$ET

Jim Cramer: Buy This Energy Stock, It Is ‘Terrific’ - Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET)

Jim Cramer recommended buying Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET), calling it 'terrific.' Stifel analyst Robert Hodges reinstated ET with a Buy rating and $25 price target. Cramer also discussed other stocks, including SentinelOne, Corning, Gemini Space Station, Aveanna Healthcare, Reformation, and HPE, citing various analyst ratings and price targets.

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Published Sep 15, 2026, 11:49 AM UTC
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AlphAI market briefMarket movers
Primary signal
$ET
Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$ET · $GEMI · $AVAH · $HPE · $GLW
Relevance
5/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on benzinga.com
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ETBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Analyst upgrades and downgrades provide short‑term trade ideas, but overall market sentiment remains cautious.

02

Market read

Multiple U.S. stocks receive fresh analyst commentary, creating modest trading opportunities.

03

What to watch

Potential macro headwinds and sector rotation could mute the impact of individual analyst actions.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: today

Background

Jim Cramer highlighted several stocks on CNBC, while analysts issued rating changes and corporate actions were announced.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ETBullishMedium confidence
Context

Stifel reinstated Energy Transfer with a Buy rating and a $25 price target on Sept. 10.

Expected impact

Potential upside toward $25 target.

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating and target provide a clear catalyst for traders.

$GEMINeutralLow confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs raised Gemini Space Station's price target to $4 and kept a Sell rating on Sept. 9.

Expected impact

Limited upside, possible short covering.

Evidence & confidence

Minor target adjustment with a Sell stance offers little trade edge.

$AVAHBullishMedium confidence
Context

JPMorgan maintained a Neutral rating on Aveanna Healthcare and raised its price target to $15.

Expected impact

Potential rally toward $15.

Evidence & confidence

Neutral rating with a sizable target increase may attract buyers.

$HPEBearishMedium confidence
Context

Evercore ISI downgraded Hewlett Packard Enterprise to In-Line and kept a $65 price target.

Expected impact

Possible short‑term decline.

Evidence & confidence

Downgrade signals weaker outlook, likely prompting sell pressure.

$GLWBearishLow confidence
Context

Corning entered an equity distribution agreement with Goldman Sachs to sell up to $2 billion of common stock via an ATM program.

Expected impact

Downward pressure until proceeds are used.

Evidence & confidence

Equity raise is a standard financing move with modest immediate impact.

Market effects

Energy and industrial sectors may see modest uplift from ET upgrade; tech hardware faces pressure from HPE downgrade.

U.S. markets affected; no notable regional spillover.

Limited to U.S. listed equities.

Counterpoint

The upgrades may be premature given broader market volatility; consider waiting for price confirmation.

Key entities

  • Jim Cramer

    CNBC host offering stock recommendations.

  • Stifel

    Analyst firm reinstating a Buy on Energy Transfer.

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