Apple upgraded, Comcast downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Core Viewpoint - The article compiles significant research calls from Wall Street, highlighting upgrades for various companies based on their recent performance and outlook. Group 1: Company Upgrades - Jefferies upgraded Apple (AAPL) to Hold from Underperform with a price target of $246.99, up from $203.07, after September quarter revenue grew about 8% and gross margin came in at 47.2%, or about 0.5% better than expected including a $1.1B tariff [2] - Goldman Sachs upgraded Roblox (RBLX) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $180, up from $155, following the Q3 earnings report, citing strength in bookings, revenue, and daily active user growth, with management optimistic about long-term scaling [2] - BTIG upgraded Unity (U) to Neutral from Sell and removed the prior $27 price target, noting healthy spending trends based on recent surveys of gaming and non-advertising professionals [2] - Piper Sandler upgraded Hershey (HSY) to Neutral from Underweight with an unchanged price target of $167, highlighting the company's plans to be "on-algorithm" in 2026 for better visibility [2] - Stifel upgraded Idexx Laboratories (IDXX) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $700, up from $640, expecting accelerated recurring revenue growth in the Companion Animal Group [2]