Stock Upgrades Today: Key Analyst Calls You Need to Know

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•  13 Aug 2025
 

•   APP  
   
  +0.10%
•   AVB  
   
  -0.09%
•   BRO  
   
  -0.01%
•   CAVA  
   
  -0.52%
•   CF  
   
  +0.21%

$APP surged in Wall Street chatter today as Zacks named AppLovin its "Bull of the Day." The AI-driven growth story continues to impress, with earnings upgrades fueling bullish sentiment. Despite today’s dip, the market remains optimistic that its AI monetization strategy will keep revenue growth strong through the next few quarters.

$AVB caught attention after Morgan Stanley upgraded AvalonBay Communities, citing strong earnings growth potential. With the U.S. rental market still tight and demand in prime metro areas high, analysts believe the REIT’s portfolio positions it for steady income growth and resilient performance.

$BRO saw an analyst shift in tone as top names on Wall Street revised ratings, with Brown & Brown getting the upgrade treatment despite broader sector downgrades. Insurance names like BRO are being favored for their consistent cash flows and defensive qualities in an uncertain macro backdrop.

$CAVA is navigating a volatile post-earnings reaction. While shares plunged after missing revenue expectations, BofA Securities reiterated its Buy rating, emphasizing strong new unit volumes and market expansion. The lower price target reflects tempered growth expectations, but long-term bulls see value in its aggressive footprint growth strategy.

$CF climbed after Barclays upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight, highlighting CF Industries’ potential upside from favorable nitrogen fertilizer markets. With crop prices elevated and global supply tight, CF is poised to benefit from robust margins and export opportunities.

$CRCT posted a modest gain after an upgrade, showing resilience despite an insider sell. Cricut’s connected platform business continues to attract a loyal creator community, and subscription growth is proving to be a reliable revenue stream alongside hardware sales.

$ENOV saw gains after UBS maintained a Buy rating despite lowering the price target. Enovis diversified medical technology portfolio remains attractive to investors betting on steady demand in healthcare equipment markets.

$EQIX stayed in focus after Truist raised its price target while keeping a Buy rating. Equinix remains a global leader in digital infrastructure, with data center demand climbing despite concerns about valuation.

$LITE rallied after BofA upgraded Lumentum, following strong Q4 results. The company’s telecom and 3D sensing segments continue to see robust demand, and analysts believe operational execution is improving.

$RBLX got a major credibility boost as S&P Global Ratings upgraded Roblox to investment grade. While shares dipped, the credit upgrade underscores confidence in the gaming platform’s financial stability and long-term growth potential in immersive entertainment.

$RGTI popped after Needham reiterated its Buy rating, pointing to progress in quantum computing development. Rigetti’s advancements in qubit performance and system scaling are keeping it in the conversation among serious quantum players.