5 Most Upgraded & Downgraded Stocks of 2025 | Here's What's Next

Wall Street made some of its biggest calls of the year in 2025, and not all of them went the same direction. In this video, MarketBeat analyst Thomas Hughes breaks down the five most downgraded stocks and the five most upgraded stocks of 2025, explaining what drove analyst sentiment and what investors should be watching as we head into 2026. FREE ACCESS to the Top 5 Rated Small-Cap Stocks: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/smallcap Some companies struggled early in the year due to tariffs, slowing growth, or leadership changes, leading to a wave of analyst downgrades. Others saw analysts turn increasingly bullish as fundamentals improved, AI investments paid off, and outlooks strengthened. The key question now is whether those downgrades signal deeper trouble or potential rebound opportunities, and whether the upgraded stocks still have room to run. In this video, we cover: • The 5 most downgraded stocks of 2025 and why analysts pulled back • The 5 most upgraded stocks of 2025 and what's driving optimism • When most of the downgrades happened and why timing matters • What analyst sentiment could mean for stock performance in 2026 • Key trends investors should be watching in the new year Get deeper stock research and see the full list of ratings on MarketBeat: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget Video Chapters: 0:58 Downgraded Stock #1 2:50 Downgraded Stock #2 5:01 Downgraded Stock #3 7:38 Downgraded Stock #4 9:34 Downgraded Stock #5 11:54 Upgraded Stock #1 14:12 Upgraded Stock #2 16:31 Upgraded Stock #3 18:32 Upgraded Stock #4 20:18 Upgraded Stock #5 Subscribe for more stock analysis, market insights, and weekly breakdowns from MarketBeat.📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. #StockMarket #Investing #Stocks #WallStreet #MarketBeat #StockAnalysis #AnalystRatings #UpgradedStocks #DowngradedStocks #2025Stocks #2026Outlook #MarketTrends #InvestingStrategy DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.