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ALSN Upgraded by Citigroup -- Price Target Raised to $135

Citigroup upgraded Allison Transmission (ALSN) to Buy with a $135 price target. The stock is trading at $109.86, 29.8% below its GF Value™ of $156.46, indicating potential undervaluation. ALSN has a GF Score™ of 95/100, strong profitability, and growth but moderate financial strength. Analysts cite optimism in the automotive sector for the upgrade.

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Published Oct 12, 2026, 1:35 PM UTC
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high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ALSNBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The new Buy rating and $135 target suggest a re‑rating of the stock's valuation, potentially prompting short‑term buying.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrade with a specific price target provides fresh actionable insight for traders.

03

What to watch

Recent insider selling and mixed guru activity could temper upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Allison Transmission designs automatic transmissions for heavy‑duty vehicles; the upgrade follows a period of mixed analyst sentiment.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ALSNBullishHigh confidence
Context

Citigroup upgraded Allison Transmission (ALSN) to Buy and raised the price target to $135.

Expected impact

likely upside as investors price in the higher target

Evidence & confidence

Analyst upgrade with a concrete price target typically prompts demand, especially after a neutral rating.

Market effects

Sector

Positive sentiment may lift other transmission and commercial vehicle component stocks.

Regional

U.S. industrial sector could see modest gains.

Global

Limited to U.S. equities; no broader macro effect.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The upgrade may be premature given the company's modest financial strength rating (4/10).

Key entities

  • Company
    Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.

    Manufacturer of automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles.

  • Analyst
    Citigroup

    Investment bank that issued the upgrade.

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