Prominent Research Calls from Wall Street

Featured Research Calls

The Wall Street most talked about and market-moving research calls are now gathered together. Here are the current research calls that investors need to know:

Top 5 Upgrades

Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Boeing (BA) from Hold to Buy, setting a target price of $223. They note that Boeing's third-quarter results show cautious signs of recovery, highlighting strong operational performance and a gradual increase in regulatory confidence.

Piper Sandler upgraded shares of Roku (ROKU) from Neutral to Overweight, updating the target price to $135. The firm mentions that the company's third-quarter results were very good, indicating that investments in advertising and SSD are starting to pay off.

Evercore ISI upgraded shares of Ecolab (ECL) from In Line to Outperform, setting a target price of $300. The firm predicts that Ecolab's structural earnings potential will become more evident by 2026.

Raymond James upgraded shares of Universal Health (UHS) from Market Perform to Outperform, setting a target price of $270. The company's third-quarter results exceeded guidance and consensus forecasts.

UBS upgraded shares of Cisco (CSCO) from Neutral to Buy, updating the target price to $88. The firm forecasts a multi-year growth cycle driven by demand for AI infrastructure, large-scale campus renovations, and momentum in security.

Top 5 Downgrades

Bernstein downgraded shares of Charter (CHTR) from Outperform to Market Perform, setting a target price of $280. They note that the company's EBITDA growth has become challenging.

JPMorgan downgraded shares of Luminar (LAZR) from Neutral to Underweight, without setting a target price. The firm has serious concerns about the company's ability to sustain itself as a continuing business.

TD Cowen downgraded shares of Iqvia (IQV) from Buy to Hold, setting a target price of $215. While the company's outlook now provides more visibility and stability, they express that the current valuation largely reflects 2026 growth expectations.

Jefferies downgraded shares of Canadian Solar (CSIQ) from Buy to Hold, setting a target price of $19.64. They cite the recent stock rally and the risks of the Chinese government's price floor implementation for modules as reasons for the downgrade.

BofA downgraded shares of Marsh McLennan (MMC) from Neutral to Underperform, updating the target price to $181. The firm provides a negative outlook due to declines in the organic growth outlook.

New Initiations

Jefferies initiated coverage on Chime (CHYM) with a Hold rating and a target price of $17. The firm views Chime as a leading U.S. neo-bank with 9 million active members.

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Alliance Laundry (ALH) with a Buy rating and a target price of $32. They state that the company is supported by its growth potential in the commercial laundry market.

BMO Capital initiated coverage on Phoenix Education (PXED) with an Outperform rating and a target price of $45. They emphasize the leadership of the University of Phoenix in the adult workforce market.

Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage on SLB (SLB) with a Buy rating and a target price of $48. They mention that the company’s earnings growth and increasing free cash flow will be driving forces for revaluation.

RBC Capital initiated coverage on Revolution Medicines (RVMD) with an Outperform rating and a target price of $77. They highlight the company’s impressive data and leadership in oncology development.