Steve Byrne
B of A Securities | Basic Materials
Steve Byrne is an analyst from B of A Securities specializing in the Basic Materials sector. Ranked #1134 out of 4363 analysts, they have issued 42 stock ratings with a success rate of 96.16% and an average return of 6.31%.
Steve Byrne has a well-established track record, with 42 ratings issued in the Basic Materials sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 96.16% and an average return of 6.31%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.
Recent Ratings Analysis
WLK
HoldOct 14, 2025
Target
$87.00
Current
$76.05
Performance
-2.24%
Steve Byrne rated WLK as Neutral on Oct 14, 2025, setting a price target of 87. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 76.05 with a -2.24% move.
HUN
SellOct 14, 2025
Target
$8.00
Current
$8.40
Performance
2.56%
On Oct 14, 2025, HUN was given a Underperform rating by Steve Byrne, with a target price of 8. The stock traded sideways with only a 2.56% move, leaving the Sell case unresolved.
LYB
HoldOct 14, 2025
Target
$50.00
Current
$45.86
Performance
-1.71%
LYB received a Neutral rating from Steve Byrne on Oct 14, 2025, aiming for 50. Shares remained flat at 45.86, aligning with the neutral rating.
MOS
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$43.00
Current
$29.43
Performance
-1.74%
On Oct 14, 2025, Steve Byrne published a Buy outlook on MOS, with a target of 43. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 29.43.
OLN
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$30.00
Current
$23.92
Performance
-2.49%
Steve Byrne on Oct 14, 2025 assigned OLN a Buy rating, with a price target of 30. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 23.92.
PPG
HoldOct 14, 2025
Target
$129.00
Current
$101.01
Performance
0.51%
On Oct 14, 2025, Steve Byrne reaffirmed PPG with a Neutral rating, targeting 129. The neutral call matched muted market action of 0.51%.
RPM
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$129.00
Current
$112.74
Performance
-1.16%
RPM was rated Buy by Steve Byrne on Oct 14, 2025, with a price objective of 129. The stock is in a wait-and-see zone, leaving the Buy case open-ended.
SHW
HoldOct 14, 2025
Target
$368.00
Current
$331.46
Performance
-1.14%
On Oct 14, 2025, Steve Byrne initiated coverage on SHW with a Neutral rating and target of 368. The stock’s lack of movement around 331.46 aligned with a cautious approach.
CE
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$57.00
Current
$39.98
Performance
-2.06%
Steve Byrne issued a Buy recommendation for CE on Oct 14, 2025, price target set at 57. The target of 57 remains in play, though confirmation will depend on future moves.
CF
SellOct 14, 2025
Target
$83.00
Current
$83.02
Performance
-4.28%
On Oct 14, 2025, CF was evaluated by Steve Byrne, who gave a Underperform rating and target of 83. The Sell recommendation has not been clearly validated with shares unchanged at 83.02.
DOW
HoldOct 14, 2025
Target
$24.00
Current
$21.90
Performance
-0.09%
Steve Byrne rated DOW as Neutral on Oct 14, 2025, setting a price target of 24. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 21.9 with a -0.09% move.
EMN
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$74.00
Current
$60.16
Performance
-0.63%
On Oct 14, 2025, EMN was given a Buy rating by Steve Byrne, with a target price of 74. The stock traded sideways with a -0.63% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.
ESI
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$31.00
Current
$25.38
Performance
0.51%
ESI received a Buy rating from Steve Byrne on Oct 14, 2025, aiming for 31. Price action was muted, as shares hovered around 25.38 despite the bullish outlook.
FMC
HoldOct 14, 2025
Target
$33.00
Current
$29.98
Performance
-1.41%
On Oct 14, 2025, Steve Byrne published a Neutral outlook on FMC, with a target of 33. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 29.98.
GPRE
HoldApr 15, 2025
Target
$4.50
Current
$11.32
Performance
212.71%
Steve Byrne on Apr 15, 2025 assigned GPRE a Neutral rating, with a price target of 4.5. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 212.71% despite the neutral view.
APD
SellApr 15, 2025
Target
$282.00
Current
$253.18
Performance
-4.57%
On Apr 15, 2025, Steve Byrne reaffirmed APD with a Underperform rating, targeting 282. Price action has been neutral, giving no verdict on the Sell call.
DD
HoldApr 15, 2025
Target
$75.00
Current
$78.13
Performance
29.23%
DD was rated Neutral by Steve Byrne on Apr 15, 2025, with a price objective of 75. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 78.13.
CTVA
BuyFeb 11, 2025
Target
$73.00
Current
$61.00
Performance
-3.13%
On Feb 11, 2025, Steve Byrne initiated coverage on CTVA with a Buy rating and target of 73. Neutral price movement of -3.13% leaves room for interpretation.
BG
BuyFeb 11, 2025
Target
$87.00
Current
$95.33
Performance
36.34%
Steve Byrne issued a Buy recommendation for BG on Feb 11, 2025, price target set at 87. Investors following the Buy call captured upside momentum, with shares now at 95.33.
ORGN
BuyAug 16, 2024
Target
$3.00
Current
$0.66
Performance
-53.85%
On Aug 16, 2024, ORGN was evaluated by Steve Byrne, who gave a Buy rating and target of 3. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 3 target.
ECL
BuyJul 31, 2024
Target
$272.00
Current
$270.62
Performance
17.31%
Steve Byrne rated ECL as Buy on Jul 31, 2024, setting a price target of 272. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 17.31% toward the price target of 272.