Benzinga’s Top Upgrades (LAMR, BPOP, PCX, GTI, LSTZA)
Lamar Advertising Co (NASDAQ: LAMR) was upgraded by Wedbush Morgan from “underperform” to “neutral.” LAMR’s shares gained 1.01% to $30.09 at 9:38 am. The trailing-twelve-months gross margins at LAMR are 62.16%. Read more about this company here.
B Riley & Co upgraded Popular Inc (NASDAQ: BPOP) from “neutral” to “buy.” BPOP’s EPS growth for the current year stands at 111.29% y/y. BPOP’s shares jumped 4.95% to $1.91 at 9:48 am. Read more about this company here.
Analysts at Brean Murray upgraded Patriot Coal Corporation (NYSE: PCX) from “hold” to “buy.” PCX’s 52-week trading range is $2.76-$22.37. PCX is expected to generate annual EPS growth of 109.60%. Read more about this company here.
GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE: GTI) has been upgraded to “neutral” from “buy” by Longbow. GTI is expected to achieve 121.57% EPS growth in the next year. Read more about this company here.
Analysts at Collins Stewart upgraded Liberty Starz Group (NASDAQ: LSTZA) from “hold” to “buy.” LSTZA’s shares were up 1.66% to $47.83 at 10 am. Read more about this company here.
