Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For April 18, 2023
Upgrades
Canaccord Genuity upgraded the previous rating for Sigma Lithium Corp (NASDAQ:SGML) from Speculative Buy to Buy. The current stock performance of Sigma Lithium shows a 52-week-high of $40.30 and a 52-week-low of $12.75. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $38.78.
Wells Fargo upgraded the previous rating for Danaher Corp (NYSE:DHR) from Equal-Weight to Overweight. In the fourth quarter, Danaher showed an EPS of $2.87, compared to $2.69 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Danaher shows a 52-week-high of $303.81 and a 52-week-low of $234.52. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $255.75.
JMP Securities upgraded the previous rating for LegalZoom.com Inc (NASDAQ:LZ) from Market Perform to Market Outperform. In the fourth quarter, LegalZoom.com showed an EPS of $0.10, compared to $0.02 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of LegalZoom.com shows a 52-week-high of $16.19 and a 52-week-low of $7.37. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $9.24.
For BJ's Restaurants Inc (NASDAQ:BJRI), Wedbush upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Outperform. BJ's Restaurants earned $0.17 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.20 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $36.14 and a 52-week-low of $20.22. BJ's Restaurants closed at $27.70 at the end of the last trading period.
BMO Capital upgraded the previous rating for Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc (NYSE:SPB) from Market Perform to Outperform. In the first quarter, Spectrum Brands Holdings showed an EPS of $0.32, compared to $0.06 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $93.00 and a 52-week-low of $38.96. At the end of the last trading period, Spectrum Brands Holdings closed at $68.76.
For Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Atlantic Equities upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Overweight. For the fourth quarter, Comcast had an EPS of $0.82, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.77. The current stock performance of Comcast shows a 52-week-high of $48.24 and a 52-week-low of $28.39. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $38.09.
For Nabors Industries Ltd (NYSE:NBR), Morgan Stanley upgraded the previous rating of Underweight to Equal-Weight. For the fourth quarter, Nabors Industries had an EPS of $3.89, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $14.60. The stock has a 52-week-high of $207.40 and a 52-week-low of $93.30. At the end of the last trading period, Nabors Industries closed at $118.00.
For Chubb Ltd (NYSE:CB), Citigroup upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. In the fourth quarter, Chubb showed an EPS of $4.05, compared to $3.81 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $231.37 and a 52-week-low of $173.88. Chubb closed at $198.21 at the end of the last trading period.
Citigroup upgraded the previous rating for Brown & Brown Inc (NYSE:BRO) from Neutral to Buy. For the fourth quarter, Brown & Brown had an EPS of $0.50, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.42. The current stock performance of Brown & Brown shows a 52-week-high of $72.37 and a 52-week-low of $52.82. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $59.81.
For Emerson Electric Co (NYSE:EMR), Wolfe Research upgraded the previous rating of Peer Perform to Outperform. For the first quarter, Emerson Electric had an EPS of $0.78, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.05. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $99.65 and a 52-week-low of $72.42. Emerson Electric closed at $86.58 at the end of the last trading period.
Goldman Sachs upgraded the previous rating for PowerSchool Holdings Inc (NYSE:PWSC) from Neutral to Buy. In the fourth quarter, PowerSchool Holdings showed an EPS of $0.27, compared to $0.14 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of PowerSchool Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $26.05 and a 52-week-low of $10.63. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $20.00.
Goldman Sachs upgraded the previous rating for Tyler Technologies Inc (NYSE:TYL) from Neutral to Buy. For the fourth quarter, Tyler Technologies had an EPS of $1.66, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.75. The stock has a 52-week-high of $424.89 and a 52-week-low of $281.32. At the end of the last trading period, Tyler Technologies closed at $362.60.
HSBC upgraded the previous rating for NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) from Reduce to Buy. NVIDIA earned $0.88 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.32 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $280.00 and a 52-week-low of $108.14. NVIDIA closed at $270.02 at the end of the last trading period.
Keybanc upgraded the previous rating for Sunrun Inc (NASDAQ:RUN) from Sector Weight to Overweight. For the fourth quarter, Sunrun had an EPS of $0.29, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.19. The current stock performance of Sunrun shows a 52-week-high of $39.10 and a 52-week-low of $16.69. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $20.56.
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Downgrades
According to B of A Securities, the prior rating for Liberty Energy Inc (NYSE:LBRT) was changed from Buy to Neutral. In the fourth quarter, Liberty Energy showed an EPS of $0.82, compared to $0.31 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $20.05 and a 52-week-low of $10.72. Liberty Energy closed at $13.25 at the end of the last trading period.
CIBC downgraded the previous rating for Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (NYSE:AQN) from Outperformer to Neutral. Algonquin Power earned $0.22 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.21 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $15.95 and a 52-week-low of $6.41. Algonquin Power closed at $8.50 at the end of the last trading period.
According to Morgan Stanley, the prior rating for Liberty Energy Inc (NYSE:LBRT) was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. Liberty Energy earned $0.82 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.31 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Liberty Energy shows a 52-week-high of $20.05 and a 52-week-low of $10.72. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $13.25.
Evercore ISI Group downgraded the previous rating for BELLUS Health Inc (NASDAQ:BLU) from Outperform to In-Line. In the fourth quarter, BELLUS Health showed an EPS of $0.15, compared to $0.18 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $12.69 and a 52-week-low of $6.36. At the end of the last trading period, BELLUS Health closed at $7.26.
B of A Securities downgraded the previous rating for Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (NYSE:AQN) from Buy to Neutral. Algonquin Power earned $0.22 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.21 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $15.95 and a 52-week-low of $6.41. At the end of the last trading period, Algonquin Power closed at $8.50.
Northland Capital Markets downgraded the previous rating for MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP) from Outperform to Market Perform. For the fourth quarter, MP Materials had an EPS of $0.42, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.31. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $51.75 and a 52-week-low of $23.50. MP Materials closed at $27.96 at the end of the last trading period.
B of A Securities downgraded the previous rating for NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc (NYSE:NEX) from Neutral to Underperform. For the fourth quarter, NexTier Oilfield had an EPS of $0.59, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.08. The stock has a 52-week-high of $12.47 and a 52-week-low of $6.67. At the end of the last trading period, NexTier Oilfield closed at $8.39.
According to B of A Securities, the prior rating for Core Laboratories NV (NYSE:CLB) was changed from Neutral to Underperform. Core Laboratories earned $0.20 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.20 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Core Laboratories shows a 52-week-high of $34.03 and a 52-week-low of $13.21. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $22.31.
For Copper Mountain Mining Corp (OTC:CPPMF), Scotiabank downgraded the previous rating of Sector Outperform to Sector Perform. The current stock performance of Copper Mountain Mining shows a 52-week-high of $3.10 and a 52-week-low of $0.92. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $1.96.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded the previous rating for Brookfield Asset Management Ltd (NYSE:BAM) from Market Perform to Underperform. In the fourth quarter, Brookfield Asset Mgmt showed an EPS of $0.31, compared to $0.66 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Brookfield Asset Mgmt shows a 52-week-high of $56.59 and a 52-week-low of $26.79. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $33.15.
According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for Global Payments Inc (NYSE:GPN) was changed from Overweight to Neutral. In the fourth quarter, Global Payments showed an EPS of $2.42, compared to $2.13 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $146.69 and a 52-week-low of $92.28. Global Payments closed at $109.75 at the end of the last trading period.
For Runway Growth Finance Corp (NASDAQ:RWAY), Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the fourth quarter, Runway Gwth Fin showed an EPS of $0.45, compared to $0.28 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $14.69 and a 52-week-low of $10.54. At the end of the last trading period, Runway Gwth Fin closed at $12.04.
For New Mountain Finance Corp (NASDAQ:NMFC), Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Equal-Weight. New Mountain Finance earned $0.35 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.31 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of New Mountain Finance shows a 52-week-high of $13.76 and a 52-week-low of $11.09. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $12.17.
According to Wells Fargo, the prior rating for Golub Capital BDC Inc (NASDAQ:GBDC) was changed from Overweight to Accumulate. Golub Capital BDC earned $0.37 in the first quarter, compared to $0.31 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $15.58 and a 52-week-low of $11.95. At the end of the last trading period, Golub Capital BDC closed at $13.40.
According to Wells Fargo, the prior rating for CION Invt Corp (NYSE:CION) was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the fourth quarter, CION Invt showed an EPS of $0.43, compared to $0.28 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $12.14 and a 52-week-low of $7.86. At the end of the last trading period, CION Invt closed at $10.34.
According to Wells Fargo, the prior rating for BlackRock Capital Investment Corp (NASDAQ:BKCC) was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the fourth quarter, BlackRock Cap Inv had an EPS of $0.11, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.08. The current stock performance of BlackRock Cap Inv shows a 52-week-high of $4.34 and a 52-week-low of $3.26. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $3.48.
Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating for Ares Capital Corp (NASDAQ:ARCC) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the fourth quarter, Ares Capital showed an EPS of $0.63, compared to $0.58 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $22.65 and a 52-week-low of $16.54. Ares Capital closed at $18.42 at the end of the last trading period.
For Valero Energy Corp (NYSE:VLO), Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the fourth quarter, Valero Energy showed an EPS of $8.45, compared to $2.47 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $160.16 and a 52-week-low of $96.76. At the end of the last trading period, Valero Energy closed at $128.30.
Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating for Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the fourth quarter, Marathon Petroleum had an EPS of $6.65, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.30. The current stock performance of Marathon Petroleum shows a 52-week-high of $138.83 and a 52-week-low of $77.62. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $129.30.
Morgan Stanley downgraded the previous rating for Helmerich & Payne Inc (NYSE:HP) from Equal-Weight to Underweight. In the first quarter, Helmerich & Payne showed an EPS of $1.11, compared to $0.45 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $54.56 and a 52-week-low of $32.69. Helmerich & Payne closed at $36.86 at the end of the last trading period.
Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating for Prometheus Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:RXDX) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the fourth quarter, Prometheus Biosciences had an EPS of $0.90, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.77. The current stock performance of Prometheus Biosciences shows a 52-week-high of $193.98 and a 52-week-low of $21.57. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $193.51.
According to HC Wainwright & Co., the prior rating for Satsuma Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:STSA) was changed from Buy to Neutral. Satsuma Pharma earned $0.35 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.49 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Satsuma Pharma shows a 52-week-high of $8.06 and a 52-week-low of $0.59. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $1.08.
BTIG downgraded the previous rating for Aterian Inc (NASDAQ:ATER) from Buy to Neutral. For the fourth quarter, Aterian had an EPS of $0.24, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.03. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $7.26 and a 52-week-low of $0.67. Aterian closed at $0.85 at the end of the last trading period.
For Digital Media Solutions Inc (NYSE:DMS), BTIG downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. For the fourth quarter, Digital Media Solns had an EPS of $0.17, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.11. The stock has a 52-week-high of $3.43 and a 52-week-low of $0.57. At the end of the last trading period, Digital Media Solns closed at $0.75.
Credit Suisse downgraded the previous rating for Prometheus Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:RXDX) from Outperform to Neutral. For the fourth quarter, Prometheus Biosciences had an EPS of $0.90, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.77. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $193.98 and a 52-week-low of $21.57. Prometheus Biosciences closed at $193.51 at the end of the last trading period.
RBC Capital downgraded the previous rating for Prometheus Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:RXDX) from Outperform to Sector Perform. Prometheus Biosciences earned $0.90 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.77 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Prometheus Biosciences shows a 52-week-high of $193.98 and a 52-week-low of $21.57. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $193.51.
Piper Sandler downgraded the previous rating for Prometheus Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:RXDX) from Overweight to Neutral. Prometheus Biosciences earned $0.90 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.77 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Prometheus Biosciences shows a 52-week-high of $193.98 and a 52-week-low of $21.57. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $193.51.
For Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp Ltd (NASDAQ:SOLO), Roth MKM downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. Electrameccanica Vehicles earned $0.54 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.15 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $1.97 and a 52-week-low of $0.44. Electrameccanica Vehicles closed at $0.60 at the end of the last trading period.
For Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG), Keybanc downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Sector Weight. In the fourth quarter, Plug Power showed an EPS of $0.38, compared to $0.33 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Plug Power shows a 52-week-high of $31.50 and a 52-week-low of $8.88. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $9.50.
For First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:FSLR), Keybanc downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Sector Weight. In the fourth quarter, First Solar showed an EPS of $0.07, compared to $1.23 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $221.88 and a 52-week-low of $59.60. At the end of the last trading period, First Solar closed at $218.89.
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Initiations
For Vaxcyte Inc (NASDAQ:PCVX), TD Cowen initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Outperform. Vaxcyte earned $1.02 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.54 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Vaxcyte shows a 52-week-high of $49.31 and a 52-week-low of $17.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $42.34.
With a Buy rating, EF Hutton initiated coverage on CPI Card Group Inc (NASDAQ:PMTS). The price target seems to have been set at $53.00 for CPI Card. For the fourth quarter, CPI Card had an EPS of $1.06, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.06. The stock has a 52-week-high of $45.95 and a 52-week-low of $10.49. At the end of the last trading period, CPI Card closed at $43.92.
Gordon Haskett initiated coverage on Opendoor Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:OPEN) with a Hold rating. In the fourth quarter, Opendoor Technologies showed an EPS of $0.74, compared to $0.13 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $9.01 and a 52-week-low of $0.92. At the end of the last trading period, Opendoor Technologies closed at $1.75.
For Zillow Group Inc (NASDAQ:Z), Gordon Haskett initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Hold. For the fourth quarter, Zillow Gr had an EPS of $0.21, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.42. The stock has a 52-week-high of $49.50 and a 52-week-low of $26.16. At the end of the last trading period, Zillow Gr closed at $45.57.
For Redfin Corp (NASDAQ:RDFN), Gordon Haskett initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Hold. For the fourth quarter, Redfin had an EPS of $1.09, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.27. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $15.30 and a 52-week-low of $3.08. Redfin closed at $9.20 at the end of the last trading period.
For Compass Inc (NYSE:COMP), Gordon Haskett initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Buy. Compass earned $0.36 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.43 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Compass shows a 52-week-high of $7.08 and a 52-week-low of $1.84. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $3.19.
Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Datadog Inc (NASDAQ:DDOG) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Datadog is set to $72.00. Datadog earned $0.26 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.20 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $142.67 and a 52-week-low of $61.34. Datadog closed at $69.84 at the end of the last trading period.
RBC Capital initiated coverage on Obsidian Energy Ltd (AMEX:OBE) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Obsidian Energy is set to $13.00. For the fourth quarter, Obsidian Energy had an EPS of $5.66, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.17. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $12.52 and a 52-week-low of $5.66. Obsidian Energy closed at $6.76 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Buy rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL). The price target seems to have been set at $6.00 for Planet Labs. In the fourth quarter, Planet Labs showed an EPS of $0.14, compared to $0.26 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Planet Labs shows a 52-week-high of $7.51 and a 52-week-low of $3.29. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $4.36.
With a Neutral rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB). The price target seems to have been set at $4.55 for Rocket Lab USA. For the fourth quarter, Rocket Lab USA had an EPS of $0.08, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.01. The current stock performance of Rocket Lab USA shows a 52-week-high of $8.74 and a 52-week-low of $3.49. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $4.14.
With a Buy rating, HC Wainwright & Co. initiated coverage on Inhibikase Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:IKT). The price target seems to have been set at $5.00 for Inhibikase Therapeutics. In the fourth quarter, Inhibikase Therapeutics showed an EPS of $0.17, compared to $0.20 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $1.34 and a 52-week-low of $0.45. Inhibikase Therapeutics closed at $0.58 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Buy rating, Roth MKM initiated coverage on ProSomnus Inc (NASDAQ:OSA). The price target seems to have been set at $9.00 for ProSomnus. None
For LXP Industrial Trust (NYSE:LXP), JMP Securities initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Market Perform. In the fourth quarter, LXP Industrial Trust showed an EPS of $0.17, compared to $0.18 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $13.62 and a 52-week-low of $8.81. At the end of the last trading period, LXP Industrial Trust closed at $9.59.
Stifel initiated coverage on Krystal Biotech Inc (NASDAQ:KRYS) with a Buy rating. The price target for Krystal Biotech is set to $102.00. In the fourth quarter, Krystal Biotech showed an EPS of $1.25, compared to $0.94 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $89.59 and a 52-week-low of $48.05. Krystal Biotech closed at $88.08 at the end of the last trading period.
Stifel initiated coverage on Prime Medicine Inc (NASDAQ:PRME) with a Buy rating. The price target for Prime Medicine is set to $18.00. Prime Medicine earned $0.56 in the fourth quarter, compared to $4.21 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $21.60 and a 52-week-low of $11.07. Prime Medicine closed at $13.33 at the end of the last trading period.
Truist Securities initiated coverage on Waste Management Inc (NYSE:WM) with a Buy rating. The price target for Waste Management is set to $190.00. For the fourth quarter, Waste Management had an EPS of $1.30, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.26. The current stock performance of Waste Management shows a 52-week-high of $175.81 and a 52-week-low of $138.90. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $165.40.
Truist Securities initiated coverage on Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc (NASDAQ:HCCI) with a Buy rating. The price target for Heritage-Crystal Clean is set to $42.00. Heritage-Crystal Clean earned $0.79 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.79 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $38.85 and a 52-week-low of $24.11. At the end of the last trading period, Heritage-Crystal Clean closed at $35.61.
Truist Securities initiated coverage on Clean Harbors Inc (NYSE:CLH) with a Buy rating. The price target for Clean Harbors is set to $165.00. Clean Harbors earned $1.44 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.89 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Clean Harbors shows a 52-week-high of $145.03 and a 52-week-low of $81.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $143.31.
Truist Securities initiated coverage on Stericycle Inc (NASDAQ:SRCL) with a Hold rating. The price target for Stericycle is set to $45.00. For the fourth quarter, Stericycle had an EPS of $0.60, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.38. The current stock performance of Stericycle shows a 52-week-high of $57.26 and a 52-week-low of $39.68. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $42.92.
Truist Securities initiated coverage on Waste Connections Inc (NYSE:WCN) with a Buy rating. The price target for Waste Connections is set to $160.00. In the fourth quarter, Waste Connections showed an EPS of $0.89, compared to $0.83 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $148.18 and a 52-week-low of $113.53. At the end of the last trading period, Waste Connections closed at $143.93.