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Benzinga’s Top Upgrades, Downgrades For January 11, 2021
Upgrades * Seaport World upgraded the earlier ranking for Huntsman Corp (NYSE:HUN) from Impartial to Purchase. Within the third quarter, Huntsman confirmed an EPS of $0.32, in comparison with $0.41 from the year-ago quarter. The present inventory efficiency of Huntsman reveals a 52-week-high of $28.94 and a 52-week-low of $12.23. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $28.40. * Based on Raymond James, the prior ranking for Willis Towers Watson PLC (NASDAQ:WLTW) was modified from Market Carry out to Outperform. For the third quarter, Willis Towers Watson had an EPS of $1.33, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $1.31. The present inventory efficiency of Willis Towers Watson reveals a 52-week-high of $220.97 and a 52-week-low of $143.34. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $203.64. * Based on Credit score Suisse, the prior ranking for Marsh & McLennan Firms Inc (NYSE:MMC) was modified from Impartial to Outperform. Within the third quarter, Marsh & McLennan confirmed an EPS of $0.82, in comparison with $0.77 from the year-ago quarter. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $120.97 and a 52-week-low of $74.33. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Marsh & McLennan closed at $113.44. * For Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM), Morgan Stanley upgraded the earlier ranking of Equal-Weight to Obese. For the third quarter, Exxon Mobil had an EPS of $0.18, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.68. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $70.28 and a 52-week-low of $30.11. Exxon Mobil closed at $45.46 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * Credit score Suisse upgraded the earlier ranking for Ternium SA (NYSE:TX) from Impartial to Outperform. For the third quarter, Ternium had an EPS of $0.74, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.48. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $33.95 and a 52-week-low of $9.59. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Ternium closed at $32.60. * Baird upgraded the earlier ranking for Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc (NYSE:SPR) from Impartial to Outperform. Within the third quarter, Spirit AeroSystems Hldgs confirmed an EPS of $1.34, in comparison with $1.62 from the year-ago quarter. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $74.58 and a 52-week-low of $13.69. Spirit AeroSystems Hldgs closed at $40.00 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * Barclays upgraded the earlier ranking for Liberty SiriusXM Group (NASDAQ:LSXMA) from Equal-Weight to Obese. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $51.11 and a 52-week-low of $22.54. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Liberty SiriusXM Gr closed at $42.19. * Based on Evercore ISI Group, the prior ranking for Jack Henry & Associates Inc (NASDAQ:JKHY) was modified from Underperform to In-Line. For the primary quarter, Jack Henry & Associates had an EPS of $1.19, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $1.16. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $200.98 and a 52-week-low of $123.64. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Jack Henry & Associates closed at $166.95. * For Zillow Group Inc (NASDAQ:ZG), Jefferies upgraded the earlier ranking of Maintain to Purchase. Zillow Gr earned $0.37 within the third quarter, in comparison with $0.12 within the year-ago quarter. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $154.95 and a 52-week-low of $18.65. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Zillow Gr closed at $150.02. * For Anaplan Inc (NYSE:PLAN), Jefferies upgraded the earlier ranking of Maintain to Purchase. Anaplan earned $0.05 within the third quarter, in comparison with $0.08 within the year-ago quarter. The present inventory efficiency of Anaplan reveals a 52-week-high of $76.37 and a 52-week-low of $26.04. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $71.46. * For CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRWD), Jefferies upgraded the earlier ranking of Maintain to Purchase. For the third quarter, CrowdStrike Holdings had an EPS of $0.08, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.07. The present inventory efficiency of CrowdStrike Holdings reveals a 52-week-high of $228.82 and a 52-week-low of $31.95. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $223.73. * For Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA), Baird upgraded the earlier ranking of Impartial to Outperform. Walgreens Boots Alliance earned $1.22 within the first quarter, in comparison with $1.37 within the year-ago quarter. The present inventory efficiency of Walgreens Boots Alliance reveals a 52-week-high of $56.80 and a 52-week-low of $33.36. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $45.21. * Based on JP Morgan, the prior ranking for Boot Barn Holdings Inc (NYSE:BOOT) was modified from Impartial to Obese. Boot Barn Holdings earned $0.20 within the second quarter, in comparison with $0.24 within the year-ago quarter. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $48.91 and a 52-week-low of $8.03. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Boot Barn Holdings closed at $48.58. Downgrades * Based on Seaport World, the prior ranking for Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK) was modified from Purchase to Impartial. Within the third quarter, Graphic Packaging Holding confirmed an EPS of $0.26, in comparison with $0.20 from the year-ago quarter. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $18.09 and a 52-week-low of $10.40. Graphic Packaging Holding closed at $18.00 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * For Stepan Co (NYSE:SCL), Seaport World downgraded the earlier ranking of Purchase to Impartial. Stepan earned $1.56 within the third quarter, in comparison with $1.20 within the year-ago quarter. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $131.72 and a 52-week-low of $69.33. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Stepan closed at $127.85. * Raymond James downgraded the earlier ranking for Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI) from Outperform to Market Carry out. For the third quarter, Kinder Morgan had an EPS of $0.21, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.22. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $22.58 and a 52-week-low of $9.42. Kinder Morgan closed at $14.49 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * For Inphi Corp (NASDAQ:IPHI), Stifel downgraded the earlier ranking of Purchase to Maintain. Inphi earned $0.88 within the third quarter, in comparison with $0.45 within the year-ago quarter. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $172.61 and a 52-week-low of $55.72. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Inphi closed at $168.19. * For Dana Inc (NYSE:DAN), B of A Securities downgraded the earlier ranking of Purchase to Impartial. For the third quarter, Dana had an EPS of $0.37, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.74. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $22.52 and a 52-week-low of $4.22. Dana closed at $21.80 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * Berenberg downgraded the earlier ranking for Change Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ:CHNG) from Purchase to Maintain. For the second quarter, Change Healthcare had an EPS of $0.32, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.27. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $24.21 and a 52-week-low of $6.18. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Change Healthcare closed at $24.14. * Credit score Suisse downgraded the earlier ranking for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (NYSE:AJG) from Outperform to Impartial. Within the third quarter, Arthur J. Gallagher confirmed an EPS of $1.08, in comparison with $0.80 from the year-ago quarter. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $129.12 and a 52-week-low of $65.09. Arthur J. Gallagher closed at $120.85 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * For Warner Music Group Corp (NASDAQ:WMG), Credit score Suisse downgraded the earlier ranking of Outperform to Impartial. Curiously, within the fourth quarter, Warner Music Group’s EPS was $0.03. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $39.19 and a 52-week-low of $25.61. Warner Music Group closed at $36.20 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * Morgan Stanley downgraded the earlier ranking for Virtu Monetary Inc (NASDAQ:VIRT) from Equal-Weight to Underweight. Virtu Monetary earned $0.81 within the third quarter, in comparison with $0.21 within the year-ago quarter. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $28.59 and a 52-week-low of $14.94. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Virtu Monetary closed at $25.64. * Jefferies downgraded the earlier ranking for Upwork Inc (NASDAQ:UPWK) from Purchase to Maintain. Upwork earned $0.02 within the third quarter, in comparison with $0.03 within the year-ago quarter. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $41.41 and a 52-week-low of $5.14. Upwork closed at $38.01 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * Based on Jefferies, the prior ranking for SolarWinds Corp (NYSE:SWI) was modified from Purchase to Maintain. For the third quarter, SolarWinds had an EPS of $0.28, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.21. The present inventory efficiency of SolarWinds reveals a 52-week-high of $24.34 and a 52-week-low of $11.50. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $15.33. * For Mimecast Ltd (NASDAQ:MIME), Jefferies downgraded the earlier ranking of Purchase to Maintain. For the second quarter, Mimecast had an EPS of $0.32, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.13. The present inventory efficiency of Mimecast reveals a 52-week-high of $59.48 and a 52-week-low of $25.14. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $52.37. * Jefferies downgraded the earlier ranking for LivePerson Inc (NASDAQ:LPSN) from Purchase to Maintain. Within the third quarter, LivePerson confirmed an EPS of $0.12, in comparison with $0.41 from the year-ago quarter. The present inventory efficiency of LivePerson reveals a 52-week-high of $68.55 and a 52-week-low of $14.08. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $65.02. * Based on HSBC, the prior ranking for Johnson Controls Worldwide PLC (NYSE:JCI) was modified from Purchase to Maintain. Within the fourth quarter, Johnson Controls Intl confirmed an EPS of $0.76, in comparison with $0.78 from the year-ago quarter. The present inventory efficiency of Johnson Controls Intl reveals a 52-week-high of $51.57 and a 52-week-low of $22.77. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $51.27. * Based on BMO Capital, the prior ranking for Andersons Inc (NASDAQ:ANDE) was modified from Outperform to Market Carry out. For the third quarter, Andersons had an EPS of $0.07, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.07. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $26.01 and a 52-week-low of $10.00. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Andersons closed at $25.18. * BMO Capital downgraded the earlier ranking for Archer-Daniels Midland Co (NYSE:ADM) from Outperform to Market Carry out. Archer-Daniels Midland earned $0.89 within the third quarter, in comparison with $0.77 within the year-ago quarter. The present inventory efficiency of Archer-Daniels Midland reveals a 52-week-high of $53.57 and a 52-week-low of $28.92. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $52.57. * Piper Sandler downgraded the earlier ranking for Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE:CRM) from Obese to Impartial. Salesforce.com earned $1.74 within the third quarter, in comparison with $0.75 within the year-ago quarter. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $284.50 and a 52-week-low of $115.29. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, Salesforce.com closed at $222.15. Initiations * B of A Securities initiated protection on ContextLogic Inc (NASDAQ:WISH) with a Purchase ranking. The worth goal for ContextLogic is about to $26.00. The present inventory efficiency of ContextLogic reveals a 52-week-high of $24.75 and a 52-week-low of $0.26. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $20.36. * With a Impartial ranking, B of A Securities initiated protection on Upstart Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UPST). The worth goal appears to have been set at $57.00 for Upstart Holdings. The present inventory efficiency of Upstart Holdings reveals a 52-week-high of $61.26 and a 52-week-low of $22.61. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $52.73. * JP Morgan initiated protection on Choice Care Well being Inc (NASDAQ:OPCH) with an Obese ranking. The worth goal for Choice Care Well being is about to $21.00. Within the third quarter, Choice Care Well being earned $0.04. The present inventory efficiency of Choice Care Well being reveals a 52-week-high of $18.21 and a 52-week-low of $5.74. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $16.78. * With a Purchase ranking, B of A Securities initiated protection on BeyondSpring Inc (NASDAQ:BYSI). The worth goal appears to have been set at $25.00 for BeyondSpring. BeyondSpring earned $0.48 within the third quarter, in comparison with $0.37 within the year-ago quarter. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $21.50 and a 52-week-low of $9.38. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, BeyondSpring closed at $12.62. * With a Equal-Weight ranking, Barclays initiated protection on World Wrestling Leisure Inc (NYSE:WWE). The worth goal appears to have been set at $49.00 for World Wrestling Enter. Within the third quarter, World Wrestling Enter confirmed an EPS of $0.57, in comparison with $0.06 from the year-ago quarter. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $66.54 and a 52-week-low of $29.10. World Wrestling Enter closed at $48.31 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * With a Impartial ranking, Goldman Sachs initiated protection on ContextLogic Inc (NASDAQ:WISH). The worth goal appears to have been set at $19.00 for ContextLogic. The present inventory efficiency of ContextLogic reveals a 52-week-high of $24.75 and a 52-week-low of $0.26. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $20.36. * With a Purchase ranking, Jefferies initiated protection on Upstart Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UPST). The worth goal appears to have been set at $66.00 for Upstart Holdings. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $61.26 and a 52-week-low of $22.61. Upstart Holdings closed at $52.73 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * With a Impartial ranking, Goldman Sachs initiated protection on Upstart Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UPST). The worth goal appears to have been set at $55.00 for Upstart Holdings. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $61.26 and a 52-week-low of $22.61. Upstart Holdings closed at $52.73 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * Barclays initiated protection on Madison Sq. Backyard Sports activities Corp (NYSE:MSGS) with an Obese ranking. The worth goal for Madison Sq. Backyard is about to $224.00. Madison Sq. Backyard earned $1.11 within the first quarter, in comparison with $3.36 within the year-ago quarter. The present inventory efficiency of Madison Sq. Backyard reveals a 52-week-high of $188.54 and a 52-week-low of $140.15. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $182.42. * Stifel initiated protection on Guardant Well being Inc (NASDAQ:GH) with a Purchase ranking. The worth goal for Guardant Well being is about to $175.00. For the third quarter, Guardant Well being had an EPS of $0.78, in comparison with year-ago quarter EPS of $0.14. The present inventory efficiency of Guardant Well being reveals a 52-week-high of $147.79 and a 52-week-low of $55.90. Furthermore, on the finish of the final buying and selling interval, the closing value was at $142.87. * With an Obese ranking, JP Morgan initiated protection on BioAtla Inc (NASDAQ:BCAB). The worth goal appears to have been set at $45.00 for BioAtla. In the intervening time, the inventory has a 52-week-high of $43.86 and a 52-week-low of $27.15. BioAtla closed at $38.25 on the finish of the final buying and selling interval. * With a Purchase ranking, BTIG initiated protection on BioAtla Inc (NASDAQ:BCAB). The worth goal appears to have been set at $47.00 for BioAtla. The inventory has a 52-week-high of $43.86 and a 52-week-low of $27.15. On the finish of the final buying and selling interval, BioAtla closed at $38.25.See extra from Benzinga * Click on right here for choices trades from Benzinga * Value Over Earnings Overview: Moelis & Co * P/E Ratio Insights for Dr Reddy’s Laboratories(C) 2021 Benzinga.com. Benzinga doesn’t present funding recommendation. All rights reserved.