Corning Upgraded as Analyst Targets Climb

GLW scored the standout call of the day. Analysts upgraded Corning Incorporated, lifting the consensus target to $191.40 from $193.40. The precision instruments company carries a $119 billion market cap. Short interest sits at just 2.3% of free float — bears are not crowding this name.

MTD drew the biggest target price jump. Mettler-Toledo's consensus target rose to $1,453 from $1,414 — a $39 lift. The lab instruments maker has a $28.6 billion market cap. The upgrade cluster suggests analysts see more upside after a run of strong earnings.

Defense name HII also caught upgrades. Huntington Ingalls saw its average target move to $363.42. The stock holds a $12.9 billion market cap. Analysts remain evenly split between buy and hold.

On the downside, AMZN saw a minor target trim. The consensus target slipped to $321.88 from $321.95. With 59 buy ratings and just three holds, the direction of travel stays firmly bullish.

RMD also faced a small target cut to $248.53. ResMed's buy-to-hold split remains 10 to seven — neutral territory for now.

Consumer staples saw broad target lifts. CL, CHD, and PPG all received modest upward revisions today.