Wall Street: Key Analyst Downgrades Including Micron Technology Signal Shifts in Market Sentiment
October 14, 2025 – Benzinga Insights
Several prominent Wall Street analysts have recently revised their ratings on major stocks, with notable downgrades announced on Tuesday. Among these, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) stands out as a key player whose outlook has turned less optimistic. This move reflects evolving perspectives amid dynamic market conditions.
Micron Technology Downgraded to Neutral
Pierre Ferragu of New Street Research downgraded Micron Technology’s rating from Buy to Neutral. Shares of Micron closed at $192.77 on Monday. This change indicates a more cautious stance on Micron’s near-term growth or valuation, possibly influenced by sector conditions or company-specific factors.
Other Significant Downgrades Tuesday
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Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB)
Matthew DeYoe, analyst at BofA Securities, downgraded Albemarle from Buy to Neutral, despite raising the price target from $95 to $100. The stock ended Monday at $96.34. This suggests confidence in potential price appreciation but concerns over broader risks or comparative valuation. -
CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: CYBR)
Barclays’ Saket Kalia lowered CyberArk’s rating from Overweight to Equal-Weight, while surprisingly increasing the price target from $440 to $520. CyberArk shares closed at $504.02, indicating a reassessment of risk versus reward in the cybersecurity sector. -
Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK)
BofA’s Steve Byrne moved Westlake from Buy to Neutral, with a slight raise in price target from $86 to $87. The stock closed at $77.73, reflecting tempered enthusiasm amid competitive pressures or economic concerns affecting the chemical industry. -
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN)
Also noted by Steve Byrne, Huntsman was downgraded from Neutral to Underperform, with the target price lowered from $9 to $8. The stock closed at $8.17, signaling expected challenges ahead for this chemical manufacturer.
Analyst Ratings Reflect Market Caution
These downgrades collectively denote a cautious stance by influential analysts as they factor in changing market dynamics, sector headwinds, and company-specific challenges. While price targets have in some cases been raised, the recommended exposure levels have generally been lowered, indicating wariness about risk-adjusted returns.
Investors interested in Micron Technology and the other downgraded names should carefully consider these fresh views alongside their broader investment objectives.
For a comprehensive overview of all recent analyst rating changes—including upgrades, downgrades, and new initiations—market participants are encouraged to visit Benzinga’s dedicated Analyst Ratings Page.
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This article is based on information current as of October 14, 2025.
