Major Stock Ratings Updated: Upgrades and Downgrades Announced
Investors should stay informed about recent changes in stock performance ratings. An updated review of 112 blue-chip stocks reveals significant changes based on institutional buying pressure and fundamental health. This list may contain stocks currently in your portfolio, warranting immediate attention.
Upgraded: Buy to Strong Buy
| Symbol | Company Name | Quantitative Grade | Fundamental Grade | Total Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADP | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | A | C | A |
| AEP | American Electric Power Company, Inc. | A | C | A |
| AU | Anglogold Ashanti PLC | A | C | A |
| BAP | Credicorp Ltd. | A | B | A |
| CBOE | Cboe Global Markets Inc | A | B | A |
| CCEP | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc | A | C | A |
| CSCO | Cisco Systems, Inc. | A | B | A |
| DUK | Duke Energy Corporation | A | C | A |
| EQT | EQT Corporation | A | B | A |
| EXC | Exelon Corporation | A | C | A |
| GME | GameStop Corp. Class A | A | B | A |
| KR | Kroger Co. | A | C | A |
| LYG | Lloyds Banking Group plc Sponsored ADR | A | B | A |
| MELI | MercadoLibre, Inc. | A | B | A |
| NGG | National Grid plc Sponsored ADR | A | C | A |
| NOK | Nokia Oyj Sponsored ADR | A | C | A |
| RY | Royal Bank of Canada | A | B | A |
| SAN | Banco Santander S.A. Sponsored ADR | A | B | A |
| SBS | Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP Sponsored ADR | A | B | A |
| SO | Southern Company | A | C | A |
| TD | Toronto-Dominion Bank | A | B | A |
| TEF | Telefonica SA Sponsored ADR | A | C | A |
| TWLO | Twilio, Inc. Class A | A | C | A |
| UL | Unilever PLC Sponsored ADR | A | C | A |
| WPM | Wheaton Precious Metals Corp | A | B | A |
Downgraded: Strong Buy to Buy
| Symbol | Company Name | Quantitative Grade | Fundamental Grade | Total Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABT | Abbott Laboratories | A | C | B |
Recent Stock Ratings: Upgrades and Downgrades Overview
Upgraded: Hold to Buy
| Symbol | Company Name | Quantitative Grade | Fundamental Grade | Total Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | Antero Resources Corporation | B | B | B |
| B | Barrick Mining Corporation | B | B | B |
| BLK | BlackRock, Inc. | B | C | B |
| BUD | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Sponsored ADR | B | C | B |
| CCI | Crown Castle Inc. | B | D | B |
| COHR | Coherent Corp. | B | C | B |
| EQIX | Equinix, Inc. | B | B | B |
| HON | Honeywell International Inc. | B | C | B |
| INTU | Intuit Inc. | B | B | B |
| JD | JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A | B | B | B |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | B | B | B |
| LHX | L3Harris Technologies Inc | B | C | B |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. Class A | C | B | B |
| PNC | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | B | C | B |
| PSA | Public Storage | B | D | B |
| RF | Regions Financial Corporation | B | C | B |
| RYAAY | Ryanair Holdings PLC Sponsored ADR | B | C | B |
| SCHW | Charles Schwab Corp | B | B | B |
| SHG | Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR | B | C | B |
| SNOW | Snowflake, Inc. Class A | B | B | B |
| STX | Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | B | B | B |
| TXRH | Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | B | C | B |
| VOD | Vodafone Group Plc Sponsored ADR | B | C | B |
| WES | Western Midstream Partners, LP | B | C | B |
| WPC | W. P. Carey Inc. | B | C | B |
| WTRG | Essential Utilities, Inc. | B | C | B |
| X | United States Steel Corporation | A | D | B |
Downgraded: Buy to Hold
# Company Ratings Downgraded and Upgraded: September Overview
## Companies Upgraded from Sell to Hold
The following companies have received updated ratings:
| Symbol | Company Name | Quantitative Grade | Fundamental Grade | Total Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | Caterpillar Inc. | C | C | C |
| EQNR | Equinor ASA Sponsored ADR | C | C | C |
| MBLY | Mobileye Global, Inc. Class A | D | C | C |
| RIO | Rio Tinto plc Sponsored ADR | D | C | C |
| SHEL | Shell Plc Sponsored ADR | C | D | C |
| XYZ | Block, Inc. Class A | C | D | C |
## Companies Downgraded from Hold to Sell
The following companies have been downgraded:
| Symbol | Company Name | Quantitative Grade | Fundamental Grade | Total Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACGL | Arch Capital Group Ltd. | D | C | D |
| ASX | ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR | D | B | D |
| BAH | Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Class A | F | B | D |
| DECK | Deckers Outdoor Corporation | F | B | D |
| DKS | Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | D | C | D |
| F | Ford Motor Company | D | C | D |
| FSLR | First Solar, Inc. | F | D | D |
| KKR | KKR & Co Inc | C | D | D |
| LVS | Las Vegas Sands Corp. | D | C | D |
| NEE | NextEra Energy, Inc. | D | C | D |
# Recent Stock Ratings: Upgrades and Downgrades Summary
## Upgrades: Strong Sell to Sell
| Symbol | Company Name | Quantitative Grade | Fundamental Grade | Total Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTAP | NetApp, Inc. | D | C | D |
| PCG | PG&E Corporation | D | C | D |
| RS | Reliance, Inc. | D | D | D |
| SNX | TD SYNNEX Corporation | D | C | D |
| STLD | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | D | C | D |
| WSO | Watsco, Inc. | D | C | D |
| ZBRA | Zebra Technologies Corporation Class A | D | C | D |
## Downgrades: Sell to Strong Sell
| Symbol | Company Name | Quantitative Grade | Fundamental Grade | Total Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL | Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A | F | C | D |
| UPS | United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | F | C | D |
## Additional Information
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**Sincerely,**

**Louis Navellier**
Editor, *Market 360*
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