Strategic Education and FormFactor see analyst rating shifts

Strategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA) has received an average 'Hold' rating from five covering analysts. While Weiss Ratings and Truist Financial maintained 'Hold' ratings, Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock to 'Buy', and BMO Capital Markets assigned an 'Outperform' rating with a revised target price of $95.00. Institutional activity includes a significant new position by BlackRock Inc. during the second quarter, valued at approximately $291,189,000.

FormFactor shares rose following a new 'Buy' rating from an analyst, driven by optimism regarding the company's role in the semiconductor supply chain. As demand for advanced chip testing and measurement technologies grows due to trends in AI and high-performance computing, FormFactor's probe cards and analytical probes remain critical for integrated circuit production. The company is scheduled to announce its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 28th.