Recent Seeking Alpha analyst actions highlight upgrades and downgrades for companies including Disney (NYSE:DIS) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Disney’s expansion into streaming profitability and Netflix’s (NASDAQ:NFLX) strategic growth have led analysts to upgrade their outlooks despite the challenges faced. In contrast, concerns about Tesla’s strategic direction and Thermo Fisher Scientific’s (NYSE:TMO) valuation have prompted downgrades, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
Upgrades
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Disney (NYSE:DIS): Upgrade to Buy by IWA Research. The analyst cites Disney’s strong cash flow growth, continued subscriber gains, and improving profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sector as key reasons for the upgrade.
“Disney remains poised to benefit from this industry’s growth with a strong DTC focus … with Disney’s unmatched IP portfolio and industry leadership justifying a positive long-term outlook despite ongoing challenges.”
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Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX): Upgrade to Neutral by Gary Alexander. The analyst finds Netflix’s revenue acceleration and resilience in high-value markets despite a rich valuation multiple justify the more favorable outlook.
“Despite a weakening macroeconomy and consumer spending jitters, people are still subscribing to Netflix despite the recent price increases… What this demonstrates to me is that despite a weakening macroeconomy and consumer spending jitters, people are still subscribing to Netflix despite the recent price increases.”
Downgrades
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Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA): Downgrade by Bashar Issa. The analyst expresses concerns over Tesla’s valuation and the lack of clear growth catalysts, despite strong energy segment results.
“Shares are near all-time highs, and I don’t see a clear catalyst to the upside… The Tesla Semi might prove me wrong if it receives enthusiasm from shippers and logistics operators.”
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Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO): Downgrade to Hold by Gary Gambino. The analyst points to the lack of margin of safety in Thermo Fisher’s stock valuation and limited growth projections as factors for the downgrade.
“While Thermo Fisher remains a great company, the stock valuation makes it a Hold… Recent acquisitions to help serve customers reshoring manufacturing in the US will also add to earnings.”