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Citi upgrades Harley‑Davidson to Buy and raises price target to $33
Citi analyst James Hardiman upgraded Harley‑Davidson (HOG) from Neutral to Buy, lifting the price target from $31 to $33. The upgrade cited improving retail momentum, an anticipated 2027 product launch and recent insider buying. The news sparked a pre‑market rally of roughly 3‑5% and pushed the share price to about $25.60 later in the day.
Why it matters
Citi’s upgrade signals renewed confidence in Harley‑Davidson’s retail outlook, which could attract buying interest and support the stock’s near‑term price. The higher target of $33 implies upside of roughly 30% from the post‑upgrade price level, according to the analyst.
Key facts
- 1Citi upgraded Harley‑Davidson to Buy and raised its price target to $33 from $31. investing.com
- 2Analyst James Hardiman cited retail momentum, a 2027 product launch and insider purchases as reasons for the upgrade. cnbc.com
- 3Harley‑Davidson shares rose 3.8% in pre‑market trading after the upgrade. investing.com
- 4Shares later settled at $25.60, up 4.3% from the previous close. financialcontent.com
- 5Net insider buying over recent months exceeded $1.3 million. investing.com
- 6Harley‑Davidson’s Q2 2026 results beat earnings expectations and prompted raised full‑year guidance. investing.com
Open questions
- Pre‑market price gain is reported as 3% (material 2), 3.8% (material 1), and 5% (material 4).
Summary written by AlphAI from 4 of 4 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.