Tuesday Stock Upgrades Downgrades and Sharp Moves

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•  20 May 2025
 

$BILI continued its comeback story as analysts initiated coverage with a Buy rating, betting on the rising strength of its video content platform. With volume surging more than 2.5x the average, Bilibili closed at $18.16, gaining 0.89% as investors responded to the bullish call.

$CE saw a notable move as BMO Capital Markets upgraded the stock on an improved macro outlook. Celanese rallied to $53.66, up 2.39% on the day, with the upgrade breathing new life into the chemical producer's momentum.

$DELL held steady at $114.21 despite receiving positive commentary following its new data center efficiency and security upgrades. Though price action was flat, the upgrade reinforces Dell’s strategic strength in enterprise infrastructure.

$EFX faced a pullback to $276.80, down 1.26%, as shares crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price. That technical milestone often signals analysts are unlikely to lift their targets further, prompting some to shift their ratings into neutral or downgrade territory.

$HEI shares also topped their average analyst target and settled at $277.03, down 1.46%. The move triggered caution, hinting that the valuation may be running ahead of fundamentals—reflected in analysts’ decision to walk back from bullish stances.

$HPE gained 1.49% to close at $17.72 following a rating upgrade by Evercore. Analysts see renewed upside in Hewlett Packard Enterprise thanks to favorable IT spending trends and solid execution across hybrid cloud services.

$IBRX caught a nice wave, up 3.57% to $2.90, after Piper Sandler upgraded it to Overweight. The driving factor? Momentum around its Anktiva cancer immunotherapy product, which analysts believe could be a game-changer.

$KNTK advanced 2.80% to $46.20 following a bullish shift in sentiment. Analysts highlighted Kinder Morgan’s energy logistics as a standout in the midstream space, putting the stock in sharper focus after a relatively quiet stretch.

$MDB saw mixed signals today. Despite a downgrade to Hold at Loop Capital, MongoDB’s price held steady at $188.89, down just 0.04%. The downgrade reflects concerns over slowing enterprise software spending, although the stock had been climbing into the decision.

$MRCY soared 3.02% to $48.05 but ran into a ceiling after crossing its 12-month price target. This triggered analyst reevaluation, leading to a downgrade. Traders should note that while momentum is strong, further upside could be capped short-term.

$MSFT drew strong praise from Goldman Sachs, who reaffirmed a Buy and raised their price target by $70. Shares edged slightly lower to $458.17, but analysts remain firm believers that AI tailwinds will drive Microsoft's next wave of growth.

$MTD climbed 2.57% to $1185.75 after an upgrade from UBS, who pointed to reshoring and pricing power as structural positives. Mettler-Toledo is gaining recognition as a quiet winner in precision instruments.

$ORGN dropped over 5% to $0.49 despite being called a “strong buy” and an “absolute steal” after recent weakness. The disconnect between price and analyst optimism could present a speculative opportunity—but with risk.

$PGRE was one of the day’s strongest plays, up 4.44% to $5.64 after Evercore issued not one, but two bullish calls: upgrading the stock to Buy and Outperform. Analysts praised its ongoing strategic review, which could unlock hidden value in the commercial real estate name.

$POCI dipped 2.46% to $4.37 but received a positive nod as analysts highlighted the growing demand for excimer laser mirrors, a niche market poised for expansion.

$RKLB nudged higher to $26.00 after crossing above its analyst price target. The upgrade has already played out in the price, and the stock now faces potential resistance unless new catalysts emerge.

$SII, closing at $56.58, also crossed its average target price, prompting downgrades. Like other stocks in similar positions today, analysts signaled a pause in upside until valuation and fundamentals realign.

$TJX hovered near flat at $134.93 as investors await Q1 earnings due Wednesday. Still, analysts reiterated a Buy, citing durable growth and relief from lowered China tariffs as positive drivers.

$TSLA ticked up 0.51% to $343.82, but analysts turned cautious, issuing a downgrade. Despite strong numbers, valuation concerns and margin pressure are creating hesitation in the bull camp.

$WING slipped 1.77% to $328.00 after flying past its price target. The valuation now appears stretched, prompting a downgrade as analysts warn that the best gains might be behind it—at least in the short term.