Microsoft Analyst Starts Coverage Optimistically; Check Out the Top 3 Initiations for Friday
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 14 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Analyst Ratings Overview: Top Wall Street analysts have updated their ratings on several companies, including Microsoft, Enanta Pharmaceuticals, and Polaris Inc.
Microsoft Corp Rating: Baird analyst William Power initiated coverage on Microsoft with an Outperform rating and a price target of $600, while shares closed at $503.29.
Enanta Pharmaceuticals Rating: JP Morgan analyst Anupam Rama initiated coverage on Enanta Pharmaceuticals with an Overweight rating and a price target of $17, with shares closing at $11.72.
Polaris Inc Rating: Loop Capital analyst Brandon Rolle initiated coverage on Polaris with a Hold rating and a price target of $59, while shares closed at $64.82.
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Analyst Views on PII
Wall Street analysts forecast PII stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PII is 66.67 USD with a low forecast of 57.00 USD and a high forecast of 72.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
10 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 64.680
Low
57.00
Averages
66.67
High
72.00
Current: 64.680
Low
57.00
Averages
66.67
High
72.00
About PII
Polaris Inc. is engaged in the design, engineering, manufacturing and marketing of powersports vehicles. The Company also designs and manufactures or sources parts, garments and accessories (PG&A), which includes aftermarket accessories and apparel. Its Off Road segment consists of off-road vehicles (ORVs) and snowmobiles. Its On Road segment designs and manufactures motorcycles, moto-roadsters, light-duty hauling, and passenger vehicles. Its Marine segment designs and manufactures boats that are designed to compete in key segments of the recreational marine industry, specifically pontoon and deck boats. Its product line-up includes the RANGER, RZR and Polaris XPEDITION and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain ORVs; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including Bennington pontoons.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Global Service Network: Polaris serves nearly 100 countries worldwide, enhancing customer riding experiences through a diverse product lineup and a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories, driving sustained company growth.

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