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Covenant Logistics Group Inc together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries offers truckload transportation and freight brokerage services to customers throughout the continental United States. The company's reportable segments include Expedited, Dedicated Services, Managed Freight and Warehousing. Expedited segment provides truckload services to customers with high service freight and delivery standards. Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length. Managed Freight segment includes brokerage services and TMS. Warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers who have chosen to outsource this function. Majority of revenue is generated from expedited segment.

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Oppenheimer analyst Brian Schwartz maintains Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $530 to $500.

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Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) shares are trading higher Friday morning as escalating geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East propelled crude oil toward its most significant weekly rally in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45924154/the-120-oil-shock-just-became-a-real-risk-are-we-back-in-2022">nearly three years</a>. 
What To Know: The surge followed major Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and missile facilities, sparking fears of a wider regional conflict that could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45922022/trump-issues-stark-warning-to-iran-to-make-a-deal-after-israels-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-just-do-it-before-its-too-late">severely disrupt</a> global energy supplies.
West Texas Intermediate futures soared, pushing the commodity up nearly 13% for the week. The tension highlights the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for about a third of the world&#8217;s seaborne oil shipments. 
Analysts warn of significant upside risk, with ING's head of commodity strategy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45924154/the-120-oil-shock-just-became-a-real-risk-are-we-back-in-2022">noting</a> that a serious disruption could push oil prices toward $120 per barrel.
Iran currently produces 3.3 million barrels per day, making any potential supply interruption highly impactful for the market. This bullish environment for energy commodities is directly benefiting integrated oil and gas giants like Exxon Mobil.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, shares of Exxon Mobil traded higher by 1.03% over the past five days, reaching $110.92 in morning trading as investors reacted to the heightened geopolitical risk premium in oil.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy XOM Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Exxon Mobil &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from Benzinga Pro, XOM has a 52-week high of $126.34 and a 52-week low of $97.80.
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Surges As Middle East Tensions Send Oil Prices Higher

Gold extended its remarkable 2025 rally on Friday, rising about 1.5% to $3,446 per ounce in New York morning trading as safe-haven demand accelerated following Israel's overnight airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure — a move that threatens to destabilize an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45924154/the-120-oil-shock-just-became-a-real-risk-are-we-back-in-2022">already volatile Middle East.</a>
Israel&#8217;s targeted strikes reportedly destroyed key components of Iran's nuclear facilities and killed senior military officials, including the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iran has vowed retaliation, raising fears that oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz could be compromised. This, alongside broader fears of a regional war, has rattled markets and pushed investors into traditional safe havens. 
With Friday's gains, gold is now up 31% year-to-date through June 13, marking its strongest first-half performance in over four decades. The last time bullion posted a bigger six-month gain was in the second half of 1982, when it climbed 42%. On a rolling six-month basis, the current rally is the strongest since the 2007–2008 financial crisis period.
Gold — as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) — is now just shy of its April record high of $3,500, with renewed momentum pushing it closer to a fresh peak.
Yet, analysts say investors remain underexposed to the yellow metal, raising the possibility that fear of missing a major bull cycle could soon take hold.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investors Have Yet To Increase Their Gold Exposure</h3>
&#8220;We estimate that investors have allocated 3.5% of their portfolios, which does not seem excessive&nbsp;and&nbsp;it is still short of the all-time highs in 2011,&#8221; said Bank of America&#8217;s commodity analyst Michael Widmer in a note shared Friday. 
Meanwhile, central banks have sharply ramped up their purchases, now holding gold equivalent to nearly 18% of outstanding U.S. public debt, up from 13% a decade ago.
At market valuations, gold's share of total global foreign reserves rose to 20% by the end of 2024, overtaking the euro's 16% share. 
Emerging and developing nations in particular were responsible for over 1,000 tonnes of gold purchases last year, double the previous decade's average.
Daan Struyven, analyst at Goldman Sachs, said central bank gold buying has averaged 88 tonnes per month this year — ahead of the firm's projection of 80 tonnes per month through mid-2026.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US Debt Problems Now Central To Gold's Next Move</h3>
Analysts say the metal's long-term trajectory will hinge on fiscal and monetary dynamics in the United States.
President Donald Trump's expansive "Big Beautiful Bill," currently advancing through Congress, is expected to widen the budget deficit further in the second half of 2025. 
According to economists tracking the legislation, even under optimistic scenarios, deficits will remain persistently high — keeping investor anxiety over fiscal sustainability elevated regardless of Senate negotiations.
This macro backdrop—marked by fiscal stress, volatile interest rates, and a weakening U.S. dollar—forms the structural foundation for gold's continued rise. Should the U.S. Treasury or Federal Reserve be forced to intervene in markets, analysts say gold could see a further tailwind.
"Continued apprehension over trade and U.S. fiscal deficits may well divert more central bank purchases away from U.S. Treasuries to gold,&#8221; said Bank of America&#8217;s Widmer.
&#8220;While wars and conflicts are usually not sustained price drivers, we see a path for gold to rally to $4,000/oz over the next 12 months,&#8221; he added.
Goldman maintains its price forecast of $3,700 per ounce by year-end and $4,000 by mid-2026, reiterating a "long gold" recommendation.
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Phase 1b study suggests a promising safety profile and highlights the potential of a novel dual-targeting CD19/CD20 CAR T in patients with relapsed or refractory disease
75-80% complete response rate among evaluable patients at the recommended Phase 2 dose&nbsp;
MILAN, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) announced today the first clinical data from an ongoing Phase 1b study for JNJ-90014496 (JNJ-4496), an investigational dual-targeting anti-CD19/CD20 bispecific autologous chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, being studied in patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL) who have not been previously treated with CAR T-cell therapy.1 Findings demonstrate the potential of JNJ-4496 in the treatment of patients with R/R LBCL, including R/R diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) – the most common type of aggressive lymphoma, a blood cancer that originates in the lymphatic system.1,2 These data were presented as an oral presentation at the <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4448366-1&amp;h=2997833116&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fehaweb.org%2Fconnect-network%2Feha2025-congress&amp;a=2025+European+Hematology+Association+(EHA)+Congress">2025 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress</a>&nbsp;(<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4448366-1&amp;h=3124684094&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ehaweb.org%2Feha%2F2025%2Feha2025-congress%2F4159316%2Fmatthew.ku.a.global.phase.1b.study.of.jnj-90014496.a.cd19.cd20.bi-specific.html%3Ff%3Dlisting%253D0%252Abrowseby%253D8%252Asortby%253D1%252Asearch%253DJNJ-90014496&amp;a=Abstract+%23S239">Abstract #S239</a>).1
JNJ-4496, formerly known as C-CAR039, is a dual-targeting CAR T designed to bind to both CD19 and CD20 antigens — two cell surface proteins commonly expressed on malignant B-cells. This design, including a 4-1BB costimulatory domain, is intended to enhance binding strength and persistence, also potentially addressing common mechanisms of resistance in relapsed or refractory disease.
In the Phase 1b dose confirmation study (<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4448366-1&amp;h=2043334395&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clinicaltrials.gov%2Fstudy%2FNCT05421663%3Fintr%3DJNJ-90014496%26rank%3D1&amp;a=NCT05421663">NCT05421663</a>) in patients with R/R LBCL, data at the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) were reported in patients with a median follow-up of 4 months. Results informed a RP2D of JNJ-4496 at 75 million CAR+ T-cells. Among the 22 patients in the RP2D group where efficacy was assessed, those who received one prior line of therapy (n=10) had an objective response rate (ORR) of 100 percent and a complete response rate (CRR) of 80 percent (95 percent confidence interval (CI), 69, 100). In the patients who had received two or more prior lines of therapy (n=12), the ORR was 92 percent and the CRR was 75 percent (95 percent CI, 62, 100).1

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Johnson & Johnson's Dual-Targeting CD19/CD20 CAR T Therapy Phase 1b Study, Achieves 75% - 80% Complete Response Rate In Relapsed Or Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma Patients, Demonstrating Safety Profile At Recommended Phase 2 Dose

Houston American Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) has become the top trending stock on StockTwits Friday morning, as shares in the oil and gas exploration company are skyrocketing. 
What To Know: HUSA stock is sharply higher Friday amid reports of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45921212/us-stocks-likely-to-open-lower-as-israel-strikes-iran-geopolitical-risks-offers-upside-for-dollar-say-experts">escalating</a> geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a common catalyst for volatility and upward price movement in the energy sector. 
Companies involved in oil and gas exploration and production, like Houston American Energy, often see significant gains when the stability of global oil supply is perceived to be at risk.
The stock&#8217;s rally is marked by exceptionally high trading volume, indicating a massive influx of traders and investors into the name. This heightened interest is fueling significant price swings for the small-cap energy firm.
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The sharp upward movement has captured the attention of the retail trading community, propelling it to the top of social media discussions.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, Houston American Energy shares are trading at $16.21, up approximately 127% at the time of writing. Trading volume exploded to nearly 4.8 million shares, dwarfing its 100-day average volume of roughly 146,000 shares.
Notably, the stock also carries a high short interest of over 28% of the float, suggesting that a short squeeze may be contributing to the magnitude of the rally.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy HUSA Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Houston American Energy&#8217;s case, it is in the Energy sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from Benzinga Pro, HUSA has a 52-week high of $32.00 and a 52-week low of $3.85.
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Houston American Energy (HUSA) Stock Surges Over 125% Amid Middle East Tensions

Revealing a significant insider sell on June 12, Preethi Sundaram, Chief Strategy Officer at Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRX#NASDAQ">CPRX</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001369568/000116169725000189//Archives/edgar/data/1369568/000116169725000189/0001161697-25-000189-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday showed that Sundaram sold 3,924 shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals. The total transaction amounted to $103,648. 
The latest update on Friday morning shows Catalyst Pharmaceuticals shares down by 2.06%, trading at $23.79.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Catalyst Pharmaceuticals</h3>
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on developing and commercializing, developing therapies for people with rare, debilitating, chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases. It offers three drug products, FIRDAPSE (amifampridine), FYCOMPA (perampanel), and AGAMREE (vamorolone).
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's Finances</h3>
Revenue Growth: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 43.56%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
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Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 87.33%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 0.47.
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Debt Management: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.0.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 15.47 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 5.72 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 8.86, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
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Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
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<h3>Exploring the Significance of Insider Trading</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
In the domain of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their focus to those taking place in the open market, as meticulously outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Preethi Sundaram Implements A Sell Strategy: Offloads $103K In Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Stock

Phontip Palitwanon, Chief Accounting Officer at GoDaddy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDDY#NYSE">GDDY</a>), reported an insider sell on June 12, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: According to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001609711/000160971125000128//Archives/edgar/data/1609711/000160971125000128/0001609711-25-000128-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday, Palitwanon sold 2,173 shares of GoDaddy. The total transaction value is $386,511.
GoDaddy's shares are actively trading at $175.0, experiencing a down of 1.56% during Friday's morning session.
<h3>Delving into GoDaddy's Background</h3>
GoDaddy provides domain registration and aftermarket services, website hosting, security, design, and business productivity tools, commerce solutions, and domain registry services. The company primarily targets micro- to small businesses, website design professionals, registrar peers, and domain investors. Since acquiring payment processing platform Poynt in 2021, the company has expanded into omnicommerce solutions, including offering an online payment gateway and offline point-of-sale devices.
<h3>GoDaddy's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, GoDaddy showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 7.74% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase 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 Information Technology sector.
Interpreting Earnings Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 63.12%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): GoDaddy's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 1.55.
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Debt Management: GoDaddy's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 19.46. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 34.19 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 5.54, GoDaddy's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 25.32, GoDaddy's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
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Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
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<h3>Illuminating the Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Cracking Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Decision: Phontip Palitwanon Offloads $386K Worth Of GoDaddy Stock

On June 13, Frederec Green, Director at Delek Logistics Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKL#NYSE">DKL</a>) executed a significant insider buy, as disclosed in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Green demonstrated confidence in Delek Logistics Partners by purchasing 3,053 shares, as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001552797/000155279725000082//Archives/edgar/data/1552797/000155279725000082/0001552797-25-000082-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday. The total value of the transaction is $129,996.
At Friday morning, Delek Logistics Partners shares are down by 0.0%, trading at $43.33.
<h3>About Delek Logistics Partners</h3>
Delek Logistics Partners LP owns and operates logistics and marketing assets for crude oil and intermediate and refined products. The company's segment includes gathering and processing; wholesale marketing and terminalling; storage and transportation and investment in pipeline joint ventures. It generates maximum revenue from the wholesale marketing and terminalling segment, which provides marketing services for the refined products output of the Delek Holdings' refineries, engages in wholesale activity at its terminals and terminals owned by third parties, whereby it purchases light product for sale and exchange to third parties, and provides terminalling services at its refined products terminals to independent third parties and Delek Holdings.
<h3>Delek Logistics Partners: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Revenue Growth: Delek Logistics Partners's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.85%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Exploring Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 21.51%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Delek Logistics Partners's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 0.73.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 22.14, Delek Logistics Partners faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Exploring Valuation Metrics Landscape:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 14.54 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 2.3, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 11.14, the company's EV/EBITDA ratio outperforms industry norms, reflecting positive market perception. This positioning indicates optimistic expectations for the company's future performance.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Important</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Understanding Crucial Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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General Dynamics' GDIT Awarded Foundational Information Technology Enterprise Contract To Support Components Of U.S. Special Operations Command

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Hewlett Packard. Our analysis of options history for Hewlett Packard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $223,764, and 5 were calls, valued at $182,390.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $20.0 for Hewlett Packard, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Hewlett Packard's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Hewlett Packard's whale activity within a strike price range from $10.0 to $20.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Hewlett Packard Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749826889_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.26</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$46.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>359</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.27</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Hewlett Packard</h3>
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an information technology vendor that provides hardware and software to enterprises. Its primary product lines are compute servers, storage arrays, and networking equipment; it also has a high-performance computing business. HPE's stated goal is to be a complete edge-to-cloud company. Its portfolio enables hybrid clouds and hyperconverged infrastructure. It uses a primarily outsourced manufacturing model and employs 60,000 people worldwide.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Hewlett Packard, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Hewlett Packard</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,564,838, with HPE's price down by -1.79%, positioned at $17.8.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 82 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Hewlett Packard</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $22.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Strong Buy rating on Hewlett Packard, which currently sits at a price target of $26. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Hewlett Packard, which currently sits at a price target of $18. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Hewlett Packard with a target price of $22. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Hewlett Packard, maintaining a target price of $20. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Hewlett Packard, maintaining a target price of $24. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Hewlett Packard

A substantial insider sell was reported on June 13, by Constantine Xykis, CEO at Power Solutions Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSIX#NASDAQ">PSIX</a>), based on the recent SEC filing.
What Happened: Xykis's decision to sell 35,000 shares of Power Solutions Intl was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001137091/000095017025085807//Archives/edgar/data/1137091/000095017025085807/0000950170-25-085807-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday. The total value of the sale is $1,749,650.
In the Friday's morning session, Power Solutions Intl's shares are currently trading at $50.87, experiencing a down of 1.26%.
<h3>Get to Know Power Solutions Intl Better</h3>
Power Solutions International Inc is an America-based company that manufactures, distributes, and services power systems that run on nondiesel fuels, including natural gas, propane, and gasoline. The company's products are designed to meet emission standards imposed by environmental regulatory bodies like the Environmental Protection Agency. Its products are distributed to a wide range of industrial original equipment manufacturers that supply equipment to sectors including power generation, oil and gas, material handling, airport ground support, agricultural, turf, construction and irrigation. The company generates majority of its sales from United States.
<h3>Breaking Down Power Solutions Intl's Financial Performance</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Power Solutions Intl's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 42.22% as of 31 March, 2025, 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 Industrials sector.
Exploring Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: Achieving a high gross margin of 29.75%, the company performs well in terms of cost management and profitability within its sector.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 0.83, Power Solutions Intl showcases strong earnings per share.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Power Solutions Intl's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.82, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 14.59, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 2.3 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.79, Power Solutions Intl presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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PSIX

Sell Alert: Constantine Xykis Cashes Out $1.75M In Power Solutions Intl Stock

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Cloudflare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NET, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Cloudflare.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 22% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $33,750, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $689,951.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $30.0 to $250.0 for Cloudflare over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Cloudflare's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Cloudflare's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $250.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Cloudflare Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749826883_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$79.25</td>
<td>$75.35</td>
<td>$75.4</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$339.3K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.05</td>
<td>$62.3</td>
<td>$62.3</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td>712</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$141.9</td>
<td>$138.65</td>
<td>$139.92</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td>665</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$24.55</td>
<td>$21.65</td>
<td>$23.0</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>92</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cloudflare</h3>
Cloudflare is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that offers security and web performance offerings by utilizing a distributed, serverless content delivery network, or CDN. The firm's edge computing platform, Workers, leverages this network by providing clients the ability to deploy, and execute code without maintaining servers.
<h3>Cloudflare's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,325,795, the price of NET is down -0.56% at $169.86. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Cloudflare</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $205.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Keybanc downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $210. 
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Cloudflare Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

A large exercise of company stock options by Rhonda Jordan, Board Member at ESAB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESAB#NYSE">ESAB</a>) was disclosed in a new SEC filing on June 12, as part of an insider exercise.
What Happened: In an insider options sale disclosed in a Form 4 filing on Thursday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001877322/000187732225000113//Archives/edgar/data/1877322/000187732225000113/0001877322-25-000113-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, Jordan, Board Member at ESAB, exercised stock options for 1,500 shares of ESAB. The transaction value amounted to $138,150.
ESAB shares are trading down 0.0% at $125.12 at the time of this writing on Friday morning. Since the current price is $125.12, this makes Jordan's 1,500 shares worth $138,150.
<h3>Discovering ESAB: A Closer Look</h3>
ESAB, spun off from Colfax in 2022, is a leading manufacturer of equipment and consumables used in welding, cutting, and joining applications. Alongside competitors Lincoln Electric and ITW's Miller brand, ESAB is one of the top three players in the welding space. ESAB generated roughly $2.7 billion in revenue in 2024.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of ESAB</h3>
Revenue Challenges: ESAB's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.68%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 37.63%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): ESAB's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 1.1.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, ESAB faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Evaluating Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 25.96, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 2.8 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 16.43 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: 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.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions</h3>
Insider transactions are not the sole determinant of investment choices, but they are a factor worth considering.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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ESAB

Engaging In Options Activity, Rhonda Jordan Exercises Options Valued At $138K In ESAB

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Visa.
Looking at options history for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) we detected 73 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 41% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 37 are puts, for a total amount of $2,756,547 and 36, calls, for a total amount of $1,785,601.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $230.0 to $380.0 for Visa over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Visa's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Visa's significant trades, within a strike price range of $230.0 to $380.0, over the past month.
<h3>Visa Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749826878_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
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<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$29.85</td>
<td>$29.25</td>
<td>$29.85</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$140.2K</td>
<td>571</td>
<td>63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
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<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$135.95</td>
<td>$132.5</td>
<td>$135.95</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$135.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>10</td>
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<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$130.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>326</td>
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<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$126.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
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<h3>About Visa</h3>
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2024, it processed almost $16 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
<h3>Visa's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,617,245, the price of V is down -2.95% at $360.44. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Visa</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $410.0.
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Disclosed in a recent SEC filing on June 13, JR, Board Member at Corcept Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORT#NASDAQ">CORT</a>), made a noteworthy transaction involving the exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Disclosed in a Form 4 filing on Friday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001088856/000122520825005922//Archives/edgar/data/1088856/000122520825005922/0001225208-25-005922-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, JR, Board Member at Corcept Therapeutics, executed a strategic derivative sale. This involved exercising stock options for 0 shares of CORT, resulting in a transaction value of $0.
Currently, Corcept Therapeutics shares are trading down 1.0%, priced at $70.47 during Friday's morning. This values JR's 0 shares at $0.
<h3>About Corcept Therapeutics</h3>
Corcept Therapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of medications that treat severe metabolic, oncologic and neuropsychiatric disorders by modulating the effect of the hormone cortisol. The company's compounds are being evaluated in clinical trials as potential treatments for a variety of serious disorders - hypercortisolism, advanced ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, ALS, and MASH.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Corcept Therapeutics's Journey</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Corcept Therapeutics's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 7.09% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Key Profitability Indicators:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 98.47%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Corcept Therapeutics's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 0.19.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, Corcept Therapeutics adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Valuation Analysis:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Corcept Therapeutics's stock is currently priced at a premium level, as reflected in the higher-than-average P/E ratio of 61.9.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 12.04 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Boasting an EV/EBITDA ratio of 64.3, Corcept Therapeutics demonstrates a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: 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.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Examining transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often concentrate on those unfolding in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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CORT

Major Update: LEONARD BAKER JR At Corcept Therapeutics Exercises Options, Realizing $0

In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully assess companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) against its key competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Amazon.com Background</h3>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>34.73</td>
<td>7.40</td>
<td>3.53</td>
<td>5.79%</td>
<td>$36.48</td>
<td>$78.69</td>
<td>8.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>15.62</td>
<td>1.98</td>
<td>2.03</td>
<td>1.23%</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$117.63</td>
<td>-15.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>11.09</td>
<td>3.20</td>
<td>2.73</td>
<td>4.59%</td>
<td>$16.09</td>
<td>$54.73</td>
<td>10.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>58.27</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>5.37</td>
<td>10.56%</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>36.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>202.21</td>
<td>11.76</td>
<td>1.67</td>
<td>2.53%</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>11.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>8.18</td>
<td>1.48</td>
<td>0.31</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
<td>$14.27</td>
<td>$47.85</td>
<td>15.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>18.62</td>
<td>7.21</td>
<td>3.68</td>
<td>9.95%</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>1.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>7.73</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>4.85%</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$6.08</td>
<td>-4.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>35.14</td>
<td>4.05</td>
<td>3.02</td>
<td>2.78%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>13.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>11.14</td>
<td>3.39</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>8.97%</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>-1.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>16.76</td>
<td>3.81</td>
<td>2.32</td>
<td>3.98%</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>18.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>6.01</td>
<td>0.73</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>-4.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>75.36</td>
<td>3.96</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>-1.13%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>-4.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>130</td>
<td>7.86</td>
<td>0.33</td>
<td>11.93%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>4.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>43.15</td>
<td>5.36</td>
<td>1.74</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$6.82</td>
<td>$17.12</td>
<td>6.14%</td>
</tr>
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<ul>
<li>
A Price to Earnings ratio of 34.73 significantly below the industry average by 0.8x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 7.4 relative to the industry average by 1.38x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.53, surpassing the industry average by 2.03x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.79% that is 1.13% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.48 Billion, which is 5.35x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher gross profit of $78.69 Billion, which indicates 4.6x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 8.62%, outperforming the industry average of 6.14%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749826855_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When evaluating Amazon.com alongside its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights arise:
<ul>
<li>
When considering the debt-to-equity ratio, Amazon.com exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company has a favorable balance between debt and equity, with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, which can be perceived as a positive aspect by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Amazon.com, the PE ratio is low compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest that the market values Amazon.com's assets and sales highly. Amazon.com's high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth outperform its industry peers, reflecting strong financial performance and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AMZN

Investigating Amazon.com's Standing In Broadline Retail Industry Compared To Competitors

In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is imperative for investors and industry observers to carefully assess companies before making investment choices. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) vis-à-vis its key competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry. Through a detailed analysis of important financial indicators, market standing, and growth potential, our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Apple Background</h3>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc</td>
<td>31.03</td>
<td>44.54</td>
<td>7.56</td>
<td>37.11%</td>
<td>$32.25</td>
<td>$44.87</td>
<td>5.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer Inc</td>
<td>23.57</td>
<td>4.06</td>
<td>1.27</td>
<td>1.72%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>19.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co</td>
<td>17.43</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>-4.4%</td>
<td>$0.87</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>5.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NetApp Inc</td>
<td>18.16</td>
<td>19.83</td>
<td>3.27</td>
<td>33.42%</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>3.84%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Digital Corp</td>
<td>19.10</td>
<td>3.76</td>
<td>1.26</td>
<td>5.86%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>30.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pure Storage Inc</td>
<td>143.39</td>
<td>14.32</td>
<td>5.76</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>12.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eastman Kodak Co</td>
<td>12.17</td>
<td>0.84</td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>-1.66%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Turtle Beach Corp</td>
<td>18.27</td>
<td>2.25</td>
<td>0.75</td>
<td>-0.55%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>14.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>36.01</td>
<td>6.58</td>
<td>1.94</td>
<td>4.76%</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>12.29%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>When analyzing Apple, the following trends become evident: 
<ul>
<li>
A Price to Earnings ratio of 31.03 significantly below the industry average by 0.86x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 44.54 which exceeds the industry average by 6.77x.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 7.56, which is 3.9x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 37.11%, which is 32.35% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $32.25 Billion, which is 129.0x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
With higher gross profit of $44.87 Billion, which indicates 59.04x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 5.08% is significantly lower compared to the industry average of 12.29%. This indicates a potential fall in the company's sales performance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749826843_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When comparing Apple with its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be observed:
<ul>
<li>
Apple is positioned in the middle in terms of the debt-to-equity ratio compared to its top 4 peers.
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This suggests a balanced financial structure, where the company maintains a moderate level of debt while also relying on equity financing with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
In comparison to its peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry, Apple's PE ratio is considered low, indicating potential undervaluation. However, its PB and PS ratios are high, suggesting overvaluation relative to industry standards. On the other hand, Apple's high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and low revenue growth position it favorably among its industry counterparts, reflecting strong operational efficiency and profitability despite slower revenue growth.
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Costco Wholesale's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NYSE">COST</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.51% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.46 million shares sold short, which is 1.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.53 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Costco Wholesale Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749826837_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Costco Wholesale has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Costco Wholesale's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Costco Wholesale's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.92%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Interactive Media &amp; Services industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Meta Platforms Background</h3>
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc</td>
<td>27.11</td>
<td>9.42</td>
<td>10.60</td>
<td>9.05%</td>
<td>$22.52</td>
<td>$34.74</td>
<td>16.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc</td>
<td>19.61</td>
<td>6.18</td>
<td>5.99</td>
<td>10.3%</td>
<td>$46.31</td>
<td>$53.87</td>
<td>12.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Baidu Inc</td>
<td>8.68</td>
<td>0.80</td>
<td>1.64</td>
<td>2.89%</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$14.96</td>
<td>2.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pinterest Inc</td>
<td>12.51</td>
<td>4.91</td>
<td>6.34</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
<td>$-0.03</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>15.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reddit Inc</td>
<td>23.29</td>
<td>9.67</td>
<td>14.29</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>61.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kanzhun Ltd</td>
<td>31.91</td>
<td>3.66</td>
<td>7.83</td>
<td>3.38%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>12.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp</td>
<td>17.95</td>
<td>6.19</td>
<td>1097.59</td>
<td>-3.51%</td>
<td>$-0.03</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>6.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZoomInfo Technologies Inc</td>
<td>83.25</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2.91</td>
<td>1.6%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>-1.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CarGurus Inc</td>
<td>87.30</td>
<td>7.94</td>
<td>3.77</td>
<td>8.27%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weibo Corp</td>
<td>7.02</td>
<td>0.69</td>
<td>1.47</td>
<td>3.09%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>0.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yelp Inc</td>
<td>17.56</td>
<td>3.14</td>
<td>1.73</td>
<td>3.31%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>7.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tripadvisor Inc</td>
<td>35.90</td>
<td>2.57</td>
<td>1.11</td>
<td>-1.39%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>0.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ziff Davis Inc</td>
<td>18.49</td>
<td>0.75</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>1.37%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hello Group Inc</td>
<td>7.86</td>
<td>0.87</td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>3.21%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>-1.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vtex</td>
<td>92.36</td>
<td>4.93</td>
<td>5.42</td>
<td>0.34%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taboola.com Ltd</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>0.69</td>
<td>-0.85%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>3.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>36.85</td>
<td>3.7</td>
<td>76.85</td>
<td>2.23%</td>
<td>$3.82</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>8.83%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>When conducting a detailed analysis of Meta Platforms, the following trends become clear: 
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<li>
At 27.11, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.74x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 9.42, which is 2.55x the industry average, Meta Platforms might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively low Price to Sales ratio of 10.6, which is 0.14x the industry average, the stock might be considered undervalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 9.05% that is 6.82% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.52 Billion, which is 5.9x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
With higher gross profit of $34.74 Billion, which indicates 7.02x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 16.07% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 8.83%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749826831_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is an important measure to assess the financial structure and risk profile of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating Meta Platforms against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
When comparing the debt-to-equity ratio, Meta Platforms is in a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower level of debt relative to its equity, indicating a more favorable balance between the two with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Meta Platforms, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB ratio suggests the market values the company's assets highly. A low PS ratio implies sales are generating strong value. The high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth highlight the company's strong financial performance within the Interactive Media &amp; Services industry.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Eaton Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 15.86% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.68%. Currently, Eaton Corp has a market capitalization of $130.55 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ETN: If an investor had bought $1000 of ETN stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,762.37 today based on a price of $330.34 for ETN at the time of writing.
<h3>Eaton Corp's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749826828_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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