Heico Upgraded to 'Hold' by Wells Fargo

Aerospace and defense company Heico sees rating change from analysts

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:44am

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Heico Corporation (NYSE:HEI), an aerospace, defense and electronics company, was upgraded to a 'hold' rating by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company on Tuesday. The upgrade comes as several other research firms have recently commented on Heico's stock, with a mix of 'buy' and 'neutral' ratings.

Why it matters

Heico is a major player in the aerospace and defense industry, providing replacement components, repair services and engineered systems for commercial, business, military and space markets. Analyst ratings and price targets can significantly impact investor sentiment and trading activity around the stock.

The details

In their report, Wells Fargo analysts raised their rating on Heico from the previous 'underweight' to 'hold'. Other firms that have recently weighed in on Heico include Citigroup, which reaffirmed a 'buy' rating and increased its price target, and Susquehanna, which initiated coverage with a 'neutral' rating and $385 price target.

  • Heico's stock price opened at $275.74 on Tuesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Heico Corporation

An aerospace, defense and electronics company that designs, manufactures, and sells a range of products and provides repair and aftermarket services. Headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, Heico supplies components, repair services and engineered systems for commercial, business, military and space markets.

Wells Fargo & Company

A major American multinational financial services company that provides banking, investment, and mortgage products and services.

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The takeaway

The mixed analyst commentary on Heico reflects the company's position as a key supplier in the aerospace and defense industries, with both growth opportunities and potential headwinds. Investors will likely continue to closely monitor Heico's financial performance and any further changes in analyst ratings and price targets.