Cleveland-Cliffs, Nvidia, SentinelOne, Air Products, eXp Trending by Analysts

Analysts are intrested in these 5 stocks: ( (CLF) ), ( (NVDA) ), ( (S) ), ( (APD) ) and ( (EXPI) ). Here is a breakdown of their recent ratings and the rationale behind them.

Cleveland-Cliffs is facing turbulent times as analysts express concerns over its future. Gordon Johnson has downgraded CLF to a ‘Sell’, citing a record increase in debt and market share losses. He highlights the company’s struggles with profitability and the challenges posed by the U.S. steel industry’s declining fundamentals. Despite efforts to restructure operations and focus on the automotive sector, the company’s reliance on protectionist measures and reshoring of U.S. auto manufacturing adds significant risks. Chris Lafemina also downgraded CLF, this time to ‘Hold’, due to the potential negative impact of Nippon’s acquisition of U.S. Steel on domestic producers. While protectionist policies may offer some relief, the increased steel capacity could pressure prices, making CLF’s high leverage a double-edged sword.

Nvidia, on the other hand, is basking in positive analyst sentiment. Ruben Roy has upgraded NVDA to ‘Buy’, emphasizing the company’s strong performance despite export-related headwinds from China. Nvidia’s F1Q results exceeded expectations, and the outlook for F2Q remains optimistic, with a focus on the GB200 and GB300 systems. The company’s ability to navigate export controls and its strategic positioning in the rapidly evolving AI landscape are seen as key drivers for future growth. Roy maintains a positive outlook for Nvidia, expecting a strong back half of fiscal 2026.

SentinelOne is experiencing mixed reviews from analysts. Andrew Nowinski has downgraded the stock to ‘Hold’ following a Q1 miss on net new ARR, attributing the shortfall to deal slippage and a pause in spending. Despite some recovery in May, the outlook remains cautious, with expectations of a decline in net new ARR. Tal Liani echoes this sentiment, downgrading the stock to ‘Neutral’ due to weak business trends and lowered guidance. While the endpoint market remains attractive, SentinelOne’s profitability and growth levels lag behind peers, raising concerns about its ability to capitalize on market opportunities.

Air Products and Chemicals is navigating a transitional phase under new leadership. Vincent Andrews has initiated coverage with a ‘Hold’ rating, acknowledging the company’s strategic shift from a high-quality industrial gas model to a more cyclical commodity chemicals approach. While the new CEO’s assessment is seen as sound, the path to improving return on invested capital (ROIC) and achieving multiple expansion is expected to be gradual and fraught with challenges. The stock has settled in the lower end of the base case range, reflecting investor caution during this execution phase.

eXp World Holdings is gaining momentum, with Tom White upgrading the stock to ‘Buy’. The company’s domestic agent trends and international monetization efforts are showing positive signs. White highlights the reversal of the declining U.S. agent count and the growth in international realty revenues. The potential acceleration of industry migration towards cloud-based brokerages like eXp is seen as a long-term positive trend. Additionally, the company’s focus on operational efficiency and leveraging AI for automation is expected to drive further improvements in profitability.