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Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For April 13, 2022

Upgrades

According to Oppenheimer, the prior rating for Apollo Global Management Inc (NYSE:APO) was changed from Perform to Outperform. In the fourth quarter, Apollo Global Management showed an EPS of $1.05, compared to $0.72 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $81.07 and a 52-week-low of $46.69. Apollo Global Management closed at $55.51 at the end of the last trading period.

For Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM), UBS upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. In the fourth quarter, Humana showed an EPS of $1.24, compared to $2.30 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Humana shows a 52-week-high of $475.44 and a 52-week-low of $351.20. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $449.04.

For NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), New Street Research upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. NVIDIA earned $1.32 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.78 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of NVIDIA shows a 52-week-high of $346.47 and a 52-week-low of $134.59. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $215.04.

According to Goldman Sachs, the prior rating for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp (NYSE:BAH) was changed from Neutral to Buy. For the third quarter, Booz Allen Hamilton had an EPS of $1.02, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.04. The current stock performance of Booz Allen Hamilton shows a 52-week-high of $91.00 and a 52-week-low of $69.68. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $87.57.

For JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (NASDAQ:JBHT), Deutsche Bank upgraded the previous rating of Hold to Buy. JB Hunt Transport Servs earned $2.28 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.44 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $218.18 and a 52-week-low of $155.11. JB Hunt Transport Servs closed at $168.23 at the end of the last trading period.

See all analyst ratings upgrades.

Downgrades

According to HC Wainwright & Co., the prior rating for Sierra Oncology Inc (NASDAQ:SRRA) was changed from Buy to Neutral. In the fourth quarter, Sierra Oncology showed an EPS of $1.44, compared to $1.37 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Sierra Oncology shows a 52-week-high of $40.39 and a 52-week-low of $14.91. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $39.52.

Argus Research downgraded the previous rating for Tegna Inc (NYSE:TGNA) from Buy to Hold. For the fourth quarter, Tegna had an EPS of $0.57, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.16. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $23.04 and a 52-week-low of $16.41. Tegna closed at $22.44 at the end of the last trading period.

According to RBC Capital, the prior rating for ReNew Energy Global PLC (NASDAQ:RNW) was changed from Outperform to Sector Perform. NoneAt the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $12.30 and a 52-week-low of $5.06. ReNew Energy Glb closed at $8.12 at the end of the last trading period.

For Thor Industries Inc (NYSE:THO), Exane BNP Paribas downgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Underperform. In the second quarter, Thor Industries showed an EPS of $4.79, compared to $2.38 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Thor Industries shows a 52-week-high of $148.08 and a 52-week-low of $77.16. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $80.19.

According to Stifel, the prior rating for Reynolds Consumer Products Inc (NASDAQ:REYN) was changed from Buy to Hold. In the fourth quarter, Reynolds Consumer showed an EPS of $0.51, compared to $0.57 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $32.29 and a 52-week-low of $26.50. Reynolds Consumer closed at $29.44 at the end of the last trading period.

According to Roth Capital, the prior rating for INVO Bioscience Inc (NASDAQ:INVO) was changed from Buy to Neutral. In the fourth quarter, INVO Bioscience showed an EPS of $0.03, compared to $0.60 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of INVO Bioscience shows a 52-week-high of $5.43 and a 52-week-low of $2.07. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $2.14.

According to Deutsche Bank, the prior rating for Ferguson PLC (NYSE:FERG) was changed from Buy to Hold. The current stock performance of Ferguson shows a 52-week-high of $183.67 and a 52-week-low of $124.53. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $125.93.

According to JMP Securities, the prior rating for Home Point Capital Inc (NASDAQ:HMPT) was changed from Market Outperform to Market Perform. In the fourth quarter, Home Point Capital showed an EPS of $0.09, compared to $1.22 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $10.33 and a 52-week-low of $2.80. Home Point Capital closed at $3.11 at the end of the last trading period.

BMO Capital downgraded the previous rating for Datto Holding Corp (NYSE:MSP) from Outperform to Market Perform. For the fourth quarter, Datto Holding had an EPS of $0.14, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.16. The stock has a 52-week-high of $34.76 and a 52-week-low of $20.76. At the end of the last trading period, Datto Holding closed at $34.68.

According to Credit Suisse, the prior rating for Hyatt Hotels Corp (NYSE:H) was changed from Neutral to Underperform. For the fourth quarter, Hyatt Hotels had an EPS of $2.78, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.77. The stock has a 52-week-high of $108.10 and a 52-week-low of $67.70. At the end of the last trading period, Hyatt Hotels closed at $88.02.

For CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI), Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. In the second quarter, CACI International showed an EPS of $3.83, compared to $4.18 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $313.52 and a 52-week-low of $238.29. CACI International closed at $301.42 at the end of the last trading period.

According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for CarMax Inc (NYSE:KMX) was changed from Overweight to Neutral. CarMax earned $0.98 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.27 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $155.98 and a 52-week-low of $93.23. At the end of the last trading period, CarMax closed at $93.33.

For Bicycle Therapeutics PLC (NASDAQ:BCYC), B. Riley Securities downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. Bicycle Therapeutics earned $0.63 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.83 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Bicycle Therapeutics shows a 52-week-high of $62.08 and a 52-week-low of $24.54. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $24.90.

For Hecla Mining Co (NYSE:HL), Roth Capital downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. In the fourth quarter, Hecla Mining showed an EPS of $0.02, compared to $0.02 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Hecla Mining shows a 52-week-high of $9.44 and a 52-week-low of $4.50. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $6.97.

See all analyst ratings downgrades.

Initiations

With a Buy rating, B of A Securities initiated coverage on Warner Bros.Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD). The price target seems to have been set at $45.00 for Warner Bros.Discovery. The stock has a 52-week-high of $26.26 and a 52-week-low of $23.50. At the end of the last trading period, Warner Bros.Discovery closed at $24.68.

With a Buy rating, Gordon Haskett initiated coverage on Dutch Bros Inc (NYSE:BROS). The price target seems to have been set at $64.00 for Dutch Bros. The stock has a 52-week-high of $81.40 and a 52-week-low of $32.42. At the end of the last trading period, Dutch Bros closed at $51.16.

B of A Securities initiated coverage on Addus HomeCare Corp (NASDAQ:ADUS) with a Buy rating. The price target for Addus HomeCare is set to $110.00. In the fourth quarter, Addus HomeCare showed an EPS of $0.97, compared to $0.82 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $111.59 and a 52-week-low of $68.57. Addus HomeCare closed at $86.84 at the end of the last trading period.

Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Ncino Inc (NASDAQ:NCNO) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Ncino is set to $60.00. In the fourth quarter, Ncino showed an EPS of $0.09, compared to $0.06 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $79.43 and a 52-week-low of $37.65. Ncino closed at $41.78 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Buy rating, HC Wainwright & Co. initiated coverage on Celsion Corp (NASDAQ:CLSN). The price target seems to have been set at $16.00 for Celsion. In the fourth quarter, Celsion showed an EPS of $0.68, compared to $0.75 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $7.68 and a 52-week-low of $0.31. Celsion closed at $3.48 at the end of the last trading period.

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Tricida Inc (NASDAQ:TCDA) with a Buy rating. The price target for Tricida is set to $25.00. In the fourth quarter, Tricida showed an EPS of $0.76, compared to $0.66 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $10.92 and a 52-week-low of $3.55. Tricida closed at $8.80 at the end of the last trading period.

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Alector Inc (NASDAQ:ALEC) with a Sell rating. The price target for Alector is set to $9.00. For the fourth quarter, Alector had an EPS of $0.68, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.66. The stock has a 52-week-high of $43.32 and a 52-week-low of $11.41. At the end of the last trading period, Alector closed at $12.49.

Truist Securities initiated coverage on Inspire Medical Systems Inc (NYSE:INSP) with a Buy rating. The price target for Inspire Medical Systems is set to $315.00. In the fourth quarter, Inspire Medical Systems showed an EPS of $0.09, compared to $0.28 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $286.29 and a 52-week-low of $159.18. Inspire Medical Systems closed at $255.20 at the end of the last trading period.

Truist Securities initiated coverage on Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:ISRG) with a Buy rating. The price target for Intuitive Surgical is set to $360.00. Intuitive Surgical earned $1.30 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.19 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $1087.01 and a 52-week-low of $254.20. Intuitive Surgical closed at $277.85 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Hold rating, Truist Securities initiated coverage on Stryker Corp (NYSE:SYK). The price target seems to have been set at $296.00 for Stryker. In the fourth quarter, Stryker showed an EPS of $2.71, compared to $2.81 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $281.16 and a 52-week-low of $236.09. Stryker closed at $262.42 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Hold rating, Truist Securities initiated coverage on Teleflex Inc (NYSE:TFX). The price target seems to have been set at $370.00 for Teleflex. In the fourth quarter, Teleflex showed an EPS of $3.60, compared to $3.25 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Teleflex shows a 52-week-high of $449.38 and a 52-week-low of $289.00. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $339.69.

With a Buy rating, Truist Securities initiated coverage on Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE:EW). The price target seems to have been set at $145.00 for Edwards Lifesciences. In the fourth quarter, Edwards Lifesciences showed an EPS of $0.51, compared to $0.50 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Edwards Lifesciences shows a 52-week-high of $131.73 and a 52-week-low of $85.39. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $120.84.

SMBC Nikko initiated coverage on Flywire Corp (NASDAQ:FLYW) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Flywire is set to $40.00. The stock has a 52-week-high of $57.41 and a 52-week-low of $22.38. At the end of the last trading period, Flywire closed at $28.87.

DA Davidson initiated coverage on Winnebago Industries Inc (NYSE:WGO) with a Buy rating. The price target for Winnebago Industries is set to $70.00. For the second quarter, Winnebago Industries had an EPS of $3.14, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.12. The stock has a 52-week-high of $85.06 and a 52-week-low of $51.29. At the end of the last trading period, Winnebago Industries closed at $54.34.

DA Davidson initiated coverage on Thor Industries Inc (NYSE:THO) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Thor Industries is set to $78.00. Thor Industries earned $4.79 in the second quarter, compared to $2.38 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Thor Industries shows a 52-week-high of $148.08 and a 52-week-low of $77.16. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $80.19.

With a Buy rating, DA Davidson initiated coverage on LCI Industries Inc (NYSE:LCII). The price target seems to have been set at $130.00 for LCI Indus. In the fourth quarter, LCI Indus showed an EPS of $3.22, compared to $1.92 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $163.33 and a 52-week-low of $99.22. At the end of the last trading period, LCI Indus closed at $102.74.

With a Neutral rating, DA Davidson initiated coverage on Camping World Holdings Inc (NYSE:CWH). The price target seems to have been set at $29.00 for Camping World Holdings. Camping World Holdings earned $0.90 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.48 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Camping World Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $48.50 and a 52-week-low of $26.22. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $27.01.

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