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Autodesk is catching the eyes of analysts with its recent upgrade to a ‘Buy’ recommendation by Will Jellison. The company’s strategic pricing for its ACC business, aimed at driving adoption, is seen as a catalyst for growth. Analysts are optimistic about Autodesk’s potential to outperform expectations by 2027, thanks to margin enhancement measures and organizational changes. The company’s ACC and Fusion businesses are showing promising growth, and the feedback from users is positive. With a target price of $375, Autodesk is expected to achieve top decile performance, driven by margin accretion and operational efficiencies.
Verizon has been reinstated at a ‘Neutral’ rating by analysts Michael Funk and Benjamin Swinburne, reflecting a balanced risk/reward scenario. The company’s premium wireless subscriber base and fiber strategy are seen as strengths, but there are concerns about the impact of the upcoming Frontier acquisition on free cash flow. Analysts expect Verizon to benefit from bonus depreciation, which could lift free cash flow estimates significantly. However, there are risks to postpaid net add growth due to competitive pressures from cable companies. The stock’s price objective is set at $45, based on a 2026E free cash flow multiple.
T-Mobile US is facing mixed reviews from analysts. Michael Funk has reinstated coverage at ‘Neutral,’ citing concerns about the company’s premium valuation and competitive pressures. Meanwhile, Brandon Nispel has downgraded T-Mobile to ‘Sell,’ highlighting the company’s fiber deficiency and challenging macro environment. T-Mobile’s strategic position is seen as weak compared to competitors with more extensive fiber networks. The company’s valuation premium is questioned, and the stock’s price objective is set at $255 by Funk and $200 by Nispel, reflecting differing views on its growth prospects.
AT&T is receiving positive attention with a ‘Buy’ recommendation from Michael Funk. The company’s well-balanced strategy, focusing on wireless and fiber assets, is expected to drive growth. AT&T’s fiber expansion plans and capital returns to shareholders are seen as key strengths. The company is also set to benefit from bonus depreciation, which could significantly boost free cash flow. With a price objective of $32, AT&T is positioned as a strong competitor in the market, trading at a discount to T-Mobile and a premium to Verizon.
Alcoa is back on analysts’ radar with a ‘Buy’ rating from Alexander Hacking. The company’s 2Q25 EBITDA is in line with consensus, and the mid-cycle EBITDA is projected to be strong. Alcoa’s prospects are bolstered by a bullish outlook for aluminum, driven by demand from datacenters, AI, and decarbonization efforts. While there are concerns about free cash flow, the company’s strategic position in the aluminum market is seen as favorable. With a target price of $42, Alcoa is expected to deliver solid returns, supported by positive market dynamics.