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Upgrades & Downgrades

Latest analyst rating changes, with our ST Score on every row

Analyst Actions

An upgrade means a Wall Street analyst has raised their rating on a stock, while a downgrade means the rating was cut. These calls often move prices in the short term because they signal a change in how professional research views a company's earnings power, valuation or risk. Read each row as a package: the rating move itself, the firm and analyst behind it, the price-target change, and our ST Score, which grades the company's underlying fundamentals independently of the analyst's view.

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How to read this table

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Start with the rating move

The action column shows the direction of the change and the from → to ratings behind it. A move from Hold to Buy carries a very different message than a small trim inside the same rating band, so always read the wording, not just the label.

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Weigh the analyst and the target

The star rating reflects the analyst's historical accuracy, and the price target shows how much upside or downside they now expect. A raised target from a highly rated analyst is a stronger signal than an unchanged target from an unrated one.

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Cross-check with the ST Score

Analyst calls are opinions; the ST Score grades valuation, profitability, growth, health and momentum from reported data. When both agree the case is cleaner, and when they disagree it is worth opening the stock page before acting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an analyst upgrade or downgrade?
An upgrade is when a research analyst raises their rating on a stock, for example from Hold to Buy. A downgrade is the opposite, such as a move from Buy to Hold or Sell. The rating reflects how that analyst expects the stock to perform relative to the market or its sector over roughly the next 12 months.
Do upgrades and downgrades actually move stock prices?
They often do, especially in the first hours after publication and particularly for smaller companies with less research coverage. The reaction usually depends on how surprising the call is: a downgrade that confirms what the market already suspects may barely register, while an unexpected upgrade from a widely followed firm can produce a sharp move.
What does the analyst star rating mean?
Stars summarise an analyst's historical track record, based on how accurate their past calls and price targets have been. A four or five star analyst has a stronger record than an unrated one, so their rating changes deserve more attention, though past accuracy is never a guarantee of future results.
Why does the price target matter as much as the rating?
The price target puts a number on the analyst's view. A firm can keep a Buy rating while quietly cutting its target, which is a more cautious signal than the unchanged rating suggests. Use the target column to see the direction and size of that change alongside the rating move.
How is the ST Score different from an analyst rating?
The ST Score is calculated from reported company data across valuation, profitability, growth, financial health and momentum. It has no opinion and no relationship with the company. Analyst ratings are human judgements about the future, so the two are best used together rather than as substitutes.
How often is this list updated?
New analyst actions are pulled in throughout each trading day, so the table reflects the most recent rating changes available. Use the date filters to narrow the list to today, the last week or any custom window.
Should I buy or sell a stock just because it was upgraded?
No. A rating change is one input, not a recommendation to trade. Check the company's fundamentals, valuation, recent news and your own time horizon and risk tolerance before acting. Nothing on this page is personalised investment advice.