Stock News: Analyst Moves for July 7

Prior to the opening bell today, a few big name dividend stocks were subject to analyst moves. The most important shifts of the day are highlighted below:

1. Broadcom Corp. Downgraded by Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer downgraded Broadcom (BRCM ) from Outperform to Perform.

Shares of Broadcom closed at $51.58 yesterday. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $0.56 (paid quarterly).

2. Dillard’s Inc. Downgraded by BofA/Merrill Lynch

BofA/Merrill Lynch downgraded Dillard’s Inc (DDS ) from Neutral to Underperform with a price target of $95 (from $130).

Shares of Dillard’s Inc. closed at $105.88 yesterday. Dillard’s pays an annual dividend of $0.24 (paid quarterly).

3. Humana Downgraded by Argus

Argus downgraded Humana (HUM ) from Buy to Hold following the merger deal with Aetna.

Shares of Humana closed at $188.96 yesterday. Humana pays an annual dividend of $1.16 (paid quarterly).

4. Kansas City Southern Upgraded by UBS

UBS upgraded Kansas City Southern (KSU ) from Neutral to Buy with a $102 price target.

Shares of Kansas City Southern closed at $91.65 yesterday. Kansas City Southern pays an annual dividend of $1.32 (paid quarterly).