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On October 24, 2025, stock ratings for 131 major blue-chip companies were updated, highlighting significant changes in investment outlook. Notable upgrades include Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) and Amer Sports, Inc. (AS), both receiving an ‘A’ grade, indicating strong institutional support. In contrast, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was downgraded to a ‘D’ grade, reflecting a shift from strong to neutral investment status.
Other key upgrades included Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX), and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA), all achieving total grades of ‘A’. Conversely, companies like IBM and International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) saw downgrades to ‘B’, indicating a reduction in their perceived investment strength. The updates were based on recent institutional buying pressure and fundamental company data.
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