Stock Upgrades: Key Analyst Moves Traders Should Watch

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•  11 Aug 2025
 

•   ADBE  
   
  +5.22%
•   CELH  
   
  +3.83%
•   CMI  
   
  +4.76%
•   PTON  
   
  +5.57%
•   STNE  
   
  +9.79%

$ADBE closed at $333.65, down -2.17%, after receiving a rating upgrade based on the “Rule of 40” metric, a benchmark often used to measure the balance between growth and profitability in tech companies. While price action was soft, the upgrade reflects confidence in Adobe’s long-term fundamentals, suggesting the dip may be more of a consolidation than a reversal.

$CELH gained +3.90% to $54.00 as analysts maintained a generally bullish stance, even with some downgrades to Hold due to valuation concerns. Having doubled in value since the initial buy rating, Celsius remains a growth story with strong brand momentum, though traders should recognize that the sharpest gains may already be behind it.

$CMI added +0.41% to close at $388.31 following a double analyst upgrade—one from Underperform to Hold and another from Neutral to Buy—alongside notable price target increases. These moves highlight growing optimism around Cummins’ operational resilience and demand outlook, positioning it as a steady performer in the months ahead.

$PTON rallied +5.09% to $8.26 after an upgrade from Neutral to Buy and a price target boost from $7 to $11.50. This came on the heels of Peloton’s latest quarterly results showing revenue declines but meaningful profitability improvements. While subscriber numbers fell, the turnaround in net income suggests management is making progress on cost control and operational efficiency.

$STNE slipped -0.97% to $14.30 yet earned a Relative Strength Rating upgrade signaling improving technical performance. Despite the modest pullback, StoneCo remains in an uptrend, and many technical traders may view the dip as an opportunity to join the momentum.

$VRTX advanced +2.16% to $374.46 on a Buy rating upgrade, with analysts pointing to strong fundamentals and a recent pullback that created a more appealing entry point. Vertex’s leadership in high-value therapeutic areas continues to make it a compelling long-term growth story.

$WMT edged up +0.15% to $103.93 as analysts upgraded it to a Strong Buy ahead of earnings. Trading at record momentum levels and above key moving averages, Walmart is positioned as a defensive play with potential upside if results exceed expectations.