Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Alphabet, Boston Scientific, eBay, Fervo Energy, Fortinet, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Lennox International, Palantir Technologies, and More
Alphabet (GOOGL) fell 10% after missing revenue expectations, while Microsoft (MSFT) rose 3% on strong earnings. Analysts upgraded eBay (EBAY) to $106, Hilton (HLT) to $421, and downgraded Alphabet, Boston Scientific (BSX), and Fortinet (FTNT). Bitcoin traded flat near $80,500-$81,000. Fed held rates steady, but may raise 25bps in December. Brent Crude and WTI oil rose, gold gained 0.17%.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The collective rating changes provide modest directional cues but lack a single catalyst for large moves.
Market read
Provides a snapshot of analyst sentiment shifts; useful for short‑term positioning.
What to watch
Potential earnings misses later in the week could reverse the positive bias.
Background
Daily analyst research roundup highlighting upgrades, downgrades, and initiations across multiple sectors.
Ticker impact
eBay was upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight with a new $106 price target.
likely slight upward pressure from the upgrade
Upgrade and higher target may attract buyers.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings upgraded to Outperform with a $421 target price.
possible price rise on the upgrade
Outperform rating signals stronger earnings outlook.
Prosperity Bancshares upgraded to Buy from Hold with an $85 target.
likely upward pressure
Higher rating and target suggest improved fundamentals.
VF Corporation upgraded to Neutral from Underperform, target raised to $16.
minimal price movement
Neutral stance signals no strong conviction.
Wintrust Financial upgraded to Buy from Neutral with a $180 target.
potential modest upside
Buy rating reflects confidence in earnings.
Alphabet cut to Market Perform from Outperform, no target price.
likely downward pressure
Lower rating after missed revenue expectations.
Boston Scientific downgraded to Hold from Buy, target cut to $45.
possible short-term decline
Target reduction signals weaker outlook.
Fortinet downgraded to Neutral from Buy, target cut to $140.
likely modest downside
Reduced target reflects concerns.
Market effects
Broad upgrades/downgrades may shift sector weightings in tech, finance, and industrials.
US equity sentiment modestly affected; no major regional ripple.
Limited to US markets; no global macro impact.
Counterpoint
Some upgrades may be premature given broader market volatility.
Key entities
- AnalystWells Fargo
Raised eBay to Equal Weight.
- AnalystMizuho
Upgraded Hilton to Outperform.
