CommScope Holding Company Inc. (COMM) saw its stock price surge 5.10% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, following a series of positive developments that have boosted investor confidence. The telecommunications equipment company's shares received a significant lift from analyst upgrades and an impressive pre-earnings report.
Morgan Stanley raised CommScope's rating to Equal-Weight from Underweight, increasing the price target to $17 from $4. Simultaneously, Raymond James double upgraded the stock to Outperform from Underperform, setting a price target of $19. The Raymond James upgrade was particularly noteworthy, citing CommScope's sale of its CCS unit for $10 billion as a key factor in the decision.
Adding to the positive sentiment, CommScope released a pre-close brief ahead of its second quarter 2025 earnings call, scheduled for August 4. The company reported a remarkable 32% year-over-year increase in net sales to $1.388 billion and a 79% surge in adjusted EBITDA to $338 million. The strong performance was attributed to robust growth across all segments, with ANS and RUCKUS segments showing a particularly impressive 58% revenue increase compared to the previous year. These financial achievements, coupled with the analyst upgrades, have fueled investor optimism and contributed to the stock's significant pre-market rally.