Stock Analysts’ ratings reiterations for Friday, July 19th:
CoreLogic (NASDAQ:CLGX) had its overweight rating reissued by analysts at Barclays Capital. They currently have a $37.00 price target on the stock.
Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income and good cash flow from operations. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had lackluster performance in the stock itself.”
Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) had its equal weight rating reaffirmed by analysts at Barclays Capital. Barclays Capital currently has a $36.00 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $41.00.
Pepco Holdings (NYSE:POM) had its equal weight rating reaffirmed by analysts at Barclays Capital. The firm currently has a $20.00 price target on the stock.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank. Deutsche Bank currently has a $172.00 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $180.00.
Red Hat (NYSE:RHT) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Red Hat (RHT) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, growth in earnings per share, good cash flow from operations and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had lackluster performance in the stock itself.”
Transocean (NYSE:RIG) had its hold rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Transocean (RIG) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income and revenue growth. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that we feel that the company’s cash flow from its operations has been weak overall.”
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Ralph Lauren (RL) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share, increase in net income, revenue growth and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. Although no company is perfect, currently we do not see any significant weaknesses which are likely to detract from the generally positive outlook.”
Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Ross Stores (ROST) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its impressive record of earnings per share growth, revenue growth, notable return on equity, good cash flow from operations and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins.”
Range Resources Corp. (NYSE:RRC) had its hold rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Range Resources Corporation (RRC) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, solid stock price performance and good cash flow from operations. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including deteriorating net income, generally higher debt management risk and disappointing return on equity.”
SBA Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:SBAC) had its hold rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “SBA Communications (SBAC) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, solid stock price performance and good cash flow from operations. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that the company has favored debt over equity in the management of its balance sheet.”
Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Spectra Energy (SE) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, good cash flow from operations, expanding profit margins, increase in stock price during the past year and increase in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated.”
Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Schlumberger (SLB) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and good cash flow from operations. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including poor profit margins, unimpressive growth in net income and disappointing return on equity.”
SLM Corp. (NYSE:SLM) had its overweight rating reissued by analysts at Barclays Capital. Barclays Capital currently has a $27.00 target price on the stock.
Silver Wheaton (NYSE:SLW) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Silver Wheaton Corporation (SLW) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, good cash flow from operations and expanding profit margins. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that the stock has had a generally disappointing performance in the past year.”
Sanofi-Aventis (NYSE:SNY) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Sanofi (SNY) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Simon Property Group (SPG) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, expanding profit margins, increase in stock price during the past year and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
SunTrust (NYSE:STI) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “SunTrust Banks (STI) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, compelling growth in net income, attractive valuation levels, good cash flow from operations and expanding profit margins. Although no company is perfect, currently we do not see any significant weaknesses which are likely to detract from the generally positive outlook.”
St. Jude Medical (NYSE:STJ) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “St Jude Medical (STJ) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in stock price during the past year, increase in net income, notable return on equity, growth in earnings per share and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”
State Street Corp. (NYSE:STT) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “State Street (STT) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth, attractive valuation levels, expanding profit margins and increase in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”
Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Constellation Brands (STZ) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU) had its hold rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Suncor Energy (SU) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and reasonable valuation levels. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including feeble growth in the company’s earnings per share, deteriorating net income and disappointing return on equity.”
Stryker Corp. (NYSE:SYK) had its equal weight rating reaffirmed by analysts at Barclays Capital. They currently have a $67.00 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $72.00.
