm has maintained a “Buy” rating with a target price of USD 200. The continued demand for air travel and the company’s growing backlog of aircraft orders have solidified Boeing’s position in the aviation industry.
4. Dell Technologies – Loop Capital Markets Lowers Target Price
Target Price: USD 130 (down from USD 185)
Rating: Buy
Analyst: Loop Capital Markets
Date: 03/05/2025
Dell Technologies has seen some adjustment in its target price, with Loop Capital Markets lowering it to USD 130 from USD 185. Despite this reduction, the analyst has maintained a “Buy” rating, citing Dell’s strong position in the enterprise technology and cloud computing sectors. The company continues to innovate, and analysts believe it will stay resilient even amid a challenging tech landscape.
5. Lululemon Athletica – Jefferies & Company Issues Sell Rating
Target Price: USD 220
Rating: Sell
Analyst: Jefferies & Company
Date: 03/05/2025
Jefferies & Company has issued a “Sell” rating for Lululemon Athletica, citing concerns over market saturation and intensifying competition in the athleisure market. The analyst firm has set a target price of USD 220. While Lululemon remains a leader in its space, the company’s ability to sustain growth may be challenged as competitors step up their game, making it difficult for Lululemon to maintain its dominant position.
6. Nvidia – Citigroup Raises Target Price
Target Price: USD 163 (up from USD 150)
Rating: Buy
Analyst: Citigroup
Date: 03/05/2025
Nvidia has seen its target price raised by Citigroup to USD 163 from USD 150, reflecting a strong positive outlook for the semiconductor giant. The company’s leadership in the AI and gaming markets, coupled with strong demand for its GPUs, has led to a substantial increase in its growth trajectory. Investors are enthusiastic about Nvidia’s prospects, especially with its expanding role in powering the AI revolution.
7. Oracle Corp – Guggenheim Securities Reaffirms Buy Rating
Target Price: USD 220 (unchanged)
Rating: Buy
Analyst: Guggenheim Securities
Date: 03/05/2025
Guggenheim Securities has reaffirmed its “Buy” rating for Oracle, maintaining a target price of USD 220. The firm is confident that Oracle will continue to perform well in the cloud computing and enterprise software markets. With strong growth in cloud infrastructure, the company’s competitive advantage in this space has led analysts to maintain their bullish stance.
8. Royal Bank of Canada – CIBC World Markets Lowers Target Price
Target Price: CAD 167
Rating: Neutral
Analyst: CIBC World Markets
Date: 03/05/2025
CIBC World Markets has reduced its target price for the Royal Bank of Canada to CAD 167, maintaining a “Neutral” rating. Despite the bank’s continued strength in the Canadian market, economic pressures have prompted the lowered target.
9. Starbucks – Morningstar Maintains Underperform Rating
Target Price: USD 87
Rating: Underperform
Analyst: Morningstar
Date: 03/05/2025
Morningstar has reiterated its “Underperform” rating for Starbucks with a target price of USD 87. The firm remains concerned about rising operational costs, particularly labor, as well as the increasingly competitive nature of the global coffee shop market. Despite Starbucks’ strong brand and market share, Morningstar believes that the company faces headwinds that could limit its future growth potential.
10. TD Bank – CIBC World Markets Lowers Target Price
Target Price: CAD 95
Rating: Neutral
Analyst: CIBC World Markets
Date: 03/05/2025
CIBC World Markets has lowered its target price for TD Bank to CAD 95, maintaining a “Neutral” rating. The firm points to the economic climate in Canada as the primary reason, and also the fallout over its legal concerns for the reduced target.
Outlook
These 10 analyst updates reflect a diverse range of companies across various industries, from tech to banking. The adjustments in target prices and ratings offer valuable insights for investors to consider when navigating their portfolios in the face of shifting market conditions.
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