Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For June 14, 2023
Upgrades
MoffettNathanson upgraded the previous rating for Shift4 Payments Inc (NYSE:FOUR) from Market Perform to Outperform. For the first quarter, Shift4 Payments had an EPS of $0.51, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.15. The stock has a 52-week-high of $76.40 and a 52-week-low of $29.41. At the end of the last trading period, Shift4 Payments closed at $64.55.
According to Roth MKM, the prior rating for Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:MAXN) was changed from Neutral to Buy. In the first quarter, Maxeon Solar Technologies showed an EPS of $0.46, compared to $1.45 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $38.91 and a 52-week-low of $10.02. Maxeon Solar Technologies closed at $28.60 at the end of the last trading period.
According to Raymond James, the prior rating for IPG Photonics Corp (NASDAQ:IPGP) was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. In the first quarter, IPG Photonics showed an EPS of $1.26, compared to $1.31 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $134.81 and a 52-week-low of $79.88. IPG Photonics closed at $117.06 at the end of the last trading period.
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Downgrades
For Intevac Inc (NASDAQ:IVAC), Benchmark downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. In the first quarter, Intevac showed an EPS of $0.16, compared to $0.20 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $7.54 and a 52-week-low of $4.25. Intevac closed at $4.30 at the end of the last trading period.
UBS downgraded the previous rating for California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) from Neutral to Sell. For the first quarter, California Water Servs Gr had an EPS of $0.40, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.02. The current stock performance of California Water Servs Gr shows a 52-week-high of $66.12 and a 52-week-low of $48.49. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $53.87.
According to Gordon Haskett, the prior rating for DoorDash Inc (NYSE:DASH) was changed from Buy to Hold. DoorDash earned $0.41 in the first quarter, compared to $0.48 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $86.98 and a 52-week-low of $41.40. At the end of the last trading period, DoorDash closed at $73.16.
Evercore ISI Group downgraded the previous rating for Chinook Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:KDNY) from Outperform to In-Line. Chinook Therapeutics earned $0.85 in the first quarter, compared to $0.54 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $38.14 and a 52-week-low of $15.08. At the end of the last trading period, Chinook Therapeutics closed at $37.87.
Needham downgraded the previous rating for Axcelis Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:ACLS) from Buy to Hold. For the first quarter, Axcelis Technologies had an EPS of $1.43, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.22. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $184.41 and a 52-week-low of $46.42. Axcelis Technologies closed at $180.28 at the end of the last trading period.
For Nova Ltd (NASDAQ:NVMI), Needham downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. In the first quarter, Nova showed an EPS of $1.23, compared to $1.30 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $119.61 and a 52-week-low of $67.67. At the end of the last trading period, Nova closed at $118.52.
Needham downgraded the previous rating for Onto Innovation Inc (NYSE:ONTO) from Buy to Hold. In the first quarter, Onto Innovation showed an EPS of $0.92, compared to $1.31 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Onto Innovation shows a 52-week-high of $113.87 and a 52-week-low of $56.04. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $111.76.
For Advanced Energy Industries Inc (NASDAQ:AEIS), Needham downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. For the first quarter, Advanced Energy Indus had an EPS of $1.24, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.24. The current stock performance of Advanced Energy Indus shows a 52-week-high of $108.99 and a 52-week-low of $67.73. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $108.75.
Needham downgraded the previous rating for KLA Corp (NASDAQ:KLAC) from Buy to Hold. KLA earned $5.49 in the third quarter, compared to $5.13 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $482.20 and a 52-week-low of $250.74. At the end of the last trading period, KLA closed at $479.89.
Guggenheim downgraded the previous rating for Confluent Inc (NASDAQ:CFLT) from Buy to Neutral. In the first quarter, Confluent showed an EPS of $0.09, compared to $0.19 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $37.51 and a 52-week-low of $16.60. At the end of the last trading period, Confluent closed at $37.14.
Citigroup downgraded the previous rating for Logitech International SA (NASDAQ:LOGI) from Buy to Neutral. In the fourth quarter, Logitech International showed an EPS of $0.50, compared to $0.81 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $68.17 and a 52-week-low of $41.82. At the end of the last trading period, Logitech International closed at $63.90.
Needham downgraded the previous rating for Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) from Buy to Hold. For the second quarter, Applied Mat had an EPS of $2.00, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.85. The stock has a 52-week-high of $142.53 and a 52-week-low of $71.18. At the end of the last trading period, Applied Mat closed at $141.79.
According to Wedbush, the prior rating for Dine Brands Global Inc (NYSE:DIN) was changed from Outperform to Neutral. In the first quarter, Dine Brands Global showed an EPS of $1.97, compared to $1.54 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $82.43 and a 52-week-low of $59.31. At the end of the last trading period, Dine Brands Global closed at $64.21.
For Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:CNK), B. Riley Securities downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. Cinemark Hldgs earned $0.03 in the first quarter, compared to $0.62 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $19.74 and a 52-week-low of $8.29. At the end of the last trading period, Cinemark Hldgs closed at $18.39.
Jefferies downgraded the previous rating for Catalent Inc (NYSE:CTLT) from Buy to Hold. Catalent earned $0.09 in the third quarter, compared to $1.04 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Catalent shows a 52-week-high of $115.30 and a 52-week-low of $31.45. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $43.85.
According to Jefferies, the prior rating for MYT Netherlands Parent BV (NYSE:MYTE) was changed from Buy to Hold. For the third quarter, MYT Netherlands Parent had an EPS of $0.02, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.07. NoneThe current stock performance of MYT Netherlands Parent shows a 52-week-high of $15.85 and a 52-week-low of $3.75. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $4.07.
According to BMO Capital, the prior rating for Ballard Power Systems Inc (NASDAQ:BLDP) was changed from Market Perform to Underperform. Ballard Power Systems earned $0.11 in the first quarter, compared to $0.14 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $9.27 and a 52-week-low of $3.98. Ballard Power Systems closed at $5.34 at the end of the last trading period.
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Initiations
With an Outperform rating, Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage on Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (NASDAQ:GLPI). The price target seems to have been set at $63.00 for Gaming and Leisure Props. For the first quarter, Gaming and Leisure Props had an EPS of $0.92, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.86. The stock has a 52-week-high of $55.13 and a 52-week-low of $42.73. At the end of the last trading period, Gaming and Leisure Props closed at $49.56.
Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage on Agree Realty Corp (NYSE:ADC) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Agree Realty is set to $80.00. In the first quarter, Agree Realty showed an EPS of $0.98, compared to $0.97 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $80.41 and a 52-week-low of $63.34. At the end of the last trading period, Agree Realty closed at $65.35.
With an Underperform rating, Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage on NNN REIT Inc (NYSE:NNN). The price target seems to have been set at $42.00 for NNN REIT. For the first quarter, NNN REIT had an EPS of $0.80, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.77. The current stock performance of NNN REIT shows a 52-week-high of $48.41 and a 52-week-low of $38.12. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $42.77.
With an Outperform rating, Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage on VICI Properties Inc (NYSE:VICI). The price target seems to have been set at $41.00 for VICI Props. VICI Props earned $0.53 in the first quarter, compared to $0.44 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of VICI Props shows a 52-week-high of $35.69 and a 52-week-low of $27.75. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $32.24.
Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage on Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:EPRT) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Essential Props Realty is set to $29.00. For the first quarter, Essential Props Realty had an EPS of $0.40, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.38. The stock has a 52-week-high of $26.43 and a 52-week-low of $18.89. At the end of the last trading period, Essential Props Realty closed at $24.64.
With an Underperform rating, Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage on Spirit Realty Capital Inc (NYSE:SRC). The price target seems to have been set at $42.00 for Spirit Realty Cap. For the first quarter, Spirit Realty Cap had an EPS of $0.89, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.88. The stock has a 52-week-high of $44.93 and a 52-week-low of $34.44. At the end of the last trading period, Spirit Realty Cap closed at $39.96.
Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage on Netstreit Corp (NYSE:NTST) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Netstreit is set to $23.00. In the first quarter, Netstreit showed an EPS of $0.30, compared to $0.29 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $21.48 and a 52-week-low of $17.07. Netstreit closed at $18.35 at the end of the last trading period.
Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage on W.P. Carey Inc (NYSE:WPC) with an Underperform rating. The price target for W.P. Carey is set to $74.00. For the first quarter, W.P. Carey had an EPS of $1.31, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.35. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $89.62 and a 52-week-low of $66.76. W.P. Carey closed at $70.32 at the end of the last trading period.
Seaport Global initiated coverage on Taylor Morrison Home Corp (NYSE:TMHC) with a Neutral rating. Taylor Morrison Home earned $1.74 in the first quarter, compared to $1.44 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Taylor Morrison Home shows a 52-week-high of $48.10 and a 52-week-low of $20.05. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $46.95.
For M.D.C. Holdings Inc (NYSE:MDC), Seaport Global initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Neutral. M.D.C. Holdings earned $1.08 in the first quarter, compared to $2.02 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $45.89 and a 52-week-low of $27.06. At the end of the last trading period, M.D.C. Holdings closed at $45.28.
Seaport Global initiated coverage on LGI Homes Inc (NASDAQ:LGIH) with a Buy rating. The price target for LGI Homes is set to $156.00. For the first quarter, LGI Homes had an EPS of $1.14, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $3.25. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $134.53 and a 52-week-low of $71.73. LGI Homes closed at $132.90 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Buy rating, JonesTrading initiated coverage on Clearside Biomedical Inc (NASDAQ:CLSD). The price target seems to have been set at $6.00 for Clearside Biomedical. For the first quarter, Clearside Biomedical had an EPS of $0.15, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.13. The current stock performance of Clearside Biomedical shows a 52-week-high of $1.85 and a 52-week-low of $0.90. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $1.26.
B of A Securities initiated coverage on Oculis Holding AG (NASDAQ:OCS) with a Buy rating. The price target for Oculis Holding is set to $22.00. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $13.95 and a 52-week-low of $6.26. Oculis Holding closed at $11.50 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Buy rating, BTIG initiated coverage on Viridian Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:VRDN). The price target seems to have been set at $46.00 for Viridian Therapeutics. For the first quarter, Viridian Therapeutics had an EPS of $1.61, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.98. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $39.00 and a 52-week-low of $9.84. Viridian Therapeutics closed at $26.54 at the end of the last trading period.
For SentinelOne Inc (NYSE:S), Keybanc initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Sector Weight. For the first quarter, SentinelOne had an EPS of $0.15, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.21. The stock has a 52-week-high of $30.00 and a 52-week-low of $12.43. At the end of the last trading period, SentinelOne closed at $15.79.
Keybanc initiated coverage on CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRWD) with an Overweight rating. The price target for CrowdStrike Holdings is set to $200.00. For the first quarter, CrowdStrike Holdings had an EPS of $0.57, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.31. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $205.73 and a 52-week-low of $92.25. CrowdStrike Holdings closed at $153.11 at the end of the last trading period.
For Bragg Gaming Group Inc (NASDAQ:BRAG), JMP Securities initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Market Perform. In the first quarter, Bragg Gaming Group showed an EPS of $0.02, compared to $0.04 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Bragg Gaming Group shows a 52-week-high of $7.08 and a 52-week-low of $2.90. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $3.17.
Chardan Capital initiated coverage on Zura Bio Ltd (NASDAQ:ZURA) with a Buy rating. The price target for Zura Bio is set to $14.00. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $37.55 and a 52-week-low of $4.87. Zura Bio closed at $7.17 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Buy rating, Needham initiated coverage on ServiceNow Inc (NYSE:NOW). The price target seems to have been set at $660.00 for ServiceNow. In the first quarter, ServiceNow showed an EPS of $2.37, compared to $1.73 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $563.63 and a 52-week-low of $337.05. ServiceNow closed at $554.72 at the end of the last trading period.
B. Riley Securities initiated coverage on Ambrx Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:AMAM) with a Buy rating. The price target for Ambrx Biopharma is set to $26.00. NoneThe current stock performance of Ambrx Biopharma shows a 52-week-high of $15.29 and a 52-week-low of $0.38. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $14.52.
With an Outperform rating, Raymond James initiated coverage on Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE:DECK). The price target seems to have been set at $565.00 for Deckers Outdoor. Deckers Outdoor earned $3.46 in the fourth quarter, compared to $2.51 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Deckers Outdoor shows a 52-week-high of $505.00 and a 52-week-low of $238.74. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $490.72.
Raymond James initiated coverage on Crocs Inc (NASDAQ:CROX) with a Market Perform rating. For the first quarter, Crocs had an EPS of $2.61, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.05. The stock has a 52-week-high of $151.32 and a 52-week-low of $46.14. At the end of the last trading period, Crocs closed at $114.80.
Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Sweetgreen Inc (NYSE:SG) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Sweetgreen is set to $11.00. For the first quarter, Sweetgreen had an EPS of $0.30, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.45. The current stock performance of Sweetgreen shows a 52-week-high of $21.65 and a 52-week-low of $6.10. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $10.71.
BTIG initiated coverage on Affirm Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:AFRM) with a Sell rating. The price target for Affirm Holdings is set to $10.00. Affirm Holdings earned $0.69 in the third quarter, compared to $0.19 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $40.97 and a 52-week-low of $8.62. At the end of the last trading period, Affirm Holdings closed at $18.74.
BTIG initiated coverage on PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) with a Buy rating. The price target for PayPal Holdings is set to $85.00. In the first quarter, PayPal Holdings showed an EPS of $1.17, compared to $0.88 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $103.02 and a 52-week-low of $58.95. At the end of the last trading period, PayPal Holdings closed at $63.56.
With a Buy rating, BTIG initiated coverage on Upstart Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UPST). The price target seems to have been set at $42.00 for Upstart Hldgs. Upstart Hldgs earned $0.47 in the first quarter, compared to $0.61 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $41.26 and a 52-week-low of $11.93. Upstart Hldgs closed at $36.97 at the end of the last trading period.
Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Papa John's International is set to $77.00. Papa John's International earned $0.68 in the first quarter, compared to $0.95 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $97.78 and a 52-week-low of $66.76. Papa John's International closed at $73.85 at the end of the last trading period.
For Marqeta Inc (NASDAQ:MQ), BTIG initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Neutral. Marqeta earned $0.13 in the first quarter, compared to $0.11 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Marqeta shows a 52-week-high of $11.28 and a 52-week-low of $3.46. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $5.06.
BTIG initiated coverage on SoFi Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:SOFI) with a Buy rating. The price target for SoFi Techs is set to $14.00. For the first quarter, SoFi Techs had an EPS of $0.05, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.14. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $9.61 and a 52-week-low of $4.25. SoFi Techs closed at $9.54 at the end of the last trading period.
Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Jack In The Box Inc (NASDAQ:JACK) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Jack In The Box is set to $93.00. In the second quarter, Jack In The Box showed an EPS of $1.47, compared to $1.16 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Jack In The Box shows a 52-week-high of $97.99 and a 52-week-low of $54.86. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $92.31.
For Open Lending Corp (NASDAQ:LPRO), BTIG initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Neutral. Open Lending earned $0.10 in the first quarter, compared to $0.18 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Open Lending shows a 52-week-high of $11.99 and a 52-week-low of $5.35. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $10.89.
Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE:QSR) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Restaurant Brands Intl is set to $79.00. Restaurant Brands Intl earned $0.75 in the first quarter, compared to $0.64 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Restaurant Brands Intl shows a 52-week-high of $76.62 and a 52-week-low of $46.69. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $75.46.
With a Buy rating, BTIG initiated coverage on Jack Henry & Associates Inc (NASDAQ:JKHY). The price target seems to have been set at $183.00 for Jack Henry & Associates. In the third quarter, Jack Henry & Associates showed an EPS of $1.12, compared to $1.16 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Jack Henry & Associates shows a 52-week-high of $212.40 and a 52-week-low of $139.28. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $158.60.
For Green Dot Corp (NYSE:GDOT), BTIG initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Neutral. Green Dot earned $0.99 in the first quarter, compared to $1.06 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Green Dot shows a 52-week-high of $28.90 and a 52-week-low of $14.96. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $19.24.
With a Neutral rating, Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Yum Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM). The price target seems to have been set at $142.00 for Yum Brands. Yum Brands earned $1.06 in the first quarter, compared to $1.05 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $143.25 and a 52-week-low of $103.97. Yum Brands closed at $135.98 at the end of the last trading period.
JonesTrading initiated coverage on Ovid Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:OVID) with a Buy rating. The price target for Ovid Therapeutics is set to $6.00. In the first quarter, Ovid Therapeutics showed an EPS of $0.19, compared to $0.23 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $3.98 and a 52-week-low of $1.42. At the end of the last trading period, Ovid Therapeutics closed at $3.89.
JonesTrading initiated coverage on EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:EYPT) with a Buy rating. The price target for EyePoint Pharmaceuticals is set to $26.00. In the first quarter, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals showed an EPS of $0.56, compared to $0.56 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $11.41 and a 52-week-low of $2.21. EyePoint Pharmaceuticals closed at $6.64 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Neutral rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on Westlake Corp (NYSE:WLK). The price target seems to have been set at $114.00 for Westlake. For the first quarter, Westlake had an EPS of $3.05, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $5.83. The current stock performance of Westlake shows a 52-week-high of $126.32 and a 52-week-low of $81.39. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $116.02.
With a Buy rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW). The price target seems to have been set at $283.00 for Sherwin-Williams. Sherwin-Williams earned $2.04 in the first quarter, compared to $1.61 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $264.69 and a 52-week-low of $195.57. At the end of the last trading period, Sherwin-Williams closed at $247.19.
With a Buy rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on PPG Industries Inc (NYSE:PPG). The price target seems to have been set at $161.00 for PPG Indus. In the first quarter, PPG Indus showed an EPS of $1.82, compared to $1.37 from the year-ago quarter. NoneThe stock has a 52-week-high of $145.51 and a 52-week-low of $107.06. At the end of the last trading period, PPG Indus closed at $141.32.
With a Neutral rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB). The price target seems to have been set at $89.00 for LyondellBasell Industries. In the first quarter, LyondellBasell Industries showed an EPS of $2.50, compared to $4.00 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $101.30 and a 52-week-low of $71.50. At the end of the last trading period, LyondellBasell Industries closed at $90.74.
Citigroup initiated coverage on Linde PLC (NYSE:LIN) with a Buy rating. The price target for Linde is set to $430.00. For the first quarter, Linde had an EPS of $3.42, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.93. The stock has a 52-week-high of $373.58 and a 52-week-low of $262.47. At the end of the last trading period, Linde closed at $373.26.
With a Neutral rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF). The price target seems to have been set at $84.00 for Intl Flavors & Fragrances. For the first quarter, Intl Flavors & Fragrances had an EPS of $0.87, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.69. The current stock performance of Intl Flavors & Fragrances shows a 52-week-high of $129.17 and a 52-week-low of $76.11. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $79.70.
Citigroup initiated coverage on Ecolab Inc (NYSE:ECL) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Ecolab is set to $179.00. Ecolab earned $0.88 in the first quarter, compared to $0.82 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $181.73 and a 52-week-low of $131.04. Ecolab closed at $181.47 at the end of the last trading period.
Citigroup initiated coverage on Eastman Chemical Co (NYSE:EMN) with a Buy rating. The price target for Eastman Chemical is set to $91.00. In the first quarter, Eastman Chemical showed an EPS of $1.63, compared to $2.06 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $102.12 and a 52-week-low of $69.91. Eastman Chemical closed at $81.65 at the end of the last trading period.
With a Neutral rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on DuPont de Nemours Inc (NYSE:DD). The price target seems to have been set at $72.00 for DuPont de Nemours. For the first quarter, DuPont de Nemours had an EPS of $0.84, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.82. The stock has a 52-week-high of $78.40 and a 52-week-low of $49.52. At the end of the last trading period, DuPont de Nemours closed at $70.77.
Citigroup initiated coverage on Dow Inc (NYSE:DOW) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Dow is set to $53.00. In the first quarter, Dow showed an EPS of $0.58, compared to $2.34 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Dow shows a 52-week-high of $60.88 and a 52-week-low of $42.92. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $53.14.
Citigroup initiated coverage on Celanese Corp (NYSE:CE) with a Neutral rating. The price target for Celanese is set to $119.00. For the first quarter, Celanese had an EPS of $2.01, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $5.54. The current stock performance of Celanese shows a 52-week-high of $142.79 and a 52-week-low of $86.73. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $117.57.
With a Buy rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on Albemarle Corp (NYSE:ALB). The price target seems to have been set at $260.00 for Albemarle. For the first quarter, Albemarle had an EPS of $10.32, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.38. The current stock performance of Albemarle shows a 52-week-high of $334.20 and a 52-week-low of $171.82. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $228.85.
With a Buy rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on Air Products & Chemicals Inc (NYSE:APD). The price target seems to have been set at $317.00 for Air Products & Chemicals. In the second quarter, Air Products & Chemicals showed an EPS of $2.74, compared to $2.38 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $328.24 and a 52-week-low of $218.99. At the end of the last trading period, Air Products & Chemicals closed at $284.85.
With a Buy rating, Citigroup initiated coverage on Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (NYSE:AXTA). The price target seems to have been set at $37.00 for Axalta Coating Sys. For the first quarter, Axalta Coating Sys had an EPS of $0.35, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.31. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $32.56 and a 52-week-low of $20.67. Axalta Coating Sys closed at $32.22 at the end of the last trading period.
Piper Sandler initiated coverage on PTC Inc (NASDAQ:PTC) with a Neutral rating. The price target for PTC is set to $150.00. For the second quarter, PTC had an EPS of $1.16, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.39. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $141.91 and a 52-week-low of $97.97. PTC closed at $140.97 at the end of the last trading period.
With an Overweight rating, Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Bentley Systems Inc (NASDAQ:BSY). The price target seems to have been set at $60.00 for Bentley Systems. For the first quarter, Bentley Systems had an EPS of $0.25, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.24. The current stock performance of Bentley Systems shows a 52-week-high of $52.87 and a 52-week-low of $30.34. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $52.84.