Below are the dividend stocks that were subject to analyst moves before the bell. Analysts weigh in with insight and commentary as to what you can expect going forward.

1. BGC Partners Upgraded by Raymond James

Raymond James upgraded BGC Partners (BGCP ) from Outperform to Strong Buy with a price target of $12 (unchanged). Shares of BGC Partners closed at $8.61 before the holiday. The company pays an annual dividend of $0.56 (paid quarterly).

2. Union Pacific Upgraded by Cowen

Cohen upgraded Union Pacific (UNP ) from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target of $111. Shares of Union Pacific closed at $96.66 before the holiday. UNP pays an annual dividend of $2.20 (paid quarterly).

3. MarkWest Energy Partners L.P. Upgraded by Barclays

Barclays upgraded MarkWest Energy Partners (MWE ) from Equalweight to Overweight with a price target of $75.00. Shares of MarkWest Energy Partners L.P. closed at $57.31 before the holiday. The company pays an annual dividend of $3.64 (paid quarterly).

4. Bunge Downgraded by BMO Capital

BMO Capital downgraded Bunge (BG ) from Outperform to Market Perform with a price target of $94 (unchanged). Shares of Bunge closed at $89.52 before the holiday. Bunge pays an annual dividend of $1.52 (paid quarterly).

5. Aetna Downgraded by FBR Capital

FBR Capital downgraded Aetna (AET ) from Outperform to Market Perform with a price target of $130. Shares of Aetna closed at $125.51 before the holiday. AET pays an annual dividend of $1 (paid quarterly).