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•  06 Jan 2026
 

•   A  
   
  +0.14%
•   ACN  
   
  -0.71%
•   AG  
   
  -4.17%
•   ALRS  
   
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•   AMKR  
   
  +2.79%

The trading community saw a flurry of positive analyst activity today, with several notable companies receiving upgraded ratings from major financial institutions. Here's a comprehensive look at the stocks that caught analysts' attention and what these changes might mean for traders looking for opportunities.

$A received an upgrade from Evercore ISI Group, moving from In-Line to Outperform. Agilent Technologies is trading at $147.60, up 3.45% on volume of 2.59 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests a 19.41% upside from current levels, which represents meaningful appreciation potential for a company of this size in the analytical instruments space.

$ACN got initiated at Truist with a Buy rating, marking a vote of confidence from the firm. Accenture is currently trading at $275.93, showing strong momentum with a 4.53% gain on volume of 4.08 million shares, slightly above its average volume of 3.93 million.

$AG saw a rating upgrade that characterized First Majestic Silver as a Strong Buy based on scale discipline and its beta relationship to silver prices. The stock surged 9.86% to $18.72 on exceptional volume of 25.25 million shares, suggesting significant trader interest in this precious metals play.

$ALRS received an upgrade from Raymond James, moving from Outperform to Strong Buy. Alerus Financial is trading at $23.37, essentially flat with a 0.04% gain on volume of 115,320 shares. The analyst price forecast suggests 6.59% upside, and the upgrade to Strong Buy from an already positive Outperform rating signals increased conviction.

$AMKR hit a 25-year high as Amkor Technology rallied on Monday following Needham & Company's more bullish stance, with the firm raising its price target by 35%. The stock is trading at $51.29, up 6.57% on volume of 8.74 million shares, more than double its average volume of 3.48 million, indicating strong institutional interest.

$ANET received an upgrade from Piper Sandler, moving from Neutral to Overweight. Arista Networks is trading at $132.58, down 3.36% despite the positive rating change, on volume of 7.97 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests 20.47% upside, presenting a potential buying opportunity for those who see the pullback as temporary.

$ARMP got initiated at Jones Trading with a Buy recommendation. Armata Pharmaceuticals is trading at $5.87, down 7.56% on light volume of 20,900 shares compared to its average of 42,680. The analyst price forecast suggests an impressive 41.45% upside, though the lower volume and price decline suggest traders may need more confirmation before jumping in.

$BKD received a double upgrade at BofA, reflecting improved portfolio dynamics and positive free cash flow expectations. Brookdale Senior Living is trading at $11.31, up 4.34% on volume of 7.15 million shares, more than double its average volume of 3.10 million, showing strong trader conviction following the upgrade.

$CAR earned positive commentary regarding its rental-led growth prospects. Avis Budget is trading at $130.12, up 0.74% on volume of 383,410 shares, below its average volume of 545,670. The company's fleet efficiency, tech upgrades, and the premium Avis First launch are cited as growth drivers.

$CFG received an upgrade from Barclays, moving from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Citizens Financial Group is trading at $62.14, up 1.79% on volume of 4.21 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests 5.27% upside, representing a more modest but potentially achievable near-term target.

$CHD received an upgrade from Raymond James, moving from Market Perform to Outperform. Church & Dwight is trading at $85.52, up 1.68% on volume of 2.68 million shares, above its average of 2.40 million. The analyst price forecast suggests 17.80% upside for this consumer products company.

$CMG saw UBS upgrade Brinker on same-store sales momentum, with Chipotle and DutchBros cited as top stocks in the restaurant space. Chipotle is trading at $38.62, up 0.97% on volume of 19.75 million shares, close to its average volume of 18.98 million.

$CORZ received an upgrade to Buy at BTIG following the CoreWeave deal termination. Core Scientific is trading at $16.79, up 0.36% on volume of 11.08 million shares, slightly above its average of 10.80 million, suggesting steady trader interest in this Bitcoin mining play.

$CRWV received an upgrade from DA Davidson, moving from Underperform to Neutral. CoreWeave is trading at $77.94, up 1.41% on volume of 24.05 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests a substantial 68.48% upside, representing one of the highest potential gains among today's upgrades.

$DEO saw its stock rating upgraded to Outperform by RBC Capital. Diageo is trading at $88.51, down 1.16% on volume of 1.54 million shares, slightly below its average of 1.66 million, as the spirits maker navigates a challenging consumer environment.

$DUOL received an upgrade from B of A Securities, moving from Neutral to Buy. Duolingo is trading at $178.94, down 3.35% despite the positive rating change, on volume of 1.55 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests an impressive 64.26% upside, making this one of the more compelling upgrades if the current weakness presents a buying opportunity.

$EBC got initiated at Hovde Group with an Outperform recommendation. Eastern Bankshares is trading at $19.41, up 1.46% on volume of 1.92 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests 15.91% upside for this regional banking play.

$EE received an upgrade from Raymond James, moving from Outperform to Strong Buy. Excelerate Energy is trading at $28.16, down 2.86% on volume of 302,410 shares. The analyst price forecast suggests 22.78% upside, and the upgrade to Strong Buy signals significant conviction in the LNG infrastructure company's prospects.

$EL received an upgrade from Raymond James, moving from Market Perform to Strong Buy. Estée Lauder Companies is trading at $108.53, up 0.32% on volume of 1.54 million shares, below its average of 3.21 million. Interestingly, the analyst price forecast suggests a 3.33% downside, which is unusual for a Strong Buy rating and may reflect near-term challenges offset by longer-term optimism.

$EMR received an upgrade from UBS, moving from Neutral to Buy. Emerson Electric is trading at $145.62, up 1.94% on volume of 2.02 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests 6.95% upside for this industrial automation company.

$ENPH received an upgrade from Keybanc, moving from Underweight to Sector Weight. Enphase Energy is trading at $34.75, up 2.21% on volume of 5.53 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests 15.01% upside as the solar energy equipment maker works through industry headwinds.

$HTLD received an upgrade from Baird, moving from Neutral to Outperform. Heartland Express is trading at $10.40, up 5.69% on volume of 916,960 shares, significantly above its average of 624,300. Notably, the analyst price forecast suggests a 13.96% downside, creating an interesting disconnect between the upgraded rating and the price target.

$INCY earned a Maintaining Buy Rating as its hematology and oncology portfolio adds two recent wins. Incyte is trading at $106.66, up 4.78% on volume of 3.85 million shares, nearly double its average volume of 2.05 million.

$INOD received an upgrade from BWS Financial, moving from Buy to Top Pick. Innodata is trading at $65.01, up 4.84% on volume of 2.03 million shares, double its average of 1.01 million. The analyst price forecast suggests 41.39% upside, and the Top Pick designation represents the highest level of conviction.

$IRTC received an upgrade from Evercore ISI Group, moving from In-Line to Outperform. iRhythm Technologies is trading at $184.98, up 0.32% on volume of 254,090 shares, below its average of 407,890. The analyst price forecast suggests 20.98% upside for this cardiac monitoring technology company.

$IRWD received an upgrade from Citizens, moving from Market Perform to Market Outperform. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is trading at $4.30, down 6.32% on volume of 5.35 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests a concerning 44.44% downside, creating significant uncertainty about the rating methodology.

$ITRI received an upgrade from Johnson Rice, moving from Accumulate to Buy. Itron is trading at $97.65, up 0.95% on volume of 474,890 shares. The analyst price forecast suggests an impressive 48.12% upside, representing one of the highest potential gains among today's upgrades.

$KNTK received an upgrade from Raymond James, moving from Market Perform to Outperform. Kinetik Holdings is trading at $35.65, down 2.17% on volume of 1.19 million shares, above its average of 1.11 million. The analyst price forecast suggests 30.33% upside for this midstream energy company.

$KTOS got initiated at Jones Trading with a Buy recommendation. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is trading at $91.93, up 2.22% on volume of 2.87 million shares, above its average of 2.16 million. The analyst price forecast suggests 10.89% upside for this defense technology company.

$LPG received an upgrade to Buy at Pareto after 2026 VLGC rates started strong. Dorian LPG is trading at $26.59, up 6.49% on volume of 667,130 shares, above its average of 468,330, as traders respond to positive rate dynamics in the liquefied petroleum gas shipping market.

$MBLY received an upgrade from Barclays, moving from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Mobileye Global is trading at $12.18, up 5.82% on volume of 13.13 million shares, nearly triple its average volume of 4.76 million. The analyst price forecast suggests an exceptional 70.20% upside, making this one of the most compelling upgrades by potential return.

$MCHP saw Microchip and KLA Corp upgraded at Cantor Fitzgerald. Microchip Technology is trading at $74.87, up an impressive 11.65% on volume of 18.16 million shares, more than double its average volume of 8.66 million, showing strong institutional accumulation.

$MRVL saw Melius set a $135 target as custom silicon demand accelerates. Marvell Technology is trading at $88.23, down 2.22% despite the upgrade, on volume of 24.24 million shares, above its average of 18.31 million. The analyst noted the stock is down about 11% from its recent intraday high, potentially creating a buying opportunity.

$MSI received an upgrade from Piper Sandler, moving from Neutral to Overweight. Motorola Solutions is trading at $381.06, down 0.42% on volume of 998,100 shares, below its average of 1.57 million. The analyst price forecast suggests 30.00% upside for this public safety technology leader.

$NOC saw a Relative Strength Rating upgrade showing improving technical performance. Northrop Grumman is trading at $610.61, down 0.12% on volume of 695,850 shares, slightly above its average of 649,190, as the defense contractor rises toward a new high ahead of fourth-quarter earnings.

$OCGN earned a Maintaining Buy Rating on positive OCU410ST regulatory developments. Ocugen is trading at $1.54, up 6.21% on volume of 6.00 million shares, significantly above its average of 3.57 million.

$OSCR received an upgrade from Barclays, moving from Underweight to Equal-Weight. Oscar Health is trading at $16.52, down 0.30% on volume of 7.61 million shares, below its average of 10.42 million. The analyst price forecast suggests a 7.23% downside, indicating the upgrade may be more about removing excessive pessimism than signaling strong upside.

$PANW received an upgrade from Guggenheim, moving from Sell to Neutral. Palo Alto Networks is trading at $185.86, up 2.05% on volume of 4.21 million shares, below its average of 6.23 million. The analyst price forecast suggests 27.17% upside, and moving from Sell to Neutral represents a significant shift in sentiment for this cybersecurity leader.

$PCOR received an upgrade from Barclays, moving from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Procore Technologies is trading at $74.52, up 2.22% on volume of 971,310 shares. The analyst price forecast suggests 19.66% upside for this construction management software provider.

$PLTR received a Buy rating from Truist, with analysts highlighting the company's ability to drive government and enterprise AI adoption. Palantir is trading at $179.71, up 3.26% on volume of 34.50 million shares, below its average of 38.50 million. Truist expects higher capital returns for Palantir in the long run as the AI data analytics company expands its market presence.

$PNFP received an upgrade from Piper Sandler, moving from Neutral to Overweight. Pinnacle Financial Partners is trading at $97.67, up 0.74% on volume of 2.12 million shares, well above its average of 483,120. The analyst price forecast suggests 16.89% upside, and Evercore ISI also initiated coverage with a Buy-equivalent rating following the Synovus acquisition.

$RPD has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 Buy, reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. Rapid7 is trading at $14.36, up 2.21% on volume of 874,780 shares, below its average of 1.10 million.

$SMTI has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buy, reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. Sanara MedTech is trading at $24.88, up 5.60% on volume of 42,970 shares, close to its average of 43,770.

$SPIR got initiated at HC Wainwright & Co. with a Buy recommendation. Spire Global is trading at $9.49, up an impressive 15.59% on volume of 1.85 million shares, nearly triple its average volume of 691,470. The analyst price forecast suggests a remarkable 75.49% upside, making this one of the highest potential return opportunities among today's upgrades.

$SYK saw Raymond James analyst Jayson Bedford upgrade the stock to Outperform. Stryker is trading at $366.39, up 5.05% on volume of 1.62 million shares, essentially matching its average volume of 1.60 million, showing solid trader interest in this medical technology leader.

$UCB has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 Buy, reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. United Community Banks is trading at $32.26, up 0.47% on volume of 696,860 shares, slightly above its average of 672,750.

$URI received an upgrade from UBS, moving from Neutral to Buy. United Rentals is trading at $892.10, up 0.57% on volume of 765,560 shares, above its average of 695,280. The analyst price forecast suggests 11.86% upside for this equipment rental leader.

$VTRS has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 Buy, reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. Viatris is trading at $12.40, up 0.24% on volume of 10.26 million shares, above its average of 8.20 million.

$VTVT got initiated at TD Cowen with a Buy recommendation. vTv Therapeutics is trading at $42.72, up 0.79% on volume of 30,480 shares, more than double its average of 13,100. The analyst price forecast suggests a 2.59% downside, indicating near-term challenges offset by longer-term potential.

$ZBH received an upgrade from Evercore ISI Group, moving from In-Line to Outperform. Zimmer Biomet Holdings is trading at $94.75, up 2.27% on volume of 1.87 million shares. The analyst price forecast suggests 12.69% upside for this orthopedic device manufacturer.

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