Core Viewpoint - Analysts are issuing sell ratings on certain S&P 500 stocks, with Garmin, Expeditors International, and Franklin Resources having the highest percentages of sell ratings, indicating potential caution in these investments [1][2]. Group 1: Sell Ratings Overview - Only 5% of S&P 500 stock ratings are sells, slightly below the five-year average of 5.4% [2]. - The utilities sector has the highest percentages of sell ratings, according to analysts [2]. Group 2: Individual Stock Analysis - Garmin (GRMN) has 60% of its ratings as sells, despite a 15.1% year-to-date increase, with analysts projecting a 10% rise in earnings this year [3][5]. - Expeditors International (EXPD) has nearly 50% of its ratings as sells, with a 9.4% year-to-date increase, but analysts expect a 4% decline in profits this year [4][5]. - Franklin Resources (BEN) has 42% of its ratings as sells, with an 18.4% year-to-date increase [5]. Group 3: Additional Stocks with High Sell Ratings - Consolidated Edison (ED) has 40% of its ratings as sells, with a 10.4% year-to-date increase [5]. - Paramount Skydance (PSKY) has 38% of its ratings as sells, with a significant year-to-date increase of 88.6% [5]. - Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has 38% of its ratings as sells, with a 3.0% year-to-date increase [5]. - T. Rowe Price Group (TROW) has 33% of its ratings as sells, with a year-to-date decrease of 7.5% [5]. - Northern Trust (NTRS) has 31% of its ratings as sells, with a 27.3% year-to-date increase [5]. - Enphase Energy (ENPH) has 29% of its ratings as sells, with a significant year-to-date decrease of 45.6% [5]. - Lennox International (LII) has 27% of its ratings as sells, with a year-to-date decrease of 12.9% [5].