The stock market fluctuates daily, and while Wall Street analysts provide insights, their accuracy varies. For investors seeking reliable information, Benzinga’s Analyst Ratings API offers a curated collection of stock ratings from major sell-side banks. This data is valuable for making informed investment decisions.
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To help investors navigate this data, Benzinga’s Analyst Stock Ratings page provides access to the latest analyst ratings. You can sort these ratings by analyst accuracy, enabling you to identify the most reliable insights. Here are the most recent stock picks from five of the most accurate Wall Street analysts:
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Leo Mariani (Roth MKM, 88% accuracy):
Mariani upgraded Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) to a Buy rating on August 27th, raising the price target from $25 to $29. This suggests a potential 19% upside for the stock. Coterra Energy reported worse-than-expected second-quarter results on August 1st.*
Richard Davis (Canaccord Genuity, 88% accuracy):
Davis maintained a Hold rating on Okta, Inc. (OKTA) on August 29th, but lowered the price target from $95 to $90, indicating a potential 14% upside. Okta reported quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share on August 28th, exceeding analyst expectations of 61 cents per share.*
Zachary Fadem (Wells Fargo, 87% accuracy):
Fadem maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) on August 30th, increasing the price target from $80 to $95. This suggests a potential 5% downside for the stock. Best Buy reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on August 29th and raised its FY25 earnings guidance.*
William Stein (Truist Securities, 87% accuracy):
Stein maintained a Buy rating on NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) on August 29th, raising the price target from $145 to $148. This indicates a potential 24% gain for the stock. Nvidia reported better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its second quarter on August 28th.*
Trevor Walsh (JMP Securities, 86% accuracy):
Walsh reiterated a Market Outperform rating on SentinelOne, Inc. (S) on August 28th, maintaining a price target of $33. This suggests a potential 40% upside for the stock. SentinelOne reported quarterly GAAP losses of 22 cents per share on August 27th, aligning with analyst expectations.By examining these analyst ratings and recent company news, investors can gain valuable insights to make informed decisions about their portfolios.
