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Pro Recap: Top Analyst Calls for the Week
The past week has seen a flurry of analyst activity on Wall Street, with several notable upgrades and price targets being reported. Here is a summary of the top takeaways:
Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:)
Morgan Stanley upgraded Cloudflare to Overweight with a $130 price target, citing strong 2025 expectations due to product cycles and Edge AI contributions. The firm projects 28% revenue CAGR and $5B in ARR with >25% FCF margin by 2028.
CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:)
Deutsche Bank upgraded CVS to Buy with a $66 price target, citing earnings potential and leadership changes. The firm believes CVS has undertaken significant steps towards enhancing profitability and has potential for an earnings recovery that could surpass market expectations.
American Airlines (NASDAQ:)
Seaport upgraded American Airlines to Buy with a $20 price target, citing 2025 revenue improvement expectations. The firm is confident that the airline can improve revenue performance in 2025 based on first-quarter schedules and a recent credit card deal.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:)
Raymond James upgraded Willis Towers Watson to Strong Buy with a $400 price target, praising the company’s strategic success and growth potential. The firm raised EPS estimates amidst expectations of efficiency and margin expansion.
Altria (NYSE:)
BofA upgraded Altria to Buy with a $65 price target, highlighting the company’s favorable outlook and citing tax benefits. The firm believes Altria’s stock is undervalued and has potential for positive earnings revisions in 2025.
