Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For July 7, 2022

Upgrades

For Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:PPBI), Raymond James upgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Strong Buy. In the first quarter, Pacific Premier Bancorp showed an EPS of $0.70, compared to $0.72 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $45.24 and a 52-week-low of $27.92. Pacific Premier Bancorp closed at $30.08 at the end of the last trading period.

For Heritage Commerce Corp (NASDAQ:HTBK), Raymond James upgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Strong Buy. For the first quarter, Heritage Commerce had an EPS of $0.21, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.19. The current stock performance of Heritage Commerce shows a 52-week-high of $12.94 and a 52-week-low of $10.43. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $10.82.

Citigroup upgraded the previous rating for Lamar Advertising Co (NASDAQ:LAMR) from Neutral to Buy. In the first quarter, Lamar Advertising showed an EPS of $0.91, compared to $0.38 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Lamar Advertising shows a 52-week-high of $124.32 and a 52-week-low of $83.96. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $88.41.

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Allegiance Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:ABTX) was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. For the first quarter, Allegiance Bancshares had an EPS of $0.91, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.89. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $46.00 and a 52-week-low of $34.30. Allegiance Bancshares closed at $39.02 at the end of the last trading period.

Raymond James upgraded the previous rating for Texas Capital Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:TCBI) from Outperform to Strong Buy. Texas Capital Bancshares earned $0.69 in the first quarter, compared to $1.33 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $71.60 and a 52-week-low of $48.79. At the end of the last trading period, Texas Capital Bancshares closed at $53.09.

For Regions Financial Corp (NYSE:RF), Raymond James upgraded the previous rating of Market Perform to Outperform. Regions Financial earned $0.55 in the first quarter, compared to $0.63 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $25.57 and a 52-week-low of $18.02. Regions Financial closed at $18.56 at the end of the last trading period.

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for First Mid Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:FMBH) was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. For the first quarter, First Mid Bancshares had an EPS of $0.96, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.88. The stock has a 52-week-high of $45.84 and a 52-week-low of $35.05. At the end of the last trading period, First Mid Bancshares closed at $36.22.

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for First Merchants Corp (NASDAQ:FRME) was changed from Outperform to Strong Buy. For the first quarter, First Merchants had an EPS of $0.88, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.91. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $46.12 and a 52-week-low of $35.07. First Merchants closed at $35.87 at the end of the last trading period.

Raymond James upgraded the previous rating for Carter Bankshares Inc (NASDAQ:CARE) from Market Perform to Outperform. Carter Bankshares earned $0.36 in the first quarter, compared to $0.36 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $17.99 and a 52-week-low of $10.02. Carter Bankshares closed at $13.15 at the end of the last trading period.

For Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc (NASDAQ:PNFP), Raymond James upgraded the previous rating of Market Perform to Outperform. In the first quarter, Pinnacle Finl Partners showed an EPS of $1.65, compared to $1.61 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $111.31 and a 52-week-low of $67.90. Pinnacle Finl Partners closed at $72.46 at the end of the last trading period.

For PPL Corp (NYSE:PPL), Evercore ISI Group upgraded the previous rating of In-Line to Outperform. For the first quarter, PPL had an EPS of $0.41, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.28. The current stock performance of PPL shows a 52-week-high of $30.71 and a 52-week-low of $24.98. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $27.05.

According to Truist Securities, the prior rating for Adverum Biotechnologies Inc (NASDAQ:ADVM) was changed from Hold to Buy. For the first quarter, Adverum Biotechnologies had an EPS of $0.38, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.29. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $3.66 and a 52-week-low of $0.80. Adverum Biotechnologies closed at $1.23 at the end of the last trading period.

For EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR), Janney Montgomery Scott upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. EPR Props earned $1.10 in the first quarter, compared to $0.48 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $56.38 and a 52-week-low of $41.14. At the end of the last trading period, EPR Props closed at $47.14.

According to BTIG, the prior rating for 1Life Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ:ONEM) was changed from Neutral to Buy. For the first quarter, 1Life Healthcare had an EPS of $0.47, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.29. The current stock performance of 1Life Healthcare shows a 52-week-high of $33.72 and a 52-week-low of $5.94. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $10.28.

According to Wells Fargo, the prior rating for Bank of N.T Butterfield & Son Ltd (NYSE:NTB) was changed from Equal-Weight to Overweight. For the first quarter, Bank of N.T Butterfield had an EPS of $0.90, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.83. The stock has a 52-week-high of $41.69 and a 52-week-low of $28.67. At the end of the last trading period, Bank of N.T Butterfield closed at $30.94.

Daiwa Capital upgraded the previous rating for Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) from Hold to Outperform. For the first quarter, Merck & Co had an EPS of $2.14, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.40. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $95.72 and a 52-week-low of $70.89. Merck & Co closed at $93.13 at the end of the last trading period.

According to RBC Capital, the prior rating for Cerence Inc (NASDAQ:CRNC) was changed from Underperform to Sector Perform. For the second quarter, Cerence had an EPS of $0.33, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.69. The current stock performance of Cerence shows a 52-week-high of $126.40 and a 52-week-low of $24.35. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $25.74.

Jefferies upgraded the previous rating for Tenaris SA (NYSE:TS) from Hold to Buy. Tenaris earned $0.85 in the first quarter, compared to $0.18 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $34.76 and a 52-week-low of $18.80. Tenaris closed at $22.89 at the end of the last trading period.

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Downgrades

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) was changed from Outperform to Market Perform. In the first quarter, Preferred Bank showed an EPS of $1.74, compared to $1.42 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $81.97 and a 52-week-low of $57.27. Preferred Bank closed at $69.27 at the end of the last trading period.

According to Scotiabank, the prior rating for Cornerstone Building Brands Inc (NYSE:CNR) was changed from Sector Outperform to Sector Perform. Cornerstone Building earned $0.66 in the first quarter, compared to $0.03 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $24.61 and a 52-week-low of $13.51. Cornerstone Building closed at $24.54 at the end of the last trading period.

Raymond James downgraded the previous rating for FS Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:FSBW) from Outperform to Market Perform. FS Bancorp earned $0.81 in the first quarter, compared to $1.35 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $71.68 and a 52-week-low of $28.09. At the end of the last trading period, FS Bancorp closed at $28.76.

For Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (NYSE:CP), Scotiabank downgraded the previous rating of Sector Outperform to Sector Perform. In the first quarter, Canadian Pacific Railway showed an EPS of $0.53, compared to $0.71 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Canadian Pacific Railway shows a 52-week-high of $84.22 and a 52-week-low of $64.37. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $71.65.

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) was changed from Outperform to Market Perform. For the first quarter, Sierra Bancorp had an EPS of $0.49, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.72. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $28.92 and a 52-week-low of $20.77. Sierra Bancorp closed at $21.42 at the end of the last trading period.

Oppenheimer downgraded the previous rating for DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:DMAC) from Outperform to Perform. For the first quarter, DiaMedica Therapeutics had an EPS of $0.13, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.19. The current stock performance of DiaMedica Therapeutics shows a 52-week-high of $4.82 and a 52-week-low of $1.62. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $2.02.

Jefferies downgraded the previous rating for CytomX Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CTMX) from Buy to Hold. CytomX Therapeutics earned $0.37 in the first quarter, compared to $0.26 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of CytomX Therapeutics shows a 52-week-high of $7.53 and a 52-week-low of $1.50. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $1.97.

For Kohl's Corp (NYSE:KSS), Gordon Haskett downgraded the previous rating of Accumulate to Hold. For the first quarter, Kohl's had an EPS of $0.11, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.05. The current stock performance of Kohl's shows a 52-week-high of $64.38 and a 52-week-low of $27.31. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $27.37.

According to Argus Research, the prior rating for United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) was changed from Buy to Hold. In the first quarter, United Airlines Holdings showed an EPS of $4.24, compared to $4.29 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $54.52 and a 52-week-low of $30.54. United Airlines Holdings closed at $36.66 at the end of the last trading period.

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) was changed from Outperform to Market Perform. In the first quarter, Bank OZK showed an EPS of $1.02, compared to $1.11 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $51.39 and a 52-week-low of $34.79. At the end of the last trading period, Bank OZK closed at $37.82.

For PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW), Raymond James downgraded the previous rating of Strong Buy to Market Perform. PacWest Banc earned $1.01 in the first quarter, compared to $1.27 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $51.81 and a 52-week-low of $25.60. PacWest Banc closed at $26.96 at the end of the last trading period.

For Horizon Bancorp (IN) (NASDAQ:HBNC), Raymond James downgraded the previous rating of Strong Buy to Outperform. For the first quarter, Horizon Bancorp had an EPS of $0.54, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.44. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $23.80 and a 52-week-low of $15.66. Horizon Bancorp closed at $17.82 at the end of the last trading period.

Raymond James downgraded the previous rating for Dime Community Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:DCOM) from Strong Buy to Outperform. Dime Community Bancshares earned $0.82 in the first quarter, compared to $0.94 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $38.35 and a 52-week-low of $28.36. At the end of the last trading period, Dime Community Bancshares closed at $30.30.

Raymond James downgraded the previous rating for First Financial Corp (NASDAQ:THFF) from Outperform to Market Perform. First Financial earned $1.67 in the first quarter, compared to $0.95 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $47.10 and a 52-week-low of $37.70. At the end of the last trading period, First Financial closed at $45.00.

For FVCBankcorp Inc (NASDAQ:FVCB), Raymond James downgraded the previous rating of Strong Buy to Outperform. FVCBankcorp earned $0.46 in the first quarter, compared to $0.38 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $21.90 and a 52-week-low of $16.43. At the end of the last trading period, FVCBankcorp closed at $18.97.

For Lakeland Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:LBAI), Raymond James downgraded the previous rating of Strong Buy to Outperform. For the first quarter, Lakeland Bancorp had an EPS of $0.25, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.45. The stock has a 52-week-high of $20.69 and a 52-week-low of $14.40. At the end of the last trading period, Lakeland Bancorp closed at $14.82.

For Southern Copper Corp (NYSE:SCCO), Wolfe Research downgraded the previous rating of Peer Perform to Underperform. For the first quarter, Southern Copper had an EPS of $1.02, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.99. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $79.31 and a 52-week-low of $46.50. Southern Copper closed at $48.76 at the end of the last trading period.

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Meta Financial Group Inc (NASDAQ:CASH) was changed from Strong Buy to Outperform. Meta Financial Group earned $1.73 in the second quarter, compared to $1.84 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Meta Financial Group shows a 52-week-high of $65.95 and a 52-week-low of $36.02. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $40.75.

For CytomX Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CTMX), Wedbush downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Neutral. In the first quarter, CytomX Therapeutics showed an EPS of $0.37, compared to $0.26 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of CytomX Therapeutics shows a 52-week-high of $7.53 and a 52-week-low of $1.50. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $1.97.

Raymond James downgraded the previous rating for SmartFinancial Inc (NASDAQ:SMBK) from Strong Buy to Outperform. For the first quarter, SmartFinancial had an EPS of $0.51, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.65. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $28.63 and a 52-week-low of $22.63. SmartFinancial closed at $23.80 at the end of the last trading period.

According to TD Securities, the prior rating for Resolute Forest Products Inc (NYSE:RFP) was changed from Buy to Hold. Resolute Forest Prods earned $2.26 in the first quarter, compared to $1.45 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Resolute Forest Prods shows a 52-week-high of $20.71 and a 52-week-low of $9.84. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $20.36.

Raymond James downgraded the previous rating for First Commonwealth Financial Corp (NYSE:FCF) from Outperform to Market Perform. For the first quarter, First Commonwealth had an EPS of $0.29, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.41. The stock has a 52-week-high of $17.63 and a 52-week-low of $12.36. At the end of the last trading period, First Commonwealth closed at $13.58.

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for CapStar Financial Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CSTR) was changed from Outperform to Market Perform. In the first quarter, CapStar Finl Hldgs showed an EPS of $0.48, compared to $0.50 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of CapStar Finl Hldgs shows a 52-week-high of $22.74 and a 52-week-low of $18.92. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $19.57.

For Cambridge Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATC), Raymond James downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Market Perform. Cambridge earned $1.89 in the first quarter, compared to $1.92 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $97.57 and a 52-week-low of $77.62. Cambridge closed at $82.45 at the end of the last trading period.

Raymond James downgraded the previous rating for Live Oak Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:LOB) from Outperform to Market Perform. For the first quarter, Live Oak Bancshares had an EPS of $0.76, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.88. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $99.89 and a 52-week-low of $32.05. Live Oak Bancshares closed at $33.40 at the end of the last trading period.

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Veritex Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:VBTX) was changed from Strong Buy to Outperform. In the first quarter, Veritex Holdings showed an EPS of $0.66, compared to $0.64 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Veritex Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $45.36 and a 52-week-low of $27.28. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $29.82.

Raymond James downgraded the previous rating for PNC Financial Services Group Inc (NYSE:PNC) from Outperform to Market Perform. PNC Financial Services Gr earned $3.29 in the first quarter, compared to $4.10 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $228.14 and a 52-week-low of $149.51. At the end of the last trading period, PNC Financial Services Gr closed at $160.03.

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Hilltop Holdings Inc (NYSE:HTH) was changed from Market Perform to Underperform. In the first quarter, Hilltop Holdings showed an EPS of $0.28, compared to $1.46 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $38.47 and a 52-week-low of $25.07. Hilltop Holdings closed at $27.42 at the end of the last trading period.

For Guaranty Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:GNTY), Raymond James downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Market Perform. For the first quarter, Guaranty Bancshares had an EPS of $0.88, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.94. The current stock performance of Guaranty Bancshares shows a 52-week-high of $44.60 and a 52-week-low of $31.65. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $36.35.

According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for Otis Worldwide Corp (NYSE:OTIS) was changed from Overweight to Neutral. Otis Worldwide earned $0.77 in the first quarter, compared to $0.72 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Otis Worldwide shows a 52-week-high of $92.84 and a 52-week-low of $66.97. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $71.26.

BTIG downgraded the previous rating for T2 Biosystems Inc (NASDAQ:TTOO) from Buy to Neutral. T2 Biosystems earned $0.10 in the first quarter, compared to $0.07 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of T2 Biosystems shows a 52-week-high of $1.23 and a 52-week-low of $0.15. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $0.16.

Berenberg downgraded the previous rating for Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO) from Hold to Sell. The stock has a 52-week-high of $89.51 and a 52-week-low of $56.02. At the end of the last trading period, Rio Tinto closed at $57.26.

B of A Securities downgraded the previous rating for Kohl's Corp (NYSE:KSS) from Neutral to Underperform. In the first quarter, Kohl's showed an EPS of $0.11, compared to $1.05 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $64.38 and a 52-week-low of $27.31. At the end of the last trading period, Kohl's closed at $27.37.

According to B of A Securities, the prior rating for Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE) was changed from Buy to Neutral. Sealed Air earned $1.12 in the first quarter, compared to $0.78 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $70.72 and a 52-week-low of $53.87. At the end of the last trading period, Sealed Air closed at $58.43.

Baird downgraded the previous rating for Aspen Technology Inc (NASDAQ:AZPN) from Outperform to Neutral. Aspen Technology earned $1.38 in the third quarter, compared to $1.05 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $210.59 and a 52-week-low of $122.29. At the end of the last trading period, Aspen Technology closed at $191.34.

Keybanc downgraded the previous rating for Vtex (NYSE:VTEX) from Overweight to Sector Weight. For the first quarter, Vtex had an EPS of $0.10, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.07. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $33.36 and a 52-week-low of $2.74. Vtex closed at $3.09 at the end of the last trading period.

Keybanc downgraded the previous rating for Blend Labs Inc (NYSE:BLND) from Overweight to Sector Weight. The current stock performance of Blend Labs shows a 52-week-high of $21.04 and a 52-week-low of $2.17. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $2.70.

UBS downgraded the previous rating for Kellogg Co (NYSE:K) from Buy to Neutral. Kellogg earned $1.10 in the first quarter, compared to $1.11 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $75.56 and a 52-week-low of $59.54. At the end of the last trading period, Kellogg closed at $72.75.

According to Citigroup, the prior rating for Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNSL) was changed from Neutral to Sell. For the first quarter, Consolidated Comms Hldgs had an EPS of $0.02, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.21. The stock has a 52-week-high of $9.70 and a 52-week-low of $4.51. At the end of the last trading period, Consolidated Comms Hldgs closed at $6.98.

For Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK), Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Equal-Weight. Bank OZK earned $1.02 in the first quarter, compared to $1.11 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $51.39 and a 52-week-low of $34.79. At the end of the last trading period, Bank OZK closed at $37.82.

For Applied Molecular Transport Inc (NASDAQ:AMTI), Jefferies downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. In the first quarter, Applied Molecular showed an EPS of $1.10, compared to $0.58 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $46.48 and a 52-week-low of $1.97. At the end of the last trading period, Applied Molecular closed at $2.32.

According to RBC Capital, the prior rating for Boston Beer Co Inc (NYSE:SAM) was changed from Outperform to Sector Perform. Boston Beer Co earned $0.16 in the first quarter, compared to $5.26 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Boston Beer Co shows a 52-week-high of $990.40 and a 52-week-low of $287.00. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $306.23.

Mizuho downgraded the previous rating for CytomX Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CTMX) from Buy to Neutral. For the first quarter, CytomX Therapeutics had an EPS of $0.37, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.26. The current stock performance of CytomX Therapeutics shows a 52-week-high of $7.53 and a 52-week-low of $1.50. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $1.97.

Piper Sandler downgraded the previous rating for CytomX Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CTMX) from Overweight to Neutral. For the first quarter, CytomX Therapeutics had an EPS of $0.37, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.26. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $7.53 and a 52-week-low of $1.50. CytomX Therapeutics closed at $1.97 at the end of the last trading period.

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Initiations

With a Neutral rating, JP Morgan initiated coverage on Rover Group Inc (NASDAQ:ROVR). The price target seems to have been set at $5.00 for Rover Group. For the first quarter, Rover Group had an EPS of $0.08, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.35. The stock has a 52-week-high of $15.59 and a 52-week-low of $3.61. At the end of the last trading period, Rover Group closed at $4.05.

With an Outperform rating, Cowen & Co. initiated coverage on CTI BioPharma Corp (NASDAQ:CTIC). The price target seems to have been set at $10.00 for CTI BioPharma. CTI BioPharma earned $0.37 in the first quarter, compared to $0.23 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $6.52 and a 52-week-low of $1.43. At the end of the last trading period, CTI BioPharma closed at $6.00.

With a Buy rating, Roth Capital initiated coverage on Kalera PLC (NASDAQ:KAL). The price target seems to have been set at $6.00 for Kalera. The stock has a 52-week-high of $13.30 and a 52-week-low of $2.53. At the end of the last trading period, Kalera closed at $4.41.

With a Buy rating, Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage on New Relic Inc (NYSE:NEWR). The price target seems to have been set at $81.00 for New Relic. In the fourth quarter, New Relic showed an EPS of $0.24, compared to $0.27 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $129.70 and a 52-week-low of $41.66. At the end of the last trading period, New Relic closed at $52.24.

With a Buy rating, EF Hutton initiated coverage on Superior Group Of Companies Inc (NASDAQ:SGC). The price target seems to have been set at $29.00 for Superior Gr of Cos. In the first quarter, Superior Gr of Cos showed an EPS of $0.32, compared to $0.66 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Superior Gr of Cos shows a 52-week-high of $27.25 and a 52-week-low of $14.57. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $17.82.

With a Hold rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on EVgo Inc (NASDAQ:EVGO). The price target seems to have been set at $5.50 for EVgo. The current stock performance of EVgo shows a 52-week-high of $19.59 and a 52-week-low of $5.28. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $5.60.

Needham initiated coverage on Duolingo Inc (NASDAQ:DUOL) with a Buy rating. The price target for Duolingo is set to $115.00. In the first quarter, Duolingo showed an EPS of $0.31, compared to $1.04 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Duolingo shows a 52-week-high of $205.00 and a 52-week-low of $60.50. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $96.95.

With a Buy rating, Needham initiated coverage on GitLab Inc (NASDAQ:GTLB). The price target seems to have been set at $70.00 for GitLab. In the first quarter, GitLab showed an EPS of $0.18, compared to $0.53 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $137.00 and a 52-week-low of $30.74. GitLab closed at $56.01 at the end of the last trading period.

Chardan Capital initiated coverage on EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:EYPT) with a Buy rating. The price target for EyePoint Pharmaceuticals is set to $21.00. For the first quarter, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals had an EPS of $0.56, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.50. The current stock performance of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals shows a 52-week-high of $21.50 and a 52-week-low of $7.00. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $7.79.

Mizuho initiated coverage on BioXcel Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:BTAI) with a Buy rating. The price target for BioXcel Therapeutics is set to $19.00. In the first quarter, BioXcel Therapeutics showed an EPS of $1.12, compared to $1.08 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $36.49 and a 52-week-low of $8.79. At the end of the last trading period, BioXcel Therapeutics closed at $15.85.

Mizuho initiated coverage on Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc (NASDAQ:ITCI) with a Buy rating. The price target for Intra-Cellular Therapies is set to $74.00. In the first quarter, Intra-Cellular Therapies showed an EPS of $0.78, compared to $0.65 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $66.00 and a 52-week-low of $28.40. At the end of the last trading period, Intra-Cellular Therapies closed at $56.17.

With a Buy rating, Mizuho initiated coverage on Athira Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:ATHA). The price target seems to have been set at $6.00 for Athira Pharma. Athira Pharma earned $0.56 in the first quarter, compared to $0.25 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $16.65 and a 52-week-low of $2.53. At the end of the last trading period, Athira Pharma closed at $3.39.

Mizuho initiated coverage on Alector Inc (NASDAQ:ALEC) with a Buy rating. The price target for Alector is set to $15.00. In the first quarter, Alector showed an EPS of $0.54, compared to $0.66 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $40.39 and a 52-week-low of $7.50. Alector closed at $11.56 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Neutral rating, Mizuho initiated coverage on Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CERE). The price target seems to have been set at $30.00 for Cerevel Therapeutics Hldg. Cerevel Therapeutics Hldg earned $0.46 in the first quarter, compared to $0.40 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $46.16 and a 52-week-low of $19.59. Cerevel Therapeutics Hldg closed at $30.00 at the end of the last trading period.

Mizuho initiated coverage on Harmony Biosciences Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:HRMY) with a Buy rating. The price target for Harmony Biosciences is set to $64.00. In the first quarter, Harmony Biosciences showed an EPS of $0.51, compared to $0.38 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $55.60 and a 52-week-low of $25.09. Harmony Biosciences closed at $54.92 at the end of the last trading period.

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