Rating Change
Stifel reiterated its Hold rating on STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) on August 17, 2026.
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Stifel Reiterates Hold Rating on STAAR Surgical Company (STAA)
Stifel reiterated its Hold rating on STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) on August 17, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) · reiterate
- Firm
- Stifel
- Rating
- Hold to Hold
- Price at event
- $23.91
- Market capitalization
- $1.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Stifel reiterated a Hold rating on STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) on August 17, 2026, with the stock trading at $23.91 and a market capitalization of $1.2 billion.
Market Context
STAAR Surgical Company operates in the Healthcare sector. The stock currently trades at $23.91 with a market capitalization of $1.2B. The stock has declined 6.5% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for STAAR Surgical Company
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 3 Hold, 2 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Stifel | Hold | N/A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | UBS | Sell | N/A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Wedbush | Outperform | N/A |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Wedbush | Outperform | N/A |
| Jul 28, 2026 | UBS | Sell | N/A |
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