Morgan Stanley issued a wave of upgrades and downgrades in the pharmaceutical and medical device arena.
Analysts upgraded Zimmer Holdings, Inc. ZMH from Equal-weight to Overweight. Zimmer Holdings designs and produces orthopedic reconstructive devices, implants and related surgical products. Morgan Stanley issued a $134 price target.
Analysts upgraded C R Bard Inc BCR from Underweight to Equal-weight. C R Bard designs and produces medical, surgical, diagnostic and patient care devices. Morgan Stanley issued a $187 price target.
Morgan Stanley upgraded Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. HRC from Underweight to Equal-weight. Hill-Rom manufactures hospital equipment such as beds and stretchers.
Morgan Stanley upgraded Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc REGN from Equal-weight to Overweight. Regeneron researches, develops, and produces medicines to treat serious medical conditions. Analysts set a $485 price target.
Teleflex Incorporated TFX was downgraded from Overweight to Equal-weight. The company produces single-use medical devices that aid in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Morgan Stanley’s target for Teleflex is $127.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ALXN was also downgraded from Overweight to Equal-weight. Alexion develops therapeutic products for the treatment of diseases in the areas of hematology, nephrology, neurology, metabolic disorders, oncology and ophthalmology. Morgan Stanley’s new price target for Alexion is $202.
Finally, Morgan Stanley downgraded Amgen, Inc. AMGN from Overweight to Equal-weight. Amgen develops medicines for the treatment of human illnesses and conditions such as cancer, kidney disease and inflammation. Analysts set a $177 price target for Amgen.
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