What is an analyst downgrade?

A downgrade is a sell-side analyst lowering their rating on a stock, for example from Buy to Hold or from Outperform to Underperform. Downgrades are rarer than upgrades, which is why many traders weigh them more heavily.

Why do analysts downgrade stocks?

Common reasons are valuation after a strong run, slowing growth, a guidance cut, competitive pressure, or a change in the analyst's macro view. The research note usually spells out which one, and the headline typically names the firm and the new rating.

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Analyst downgrades, August 2026

Quantisnow recorded 331 analyst downgrades in August 2026 across 236 companies. TTD (The Trade Desk Inc.) had the most, with 11, followed by PODD (6) and SION (6). The busiest day was Aug 7, 2026, with 37.

Sell-side rating cuts, newest first, with the firm and the new rating.

Events: 331
Companies: 236
Busiest day: Aug 7; 37 that day
Most frequent: TTD; 11 events

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How many analyst downgrades were there in August 2026?: Quantisnow recorded 331 analyst downgrades in August 2026 across 236 companies. TTD (The Trade Desk Inc.) had the most, with 11, followed by PODD (6) and SION (6). The busiest day was Aug 7, 2026, with 37.
What is an analyst downgrade?: A downgrade is a sell-side analyst lowering their rating on a stock, for example from Buy to Hold or from Outperform to Underperform. Downgrades are rarer than upgrades, which is why many traders weigh them more heavily.
Why do analysts downgrade stocks?: Common reasons are valuation after a strong run, slowing growth, a guidance cut, competitive pressure, or a change in the analyst's macro view. The research note usually spells out which one, and the headline typically names the firm and the new rating.