$EFX

Here Are Friday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Broadcom, Equifax, Hubbell, Marvell Technology, NVIDIA, SpaceX, Portland General Electric, Taylor Devices, Teradyne, and More

Wall Street analyst research calls include upgrades for Equifax (EFX), O-I Glass (OI), Portland General Electric (POR), Taylor Devices (TAYD), and Ternium (TX), with downgrades for Bowman Consulting (BWMN), Limbach Holdings (LMB), Teradyne (TER), Frontline (FRO), and Weibo (WB). Initiations include Broadcom (AVGO), Hubbell (HUBB), Marvell Technology (MRVL), NVIDIA (NVDA), and SpaceX (SPCX). Markets saw mixed performance with tech and small-cap indices declining, while oil and crypto prices rose.

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Published Aug 21, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$EFXBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Collective rating changes provide fresh guidance for investors, potentially influencing short‑term trading decisions across the listed equities.

02

Market read

Analyst rating updates are a primary source of new information, offering moderate trading value.

03

What to watch

Macro headwinds and higher rates could limit upside despite positive ratings.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: Friday

Background

The article compiles analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations released on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$EFXBullishMedium confidence
Context

Equifax upgraded to Buy with price target raised to $235.

Expected impact

Modest upside over next weeks.

Evidence & confidence

Upgrade and higher target may attract buyers.

$OIBullishMedium confidence
Context

O‑I Glass upgraded to Buy with $9 price target.

Expected impact

Small upside expected.

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating signals improved outlook.

$PORBullishMedium confidence
Context

Portland General Electric upgraded to Overweight, target $58.

Expected impact

Potential modest rally.

Evidence & confidence

Overweight rating reflects stronger confidence.

$TAYDBullishMedium confidence
Context

Taylor Devices upgraded to Buy, target $70.

Expected impact

Limited upside in near term.

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating with higher target.

$TXBullishMedium confidence
Context

Ternium raised to Overweight, target $65.

Expected impact

Modest upside.

Evidence & confidence

Overweight indicates stronger earnings expectations.

$BWMNBearishMedium confidence
Context

Bowman Consulting downgraded to Underweight, target $43.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term decline.

Evidence & confidence

Underweight rating signals weaker outlook.

$LMBBearishMedium confidence
Context

Limbach Holdings cut to Underweight, target $50.

Expected impact

Possible modest drop.

Evidence & confidence

Lower rating reflects concerns.

$TERNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Teradyne downgraded to Neutral, target $420.

Expected impact

Sideways to slight down.

Evidence & confidence

No clear bullish or bearish stance.

Market effects

Analyst rating changes may affect technology and industrial sectors.

US equity markets may see modest shifts in related stocks.

Limited; primarily US‑focused equity impact.

Counterpoint

Some upgrades may be premature given broader market weakness.

Key entities

  • Rothschild & Co Redburn

    Upgraded Equifax to Buy.

  • BMO Capital

    Initiated coverage of Broadcom, Marvell, NVIDIA.

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