Definition of 'Outperform' An analyst recommendation meaning a stock is expected to do slightly better than the market return.
Also known as "market outperform", "moderate buy", or "accumulate".
Investopedia explains 'Outperform' Exact definitions vary by brokerage, but in general this rating is better than neutral and worse than buy or strong buy. '
Westport Innovations Inc. (NASDAQ: WPRT) had its price target raised by analysts at Northland Securities from $40.00 to $52.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. and yet another 52 wk high today