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DINO

UBS analyst Manav Gupta upgrades HF Sinclair (NYSE:DINO) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $64 to $73.

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February 14, 2024 | 1:11 pm

HBAN

UBS analyst Erika Najarian upgrades Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $14 to $15.

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February 14, 2024 | 1:10 pm

S

SentinelOne (NYSE:S) has received diverse analyst ratings over the last three months, with a recent shift towards more bullish views. The average 12-month price target has increased to $28.2, up 30.74% from the previous $21.57. Analysts from firms like B of A Securities, BTIG, and Citigroup have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's performance and market position. SentinelOne, a cloud-based cybersecurity firm, shows strong revenue growth but faces challenges in profitability and asset utilization.

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February 14, 2024 | 1:01 pm

SHLS

Shoals Technologies Gr (NASDAQ:SHLS) has been analyzed by 5 analysts, showing a shift towards a more cautious stance with a decrease in the average price target by 4.66% to $17.8. The company, a provider of EBOS solutions for solar energy projects, has seen a notable revenue growth of 47.77% as of September 30, 2023, but faces challenges in net margin, ROE, and ROA compared to industry benchmarks. Despite these challenges, its prudent debt management is highlighted by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.

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February 14, 2024 | 1:00 pm

SEDG

SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with a total of 13 ratings. The sentiment has shifted towards a more bearish outlook, with the average 12-month price target decreasing by 10.26% to $86.11 from $95.95. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets based on market conditions and company performance, indicating varied expectations for the company's future. SolarEdge designs and sells solar inverter systems and faces challenges such as a decline in revenue growth (-13.32%), below-average net margin (-8.43%), and ROE (-2.44%), suggesting potential difficulties in profitability and asset utilization.

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February 14, 2024 | 1:00 pm

NBTB

NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ:NBTB) has been analyzed by 4 analysts over the last three months, showing a mix of bullish and somewhat bullish sentiments, with a slight negative shift in the average price target to $42.25. The company's financial performance indicates a strong net margin and ROE but faces challenges in revenue growth and ROA. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets based on recent developments, with actions ranging from maintaining to raising or lowering their stance.

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February 14, 2024 | 1:00 pm

FSLR

Analyst ratings for First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) over the past three months show a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments, with recent actions including ratings adjustments and price target changes. The average 12-month price target is now $202.33, down from $205.67. First Solar's financial performance is highlighted by a 27.37% revenue growth rate and a net margin of 33.5%, though it faces challenges with ROE and ROA below industry averages. The company is a leading manufacturer of thin-film solar modules.

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February 14, 2024 | 1:00 pm

ECL

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) has been analyzed by 8 analysts in the last three months, showing a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target for ECL has been raised to $218.75, reflecting an 8.16% increase from the previous target. Analysts from firms like JP Morgan, RBC Capital, B of A Securities, UBS, and Raymond James have updated their ratings and price targets, indicating a positive outlook on Ecolab's performance. Ecolab, a leader in cleaning and sanitation products, has shown strong financial health with a revenue growth rate of 7.87%, a net margin of 10.21%, and an ROE of 5.26%, despite a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17.

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February 14, 2024 | 1:00 pm

CDNS

Morgan Stanley analyst Lee Simpson upgraded Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and increased the price target from $260 to $350.

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February 14, 2024 | 12:58 pm

NBTB

Stephens & Co. analyst Matt Breese upgraded NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ:NBTB) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a $42 price target.

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February 14, 2024 | 12:56 pm