UBS maintains its Buy rating and increases the price target from $150 to $160. The firm increases its 2011 and 2012 EPS estimates from $8.80 and $9.50 to $9.15 and $10.00.
Needham & Company upgraded from Underperform to Hold but indicated the valuation remains rich and investors should focus on solar stocks with lower multiples such as JA Solar (JASO) or LDK Solar (LDK).
JP Morgan raised the price target from $105 to $115.
Jefferies … Read the rest
A couple rating changes this morning..
UBS upgraded First Solar (FSLR) from Neutral to Buy and raised their price target from $136 to $150. The firm cited increased global demand. Raised 2010 EPS from $7.30 to $7.50 and 2011 EPS from $8.00 to $8.80. Shares of FSLR are up nearly 3% today and holding in well at support around the 50 and 200 day moving averages. It may be gearing up for another leg higher.… Read the rest
A few analyst rating changes for today..
Hat tip to Street Insider for the analyst commentary.
Canaccord Genuity maintains Buy rating on Casella Waste Systems (CWST) and has a price target of $6 which is more than 50% higher than current levels. “We maintain our BUY on CWST with higher confidence that the company can improve recycling volumes within its recycling segment this fiscal year.” Shares of CWST aren’t moving on the positive comments, down … Read the rest
A few analyst notes to tell you about this morning on EnerNOC (ENOC) which reported earnings last night and Evergreen (ESLR) which reported uninspiring results two days ago. Clearly, these companies are heading in opposite directions and the analysts agree. Hat tip to Street Insider for the following analyst comments.
Both UBS and Citi maintain their Sell ratings on ESLR. UBS lowered the price target to below a buck at .90 and the FY10 EPS … Read the rest
It’s always a real challenge to keep up during earnings season and I burned out a bit by Friday. I’ve got a bit of catching up to do today and I start with Friday’s analyst alerts. Hat tip to Street Insider for the analyst comments.
A couple calls on Rubicon Technology (RBCN), the emerging LED play, following its earnings report last week…
Canaccord Adams reiterated a Buy and raised the price target from $30 … Read the rest
According to StreetInsider.com UBS is downgrading the following:
– Sunpower (SPWRA) downgraded from Neutral to Sell (down
– Evergreen Solar (ESLR) downgraded from Buy to Neutral and $2.60 price target
– GT Solar (SOLR) downgraded from Buy to Neutral and $4.25 price target
– Energy Conversion Devices (ENER) from Buy to Neutral and $31 price target
Despite the downgrades, all solar names are up premarket with the overall market.… Read the rest