Analyst ratings

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Basics

An analyst rating is a one-word recommendation given to a stock by a financial analyst, indicating their view on whether the stock is a good buy, sell, or hold. These ratings help investors understand the analyst’s perspective on a stock’s future performance.

Analysts are usually operating with the following or similar categories

strong_buy: The analyst believes the stock is undervalued and has potential for significant growth, making it a good investment opportunity.
buy: A more positive rating than hold, indicating the stock is expected to outperform its benchmark index.
hold: Good enough to keep in a portfolio but not worthy of additional investment.
sell: A more negative rating than hold, suggesting the stock is expected to underperform its benchmark index.
strong_sell: The analyst believes the stock is overvalued and likely to decline in price, suggesting it’s best to sell.

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Examples

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