Rating Change
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Adient plc (NYSE:ADNT) on August 18, 2026.
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Morgan Stanley Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Adient plc (ADNT)
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Adient plc (NYSE:ADNT) on August 18, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Adient plc (NYSE:ADNT) · reiterate
- Firm
- Morgan Stanley
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $19.48
- Market capitalization
- $1.9B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Morgan Stanley reiterated an Equal-Weight rating on Adient plc (ADNT) on August 18, 2026, indicating the analyst sees limited upside or downside potential for the stock.
Market Context
Adient plc operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $19.48 with a market capitalization of $1.9B. The stock has declined 16.1% over the past 52 weeks.
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Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Adient plc
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 6 Buy, 4 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 06, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View ADNT Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for ADNT?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Morgan Stanley reflects the analyst's outlook on Adient plc (NYSE:ADNT). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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