Analyst Actions on Verizon, ADM, ES and PH

Several Wall Street firms issued new research updates on major U.S. companies, spanning telecoms, agriculture, utilities and industrials. Recent notes highlighted shifting earnings expectations and valuations for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM), Eversource Energy (ES) and Parker-Hannifin Corp. (PH).

The moves, reported on April 2, 2026, reflect analysts’ responses to company specific developments and sector dynamics, with changes in price targets, earnings estimates and ratings across the four names.

Barclays (BARC.L) raised its price target on Verizon (VZ). In its latest research, the firm pointed to what it described as Verizon’s resilient positioning within the telecom sector.

The updated target underscores how Barclays (BARC.L) views Verizon’s role in the current communications landscape, although the report did not disclose changes to the firm’s rating or detail specific financial forecast revisions.

BMO Capital issued a new research note on Archer-Daniels-Midland, adjusting its estimates on the agricultural processor. The firm’s update cited signs of margin recovery in March.

The note links the estimate changes directly to recent operating trends, indicating that BMO sees March margin performance as an important data point for ADM’s near term financial outlook.

Bank of America (BAC) revised its earnings estimates for Eversource Energy lower while reiterating a Buy rating on the utility company. The report signaled that, despite reduced forecasts, the firm continues to view the shares favorably from a rating perspective.

The research did not specify the numerical size of the estimate cuts, but the combination of lower projections and a maintained Buy stance highlights BofA’s updated balance between near term expectations and longer term investment view on Eversource.

BMO Capital also began coverage of Parker-Hannifin, describing the company as "best-in-class" and assigning an Outperform rating. The initiation places Parker-Hannifin among the firm’s favored industrial names.

By emphasizing the "best-in-class" characterization alongside the Outperform rating, BMO’s launch report positions Parker-Hannifin as a leading player within its peer group in the industrial sector, according to the firm’s assessment.