Stock Upgrades Today Offer Strong Upside Opportunities

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•  03 Oct 2025
 

•   ACLS  
   
  -6.11%
•   CCI  
   
  +3.09%
•   CE  
   
  -6.53%
•   DUK  
   
  +3.09%
•   ETR  
   
  +1.25%

$ACLS Axcelis Technologies received a meaningful upgrade from Benchmark, moving from Hold to Buy on October 2nd. The semiconductor equipment maker is catching analyst attention as the firm sees improved prospects ahead. With analysts projecting around 6% upside from current levels, Benchmark's shift signals growing confidence in the position within the chip manufacturing equipment sector. DA Davidson also maintained its Buy recommendation the same day, reinforcing the bullish view on this semiconductor play.

$CE Celanese got a significant boost from Citigroup, which upgraded from Neutral to Buy. The upgrade comes with an impressive 22.85% upside potential according to analyst forecasts. This chemical manufacturer appears to be benefiting from improving industry dynamics, and Citi's positive stance suggests the stock may have been overlooked despite its strong fundamentals and recovery potential in the materials sector.

$CCI Crown Castle saw RBC Capital upgrade its outlook from Sector Perform to Outperform, offering one of the more attractive upside scenarios with analysts forecasting 25.83% potential gains. The cell tower and infrastructure REIT is getting renewed attention as demand for wireless infrastructure continues to grow. RBC's upgrade reflects increased confidence that Crown Castle's strategic positioning in the 5G buildout and digital infrastructure expansion should drive meaningful returns.

$DUK Duke Energy received an upgrade from Scotiabank, moving from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform with about 8.8% upside potential. The utility giant is attracting renewed interest as analysts reassess growth prospects in the regulated utility space. With increasing electricity demand from data centers and electric vehicle adoption, Duke's diversified utility portfolio across the Southeast is positioning it for steady growth ahead.

$ETR Entergy also got an upgrade from Scotiabank on the same day, shifting from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform. While the projected upside is modest at around 1.5%, the upgrade signals improving sentiment toward the New Orleans-based utility. Scotiabank's positive view suggests the market may be undervaluing Entergy's regulated operations and its exposure to growing electricity demand in its service territories.

$JNJ Johnson & Johnson received an upgrade from Wells Fargo, moving from Equal-Weight to Overweight despite a slight negative price target relative to current levels. Wells Fargo's upgrade centers on valuation and pharmaceutical potential, with the bank noting that drug sales continue to improve.

$NVO Novo Nordisk got a substantial vote of confidence from HSBC, which upgraded from Hold to Buy with an impressive 30.34% upside potential. The weight-loss and diabetes drug maker continues to capture analyst attention as demand for GLP-1 medications remains robust. HSBC's upgrade reflects confidence that Novo can maintain its leadership position in this rapidly growing therapeutic area.

$RACE Ferrari received an upgrade from HSBC as well, moving from Hold to Buy with approximately 9% upside projected. The luxury automaker continues to defy broader automotive industry weakness, and HSBC's positive stance suggests the pricing power and brand strength remain intact. Ferrari's limited production strategy and wealthy customer base provide insulation from economic headwinds affecting mass-market manufacturers.

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