Friday Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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•  23 May 2025
 

$AAP finished the day at $48.67, slipping -1.18% as it crossed above its average analyst target price of $40.89 earlier in the session. This often signals that the stock has run its course, and right on cue, sentiment turned cautious. Volume was nearly triple the norm at 8.31M, suggesting institutions are responding to the downgrade pressure. Analysts may now see limited upside and possibly a valuation ceiling forming.

$ADSK nudged up 0.12% to $295.37 after posting stronger-than-expected earnings of $2.29 per share. While the company’s conservative guidance tempered the bullish fire, analysts chose to maintain a buy rating. The macro environment remains a wildcard, but Autodesk’s resilient execution in a tough tech landscape earned it fresh investor support.

$CAR hit $119.71, rising +1.66% on the day and surpassing its average analyst target price of $115.50. It’s usually a red flag when a stock breaks above consensus targets without a supporting catalyst, and accordingly, analysts responded with a downgrade. At current levels, CAR may be priced for perfection, and traders are taking note.

$CVX added 0.91% to close at $136.54, but don’t let that green fool you. Both Chevron and Petrobras are under pressure from falling cash flow and mounting debt. Analysts threw a “strong sell” tag on CVX, citing fundamental headwinds and growing uncertainty around energy prices and global demand.

$DAL saw a double shot of bullishness. Despite dropping -1.20% to $47.96, Delta earned an upgrade and featured in CNBC’s “Final Trades,” with UBS voicing optimism about travel trends and rebounding growth estimates. The stock might be digesting recent gains, but sentiment is clearly recovering among pros.

$DECK cratered nearly 20% to $101.05, yet still managed to snag an upgrade. That might sound counterintuitive, but the brutal sell-off has opened an intriguing entry point, at least according to some analysts. It’s a classic “buy-the-dip” call, and bold traders might see this as a deep value setup.

$INTU impressed big with an 8.12% surge to $720.13. Its third-quarter revenue soared 15%, beating expectations at $7.75 billion. Analysts responded with enthusiasm, emphasizing the company's solid AI strategy and traction in the upmarket segment. Intuit’s bullish rerating appears well-earned.

$IONQ fell slightly by -0.48% to $45.58 but had already breached its average analyst target price of $40.00. This often invites caution, and the market followed suit with a downgrade. Momentum had carried it higher, but it’s now entering territory where valuation questions start to dominate the bull narrative.

$MA dipped -1.12% to $563.75 after analysts turned sour on the stock, calling it a “great company, bad stock.” Valuation concerns and decelerating growth weighed on sentiment, triggering a sell rating despite Mastercard’s strong business fundamentals. This one may stay under pressure until the growth trajectory re-accelerates.

$NVDA lost -1.16% to finish at $131.29. After a white-hot run, analysts finally threw up a caution sign, downgrading the stock to a sell. The reasoning? Overheating technicals and stretched valuations. This downgrade could cool retail euphoria in the short term.

$SNOW dropped -1.54% to $200.05 but had already crossed its $197.30 target earlier in the session. Like others that breached analyst targets, it faced a downgrade. Snowflake's lofty valuation and cooling sentiment have traders trimming exposure after a strong run.

$STX gained 3.56% to $112.74, earning an upgrade thanks to a Relative Strength Rating breakout. The stock’s momentum is attracting positive attention, and analysts see more room to run. With a rising RS score and strong follow-through, STX is back on radar for growth-focused traders.

$TEAM edged down -0.74% to $206.82, but Moody’s gave Atlassian a quiet nod of approval by upgrading its senior unsecured notes to Baa2. That stable outlook should be a green light for long-term investors who favor financial soundness and balance sheet strength.

$UBER stayed mostly flat, closing at $87.75. Loop Capital reiterated its buy rating and raised the price target, signaling continued confidence in Uber’s multi-pronged growth strategy. While the price action was muted today, analysts are still backing the ride-sharing giant for a move higher.

$WDAY took a painful -12.52% dive to $238.01 after offering cautious guidance despite strong Q1 earnings. Analysts responded by revising price targets, but most maintained a buy rating. The post-earnings sell-off might present a compelling opportunity for contrarians who believe in the long game.

$WIX fell -2.41% to $151.26 but was upgraded by Baird as the platform’s evolving product suite garners fresh bullish interest. Analysts appear to believe WIX is becoming increasingly competitive and compelling as a web development platform for small businesses and creators.

$XP slipped -0.27% to $18.64, but the market wasn’t too concerned. Analysts upgraded XP following strong Q1 results. The company's performance is outpacing expectations, and the stock is now getting credit for solid execution in a difficult environment.