Friday’s Analyst Moves: Microsoft Corporation, Nike Inc, Exelon Corporation, More (MSFT, NKE, EXC, More)

Before Friday’s opening bell, a number of big name dividend stocks were the subject of analyst moves. Below, we highlight the important analyst commentary for investors.

Exelon Upgraded at Credit Suisse

Exelon Corporation (EXC) has been upgraded from “Neutral” to “Outperform” at Credit Suisse as expectations and fundamentals have bottomed. The firm has a $35 price target on EXC, suggesting an 11% upside from the stock’s current price of $31.37. EXC has a dividend yield of 3.95%.

BMO Capital Lifts PT on EMC Corp

BMO Capital has raised its price target on EMC Corporation (EMC) to $30 due to a valuation call. This new price target suggests an 8% increase from the stock’s current price of $27.71. EMC has a dividend yield of 1.44%.

BMO Capital Boosts PT on First Republic Bank

BMO Capital has increased its price target on First Republic Bank (