Autodesk, Moody's Upgraded; Palantir Target Climbs

Analysts are busy reshaping software and financial data coverage this week. The standout calls are a fresh upgrade for ADSK and a consensus target lift for PLTR.

Autodesk gets a lift. Autodesk jumped to a Buy-equivalent rating. The consensus target now sits at $315.37. The design software firm carries a market cap of $45.5 billion. Short sellers are not pressing the stock hard. SI % FF stands at just 3.5%.

Moody's joins the upgrade list. MCO received a consensus upgrade this week. The average target moved to $561.90. The $85 billion ratings giant has seen its financials strengthen as credit market activity holds up.

Palantir target creeps higher. PLTR saw its consensus target edge up to $193.88 from $191.68. That is a modest nudge for a $401 billion AI data company. Short interest is thin at 3.1% of free float — bears are not betting against it.

ServiceNow target trimmed. NOW bucked the trend. Analysts cut the average target slightly to $141.84 from $142.23. The $146 billion enterprise software firm remains well covered. 43 analysts still rate it a Buy. The dip in target is minor but notable given the broader tech optimism this week.

Salesforce also saw a small target increase to $272.13.