FinWise Bancorp Rating Reiterated After CEO Transition Raymond James reiterated its rating on FinWise Bancorp (FINW) on Apr 8, 2026 following an early-April leadership change; market reaction in the first 48 hours was muted.

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UNH Stock: Raymond James Upgrade & Q1 2026 Earnings Preview UNH stock rises after Raymond James upgrades to Outperform with $330 target. Q1 2026 earnings April 21 — see analyst forecasts and key catalysts before you invest.

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Trilogy Metals Upgraded by Raymond James Raymond James upgraded Trilogy Metals on Apr 6, 2026 (Seeking Alpha). Copper traded near $4.10/lb and Trilogy’s market cap was ~ $320m on Apr 6, 2026.

Trilogy Metals Upgraded by Raymond James: Raymond James upgraded Trilogy Metals on Apr 6, 2026 (Seeking Alpha). Copper traded near $4.10/lb and Trilogy’s market cap was ~ $320m on Apr 6, 2026. 👈 Read full analysis #TrilogyMetals #RaymondJames #CopperMarket #Investing #MiningNews

TowneBank Rating Reiterated as Resort Sale Reported Raymond James reiterated TowneBank's rating on Apr 6, 2026 after a reported resort sale; trading saw low-single-digit price moves and elevated volume.

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SEI Investments Price Target Cut by Raymond James Raymond James cut SEI Investments' price target on Apr 6, 2026 (Investing.com). SEI (SEIC), founded 1968, faces renewed scrutiny as analysts reprice asset-manager multiples.

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Wingstop Upgraded by Raymond James on Valuation Raymond James upgraded Wingstop on Apr 2, 2026; company runs 2,000+ restaurants (2025 filings) and trades on Nasdaq under WING.

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Raymond James Adds $1.1B Team From Commonwealth The Manning Companies, a San Diego-based team of five advisors, has left Commonwealth after 15 years.

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Raymond James upgrades Alaska Air, cuts American Airlines on valuation concerns Investing.com -- Raymond James upgraded Alaska Air Group to Outperform from Market Perform, while downgrading American Airlines to Market Perform from Outperform, citing valuation differences and competitive capacity trends. The firm introduced a $70 price target for Alaska. “We are upgrading ALK from Market Perform to Outperform and introducing a $70 target price as current demand and competitive capacity trends increase the conviction in our earnings forecasts and, in turn, attractiveness of the risk-reward,” Raymond James analysts said. While the firm noted concerns about Alaska’s wider exposure to long-haul aircraft, it highlighted “a greater appreciation of Alaska’s measured approach to taking on this risk.” Conversely, Raymond James downgraded American Airlines, saying “we are downgrading AAL from Outperform to Market Perform on more balanced risk-reward as the stock approaches our prior $14 target price.” The analysts flagged the potential industry impact from Spirit Airlines’ financial struggles, noting that “Alaska in 2H25 is already a greater beneficiary of struggles at Spirit.” Spirit, which recently added “going concern” language to its filings, faces significant liquidity pressure and “needs further asset sales (or partner concessions) to sustain beyond early December,” Raymond James said. On demand trends, the firm pointed to consistent commentary of U.S. demand stabilization since April and recovery since late June/early July, with momentum in both leisure and corporate travel. It added that commentary at September industry conferences will provide “greater insights into post-summer business demand trends.” 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Raymond James also highlighted “favorable competitive trends at Alaska, including reduction in exposure to Spirit+Frontier routes,” which it said strengthens the airline’s positioning heading into late 2025. ProPicks AI analyzes thousands of stocks using 100+ institutional-grade financial metrics to identify the strongest opportunities. With 80+ strategies across global markets, you might be surprised where ALK appears. Our flagship Tech Titans strategy doubled the S&P 500 within 18 months, including notable winners like Super Micro Computer (+185%) and AppLovin (+157%). Each strategy refreshes monthly with 10-20 high-conviction picks. Even if ALK isn't currently featured, you'll discover similar opportunities in the same industry or theme—stocks the AI identifies before they breakout. Now up to 50% off while our Summer Sale lasts.

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Raymond James lifts Mercury Systems on defense spending tailwinds Investing.com -- Raymond James upgraded Mercury Systems (NASDAQ:MRCY) Inc to Strong Buy from Outperform and raised its price target to $80 from $55 given its stronger earnings prospects, rising defense budgets and a steep valuation discount to peers. The maker of secure computing systems for weapons platforms posted quarterly results that beat expectations and raised its outlook. The brokerage said Mercury is benefiting from growing global investment in air defense, radar, electronic warfare and space systems, and is “platform agnostic,” allowing it to supply multiple prime contractors. Raymond James said Mercury could be the biggest margin expansion story in the defense sector over the next two years, with adjusted EBITDA margins potentially rising about 70%. It expects revenue growth to accelerate from 2026, supported by a $1.4 billion backlog and potential upside from projects such as Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system and higher NATO spending. The firm noted Mercury trades about 10 times below peers on 2026 earnings multiples, despite above-average growth and improving free cash flow. It forecast revenue of $1.07 billion in fiscal 2027, up 13.6% organically, and adjusted EBITDA margins of 18.8%. “We see Mercury as a Prime/Platform agnostic provider of trusted/secure compute that enables processing at the edge for major weapons systems that are seeing generational budget increases globally in areas such as Air Defense/Golden Dome/Space/Radar/EW/Cyber,” analysts at Raymond James said.

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Roblox: Raymond James sees merit in bull case, but notes ’very high bar for 2Q’ Investing.com -- Raymond James downgraded Roblox shares to Outperform from Strong Buy on Wednesday, citing a sharp run-up in the stock and rising expectations that create a “very high bar” heading into second-quarter earnings. While remaining constructive, the firm’s analysts acknowledged the risks around Roblox’s viral hit Grow A Garden, which has helped drive a 74% rally in the share price since the day after first-quarter results. “The rapid rise over the course of 2Q and the expectations increase that comes with it drives us to take a slight step back to Outperform,” the team wrote. Despite the downgrade, Raymond James continues to see “merit in the bull case.” Analysts highlighted several positive signs, including that Grow A Garden is “bringing in new users,” is “not the only new experience gaining traction,” and that user growth and retention metrics are improving across the platform. “Taken together, while Grow A Garden is certainly helping matters, [it shows] that the platform can be in good shape even if it declines,” they said. However, the firm also flagged concerns about the durability of viral hits and the risk of disappointment when expectations are high. “The rate of estimate increases suggests that even an incredibly strong number will only be rewarded modestly, while any meaningful shortfall could be punished severely,” the note warned. Raymond James raised its price target for the stock to $130 from $81, based on 13.5x its 2026 EV/bookings estimate, which it says reflects tangible growth rather than “metaverse-driven” hype. Despite the valuation reset, analysts expect a “more measured advance going forward, but an advance nonetheless.”

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ON Holding downgraded by Raymond James on FX, tariff headwinds Investing.com -- Raymond James downgraded ON Holding AG to Outperform from Strong Buy given the near-term macro pressures including currency volatility and higher tariffs, though it maintained a positive long-term outlook on the Swiss sportswear brand. The firm cut earnings estimates for 2025 due to the stronger Swiss franc and updated tariff assumptions, as about 90% of ONON’s footwear is sourced from Vietnam. While DTC momentum appears healthy, wholesale growth is expected to slow sequentially in Q2 following earlier front-loaded inventory shipments tied to product launches. “We see 2Q being less clean due to FX, tariffs, and slower Wholesale growth, due to timing of launches” the note said, adding that these factors are expected to weigh on margins and reported growth despite solid underlying demand. “We remain bullish on ONON as a long-term story and believe underlying demand and growth will remain strong in 2025 and beyond” The firm now models revenue growth of 23.7% and gross margin of 59.8% in Q2, below Street estimates. Still, Raymond James pointed to continued strength in ONON’s direct-to-consumer business — aided by robust web traffic and search trends, and emphasized growth opportunities across newer segments like apparel, retail, and the Asia-Pacific region. The Cloud 6 running shoe, priced above its predecessor, is helping support pricing power even amid margin pressures. The firm now assumes an 8% FX headwind for 2025 and widened its tariff impact estimates, trimming gross margin forecasts by 60 basis points to 60.0%. ONON’s EBITDA margin is still expected to expand to 16.9% in 2025. Despite the downgrade, the report reiterated confidence in ONON’s brand strength, innovation pipeline, and global distribution expansion, particularly in China, with expectations for stronger growth in the second half of the year. Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks AI – 6 model portfolios fueled by AI stock picks with a stellar performance this year... In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech Stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. So if ONON is on your watchlist, it could be very wise to know whether or not it made the ProPicks AI lists.

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Raymond James Predicts Up to ~760% Surge for These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks - Yahoo Finance Raymond James Predicts Up to ~760% Surge for These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks  Yahoo Finance

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Raymond James lowers FedEx stock price target on Network 2.0 transition Investing.com - Raymond James lowered its price target on FedEx (NYSE:FDX) to $260.00 from $275.00 on Monday while maintaining an Outperform rating on the stock. The firm cited FedEx’s ongoing transition to Network 2.0, which aims to integrate the company’s Express and Ground offerings, as a key factor in the adjustment. Despite the lower target, Raymond James expressed confidence in FedEx’s DRIVE cost initiatives, which it believes will lead to stronger margins, earnings, and free cash flow in future years. Raymond James highlighted management’s increased focus on cost reduction across various functional areas, enhanced capital allocation scrutiny, and a more shareholder-friendly capital return program featuring both buybacks and dividends as positive developments pointing to a more returns-oriented strategy. The research firm also noted FedEx’s recently announced plan to spin off its Freight segment into a standalone company, describing it as a potential "value-unlocking event" that will place greater scrutiny on the operations of that business unit. While adjusting the price target downward by $15, Raymond James maintained its Outperform rating, suggesting continued optimism about FedEx’s strategic direction despite near-term adjustments to valuation expectations. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

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Raymond James reiterates market perform rating on Samsara stock Investing.com - Raymond James maintained its Market Perform rating on Samsara Inc (NYSE:IOT) following the company’s user conference and investor day held in San Diego this week. The research firm expressed particular admiration for Samsara’s accelerating pace of innovation, noting a record number of new products including several solutions made possible by the company’s expanding Samsara Network. While these newer solutions will require time for market adoption, Raymond James sees growing evidence of optionality beyond Samsara’s core Connected Fleet solutions. The firm highlighted that Samsara’s Connected Fleet solutions continue to grow at more than 25% despite reaching $1.3 billion in scale. Growth remains the priority as the company targets its large $137 billion total addressable market (TAM). Raymond James also noted Samsara’s improving profitability metrics, with the company delivering greater than 40% incremental EBIT margin on a trailing twelve-month basis. The conference provided several positive data points regarding durable growth and strategic positioning. Despite these positive factors, Raymond James maintained its Market Perform rating, citing a balanced risk/reward profile at current valuation levels of approximately 12 times fiscal year 2027 estimated sales amid what it described as a choppy macroeconomic environment. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

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Raymond James downgrades GMS stock rating on acquisition uncertainty Investing.com - Raymond James downgraded GMS Inc . (NYSE:GMS) from Outperform to Market Perform on Wednesday, citing a "balanced risk/reward" profile amid ongoing acquisition developments. The downgrade follows QXO’s offer last Wednesday to purchase GMS for $95.20 per share, with Raymond James noting that GMS stock is now trading "well above the (only publicly quantified) offer price." The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, June 19, that Home Depot (NYSE:HD) had submitted a bid for GMS, fueling speculation about a potential bidding war for the company. Raymond James highlighted that key details were "conspicuously absent" from the WSJ report, including Home Depot’s actual offer price and when the bid was submitted relative to QXO’s offer. The firm questioned why a higher competing bid would not have been disclosed if one existed, suggesting GMS or its bankers "had the most incentive to publicly leak alternative bidding interest." This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

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Raymond James upgrades Essex Property Trust stock on tech-driven growth Investing.com - Raymond James upgraded Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) from Market Perform to Outperform on Tuesday, setting a price target of $315.00. The upgrade comes as San Francisco and San Jose markets, where Essex has significant presence, are "easily outperforming every other market in the country YTD in terms of y/y rent growth," according to Raymond James. This performance is attributed to "a surge of A.I.-related tech investments and improved quality-of-life initiatives in the urban cores." The firm believes Essex is "well-positioned to deliver potential upside into relatively conservative guidance" despite broader industry trends showing deceleration in multifamily rental growth rates through mid-June, which Raymond James describes as a "seasonally unusual pattern." Raymond James’ analysis of high-frequency rental data collected through CoStar reveals that over the past 90 days, only four markets out of 34 key metros showed improvement in year-over-year asking rates: San Francisco, Minneapolis, East Bay, and New York. The firm made additional adjustments to its multifamily estimates ahead of second-quarter 2025 results, which included not only upgrading Essex Property Trust but also lowering MAA Communities (NYSE:MAA) to Market Perform. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. AI computing powers are changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI includes 6 winning stock portfolios chosen by our advanced AI. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. Which stock will be the next to soar?

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Apellis Pharmaceuticals downgraded by Raymond James due to ’added uncertainty’ Investing.com -- Raymond James downgraded Apellis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:APLS) to Outperform from Strong Buy following a first-quarter sales miss and rising concerns over volatility in the company’s revenue outlook. The firm also lowered its price target on Apellis shares to $52 from $75, citing "added uncertainty associated with quarterly sales volatility." Apellis reported first-quarter Syfovre sales of $130.2 million, missing consensus expectations of $157.5 million. According to Raymond James, the shortfall was attributed to “inventory drawdown and a funding shortage at co-pay assistance programs.” The firm also noted an increase in sample vials, which now account for more than 10% of total vials. Despite these challenges, Raymond James acknowledged positive trends. “The 4% q/q growth in Syfovre injections, and APLS’ estimated ~60% market share in GA and 55% of new patient starts as of late April suggests sales could potentially bounce back later in 2025.” Increased web traffic to Syfovre.com, driven by a new direct-to-consumer campaign, could also boost patient uptake, according to Raymond James. The firm still sees long-term potential in Apellis’s pipeline, particularly with Empaveli. “We still think Apellis can deliver two blockbuster products with Empaveli and Syfovre,” analysts wrote. However, the firm expressed concern about “incrementally increased risk associated with the long-term growth and stability of revenues.” As a result, Raymond James increased its discount rate back to 12%, reversing a previous decrease tied to improved stability. “We are moving the discount rate back up to 12%,” the analysts concluded, “given our perception of incrementally increased risk.”

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Street Calls of the Week Investing.com -- Here is your Pro Recap of the top takeaways from Wall Street analysts for the past week. InvestingPro subscribers always get first dibs on market-moving AI analyst comments. Upgrade today! Amazon What happened? On Monday, Raymond James downgraded Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) to Outperform with a $195 price target. *TLDR: Raymond James downgrades Amazon. Eyes META (NASDAQ:META), UBER, MELI. What’s the full story? Raymond James takes a fresh look at AMZN’s sprawling empire—supply chain, logistics, AI, and whatever else it’s trying next—and concludes the Street is asleep at the wheel. EBIT pressures in 2025 and 2026 are likely underestimated, thanks to uneven macro conditions, tariff risks, and a relentless appetite for spending. The firm downgrades AMZN, preferring investments with clearer returns. Its supply chain and logistics expansion, particularly in China (30pct GMV, 15pct Ads) and rural U.S. DSP (11pct shipping), looks more like a costly detour than a shortcut, tariff stickiness notwithstanding. Sure, AMZN’s AI ambitions are shiny and exciting, but rising EBIT risks and limited monetization make it hard to stay bullish. Raymond James finds better bets elsewhere: META, with its predictable AI product cycle, UBER, shaking off autonomous vehicle fears, and MELI, quietly printing money in LATAM. AMZN may still win in the long run, but for now, the firm prefers to bet on horses already delivering. Verra Mobility What happened? On Tuesday, Baird upgraded Verra Mobility Corp (NASDAQ:VRRM) to Outperform with a $27 price target. *TLDR: Baird sees high-moat opportunity despite uncertainty. Macro (BCBA:BMAm) tailwinds and resilience support growth. What’s the full story? Baird acknowledges macro uncertainty around travel volumes but sees a compelling opportunity in recommending a high-moat business. The firm focuses on three core segments: Commercial (46% of 2024 revenue), providing toll transponders for rental cars; Government (44%), offering traffic cameras for speed, red lights, and school zones; and Parking (10%), delivering systems for university and municipal programs. Despite headwinds, including a 21% stock pullback since October 2023, slowing TSA data, investor concerns over leverage, and slower-than-expected school zone camera rollouts, Baird views the business as resilient. The firm highlights Verra Mobility’s strong competitive position in its Commercial and Government units. Recent developments, such as its NYC camera contract renewal—offsetting pricing pressure with potential additional installations—underscore its growth potential. Macro tailwinds, including lower interest rates and favorable FX trends, provide further support. Baird sees 2025 EPS estimates as stable, with margins improving in 2026 post-ERP implementation. With the stock trading at an attractive 15X 2026E EPS, below its historical average, Baird expects Q1 results to align with 2025 guidance, driven by 5-6% revenue growth. Cava Group What happened? On Wednesday, Bernstein Societe General upgraded CAVA Group Inc (NYSE:CAVA) to Outperform with a $115 price target. *TLDR: Cava’s pullback misprices long-term potential. Resilience and growth underscore opportunity. What’s the full story? Bernstein SocGen views Cava’s 30% YTD pullback as a mispricing of its long-term potential, with fundamentals intact. The firm sees Cava uniquely positioned to accelerate in a decelerating environment, driven by its high-income consumer base, disciplined pricing, and robust same-store sales growth potential. With 25% margins and healthy cash-on-cash returns, Cava is poised to expand units by 15-18% in 2025-26, even amid economic uncertainty. The firm upgrades Cava, as the market overly discounts near-term risks while undervaluing its compounding opportunity. Despite short-term volatility, valuation compression aligns with historical re-ratings of peers like Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) and Panera during downturns. Bernstein SocGen believes Cava’s resilience, growth trajectory, and portability of its model make it a standout in the consumer space. Utz Brands What happened? On Thursday, DA Davidson upgraded Utz Brands Inc (NYSE:UTZ) to Buy with a $68 price target. *TLDR: DA Davidson sees UTZ undervalued. Progress and momentum drive opportunity. What’s the full story? Amid a tough environment for food stocks, the brokerage sees compelling risk-reward in UTZ. Key factors include the firming of UTZ’s share in salty snacks, driven by reduced promotional activity and strong performance in non-tracked channels, as well as the company’s over delivery on its supply chain transformation, which could fuel further upside if momentum persists. Additionally, UTZ’s valuation gap is wider than nearly all peers, presenting a rare opportunity. The brokerage views UTZ as well-positioned to navigate industry headwinds, with improving fundamentals and operational execution. While the broader sector remains pressured, UTZ’s strategic advancements and relative undervaluation make it a standout. DA Davidson believes the current setup offers an attractive entry point, as UTZ’s progress and potential market share gains remain underappreciated. Philip Morris Int’l What happened? On Friday, UBS upgraded Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM) to Neutral with a $170 price target. *TLDR: UBS upgrades PMI, raises target. Momentum and resilience drive confidence. What’s the full story? UBS upgrades PMI to Neutral, raising its target price to $170 from $130, following a strong 1Q25 performance and a raised FY25 EPS guidance. 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Amazon stock falls as Raymond James downgrades shares, citing tariff headwinds and 'limited' AI monetization - Yahoo Finance Amazon stock falls as Raymond James downgrades shares, citing tariff headwinds and 'limited' AI monetization  Yahoo Finance

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