Analyst recommendations are averaged and scored using the following rating scale:
- 1.0 = Strong Buy - 2.0 = Buy - 3.0 = Hold - 4.0 = Sell - 5.0 = Strong Sell
Why are Upgrades and Initiations Good and Downgrades Bad?
One event that is almost certain to get a reaction from Wall Street is an analyst upgrade or downgrade. Everyone is looking for an edge in the stock market, and quite often, traders turn to stock analysts to get that edge.