Analyst Ratings typically are tied into analysis of Earnings Estimates and Earnings Estimates Revisions. Unlike Barchart Opinions (which calculate the Buy/Sell rating using a variety of short-medium and long-term technical indicators), the Analyst Ratings are more of a short-term indicator that gives you a feel for how outside industry experts are weighing in on a stock.
Analyst Ratings are available for US and Canadian equities. Barchart provides Analyst Ratings to give you another tool to gauge the possible future performance of a stock.
