Morgan Stanley Downgrades NetApp (NTAP) Due to 15-Year Low in IT Hardware Budget Growth
Morgan Stanley downgraded NetApp (NTAP) to Underweight from Equal Weight, lowering its price target to $89 due to a 15-year low in IT hardware budget growth indicated by a CIO survey. This more defensive stance on IT hardware comes despite AI tailwinds, citing a "perfect storm" of cautionary factors. Conversely, Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $128 price target, projecting NetApp to maintain leadership in the expanding all-flash storage market.
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