These Stock Upgrades Have Wall Street Buzzing With Buys

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•  07 Oct 2025
 

•   ABTS  
   
  0.00%
•   AFRM  
   
  +1.04%
•   AG  
   
  -0.23%
•   AMTX  
   
  +6.12%
•   APP  
   
  +2.67%

$ABTS caught the eye of Wall Street following its major IPO, with analysts initiating coverage with overwhelmingly positive sentiment. Goldman Sachs started the newly public buy-now-pay-later firm with a Buy rating and a $55 price target, while Wedbush followed suit with an Outperform rating and a $50 target. The consensus points to Klarna sophisticated AI strategy and key partnerships in the U.S. as primary drivers for its next phase of significant growth in the booming digital transaction space.

$AFRM is seeing renewed optimism from Rothschild & Co, which upgraded the financial technology company from Neutral to Buy. This bullish shift suggests growing confidence in Affirm business model and market position, with the analyst's price forecast implying a potential upside of nearly 30% for investors getting in at current levels.

$AG received a maintained Buy recommendation from HC Wainwright & Co., keeping its positive coverage on the silver mining company. However, traders should note a curious detail: the associated analyst price forecast currently suggests a potential downside of over 10%, indicating that while the long-term view may be positive, the near-term price target sits below the stock's recent trading range.

$AMTX is a name generating considerable buzz after Ascendiant Capital maintained its Buy recommendation on the renewable fuels company. The real headline here is the analyst's price forecast, which points to a massive potential upside of over 334%, signaling a belief that Aemetis is deeply undervalued at its current valuation.

$APP continues to hold favor with Wedbush, which maintained its Outperform recommendation on the mobile technology company. Similar to other calls today, however, the analyst price forecast suggests a potential downside of nearly 13%, creating a mixed signal for traders to decipher between the positive rating and the cautious near-term price target.

$ARX received a significant vote of confidence from Goldman Sachs, which upgraded the specialty insurance holding company from Neutral to Buy. The investment bank sees substantial room for growth, with its price forecast suggesting a very compelling potential upside of over 78% from its current price.

$AVAV saw its price target lifted significantly by Raymond James, which moved its expectation to $348 from $300 while reaffirming a Strong Buy rating. The analyst's bullish revision follows the military drone manufacturer's recent investor day, indicating increased confidence in the company's future performance and market leadership.

$AXTA is now viewed more favorably by Citigroup, which upgraded the coating systems company from Neutral to Buy. The firm sees a promising runway ahead, particularly looking out towards 2026, with their price forecast suggesting a healthy potential upside of over 36%.

$BTDR is on the radar after Jones Trading initiated coverage on the Bitcoin mining company with a Buy recommendation. This fresh look from the firm suggests a positive outlook for the company's operations and position within the crypto space, projecting a potential upside of nearly 29%.

$CBSH saw new coverage initiated by Hovde Group, which started the regional bank with an Outperform recommendation. This new bullish stance on Commerce Bancshares comes with a price forecast that suggests a respectable potential upside of close to 19%.

$CMCSA is garnering stronger bullish sentiment, with some upgrading their view to a Strong Buy following the strategic spin-off of Versant. This move is seen as unlocking value for the media and technology conglomerate, streamlining its focus and potentially creating a more attractive investment case.

$COP continues to be a favorite in the energy sector, with Evercore ISI Group maintaining its Outperform recommendation. The firm's analysis of the oil and gas giant points to continued strength, with a price forecast suggesting a solid potential upside of over 26%.

$EAT received a notable upgrade from B of A Securities, which moved its rating on the Brinker International restaurant operator from Neutral to Buy. The firm is forecasting a significant rally for the stock, with an analyst price target that implies a substantial potential upside of nearly 44%.

$EZPW had its Buy recommendation maintained by Canaccord Genuity, signaling the firm's continued conviction in the pawn shop operator. The analyst's price forecast points to a potential upside of almost 17%, suggesting steady growth ahead for the company.

$F saw a shift in sentiment from Jefferies, which upgraded the automaker from Underperform to Hold. While this is an improvement from a bearish stance, it's not yet a full-throated endorsement, particularly as the analyst's price forecast still points to a potential 12% downside.

$GNSS retained its Buy recommendation from Ascendiant Capital, which continues to see immense value in the critical communications systems provider. The analyst's price forecast is exceptionally bullish, suggesting a potential upside of over 132% for the stock.

$INTZ kept its Buy recommendation from Ascendiant Capital, which remains highly optimistic about the cybersecurity firm's future. The analyst's price forecast is one of the day's most bullish, suggesting an incredible potential upside of over 258%.

$KEY holds its Outperform recommendation from RBC Capital, which reiterated its positive stance on the regional banking firm. The bank's price forecast suggests a modest but still positive potential upside of over 10% for KeyCorp.

$KSCP continues to be a Buy in the eyes of Ascendiant Capital, which maintained its rating on the security robot technology company. The firm sees a massive runway for the stock, with its price forecast indicating a potential upside of more than 150%.

$MRVL received a different kind of upgrade, with S&P boosting its credit rating to 'BBB'. This is a strong vote of confidence in Marvell Technology's financial health and stability, driven by the company's growth in the AI sector and reflecting a strengthened balance sheet.

$MU earned a major upgrade from Morgan Stanley, which raised its rating on the semiconductor giant from Equal-Weight to Overweight and hiked its price target to $220. The influential firm cited the potential for double-digit price increases in the DRAM market and higher earnings, signaling strong momentum for the AI-related memory chip maker.

$NVDA had its price target raised to $210 from $200 by Goldman Sachs, which maintained its Buy rating on the AI chip leader. However, the firm also flagged a note of caution, highlighting the potential risk of "circular revenue" from its strategic investments in customer companies, which warrants additional scrutiny from investors.

$SYY had its Buy recommendation maintained by Guggenheim, showing continued confidence in the food distribution giant. The analyst's price forecast suggests a modest potential upside of around 7% from current levels.

$WLDN had its Outperform recommendation reiterated by Wedbush, which remains bullish on the energy and water efficiency consulting firm. The firm's conviction is backed by a price forecast suggesting a healthy potential upside of over 40%.

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