Upgrades
For Crescent Point Energy Corp (NYSE:CPG), Scotiabank upgraded the previous rating of Sector Perform to Sector Outperform. In the first quarter, Crescent Point Energy showed an EPS of $0.32, compared to $0.14 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Crescent Point Energy shows a 52-week-high of $10.42 and a 52-week-low of $2.75. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $10.40.
For Enerplus Corp (NYSE:ERF), Scotiabank upgraded the previous rating of Sector Perform to Sector Outperform. For the first quarter, Enerplus had an EPS of $0.58, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.18. The current stock performance of Enerplus shows a 52-week-high of $17.68 and a 52-week-low of $4.78. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $17.51.
B of A Securities upgraded the previous rating for Radius Health Inc (NASDAQ:RDUS) from Underperform to Neutral. In the first quarter, Radius Health showed an EPS of $0.39, compared to $0.18 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $23.00 and a 52-week-low of $4.97. At the end of the last trading period, Radius Health closed at $7.10.
WBB Securities upgraded the previous rating for ContraFect Corp (NASDAQ:CFRX) from Buy to Strong Buy. In the first quarter, ContraFect showed an EPS of $0.51, compared to $0.18 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $4.75 and a 52-week-low of $2.11. ContraFect closed at $3.25 at the end of the last trading period.
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Downgrades
According to Scotiabank, the prior rating for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (NYSE:CNQ) was changed from Sector Outperform to Sector Perform. Canadian Natural Res earned $2.26 in the first quarter, compared to $0.81 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Canadian Natural Res shows a 52-week-high of $70.60 and a 52-week-low of $29.53. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $68.64.
Scotiabank downgraded the previous rating for Montrose Environmental Group Inc (NYSE:MEG) from Sector Outperform to Sector Perform. For the first quarter, Montrose Environmental Gr had an EPS of $0.39, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.18. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $80.42 and a 52-week-low of $35.23. Montrose Environmental Gr closed at $38.93 at the end of the last trading period.
For The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (NYSE:SMG), Truist Securities downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. In the second quarter, Scotts Miracle Gro showed an EPS of $5.03, compared to $5.64 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $207.34 and a 52-week-low of $87.11. Scotts Miracle Gro closed at $102.18 at the end of the last trading period.
According to Cantor Fitzgerald, the prior rating for Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:RIGL) was changed from Overweight to Neutral. In the first quarter, Rigel Pharmaceuticals showed an EPS of $0.16, compared to $0.22 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $4.62 and a 52-week-low of $1.59. Rigel Pharmaceuticals closed at $1.76 at the end of the last trading period.
B of A Securities downgraded the previous rating for Omeros Corp (NASDAQ:OMER) from Buy to Neutral. Omeros earned $0.53 in the first quarter, compared to $0.57 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $16.62 and a 52-week-low of $2.18. Omeros closed at $2.42 at the end of the last trading period.
Barclays downgraded the previous rating for Hanesbrands Inc (NYSE:HBI) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the first quarter, Hanesbrands showed an EPS of $0.34, compared to $0.39 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $20.74 and a 52-week-low of $10.95. Hanesbrands closed at $11.85 at the end of the last trading period.
Barclays downgraded the previous rating for Kontoor Brands Inc (NYSE:KTB) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the first quarter, Kontoor Brands showed an EPS of $1.43, compared to $1.43 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $64.88 and a 52-week-low of $35.56. At the end of the last trading period, Kontoor Brands closed at $40.05.
According to Barclays, the prior rating for Leidos Holdings Inc (NYSE:LDOS) was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the first quarter, Leidos Holdings showed an EPS of $1.58, compared to $1.73 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Leidos Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $111.12 and a 52-week-low of $81.07. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $107.07.
Barclays downgraded the previous rating for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp (NYSE:BAH) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. Booz Allen Hamilton earned $0.86 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.89 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $91.46 and a 52-week-low of $69.68. Booz Allen Hamilton closed at $88.79 at the end of the last trading period.
B of A Securities downgraded the previous rating for Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) from Buy to Neutral. In the first quarter, Target showed an EPS of $2.19, compared to $3.69 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Target shows a 52-week-high of $268.98 and a 52-week-low of $145.51. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $155.98.
For Dutch Bros Inc (NYSE:BROS), JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Neutral. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $81.40 and a 52-week-low of $20.05. Dutch Bros closed at $40.26 at the end of the last trading period.
For Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE:CZOO), Citigroup downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $10.13 and a 52-week-low of $1.05. Cazoo Gr closed at $1.29 at the end of the last trading period.
For Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO), Atlantic Equities downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Neutral. For the first quarter, Moody's had an EPS of $2.89, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $4.06. The current stock performance of Moody's shows a 52-week-high of $407.94 and a 52-week-low of $269.47. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $289.39.
According to Barclays, the prior rating for Chart Industries Inc (NYSE:GTLS) was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the first quarter, Chart Industries showed an EPS of $0.65, compared to $0.74 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $206.29 and a 52-week-low of $108.29. At the end of the last trading period, Chart Industries closed at $191.77.
For Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO), Morgan Stanley downgraded the previous rating of Equal-Weight to Underweight. Altria Group earned $1.12 in the first quarter, compared to $1.07 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $57.05 and a 52-week-low of $42.53. At the end of the last trading period, Altria Group closed at $54.01.
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Initiations
With a Equal-Weight rating, Stephens & Co. initiated coverage on Peoples Bancorp Inc (Marietta OH) (NASDAQ:PEBO). The price target seems to have been set at $33.00 for Peoples Bancorp. In the first quarter, Peoples Bancorp showed an EPS of $0.88, compared to $0.90 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Peoples Bancorp shows a 52-week-high of $34.63 and a 52-week-low of $26.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $28.95.
With a Buy rating, Deutsche Bank initiated coverage on Weatherford International PLC (NASDAQ:WFRD). The price target seems to have been set at $49.00 for Weatherford International. The stock has a 52-week-high of $40.16 and a 52-week-low of $13.82. At the end of the last trading period, Weatherford International closed at $34.18.
Guggenheim initiated coverage on IVERIC bio Inc (NASDAQ:ISEE) with a Buy rating. The price target for IVERIC bio is set to $30.00. IVERIC bio earned $0.29 in the first quarter, compared to $0.29 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of IVERIC bio shows a 52-week-high of $19.34 and a 52-week-low of $5.72. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $10.98.
B of A Securities initiated coverage on IVERIC bio Inc (NASDAQ:ISEE) with a Buy rating. The price target for IVERIC bio is set to $18.00. IVERIC bio earned $0.29 in the first quarter, compared to $0.29 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $19.34 and a 52-week-low of $5.72. At the end of the last trading period, IVERIC bio closed at $10.98.
With a Buy rating, HC Wainwright & Co. initiated coverage on Unicycive Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:UNCY). The price target seems to have been set at $9.00 for Unicycive Therapeutics. Unicycive Therapeutics earned $0.24 in the first quarter, compared to $0.11 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Unicycive Therapeutics shows a 52-week-high of $8.73 and a 52-week-low of $0.62. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $1.05.
With a Buy rating, Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Weatherford International PLC (NASDAQ:WFRD). The price target seems to have been set at $43.00 for Weatherford International. The current stock performance of Weatherford International shows a 52-week-high of $40.16 and a 52-week-low of $13.82. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $34.18.
JMP Securities initiated coverage on Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES) with a Market Perform rating. Ares Management earned $0.65 in the first quarter, compared to $0.46 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Ares Management shows a 52-week-high of $90.08 and a 52-week-low of $56.60. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $73.18.
With a Market Outperform rating, JMP Securities initiated coverage on Blue Owl Capital Inc (NYSE:OWL). The price target seems to have been set at $18.00 for Blue Owl Cap. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $17.89 and a 52-week-low of $9.94. Blue Owl Cap closed at $12.52 at the end of the last trading period.
JMP Securities initiated coverage on The Carlyle Group Inc (NASDAQ:CG) with a Market Outperform rating. The price target for Carlyle Group is set to $60.00. Carlyle Group earned $0.74 in the first quarter, compared to $0.58 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $60.62 and a 52-week-low of $34.62. At the end of the last trading period, Carlyle Group closed at $39.50.
For TPG Inc (NASDAQ:TPG), JMP Securities initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Market Perform. The stock has a 52-week-high of $35.40 and a 52-week-low of $24.78. At the end of the last trading period, TPG closed at $28.22.
With a Buy rating, Benchmark initiated coverage on Canaan Inc (NASDAQ:CAN). The price target seems to have been set at $9.00 for Canaan. For the first quarter, Canaan had an EPS of $0.50, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.00. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $11.19 and a 52-week-low of $2.56. Canaan closed at $3.81 at the end of the last trading period.
Needham initiated coverage on IonQ Inc (NYSE:IONQ) with a Buy rating. The price target for IonQ is set to $9.00. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $35.90 and a 52-week-low of $4.16. IonQ closed at $5.52 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Buy rating, Needham initiated coverage on Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:RGTI). The price target seems to have been set at $11.00 for Rigetti Computing. The current stock performance of Rigetti Computing shows a 52-week-high of $11.37 and a 52-week-low of $5.41. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $6.73.
Wedbush initiated coverage on Affirm Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:AFRM) with an Underperform rating. The price target for Affirm Holdings is set to $15.00. In the third quarter, Affirm Holdings showed an EPS of $0.19, compared to $1.06 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $176.65 and a 52-week-low of $13.64. At the end of the last trading period, Affirm Holdings closed at $24.35.
