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Procter & Gamble is facing a challenging landscape as analyst Robert Ottenstein from Evercore ISI downgraded the stock to Hold. The company is grappling with shifts in consumer behavior and retail channels, particularly with the rise of Amazon, which now accounts for a significant portion of growth in the household and personal care sector. Procter & Gamble’s underperformance on Amazon, especially in categories with high brand fragmentation, poses a challenge to its growth potential. The company’s complex product portfolio and macroeconomic pressures further complicate its ability to adapt quickly to these changes.
Carvana Co. has been given a Hold rating by analyst Robert Mollins from Gordon Haskett Research Advisors. While Carvana has shown potential for market share expansion, its current premium valuation and macroeconomic uncertainties limit its growth prospects. The company’s long-term growth plan is seen as a ‘show-me’ story, requiring sustainable execution to gain more investor confidence. Additionally, recent tariff-driven demand pull-forward is expected to impact auto sales volumes in the coming quarters, adding to the challenges faced by Carvana.
Valero Energy’s stock has been downgraded to Hold by analyst Doug Leggate from Wolfe Research. Despite strong performance and outpacing the S&P by 18% year-to-date, Valero’s shares are now trading close to fair value. The company’s earnings momentum has been stalled by seasonal factors, and the broader US refining sector has been moved to Market Weight. While Valero is recognized as having the highest quality refining system in the US, recent performance leaves limited upside potential.
Marathon Petroleum has also been downgraded to Hold by Doug Leggate, following a similar trajectory to Valero. The stock has outperformed the S&P by 17% year-to-date, but its shares are now nearing fair value. The company’s earnings momentum is hindered by seasonal factors, and its gross refining margin indicators suggest only modest improvements. Despite challenges such as unfavorable crude differentials, Marathon Petroleum remains a significant player in the refining sector, but with limited upside potential at present.
Nebius Group has been initiated with a Buy rating by analyst Alexander Duval from Goldman Sachs. As a leading player in the AI Neocloud market, Nebius is well-positioned to benefit from the rapid expansion of the Generative AI market. The company’s full stack software offering and cost advantages make it a compelling investment opportunity. With a 12-month price target of $68, Nebius offers a positive risk-reward skew, and its AI infrastructure business is considered undervalued compared to peers. The stock is expected to see further outperformance driven by supportive catalysts in the coming year.