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: Telecommunications

Quantisnow recorded 13 analyst downgrades among telecommunications stocks in the last 90 days across 12 companies. ROKU (Roku Inc.) had the most, with 2. The busiest day was Aug 14, 2026, with 2.

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

Events: 13
Companies: 12
Busiest day: Aug 14; 2 that day
Most frequent: ROKU; 2 events

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How many analyst downgrades were there among telecommunications stocks in the last 90 days?: Quantisnow recorded 13 analyst downgrades among telecommunications stocks in the last 90 days across 12 companies. ROKU (Roku Inc.) had the most, with 2. The busiest day was Aug 14, 2026, with 2.
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.