Here are the latest influential analyst rating changes that investors should monitor today.
**Key Upgrades**
Raymond James upgraded
Loop Capital raised Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (OLLI) from "Hold" to "Buy," lifting its target from $130 to $135, citing underestimated same-store sales growth potential for FY2026.
Banco Bradesco turned bullish on Mexican airline Volaris (VLRS), upgrading it from "Neutral" to "Outperform" with a $12 target.
**Key Downgrades** Citigroup downgraded Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) from "Buy" to "Neutral," slashing its target from $17 to $14.50, following BioMarin’s $48/share acquisition offer. Citi sees low odds of competing bids.
Raymond James cut Sealed Air (SEE) two notches from "Strong Buy" to "Market Perform" without a target, as the CD&R buyout’s "go-shop" period expired on Dec. 16, reducing chances of higher bids.
William Blair and Oppenheimer both downgraded Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) to "Market Perform" (no target) after its $24.55/share cash buyout deal.
Janney Montgomery Scott downgraded Heritage Commerce (HTBK) to "Neutral" ($14 fair value) post its acquisition announcement by CVB Financial (CVBF).
**Initiation Coverage** Wells Fargo initiated Arcellx (ACLX) at "Overweight" ($100 target), calling its immune-cell therapy a potential "cornerstone" for myeloma treatment.
Jefferies started BlackSky (BKSY) at "Buy" ($23 target), praising its satellite imaging capabilities and forecasting 25% annual revenue growth post-2026 constellation upgrades, with sales doubling to $211M by 2028.
BTIG initiated Invivyd (IVVD) at "Buy" ($10 target), citing its proven antibody development track record.
Jefferies also initiated Relmada Therapeutics (RLMD) at "Buy" ($9 target), highlighting its 2025 pivot from failed CNS drugs to oncology/neuroscience pipelines.
Harbor Research rated MasterCraft (MCFT) "Neutral" (no target), acknowledging U.S. consumer strength but flagging intense competition in wakeboard and pontoon boat segments.
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