Tuesday brought a wave of optimism from Wall Street analysts, who upgraded five stocks across packaging, technology, and transportation sectors. Here's what changed and where these stocks stood at Monday's close.
Glass Packaging Gets a Fresh Look
Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde turned notably bullish on O-I Glass Inc (OI), upgrading the glass container manufacturer from Equal-Weight to Overweight. The new $18 price target represents a significant jump from the previous $15 forecast. Shares ended Monday at $15.25, suggesting decent upside if Hajde's thesis plays out.
Hajde also flipped his stance on Ball Corp (BALL), moving from Underweight to Overweight in what amounts to a two-notch upgrade. The analyst raised his price target from $48 to $60, while the stock closed Monday at $53.91.
Bitcoin Mining and Semiconductors
BTIG analyst Gregory Lewis upgraded Core Scientific Inc (CORZ) from Neutral to Buy, setting a $23 price target on the bitcoin mining company. That's a pretty meaningful move considering the stock finished Monday at $16.73, implying roughly 37% potential upside.
Meanwhile, Needham analyst Charles Shi moved Cohu Inc (COHU) from Hold to Buy with a $30 price target. The semiconductor test equipment maker closed at $25.10 on Monday, leaving some room for the stock to run if Shi's optimism proves warranted.
Transportation Sector Catches an Upgrade
Rounding out Tuesday's upgrade roster, Wells Fargo analyst Christian Wetherbee boosted Landstar System Inc (LSTR) from Equal-Weight to Overweight. The transportation and logistics company saw its price target increase from $145 to $170, compared to Monday's closing price of $150.70.
These rating changes reflect shifting analyst sentiment across diverse sectors. Whether these upgrades signal genuine fundamental improvements or simply catch-up calls after recent performance, investors will be watching to see if the optimism translates into actual price movement.




