La vendita allo scoperto per Black Cat Syndicate dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Black Cat Syndicate. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

Black Cat Syndicate (OTC:BLCAF) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

Black Cat Syndicate Ltd is a mining company. It focuses on the exploration and development of the goldfield project. The company is engaged in the exploration and development of the Bulong Gold Field project located to the east of Kalgoorlie. The company is organized into two operating segments, being mine development assets and exploration and evaluation assets, all conducted within Western Australia. The company's project includes Kal East Gold project, Coyote Gold Operation, Paulsens Gold Operation.

Black Cat Syndicate Ltd

<p>Barclays  analyst Andrew Mok   maintains Privia Health Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRVA#NASDAQ">PRVA</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $19 to $21.</p>


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Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Privia Health Gr, Raises Price Target to $21

<p>Raymond James  analyst Joseph Altobello   maintains Planet Fitness (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $92 to $110.</p>


PLNT

Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Planet Fitness, Raises Price Target to $110

<p><strong>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) stock soared Friday after President-elect <strong>Donald Trump</strong> said he has no plans to sell his stake in the Truth Social parent.</p>
<p>Trump denied rumors of a potential share sale in a post on Truth Social, calling them "fake, untrue, and probably illegal," likely spread by market manipulators or short sellers. He emphasized, "I have no intention of selling."</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="553" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/08122722/Trump-Truth-1024x553.png" alt="" class="wp-image-638169" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/08122722/Trump-Truth-1024x553.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/08122722/Trump-Truth-300x162.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/08122722/Trump-Truth-768x415.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/08122722/Trump-Truth-1536x829.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/08122722/Trump-Truth.png 1850w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p>Shares of the company were trading 16.23% higher to $32.19 midday Friday. </p>
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<p>Trump Media stock plunged 23% Thursday. The sharp decline followed a 6% surge the previous day, driven by Trump's political return, according to Reuters. </p>
<p>On Tuesday, Trump Media reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41760961/djt-stock-volatile-on-election-day-donald-trumps-media-company-reports-q3-earnings-growth-initiativ">third-quarter net sales</a> decline of 6% to $1.01 million. The company said advertising on the Truth Social platform drove the topline.</p>
<p>The company reported a loss of 10 cents per share compared to a loss of 30 cents per share in last year&#8217;s third quarter.</p>
<p>Despite recent losses and low revenue, Trump Media's market cap now exceeds $5.5 billion.</p>
<p>Trump Media stock has gained 75% year-to-date, gaining traction from Trump&#8217;s decision to hold onto <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41606911/whats-going-on-with-trump-media-technology-stock-on-tuesday">his majority stake</a> in the company despite the expiry of the lockup period and his improving position as a presidential candidate running against Vice President <strong>Kamala Harris</strong>. </p>
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Trump Says He Won't Sell Trump Media Stock

<p><a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/american-jetblue-alliance-breakup-upheld-by-appeals-court">https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/american-jetblue-alliance-breakup-upheld-by-appeals-court</a></p>
<ul>
<li>Decision affirms ruling that ended airline partnership</li>
<li>American Airlines had appealed, arguing court misapplied law</li>
</ul>
<p>A partnership between American Airlines Group Inc. and JetBlue Airways Corp. violated US antitrust law, an appeals court ruled, affirming a lower court decision to end the alliance.</p>
<p>In a unanimous <a href="https://assets.bwbx.io/documents/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/rXwJ_Vy85PrU/v0">decision</a>, a three-judge panel on the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston said Friday that the airline alliance harmed consumers by reducing their choices for flights from airports in the Northeast US including New York City.</p>
<p>"Presented with an arrangement that had many of the essential attributes of an agreement between two powerful competitors sharing revenues and divvying up highly concentrated markets, the district court conducted ...</p>
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'American-JetBlue Alliance Breakup Upheld By Appeals Court' - Bloomberg Law

<p>Raymond James  analyst Aaron Kessler   maintains Pinterest (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $40 to $34.</p>


PINS

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Pinterest, Lowers Price Target to $34

<p>Barclays  analyst Benjamin Budish   maintains Marex Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRX#NASDAQ">MRX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $30 to $32.</p>


Barclays Maintains Overweight on Marex Group, Raises Price Target to $32

<p>Analysts' ratings for APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 20 analysts.</p>
<p>Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for APA, presenting an average target of $35.6, a high estimate of $52.00, and a low estimate of $26.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 9.07%. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089448_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
<p>In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive APA. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Cheng</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neil Mehta</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to APA. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of APA compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for APA's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>To gain a panoramic view of APA's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on APA analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>About APA</h2>
<p>Based in Houston, APA is an independent exploration and production company. It operates primarily in the US, Egypt, the North Sea, and Suriname. At year-end 2023, proved reserves totaled 807 million barrels of oil equivalent, with net reported production of 405 thousand boe/day that year (64% of which was oil and natural gas liquids, with the remainder natural gas).</p>
<h3>Financial Milestones: APA's Journey</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.</p>
<p><strong>Positive Revenue Trend:</strong> Examining APA's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of <strong>41.59%</strong> as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> APA's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>21.27%</strong> net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> APA's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of <strong>13.47%,</strong> the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> APA's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of <strong>3.08%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> APA's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at <strong>1.26</strong>. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.</p>
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
<p>Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.</p>
<p>Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.</p>
<p>In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.</p>
<p><strong>Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?</strong></p>
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<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On APA Through 20 Analysts

<p>AAON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAON#NASDAQ">AAON</a>) underwent analysis by 4 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $132.25, along with a high estimate of $150.00 and a low estimate of $111.00. Observing a 14.67% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $115.33. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089431_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
<p>An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive AAON. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thielman</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julio Romero</td>
<td>Sidoti &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to AAON. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of AAON compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of AAON's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Capture valuable insights into AAON's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAON/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on AAON analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Delving into AAON's Background</h2>
<p>AAON Inc is a manufacturer of air-conditioning and heating equipment. The products include rooftop units, chillers, packaged outdoor mechanical rooms, air-handling units, makeup air units, energy-recovery units, condensing units, geothermal heat pumps, and self-contained units and coils. AAON's products serve the commercial and industrial new construction and replacement markets, primarily in North America.</p>
<h3>AAON: A Financial Overview</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> AAON's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately <strong>10.43%</strong>. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> AAON's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of <strong>16.66%,</strong> the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> AAON's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>6.85%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of <strong>5.32%,</strong> the company showcases effective utilization of assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> AAON's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of <b>0.14</b>, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.</p>
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
<p>Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.</p>
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AAON

Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring AAON Through Analyst Insights

<p>RBC Capital  analyst Nik Modi   maintains Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $205 to $183.</p>


RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Hershey, Lowers Price Target to $183

<p>Barclays  analyst Balaji Prasad   maintains Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGND#NASDAQ">LGND</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $125 to $150.</p>


LGND

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Raises Price Target to $150

<p>33 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $100.45, along with a high estimate of $145.00 and a low estimate of $61.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 16.42% lower than the prior average price target of $120.19. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089390_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
<p>An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Enphase Energy. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Yang</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sean Milligan</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Curran</td>
<td>Seaport Global</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gus Richard</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Bagri</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Dendrinos</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Austin Moeller</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Strouse</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Shen</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James West</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pavel Molchanov</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Stine</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Rusch</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Percoco</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sean Milligan</td>
<td>Janney Montgomery Scott</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Bagri</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Dendrinos</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Percoco</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dushyant Ailani</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Percoco</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Enphase Energy. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Enphase Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Enphase Energy's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Enphase Energy's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENPH/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Enphase Energy analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Delving into Enphase Energy's Background</h2>
<p>Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company. The company delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that manage solar generation, storage, and communication on one platform. The company's microinverter technology primarily serves the rooftop solar market and produces a fully integrated solar-plus-storage solution. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.</p>
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Enphase Energy</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Enphase Energy's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately <strong>-30.89%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Enphase Energy's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of <strong>12.02%,</strong> the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Enphase Energy's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>5.04%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Enphase Energy's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>1.42%</strong>. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Enphase Energy's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at <strong>1.4</strong>. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.</p>
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
<p>Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.</p>
<p>Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.</p>
<p>Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.</p>
<p><strong>Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?</strong></p>
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ENPH

Deep Dive Into Enphase Energy Stock: Analyst Perspectives (33 Ratings)

<p>In the latest quarter, 8 analysts provided ratings for Five9 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVN#NASDAQ">FIVN</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.</p>
<p>Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $48.88, a high estimate of $65.00, and a low estimate of $37.00. A 0.49% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $49.12. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089379_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
<p>An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Five9. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Gil Luria</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lauren Lieberman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terry Tillman</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Five9. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Five9 compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
<p>Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Five9's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FIVN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Five9 analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Five9</h2>
<p>Five9 offers cloud-native contact center software enabling digital customer service, sales, and marketing engagement. The company's Virtual Contact Center platform combines core telephony functionality, omnichannel engagement, and various modules into a unified cloud contact-center-as-a-service, or CCaaS, platform. Five9's modules include digital self-service, agent assist technology, workflow automation, as well as workforce optimization solutions that optimize call center efficiency, and manage interaction quality and agent performance.</p>
<h3>Financial Milestones: Five9's Journey</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Five9's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of <strong>13.1%</strong>. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Five9's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>-5.08%</strong>. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>-2.54%,</strong> the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Five9's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>-0.68%</strong> ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of <strong>2.3</strong>, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.</p>
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
<p>Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.</p>
<p>Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.</p>
<p>If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>
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<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


FIVN

Cracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For Five9

<p>Across the recent three months, 8 analysts have shared their insights on Gulfport Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPOR#NYSE">GPOR</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $180.62, a high estimate of $203.00, and a low estimate of $162.00. Observing a 0.13% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $180.38. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089367_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
<p>The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Gulfport Energy by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Bertrand Donnes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$203.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zach Parham</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bertrand Donnes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zach Parham</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bertrand Donnes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Gulfport Energy. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Gulfport Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Gulfport Energy's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Gulfport Energy's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPOR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Gulfport Energy analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Get to Know Gulfport Energy Better</h2>
<p>Gulfport Energy Corp is an independent natural gas-weighted exploration and production company focused on the exploration, acquisition and production of natural gas, crude oil and NGL in the United States. It operates through Utica Shale and Scoop properties. The Utica Shale is located in the Appalachian Basin of the United States and Canada. The Scoop (South Central Oklahoma Oil Province) play of Oklahoma is located in the southeast portion of the prolific Anadarko Basin.</p>
<h3>Financial Insights: Gulfport Energy</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.</p>
<p><strong>Decline in Revenue:</strong> Over the 3 months period, Gulfport Energy faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately <strong>-4.97%</strong> in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Gulfport Energy's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-6.97%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Gulfport Energy's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>-0.72%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-0.47%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Gulfport Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at <strong>0.34</strong>, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.</p>
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
<p>Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.</p>
<p>Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.</p>
<p>Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.</p>
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GPOR

Deep Dive Into Gulfport Energy Stock: Analyst Perspectives (8 Ratings)

<p><strong>Tesla, Inc.&#8217;s </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) October sales in China took a hit as exports from its Shanghai plant surged.</p>
<p>Per a <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2024/11/08/tesla-sells-40485-cars-china-oct-2024/" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> by CnEV Post, the company sold 68,280 vehicles in total, with 27,795 units shipped overseas, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). This left Tesla with just 40,485 vehicles sold within China, marking its weakest month since April.</p>
<p>However, TSLA stock is on the rise, fueled by a post-election rally following Donald Trump&#8217;s victory in the 2024 presidential race.</p>
<p>The boost in Tesla&#8217;s stock may be tied to Elon Musk&#8217;s backing of Trump, which seemingly paid off with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41813356/elon-musks-net-worth-soars-by-26-5-billion-in-single-day-after-tesla-stock-surges-post-trump-vic" rel="noreferrer noopener">massive surge in his wealth.</a></p>
<p>In addition,<strong> B of A Securities </strong>analyst John Murphy has raised Tesla&#8217;s price forecast from $265 to $350, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintaining a Buy rating on the stock.</a></p>
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<p>Tesla&#8217;s October sales in China were up 41.43% from 28,626 vehicles sold last year, but down 43.93% from 72,200 units in September, CnEV Post added.</p>
<p>For the year-to-date period from January to October, Tesla has sold 500,685 vehicles in China, crossing the 500,000 mark. This represents an 8.29% increase compared to the same period last year.</p>
<p>Earlier this week, Tesla was in the headlines for luring its customers with a new incentive to promote car purchases and capitalize on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41738613/elon-musk-rejects-rumors-of-a-tesla-phone-but-says-the-ev-giant-will-have-to-make-one-if-this-happen" rel="noreferrer noopener">China&#8217;s auto consumption stimulus.</a> The EV giant is offering Chinese customers the chance to win a tour of its Giga Shanghai factory.</p>
<p>Tesla China&#8217;s Gigafactory Shanghai is the EV giant&#8217;s largest by production volume, with an estimated annual output exceeding 950,000 vehicles, according to the third quarter 2024 Update Letter, Teslarati <a target="_blank" href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-china-giga-shanghai-tour-incentive/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>. Giga Shanghai manufactures the Model 3 and Model Y for both the domestic Chinese market and international markets.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action:</strong> TSLA shares are trading higher by 7.05% to $317.83 at the last check on Friday.</p>
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TSLA

Tesla's China Sales Plunge to 6-Month Low In October, Exports Rise

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>KLA</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) we detected 9 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 66% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $265,347 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $107,828.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $640.0 to $800.0 for KLA over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in KLA's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to KLA's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $640.0 to $800.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>KLA Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089321_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$37.1</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$20.7</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td align="right">180</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About KLA</h3>
<p>KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.</p>
<h3>Where Is KLA Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 472,616, the KLAC's price is up by 0.38%, now at $688.79. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
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Options

KLAC

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on KLAC Options

<p>Raymond James  analyst Brian Peterson   maintains OneStream (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OS#NASDAQ">OS</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $34 to $35.</p>


Raymond James Maintains Outperform on OneStream, Raises Price Target to $35

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Constellation Energy</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) we detected 8 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 62% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $227,440 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $478,841.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $135.0 to $320.0 for Constellation Energy during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Constellation Energy's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Constellation Energy's whale activity within a strike price range from $135.0 to $320.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Constellation Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089315_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$113.3</td>
<td>$109.6</td>
<td>$113.3</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$238.0K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$171.5K</td>
<td align="right">475</td>
<td align="right">351</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$12.08</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$120.8K</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$42.1</td>
<td>$40.8</td>
<td>$40.8</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td align="right">71</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Constellation Energy</h3>
<p>Constellation Energy Corp offers energy solutions. It provides clean energy and sustainable solutions to homes, businesses, the public sector, community aggregations, and a range of wholesale customers (such as municipalities, cooperatives, and other strategics). The company offers comprehensive energy solutions and a variety of pricing options for electric, natural gas, and renewable energy products for companies of any size.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Constellation Energy, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Constellation Energy's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,921,888, with CEG's price down by -0.76%, positioned at $239.76.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 109 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Constellation Energy</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $285.4.</p>
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Neutral rating for Constellation Energy, targeting a price of $235.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Constellation Energy, which currently sits at a price target of $270.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $342.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Constellation Energy with a target price of $282.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Constellation Energy, maintaining a target price of $298. </p>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Constellation Energy

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on GE Aero. Our analysis of options history for GE Aero (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 8% of traders were bullish, while 83% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $110,383, and 10 were calls, valued at $992,902.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $185.0 to $200.0 for GE Aero during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for GE Aero options trades today is 2108.0 with a total volume of 4,453.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for GE Aero's big money trades within a strike price range of $185.0 to $200.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>GE Aero Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089310_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$458.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td align="right">402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$116.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td align="right">256</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$89.1K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td align="right">546</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.45</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>216</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$73.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About GE Aero</h3>
<p>GE Aerospace is the global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing large aircraft engines, along with partner Safran in their CFM joint venture. With its massive global installed base of nearly 70,000 commercial and military engines, GE Aerospace earns most of its profits on recurring service revenue of that equipment, which operates for decades. GE Aerospace is the remaining core business of the company formed in 1892 with historical ties to American inventor Thomas Edison; that company became a storied conglomerate with peak revenue of $130 billion in 2000. GE spun off its appliance, finance, healthcare, and wind and power businesses between 2016 and 2024.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of GE Aero, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Current Position of GE Aero</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,935,870, the GE's price is up by 0.36%, now at $179.49. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 74 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About GE Aero</h3>
<p>A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $214.2.</p>
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for GE Aero, targeting a price of $230.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on GE Aero, which currently sits at a price target of $216.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on GE Aero, which currently sits at a price target of $200.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on GE Aero, which currently sits at a price target of $200.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Bernstein continues to hold a Outperform rating for GE Aero, targeting a price of $225. </p>
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<p>Barclays  analyst Jeffrey Bernstein   maintains Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $70 to $90.</p>


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<p>16 analysts have shared their evaluations of Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.</p>
<p>The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $49.62, a high estimate of $68.00, and a low estimate of $25.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 21.02% increase from the previous average price target of $41.00.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089297_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
<p>An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Affirm Holdings. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Reginald Smith</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will Nance</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Bauch</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vincent Caintic</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Dolev</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reginald Smith</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Affirm Holdings. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Affirm Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Affirm Holdings's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>Capture valuable insights into Affirm Holdings's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Affirm Holdings analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>About Affirm Holdings</h2>
<p>Affirm Holdings Inc offers a platform for digital and mobile-first commerce. It comprises a point-of-sale payment solution for consumers, merchant commerce solutions, and a consumer-focused app. The firm generates its revenue from merchant networks, and through virtual card networks among others. Geographically, it generates a majority share of its revenue from the United States.</p>
<h3>Affirm Holdings's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Affirm Holdings's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately <strong>47.86%</strong>. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Affirm Holdings's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-6.85%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Affirm Holdings's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>-1.69%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Affirm Holdings's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-0.48%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of <strong>2.42</strong>, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.</p>
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
<p>Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.</p>
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<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


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