Analysts turned bearish on two large-cap names today. VEEV and PAYX both received formal downgrades, standing out in a session dominated by target price tweaks.
Veeva Systems dropped a notch in analyst consensus. The cloud software firm carries a $39 billion market cap. Its SI % of FF sits at just 5.0%. Short sellers have not yet piled in, but the downgrade shifts the analyst mix toward a more cautious view.
Paychex took a similar hit. One analyst cut the payroll processor, nudging consensus toward neutral. The $43 billion firm now has 12 holds versus just four buys. SI % of FF is 6.4%.
On the positive side, AMAT attracted two separate target price upgrades today. The semiconductor equipment giant saw its average analyst target climb to $637. Its market cap stands at $435 billion. Short interest is minimal at 1.8% of FF.
DLR picked up an outright upgrade to buy. The data center REIT earned fresh bullish coverage as AI infrastructure demand stays strong. Consensus now shows 27 buys.
CRWD and PANW also saw target prices lifted, reflecting continued analyst confidence in cybersecurity spending.
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