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The Sage Group is a U.K.-based provider of accounting and enterprise resource planning, or ERP, software, predominantly to customers in the U.S. and Europe. The company was founded in 1981 and historically sold on-premises software products with perpetual software licenses. However, the company is transitioning toward cloud connected and cloud native products, sold via software-as-a-service, or SaaS, contracts. Sage's main cloud native products include Sage Accounting, for small businesses, and Sage Intacct, which Sage acquired in 2017, for midsize businesses.

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<h2>Upgrades</h2>
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<li>According to Oppenheimer, the prior rating for Glaukos Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/GKOS#NYSE">GKOS</a>) was changed from Perform to Outperform. Glaukos earned $0.02 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.06 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Glaukos shows a 52-week-high of $99.00 and a 52-week-low of $29.68. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $79.98.</li>
<li>According to Credit Suisse, the prior rating for Bilibili Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>) was changed from Neutral to Outperform. In the fourth quarter, Bilibili showed an EPS of $0.29, compared to $0.17 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Bilibili shows a 52-week-high of $157.66 and a 52-week-low of $24.40. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $106.75.</li>
<li>According to Cowen &amp; Co., the prior rating for Gogo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/GOGO#NASDAQ">GOGO</a>) was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. Gogo earned $0.19 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.28 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $17.23 and a 52-week-low of $1.33. Gogo closed at $10.39 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>For CarGurus Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/CARG#NASDAQ">CARG</a>), Raymond James upgraded the previous rating of Market Perform to Outperform. In the fourth quarter, CarGurus showed an EPS of $0.32, compared to $0.17 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $36.54 and a 52-week-low of $17.37. CarGurus closed at $24.18 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>For Viper Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/VNOM#NASDAQ">VNOM</a>), Piper Sandler upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Overweight. For the fourth quarter, Viper Energy Partners had an EPS of $0.12, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.03. The stock has a 52-week-high of $18.49 and a 52-week-low of $6.52. At the end of the last trading period, Viper Energy Partners closed at $14.64.</li>
<li>For Ventas Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/VTR#NYSE">VTR</a>), SMBC Nikko upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Outperform. For the fourth quarter, Ventas had an EPS of $0.83, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.93. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $58.10 and a 52-week-low of $25.38. Ventas closed at $54.45 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Imperial Capital upgraded the previous rating for Alarm.com Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ALRM#NASDAQ">ALRM</a>) from In-Line to Outperform. Alarm.com Holdings earned $0.45 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.43 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Alarm.com Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $108.67 and a 52-week-low of $40.48. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $85.73.</li>
<li>William Blair upgraded the previous rating for MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/MSM#NYSE">MSM</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform. MSC Industrial Direct Co earned $1.03 in the second quarter, compared to $1.00 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $93.92 and a 52-week-low of $56.16. MSC Industrial Direct Co closed at $86.63 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs upgraded the previous rating for Textron Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) from Neutral to Buy. For the fourth quarter, Textron had an EPS of $1.06, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.11. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $58.02 and a 52-week-low of $21.92. Textron closed at $57.09 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to Wells Fargo, the prior rating for MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/MSM#NYSE">MSM</a>) was changed from Equal-Weight to Overweight. MSC Industrial Direct Co earned $1.03 in the second quarter, compared to $1.00 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of MSC Industrial Direct Co shows a 52-week-high of $93.92 and a 52-week-low of $56.16. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $86.63.</li>
<li>According to Wells Fargo, the prior rating for SeaSpine Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/SPNE#NASDAQ">SPNE</a>) was changed from Equal-Weight to Overweight. For the fourth quarter, SeaSpine Holdings had an EPS of $0.37, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.45. The current stock performance of SeaSpine Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $21.75 and a 52-week-low of $7.14. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $20.35.</li>
<li>According to Morgan Stanley, the prior rating for BrightSphere Investment Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/BSIG#NYSE">BSIG</a>) was changed from Equal-Weight to Overweight. For the fourth quarter, BrightSphere Investment had an EPS of $0.47, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.50. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $21.69 and a 52-week-low of $4.93. BrightSphere Investment closed at $20.33 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) was changed from Neutral to Overweight. U.S. Bancorp earned $0.95 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.08 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $57.02 and a 52-week-low of $28.36. At the end of the last trading period, U.S. Bancorp closed at $56.79.</li>
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<h2>Downgrades</h2>
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<li>According to Credit Suisse, the prior rating for F5 Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) was changed from Outperform to Neutral. For the first quarter, F5 Networks had an EPS of $2.59, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.55. The stock has a 52-week-high of $216.15 and a 52-week-low of $115.15. At the end of the last trading period, F5 Networks closed at $210.90.</li>
<li>According to Wolfe Research, the prior rating for PJT Partners Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>) was changed from Outperform to Peer Perform. In the fourth quarter, PJT Partners showed an EPS of $1.81, compared to $1.02 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $81.82 and a 52-week-low of $40.13. At the end of the last trading period, PJT Partners closed at $69.22.</li>
<li>Societe Generale downgraded the previous rating for Unilever PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/UL#NYSE">UL</a>) from Buy to Sell. NoneAt the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $63.89 and a 52-week-low of $49.75. Unilever closed at $56.69 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>SMBC Nikko downgraded the previous rating for Healthcare Trust of America Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/HTA#NYSE">HTA</a>) from Outperform to Neutral. In the fourth quarter, Healthcare Trust showed an EPS of $0.43, compared to $0.42 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Healthcare Trust shows a 52-week-high of $29.47 and a 52-week-low of $22.64. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $28.49.</li>
<li>For WW International Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/WW#NASDAQ">WW</a>), Morgan Stanley downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the fourth quarter, WW International showed an EPS of $0.39, compared to $0.42 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of WW International shows a 52-week-high of $37.35 and a 52-week-low of $17.51. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $31.49.</li>
<li>For Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/SON#NYSE">SON</a>), Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Equal-Weight. Sonoco Products earned $0.82 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.75 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Sonoco Products shows a 52-week-high of $65.37 and a 52-week-low of $42.41. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $64.00.</li>
<li>According to Goldman Sachs, the prior rating for Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) was changed from Buy to Neutral. For the third quarter, Lamb Weston Hldgs had an EPS of $0.45, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.77. The stock has a 52-week-high of $86.41 and a 52-week-low of $51.72. At the end of the last trading period, Lamb Weston Hldgs closed at $77.94.</li>
<li>For L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. For the fourth quarter, L3Harris Technologies had an EPS of $3.14, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.85. The current stock performance of L3Harris Technologies shows a 52-week-high of $210.14 and a 52-week-low of $158.09. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $208.73.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley downgraded the previous rating for NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the fourth quarter, NXP Semiconductors showed an EPS of $2.22, compared to $1.98 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $216.43 and a 52-week-low of $80.46. At the end of the last trading period, NXP Semiconductors closed at $212.14.</li>
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<h2>Initiations</h2>
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<li>JP Morgan initiated coverage on Accel Entertainment Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ACEL#NYSE">ACEL</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Accel Entertainment is set to $13.00. Accel Entertainment earned $0.04 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.18 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $15.11 and a 52-week-low of $7.14. Accel Entertainment closed at $11.03 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Roth Capital initiated coverage on AMMO Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/POWW#NASDAQ">POWW</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for AMMO is set to $9.00. AMMO earned $0.04 in the third quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $9.95 and a 52-week-low of $1.41. AMMO closed at $7.19 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Roth Capital initiated coverage on Riley Exploration Permian Inc (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/REPX#AMEX">REPX</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Riley Exploration Permian is set to $42.00. The stock has a 52-week-high of $32.09 and a 52-week-low of $16.06. At the end of the last trading period, Riley Exploration Permian closed at $25.31.</li>
<li>With an Overweight rating, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on HOOKIPA Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/HOOK#NASDAQ">HOOK</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $19.00 for HOOKIPA Pharma. In the fourth quarter, HOOKIPA Pharma showed an EPS of $0.46, compared to $0.40 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $15.52 and a 52-week-low of $7.07. HOOKIPA Pharma closed at $13.19 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>With an Outperform rating, Cowen &amp; Co. initiated coverage on Williams-Sonoma Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $214.00 for Williams-Sonoma. In the fourth quarter, Williams-Sonoma showed an EPS of $3.95, compared to $2.13 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $188.23 and a 52-week-low of $45.04. At the end of the last trading period, Williams-Sonoma closed at $178.66.</li>
<li>With a Hold rating, Berenberg initiated coverage on Bill.com Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $140.00 for Bill.com Holdings. For the second quarter, Bill.com Holdings had an EPS of $0.03, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.06. The stock has a 52-week-high of $195.95 and a 52-week-low of $37.63. At the end of the last trading period, Bill.com Holdings closed at $151.36.</li>
<li>With a Buy rating, Berenberg initiated coverage on Zuora Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ZUO#NYSE">ZUO</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $20.00 for Zuora. In the fourth quarter, Zuora showed an EPS of $0.02, compared to $0.09 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $17.79 and a 52-week-low of $8.35. At the end of the last trading period, Zuora closed at $15.02.</li>
<li>With an Overweight rating, JP Morgan initiated coverage on Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $25.00 for Vertiv Holdings. In the fourth quarter, Vertiv Holdings earned $0.33. The current stock performance of Vertiv Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $22.43 and a 52-week-low of $8.10. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $21.17.</li>
<li>For Merus NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/MRUS#NASDAQ">MRUS</a>), William Blair initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Outperform. Merus earned $1.06 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.15 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $31.27 and a 52-week-low of $10.18. At the end of the last trading period, Merus closed at $22.28.</li>
<li>RBC Capital initiated coverage on Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>) with a Sector Perform rating. The price target for Wingstop is set to $140.00. Wingstop earned $0.18 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.14 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $172.87 and a 52-week-low of $88.04. Wingstop closed at $137.56 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Guggenheim initiated coverage on Adicet Bio Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ACET#NASDAQ">ACET</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Adicet Bio is set to $22.00. Adicet Bio earned $0.46 in the fourth quarter, compared to $3.05 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Adicet Bio shows a 52-week-high of $21.40 and a 52-week-low of $9.71. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $12.87.</li>
<li>William Blair initiated coverage on F-star Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/FSTX#NASDAQ">FSTX</a>) with an Outperform rating. The current stock performance of F-star Therapeutics shows a 52-week-high of $15.50 and a 52-week-low of $6.61. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $10.20.</li>
<li>With an Outperform rating, SVB Leerink initiated coverage on Gemini Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/GMTX#NASDAQ">GMTX</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $25.00 for Gemini Therapeutics. NoneThe stock has a 52-week-high of $19.09 and a 52-week-low of $11.06. At the end of the last trading period, Gemini Therapeutics closed at $13.52.</li>
<li>With a Buy rating, Stifel initiated coverage on TPI Composites Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/TPIC#NASDAQ">TPIC</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $70.00 for TPI Composites. TPI Composites earned $0.14 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.02 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of TPI Composites shows a 52-week-high of $81.36 and a 52-week-low of $13.01. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $54.46.</li>
<li>Stifel initiated coverage on Ameresco Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/AMRC#NYSE">AMRC</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Ameresco is set to $58.00. For the fourth quarter, Ameresco had an EPS of $0.47, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.46. The current stock performance of Ameresco shows a 52-week-high of $70.25 and a 52-week-low of $16.01. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $47.16.</li>
<li>With an Outperform rating, Raymond James initiated coverage on Vroom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/VRM#NASDAQ">VRM</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $47.00 for Vroom. Interestingly, in the fourth quarter, Vroom&#39;s EPS was $0.44. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $75.49 and a 52-week-low of $26.96. Vroom closed at $38.44 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Raymond James initiated coverage on Carvana Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) with a Market Perform rating. Carvana earned $0.40 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.79 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Carvana shows a 52-week-high of $323.39 and a 52-week-low of $53.21. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $267.17.</li>
<li>For Great Elm Capital Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/GECC#NASDAQ">GECC</a>), Oppenheimer initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Perform. In the fourth quarter, Great Elm Capital showed an EPS of $0.07, compared to $0.25 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $5.53 and a 52-week-low of $2.50. Great Elm Capital closed at $3.29 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Loop Capital initiated coverage on Trex Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/TREX#NYSE">TREX</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Trex Co is set to $110.00. In the fourth quarter, Trex Co showed an EPS of $0.37, compared to $0.61 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $313.26 and a 52-week-low of $63.32. Trex Co closed at $94.69 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>With an Overweight rating, Keybanc initiated coverage on TechTarget Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/TTGT#NASDAQ">TTGT</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $95.00 for TechTarget. For the fourth quarter, TechTarget had an EPS of $0.46, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.27. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $101.12 and a 52-week-low of $19.65. TechTarget closed at $68.56 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
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Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For April 8, 2021

Citigroup analyst Ross Jobber upgrades Sage Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/SGPYY#OTC">SGPYY</a>) from Neutral to Buy.

Citigroup Upgrades Sage Group to Buy

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<h2>Upgrades</h2>
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<li>According to Wolfe Research, the prior rating for Fisker Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/FSR#NYSE">FSR</a>) was changed from Underperform to Peer Perform. In the fourth quarter, Fisker earned $0.05. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $31.96 and a 52-week-low of $14.32. Fisker closed at $28.16 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to Piper Sandler, the prior rating for Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/FMNB#NASDAQ">FMNB</a>) was changed from Neutral to Overweight. Farmers National Banc earned $0.45 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.35 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $15.43 and a 52-week-low of $9.82. At the end of the last trading period, Farmers National Banc closed at $14.29.</li>
<li>For Itron Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ITRI#NASDAQ">ITRI</a>), Argus Research upgraded the previous rating of Hold to Buy. For the fourth quarter, Itron had an EPS of $0.65, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.72. The stock has a 52-week-high of $120.80 and a 52-week-low of $40.48. At the end of the last trading period, Itron closed at $117.75.</li>
<li>According to Baird, the prior rating for WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/WSC#NASDAQ">WSC</a>) was changed from Neutral to Outperform. The current stock performance of WillScot Mobile Mini shows a 52-week-high of $28.71 and a 52-week-low of $7.45. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $27.20.</li>
<li>According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. For the fourth quarter, Iridium Communications had an EPS of $0.06, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.82. The stock has a 52-week-high of $54.65 and a 52-week-low of $16.87. At the end of the last trading period, Iridium Communications closed at $39.47.</li>
<li>According to Loop Capital, the prior rating for 3D Systems Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/DDD#NYSE">DDD</a>) was changed from Sell to Hold. In the fourth quarter, 3D Sys showed an EPS of $0.09, compared to $0.05 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $56.50 and a 52-week-low of $4.60. At the end of the last trading period, 3D Sys closed at $31.14.</li>
<li>For Eaton Corp PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>), Morgan Stanley upgraded the previous rating of Equal-Weight to Overweight. In the fourth quarter, Eaton Corp showed an EPS of $1.28, compared to $1.37 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Eaton Corp shows a 52-week-high of $135.84 and a 52-week-low of $56.41. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $133.92.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs upgraded the previous rating for Alcoa Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) from Sell to Buy. For the fourth quarter, Alcoa had an EPS of $0.26, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.31. The current stock performance of Alcoa shows a 52-week-high of $27.86 and a 52-week-low of $5.16. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $27.50.</li>
<li>For Rapid7 Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/RPD#NASDAQ">RPD</a>), Piper Sandler upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Overweight. For the fourth quarter, Rapid7 had an EPS of $0.07, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.03. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $94.60 and a 52-week-low of $31.34. Rapid7 closed at $78.99 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for Casa Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/CASA#NASDAQ">CASA</a>) was changed from Underweight to Neutral. Casa Systems earned $0.27 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.15 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $13.15 and a 52-week-low of $1.85. Casa Systems closed at $8.02 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>JP Morgan upgraded the previous rating for Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ST#NYSE">ST</a>) from Neutral to Overweight. For the fourth quarter, Sensata Technologies had an EPS of $0.85, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.89. The current stock performance of Sensata Technologies shows a 52-week-high of $61.64 and a 52-week-low of $18.25. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $59.68.</li>
<li>According to KeyBanc, the prior rating for Roku Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) was changed from Sector Weight to Overweight. Roku earned $0.49 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.13 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $486.72 and a 52-week-low of $58.22. Roku closed at $389.67 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
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<h2>Downgrades</h2>
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<li>For Camden Property Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/CPT#NYSE">CPT</a>), ScotiaBank downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Sector Perform. In the fourth quarter, Camden Prop Trust showed an EPS of $1.00, compared to $1.04 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $115.03 and a 52-week-low of $62.48. Camden Prop Trust closed at $103.69 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to HC Wainwright &amp; Co., the prior rating for Kopin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/KOPN#NASDAQ">KOPN</a>) was changed from Buy to Neutral. For the fourth quarter, Kopin had an EPS of $0.02, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.09. The current stock performance of Kopin shows a 52-week-high of $13.62 and a 52-week-low of $0.19. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $9.91.</li>
<li>For Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>), Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. For the fourth quarter, Adaptive Biotechnologies had an EPS of $0.33, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.17. The current stock performance of Adaptive Biotechnologies shows a 52-week-high of $71.25 and a 52-week-low of $15.19. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $53.11.</li>
<li>Mizuho downgraded the previous rating for Black Hills Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/BKH#NYSE">BKH</a>) from Buy to Neutral. In the fourth quarter, Black Hills showed an EPS of $1.23, compared to $1.13 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Black Hills shows a 52-week-high of $81.43 and a 52-week-low of $48.07. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $59.94.</li>
<li>According to Goldman Sachs, the prior rating for Owens-Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>) was changed from Buy to Sell. Owens-Corning earned $1.90 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.13 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Owens-Corning shows a 52-week-high of $87.89 and a 52-week-low of $28.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $83.09.</li>
<li>According to RBC Capital, the prior rating for Rocket Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>) was changed from Outperform to Sector Perform. Rocket Companies earned $1.14 in the fourth quarter. The current stock performance of Rocket Companies shows a 52-week-high of $43.00 and a 52-week-low of $17.78. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $41.60.</li>
<li>According to Piper Sandler, the prior rating for KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>) was changed from Overweight to Neutral. In the fourth quarter, KeyCorp showed an EPS of $0.56, compared to $0.48 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $21.81 and a 52-week-low of $7.45. At the end of the last trading period, KeyCorp closed at $20.64.</li>
<li>Berenberg downgraded the previous rating for LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/LIVN#NASDAQ">LIVN</a>) from Buy to Hold. For the fourth quarter, LivaNova had an EPS of $0.71, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.00. The current stock performance of LivaNova shows a 52-week-high of $79.98 and a 52-week-low of $33.40. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $76.23.</li>
<li>For Prudential Financial Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Neutral. Prudential Financial earned $2.93 in the fourth quarter, compared to $2.33 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Prudential Financial shows a 52-week-high of $91.61 and a 52-week-low of $38.62. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $88.94.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Initiations</h2>
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<li>JonesTrading initiated coverage on Equillium Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/EQ#NASDAQ">EQ</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Equillium is set to $14.00. For the third quarter, Equillium had an EPS of $0.31, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.35. The current stock performance of Equillium shows a 52-week-high of $27.05 and a 52-week-low of $2.20. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $7.20.</li>
<li>With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Gemini Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/GMTX#NASDAQ">GMTX</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $23.00 for Gemini Therapeutics. The stock has a 52-week-high of $16.64 and a 52-week-low of $11.06. At the end of the last trading period, Gemini Therapeutics closed at $16.01.</li>
<li>With an Outperform rating, Bernstein initiated coverage on NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $88.00 for NextEra Energy. In the fourth quarter, NextEra Energy showed an EPS of $0.40, compared to $1.44 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $1232.24 and a 52-week-low of $71.94. At the end of the last trading period, NextEra Energy closed at $75.56.</li>
<li>For Resideo Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/REZI#NYSE">REZI</a>), William Blair initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Market Perform. In the fourth quarter, Resideo Technologies showed an EPS of $0.44, compared to $0.39 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $29.48 and a 52-week-low of $3.72. At the end of the last trading period, Resideo Technologies closed at $25.81.</li>
<li>With an Outperform rating, Evercore ISI Group initiated coverage on Vor Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/VOR#NASDAQ">VOR</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $48.00 for Vor Biopharma. The current stock performance of Vor Biopharma shows a 52-week-high of $63.62 and a 52-week-low of $25.32. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $42.59.</li>
<li>Barclays initiated coverage on Danaher Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Danaher is set to $260.00. Danaher earned $2.08 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.28 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $248.86 and a 52-week-low of $119.60. Danaher closed at $223.93 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer initiated coverage on ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) with an Outperform rating. The price target for ChargePoint Holdings is set to $39.00. The current stock performance of ChargePoint Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $33.35 and a 52-week-low of $28.00. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $28.57.</li>
<li>Barclays initiated coverage on Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Thermo Fisher Scientific is set to $525.00. In the fourth quarter, Thermo Fisher Scientific showed an EPS of $7.09, compared to $3.55 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Thermo Fisher Scientific shows a 52-week-high of $532.57 and a 52-week-low of $250.21. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $463.20.</li>
<li>With a Equal-Weight rating, Barclays initiated coverage on Syneos Health Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/SYNH#NASDAQ">SYNH</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $84.00 for Syneos Health. In the fourth quarter, Syneos Health showed an EPS of $1.11, compared to $1.03 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Syneos Health shows a 52-week-high of $81.35 and a 52-week-low of $30.02. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $75.50.</li>
<li>Barclays initiated coverage on PPD Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/PPD#NASDAQ">PPD</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for PPD is set to $42.00. For the fourth quarter, PPD had an EPS of $0.39, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.33. The current stock performance of PPD shows a 52-week-high of $38.76 and a 52-week-low of $10.61. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $35.99.</li>
<li>With an Overweight rating, Barclays initiated coverage on Sotera Health Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/SHC#NASDAQ">SHC</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $35.00 for Sotera Health. The current stock performance of Sotera Health shows a 52-week-high of $28.62 and a 52-week-low of $24.36. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $26.56.</li>
<li>Barclays initiated coverage on Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/OCDX#NASDAQ">OCDX</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Ortho Clinical Diagnostic is set to $24.00. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $18.65 and a 52-week-low of $15.14. Ortho Clinical Diagnostic closed at $17.57 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Barclays initiated coverage on IQVIA Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for IQVIA Holdings is set to $220.00. IQVIA Holdings earned $2.11 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.74 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $199.99 and a 52-week-low of $81.79. At the end of the last trading period, IQVIA Holdings closed at $192.65.</li>
<li>With a Equal-Weight rating, Barclays initiated coverage on Icon PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ICLR#NASDAQ">ICLR</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $200.00 for Icon. Icon earned $1.90 in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.83 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Icon shows a 52-week-high of $223.62 and a 52-week-low of $104.28. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $171.87.</li>
<li>With an Overweight rating, Barclays initiated coverage on Certara Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/CERT#NASDAQ">CERT</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $40.00 for Certara. The current stock performance of Certara shows a 52-week-high of $41.79 and a 52-week-low of $29.70. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $35.49.</li>
<li>Needham initiated coverage on CuriosityStream Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/CURI#NASDAQ">CURI</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for CuriosityStream is set to $25.00. Interestingly, in the third quarter, CuriosityStream&#39;s EPS was $0.56. The current stock performance of CuriosityStream shows a 52-week-high of $24.00 and a 52-week-low of $7.44. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $18.63.</li>
<li>With an Overweight rating, Barclays initiated coverage on Avantor Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/AVTR#NYSE">AVTR</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $33.00 for Avantor. In the fourth quarter, Avantor showed an EPS of $0.29, compared to $0.19 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $31.05 and a 52-week-low of $6.66. At the end of the last trading period, Avantor closed at $28.74.</li>
<li>Barclays initiated coverage on Illumina Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) with an Underweight rating. The price target for Illumina is set to $325.00. In the fourth quarter, Illumina showed an EPS of $1.22, compared to $1.70 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Illumina shows a 52-week-high of $555.77 and a 52-week-low of $196.78. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $441.01.</li>
<li>KeyBanc initiated coverage on OneWater Marine Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/ONEW#NASDAQ">ONEW</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for OneWater Marine is set to $43.00. Interestingly, in the first quarter, OneWater Marine&#39;s EPS was $0.71. The stock has a 52-week-high of $38.71 and a 52-week-low of $3.41. At the end of the last trading period, OneWater Marine closed at $37.24.</li>
</ul>
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Goldman Sachs downgrades Sage Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/SGPYY#OTC">SGPYY</a>) from Buy to Neutral.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Sage Group to Neutral

Sage Group PLC (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sgpyy#OTC">SGPYY</a>) reported a gain in its full-year net profit. 
Sage's full-year net profit jumped to 186.8 million pounds ($292.8 million), or 17.04 pence per share, versus a year-ago profit of GBP46.4 million, or 3.96 pence per share.
Its profit before tax climbed to 277.5 million pounds from 164.1 million pounds, while adjusted pre-tax profit slipped to 339.7 million pounds from 360.6 million pounds.
Its revenue declined 5% to GBP1.31 billion from GBP1.38 billion.
Organic revenue climbed 4.9%, while recurring revenue increased 7% organically. Software subscription revenue surged 28% organically.
Operating profit margin widened to 27.5% from 27.1%. 
Stephen Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, said: "I would like to thank Guy Berruyer for leading Sage to deliver an encouraging set of results with a strong finish to the year. I reconfirm the Board's financial targets for 2015 and recognise the 2014 results as an important milestone on the path to meeting them. Our financial performance demonstrates the strength of Sage's global business and the quality of relationships it has with millions of SME customers worldwide."
Sage shares fell 0.32% to close at $25.20 yesterday.

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