Monday’s Biggest Analyst Calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Netflix, Bank of America, Meta, Reddit, Microsoft & More

Here are Monday’s biggest calls on Wall Street:

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Wall Street Analysts Issue Key Ratings and Target Changes on Major Stocks

Wall Street analysts were active on Monday, sharing a wave of rating changes and target price revisions across a wide array of sectors. The highlights include updates on tech giants, retail chains, financial services, and industrial names amid rising macroeconomic uncertainty and the impact of new tariffs.

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Bernstein Still Bullish on Nvidia

Bernstein reaffirmed its "Outperform" rating on Nvidia, citing the continued strength of the artificial intelligence theme despite short-term market volatility. The firm acknowledged that it’s hard to predict where Nvidia stock may bottom in the near term but emphasized that the current price presents a potentially attractive opportunity once market conditions stabilize.

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Wedbush Maintains Positive View on Apple, Tesla

Apple retained its “Outperform” rating at Wedbush, although the firm revised its price target down to $250 from $325. The firm noted that with increasing market unpredictability, major tech firms like Apple are unlikely to issue forward guidance in their first-quarter earnings calls.

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Wedbush also kept Tesla rated “Outperform” but dropped its target to $315 from $550. Analysts pointed out that Tesla is less impacted by tariffs compared to other American and foreign automakers, even though it still relies heavily on imported components, particularly from China.

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Jefferies Reaffirms Buy on Microsoft, Meta Despite Target Cuts

Jefferies reiterated “Buy” ratings for Microsoft and Meta while trimming their price targets to $475 and $600 respectively. The firm reduced its full-year revenue and earnings forecasts by 1% and 2% for several tech companies, noting that those more exposed to economic pressures—such as Meta, Alphabet, and Sonos—would feel the greatest impact. By contrast, names like Microsoft and Intuit were seen as more resilient.

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Citi Makes Strategic Upgrades in Retail

Dollar General was upgraded to “Neutral” from “Sell” by Citi, as the firm sees a more balanced risk-reward profile. With fewer tariff risks and increased consumer interest in value, Citi believes the stock may hold up better than peers.

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Citi also upgraded Dollar Tree to “Buy” from “Neutral,” describing it as a surprising winner in a high-tariff environment. While around half of its products face higher import duties, the market’s overly negative reaction could present a buying opportunity.

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Baird Sees Upside in Regional Banks

Baird raised its ratings on Fifth Third, KeyCorp, and First Horizon to “Outperform,” stating that recent share price declines have improved their risk/reward profiles. The firm also initiated bullish positions on Capital One and Huntington Bancshares.

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Roku Gets Buy Rating from Redburn Atlantic

Roku was upgraded to “Buy” from “Neutral” by Redburn Atlantic Equities, which highlighted its maturing financial profile. Analysts now believe Roku’s earnings and free cash flow multiples provide a valuation floor.

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Baird Steps Back from Starbucks

Starbucks was downgraded to “Neutral” from “Outperform” by Baird, citing a cloudy economic outlook in the wake of new tariff announcements. The firm is also lowering its near-term earnings estimates for several consumer names, including Potbelly.

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JetBlue Upgraded on Valuation Grounds

Raymond James upgraded JetBlue to “Outperform” from “Market Perform” following a selloff triggered by tariff-related concerns. The analysts believe the airline is unlikely to face bankruptcy risk and may even become an M&A target.

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Jefferies Sees Promise in Scotts Miracle-Gro

Scotts Miracle-Gro received an upgrade from Jefferies to “Buy” from “Hold.” The company was praised for its defensive qualities, with limited reliance on international supply chains.

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Raymond James Turns Bullish on Ameriprise

Ameriprise Financial was upgraded to “Strong Buy” from “Outperform” after a notable stock decline in 2025. Raymond James believes this presents a solid buying opportunity, given the company’s strong history of execution.

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Mixed Views Across Retail and Finance

JPMorgan raised its outlook on Five Below to “Neutral” from “Underweight” after a meeting with management, which highlighted strategic investments in labor and store operations. Meanwhile, Bernstein downgraded General Motors to “Underperform,” predicting that rising tariffs and weak consumer sentiment will pressure shares.

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Airlines and Industrials Under Pressure

UBS downgraded Delta and United Airlines to “Neutral” from “Buy,” citing macroeconomic weakness and risks to premium travel segments. It also cut Caterpillar to “Sell” from “Neutral,” warning of more downside that isn’t reflected in current earnings estimates.

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Citi Sees Value in Diamondback Energy

Citi upgraded Diamondback Energy to “Buy” from “Neutral,” noting the company’s low breakeven oil price, which supports cash generation even during downturns.

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New Coverage and Revisions in Tech and Biotech

Truist initiated coverage on Reddit with a “Buy” rating and a $150 price target for FY25, while RBC initiated BeiGene with an “Outperform” rating, calling it a rising force in global oncology.

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Financial Sector Shifts at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley downgraded Goldman Sachs to “Equal Weight,” warning that its reliance on investment banking makes it vulnerable during economic slowdowns. Conversely, it upgraded Bank of America to “Overweight,” citing valuation and strong return expectations.

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Changes in Consumer and Media Stocks

Morgan Stanley lowered Synchrony to “Equal Weight” due to recession concerns impacting low-income consumers. Baird downgraded Target to “Neutral,” seeing better value elsewhere. Wolfe Research added Netflix to its Alpha List, highlighting its pricing power and subscription model as strengths during tough economic periods.

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Sealed Air and Pinterest Reassessed

UBS upgraded Sealed Air to “Buy,” calling the current pullback a good entry point. However, Raymond James downgraded Pinterest to “Market Perform,” citing concerns about tariff exposure despite positive sentiment around the company’s leadership and strategy.

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