Analysts Split on Utilities and Industrials

Analyst activity on August 5 shows a clear divide between upgrades and downgrades across energy, industrial, and healthcare names.

WEC Energy Group took a hit. Analysts downgraded the utility stock, pushing consensus from 11 holds to 8. The target price slipped to $123.03 from $123.75. Short interest sits at a modest 4.2% of free float, so the move reflects fundamental concerns rather than short pressure.

AMETEK was also downgraded. One analyst moved from Buy to Hold, cutting the target from $263.39 to $268.17 — a reversal that pushed the consensus mix one step softer. The precision instruments maker carries just 1.4% SI of free float.

On the positive side, Henry Schein saw the biggest target price jump of the day. Analysts raised their average target to $95.31 from $89.31 — a $6 lift. That 6.7% increase suggests renewed confidence in the dental and healthcare distributor. Short interest is 6.5% of free float.

DuPont de Nemours also received a target upgrade. The consensus average climbed to $169.88, with 12 Buy ratings intact. Arista Networks likewise saw targets move higher, now averaging $194.50, with 28 analysts holding Buy ratings — one of the strongest consensus reads of the day.