Benchmark Analyst Recommendations & Stock Picks

Benchmark - Frequently Asked Questions

What stocks does Benchmark currently recommend buying?

Benchmark's analysts currently have buy-equivalent ratings on 303 companies. Recent upgrades to buy include AMC Entertainment, Sphere Entertainment, NeoGenomics, Group 1 Automotive and Compass.

Who are the top-rated analysts at Benchmark?

Benchmark's highest-rated analysts by MarketBeat's accuracy score include Christopher Kuhn, Mark Palmer and David Williams. Rankings are based on historical rating accuracy and price target precision over the past 12 months. MarketBeat tracks 29 analysts at Benchmark.

What sectors does Benchmark specialize in?

Benchmark has the deepest coverage in Computer and Technology (26.0% of rated companies), Consumer Discretionary (13.0% of rated companies), Retail/Wholesale (10.7% of rated companies), Medical (10.4% of rated companies) and Business Services (9.2% of rated companies).

How often does Benchmark change its stock ratings?

Benchmark issued 908 ratings over the last 12 months across 346 companies — an average of roughly 76 rating actions per month. These include boost price target, downgrade, initiated coverage, lower price target, reiterated rating and upgrade. MarketBeat tracks every rating change as it's published so you can see the most current Benchmark analyst actions.

What is the difference between Benchmark's buy, hold, and sell ratings?

A buy rating indicates the analyst expects the stock to outperform the market over the next 12 months. A hold suggests the stock will perform in line with the market. A sell rating indicates expected underperformance. Benchmark uses Buy, Hold, and Sell as their equivalents.