Friday’s Analyst Moves: ConocoPhillips, Kraft Foods Group Inc, Humana Inc, More (COP, KRFT, HUM, 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.

Humana Upgraded to “Buy” at Stifel Nicolaus

Humana Inc (HUM) has been upgraded from “Hold” to “Buy” at Stifel Nicolaus as visibility is improving. The firm has a $155 price target on HUM, suggesting a 25% upside from Thursday’s closing price of $124.35. HUM has a dividend yield of 0.90%.

Oppenheimer Raises PT on ConocoPhillips

Oppenheimer has boosted its price target on ConocoPhillips (COP) to $90, suggesting a 12% increase from Thursday’s closing price of $80.05. COP has a dividend yield of 3.45%.

Leerink Swann Raises PT on Medtronic

Leerink Swann has raised its price target on Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) to $65. This new price target suggests a 5% increase from Thursday’s closing price of $62.04. Analysts see MDT’s deep pipeline and emerging markets driving long term growth. MDT has a dividend yield of 1.81%.

MKM Partners Starts Coverage on AMC Entertainment

MKM Partners has initiated coverage on AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC) with a “Buy” rating and $28 price target. Analysts see the company’s theater modernization driving growth. AMC has a dividend yield of 3.49%.

Entergy Upgraded at BMO Capital

Entergy Corporation (ETR) has been upgraded to “Outperform” at BMO Capital. The firm has a $89 price target on ETR, suggesting a 13% upside from Thursday’s closing price of $78.61. ETR has a dividend yield of 4.22%.

Lennox Upgraded at KeyBanc

Lennox International Inc. (LII