underweight

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The largest discrepancy appeared in the underweight group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

MS has an underweight rating and A$34.40 target price on the stock, which is up 0.65% at A$40.725.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

It uses an individual’s weight and height to calculate a figure that fits into one of four categories: underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

A look under the hood suggests why: Technology and communications stocks represent 51% of its portfolio, which constitute 43% of the S&P 500, while it is underweight in energy, industrials, and materials.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

“If that bag can’t support a ten-year-old boy, who’s thirteen pounds underweight for his age, I don’t want it in my cabin,” Mrs. McArdle said, without opening her eyes.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger