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.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
Collective rating changes provide fresh guidance for investors, potentially influencing short‑term trading decisions across the listed equities.
Market read
Analyst rating updates are a primary source of new information, offering moderate trading value.
What to watch
Macro headwinds and higher rates could limit upside despite positive ratings.
Background
The article compiles analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations released on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Ticker impact
Equifax upgraded to Buy with price target raised to $235.
Modest upside over next weeks.
Upgrade and higher target may attract buyers.
O‑I Glass upgraded to Buy with $9 price target.
Small upside expected.
Buy rating signals improved outlook.
Portland General Electric upgraded to Overweight, target $58.
Potential modest rally.
Overweight rating reflects stronger confidence.
Taylor Devices upgraded to Buy, target $70.
Limited upside in near term.
Buy rating with higher target.
Ternium raised to Overweight, target $65.
Modest upside.
Overweight indicates stronger earnings expectations.
Bowman Consulting downgraded to Underweight, target $43.
Potential short‑term decline.
Underweight rating signals weaker outlook.
Limbach Holdings cut to Underweight, target $50.
Possible modest drop.
Lower rating reflects concerns.
Teradyne downgraded to Neutral, target $420.
Sideways to slight down.
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
- AnalystRothschild & Co Redburn
Upgraded Equifax to Buy.
- AnalystBMO Capital
Initiated coverage of Broadcom, Marvell, NVIDIA.
