By Michael Bloom
Publication Date: 2026-05-15 12:09:00
Here are Friday’s biggest calls on Wall Street: Stifel upgrades RXO to buy from hold Stifel said its sees “idiosyncratic levers” for the asset-light transportation company. “We’re upgrading RXO to Buy as we see a more favorable setup emerging into the balance of 2026, with the company positioned at the intersection of improving brokerage fundamentals and healthy idiosyncratic levers.” HSBC upgrades Cisco to buy from hold HSBC upgraded Cisco following the company’s recent earnings report. “Upgrade to Buy, raise TP to USD137.00 (from USD77.00) on stronger AI infrastructure momentum, better earnings visibility.” Read more. Stephens upgrades Aveanna to overweight from equal weight Stephens said it sees multiple expansion for the healthcare stock. “AVAH’s o perations sit on the ‘right’ side of the care continuum as a low-cost, high-quality care provider with a focus on serving a high-need, high-acuity population.” Deutsche Bank upgrades BWX Technologies to buy from neutral Deutsche said in its upgrade of BWX Technologie s that it’s firing on all cylinders. “The company remains focused on disciplined execution, strict program management, mission focus, and long-term strategic planning. This is bearing fruit today, with strong growth in the near-term and we believe accelerating growth opportunities in the medium-long-term.” Evercore ISI initiates J.M. Smucker as outperform Evercore said the food company has plenty of upside. “We are initiating Smucker’s w ith an Outperform…
