Several analysts in London downgraded the company's stock after the earnings report on Aug. 25.

Some analysts downgraded Hewlett shares, while others said the circumstances that led to the shortfall were temporary, and they remained confident.

One reason is that analysts have downgraded the stock, saying Cymer's customers are likely to slow their orders.

Several analysts have downgraded their ratings from buys to holds recently.

Many analysts downgraded the entire biotech group, while others scrambled to determine if the stocks had hit bottom, which would represent a buying opportunity.

Just last week, many analysts downgraded much of the cable industry stocks, putting even more pressure on management to come up with fast returns.

Both analysts have downgraded their recommendations to "hold."

Neoforma's stock 37 percent, to $6.75 In addition, several analysts who follow the company downgraded their recommendations because of the accounting questions.

Compaq Computer plunged almost 14 percent after some analysts downgraded their expectations for first-quarter sales and profits.

Shares of the Oracle Corporation fell more than 12 percent today as analysts downgraded their ratings for the stock.