According to Zacks.com, 12 of the 26 analysts following the shares rate them a "hold" or worse, leaving thedooropen for potential upgrades that could provide a stiff tailwind for FFIV.
It was the Italian's first wet-weather pole since Imola in 1996, when he was in the 125cc class, proof that if Lorenzo is heading for the exit door Rossi is happy to hold it open - and even give him a boot up the backside on the way out for good measure.