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Mixed Martial Arts Group shares are trading higher after the company announced it had entered into a non-dilutive and unsecured $2 million revolving loan agreement.

Jefferies analyst Yaron Kinar maintains Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $265 to $270.

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Jefferies analyst Yaron Kinar maintains Root (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $115 to $150.

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Jefferies analyst Yaron Kinar maintains Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $237 to $244.

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Murphy USA shares are trading higher after Keybanc initiated coverage on the stock with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $550.

Core Natural Resources shares are trading higher. B. Riley Securities maintained a Buy rating on the stock.

BlackRock shares are trading higher after the company reported a Q1 adjusted EPS beat and announced that assets under management reached historic highs.

Jefferies analyst Yaron Kinar maintains Chubb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $307 to $308.

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Procter & Gamble shares are trading higher. JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating on the stock.

10 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</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>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</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>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Waste Management, revealing an average target of $245.4, a high estimate of $260.00, and a low estimate of $235.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 3.24% increase from the previous average price target of $237.70.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394459_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Waste Management among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jon Windham &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $240.00&#x7C;$230.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Konark Gupta &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $260.00&#x7C;$255.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kevin Chiang &#x7C;CIBC &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $247.00&#x7C;$227.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bryan Burgmeier &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $255.00&#x7C;$242.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Konark Gupta &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $255.00&#x7C;$250.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Noah Kaye &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $237.00&#x7C;$231.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Tyler Brown &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $237.00&#x7C;$235.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jeffrey Goldstein &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $235.00&#x7C;$227.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Konark Gupta &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $250.00&#x7C;$225.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Stephanie Moore &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $238.00&#x7C;$255.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: 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 Waste Management. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Waste Management compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Waste Management's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Waste Management's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Waste Management</h2>
WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 263 active landfills and about 332 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Waste Management's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Waste Management displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 12.96%. This indicates a notable 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.
Net Margin: Waste Management's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.15% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Waste Management's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 7.37%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Waste Management's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.51%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Waste Management's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 2.9, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
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.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Waste Management Stock

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Carvana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
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The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 42%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 33 are puts, for a total amount of $1,567,489, and 19 are calls, for a total amount of $1,268,178.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $410.0 for Carvana during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Carvana stands at 491.68, with a total volume reaching 4,717.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Carvana, situated within the strike price corridor from $100.0 to $410.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Carvana Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394455_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>
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<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$32.75</td>
<td>$31.8</td>
<td>$32.75</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$193.2K</td>
<td align="right">565</td>
<td align="right">204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$89.75</td>
<td>$86.4</td>
<td>$88.0</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$184.8K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$80.0</td>
<td>$80.0</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$150.6K</td>
<td align="right">703</td>
<td align="right">303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$17.85</td>
<td>$18.45</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$94.5K</td>
<td align="right">628</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carvana</h3>
Carvana Co is an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars. The company derives revenue from used vehicle sales, wholesale vehicle sales and other sales and revenues. The other sales and revenues include sales of loans originated and sold in securitization transactions or to financing partners, commissions received on VSCs and sales of GAP waiver coverage. The foundation of the business is retail vehicle unit sales. This drives the majority of the revenue and allows the company to capture additional revenue streams associated with financing, VSCs, auto insurance and GAP waiver coverage, as well as trade-in vehicles.
<h3>Carvana's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,051,289, the price of CVNA is down -0.24% at $203.17. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Carvana</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 $272.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Carvana with a target price of $280. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Carvana, which currently sits at a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JMP Securities continues to hold a Market Outperform rating for Carvana, targeting a price of $275. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Carvana, maintaining a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Morgan Stanley has upgraded their rating to Overweight and adjusted the price target to $280. 
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Across the recent three months, 7 analysts have shared their insights on CBRE Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</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>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $147.71, along with a high estimate of $165.00 and a low estimate of $130.00. This current average has increased by 0.58% from the previous average price target of $146.86. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394452_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of CBRE Group by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;---------------------&#x7C;-----------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Kramm &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $130.00&#x7C;$146.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Anthony Paolone &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $141.00&#x7C;$163.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ronald Kamdem &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $165.00&#x7C;$160.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jade Rahmani &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $145.00&#x7C;$142.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick O'Shaughnessy&#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $152.00&#x7C;$155.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ronald Kamdem &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $160.00&#x7C;$115.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steve Sakwa &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $141.00&#x7C;$147.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to CBRE Group. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of CBRE Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: 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>
To gain a panoramic view of CBRE Group's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind CBRE Group</h2>
CBRE Group provides a wide range of real estate services to owners, occupants, and investors worldwide, including leasing, property and project management, and capital markets advisory. CBRE's investment management arm manages over $140 billion for clients across diverse public and private real estate strategies.
<h3>Financial Milestones: CBRE Group's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: CBRE Group's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 16.25%. This signifies a substantial increase 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 Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: CBRE Group's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 4.68%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.69%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.98%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: CBRE Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.68, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
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.
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.
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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades 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 NVDA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 348 uncommon options trades for NVIDIA.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 41%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 123 are puts, for a total amount of $10,917,065, and 225 are calls, for a total amount of $12,673,255.
<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 $60.0 and $200.0 for NVIDIA, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 NVIDIA's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to NVIDIA's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $60.0 to $200.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>NVIDIA Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394450_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$388.4K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$131.5K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>28.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.26</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$124.0K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$121.8K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>17.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>$2.08</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$105.5K</td>
<td>85.2K</td>
<td>101.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NVIDIA</h3>
Nvidia Corp is an upfront developer of graphics processing unit and a full-stack computing infrastructure company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry. Traditionally, GPU were used to enhanvce experience,now Nvidia offers AI GPUs, and also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. The company is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads. such as AI, model training and inference, data analytics, scientific computing, and 3D graphics, with vertical-specific optimizations to address industries ranging from healthcare and telecom to automotive and manufacturing.
Having examined the options trading patterns of NVIDIA, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of NVIDIA</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 199,626,135, the NVDA's price is up by 2.66%, now at $110.43. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 40 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On NVIDIA</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 $169.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Buy rating on NVIDIA, which currently sits at a price target of $140. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho persists with their Outperform rating on NVIDIA, maintaining a target price of $168. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Positive rating on NVIDIA, maintaining a target price of $180. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Needham lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $160.
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Spotlight on NVIDIA: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Booking Holdings. Our analysis of options history for Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) revealed 64 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 42% of traders were bullish, while 32% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 22 were puts, with a value of $1,300,383, and 42 were calls, valued at $2,625,448.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $2480.0 to $6650.0 for Booking Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Booking Holdings stands at 41.81, with a total volume reaching 136.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Booking Holdings, situated within the strike price corridor from $2480.0 to $6650.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Booking Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394445_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$381.2</td>
<td>$381.0</td>
<td>$381.1</td>
<td>$4700.00</td>
<td>$266.7K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1683.0</td>
<td>$1664.0</td>
<td>$1683.0</td>
<td>$2900.00</td>
<td>$168.3K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$279.2</td>
<td>$268.0</td>
<td>$279.2</td>
<td>$4610.00</td>
<td>$111.6K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$1065.0</td>
<td>$1044.0</td>
<td>$1065.0</td>
<td>$5000.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1014.3</td>
<td>$1010.2</td>
<td>$1010.2</td>
<td>$3720.00</td>
<td>$101.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Booking Holdings</h3>
Booking is the world's largest online travel agency by sales, offering booking and payment services for hotel and alternative accommodation rooms, airline tickets, rental cars, restaurant reservations, cruises, experiences, and other vacation packages. The company operates several branded travel booking sites, including Booking.com, Agoda, OpenTable, Rentalcars.com, Kayak, and Momondo. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of revenue and profits.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Booking Holdings, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Booking Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 129,515, the price of BKNG is down by 0.0%, reaching $4494.64.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 18 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Booking Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $5129.25.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Booking Holdings with a target price of $4850. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $5500. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JMP Securities has decided to maintain their Market Outperform rating on Booking Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $5600. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Booking Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $4567. 
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BKNG

Booking Holdings's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Certara (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERT#NASDAQ">CERT</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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>1M Ago</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>2M Ago</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>3M Ago</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>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $13.5, a high estimate of $17.00, and a low estimate of $11.00. This current average has increased by 5.88% from the previous average price target of $12.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394444_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Certara. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joe Vruwink &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $13.00&#x7C;$9.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Luke Sergott &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $11.00&#x7C;$13.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Luke Sergott &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $13.00&#x7C;$12.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jeff Garro &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $17.00&#x7C;$17.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Certara. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Certara compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Certara's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Certara's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Certara's Background</h2>
Certara Inc accelerates medicines to patients using biosimulation software and technology to transform traditional drug discovery and development. It provides modeling and simulation, regulatory science, and assessment software and services to help clients reduce clinical trials, accelerate regulatory approval and increase patient access to medicines. The company has its business presence in the Americas which is also it key revenue generating market, EMEA and Asia Pacific region.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Certara's Financials</h3>
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.
Revenue Growth: Certara's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 14.03%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Certara's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 6.55%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Certara's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.62% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Certara's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.42%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Certara's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.29, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
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.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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CERT

What Analysts Are Saying About Certara Stock

In the preceding three months, 5 analysts have released ratings for Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OBDC#NYSE">OBDC</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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>1M Ago</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>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $15.9, along with a high estimate of $17.00 and a low estimate of $14.50. Surpassing the previous average price target of $15.65, the current average has increased by 1.6%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394437_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Blue Owl Capital is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;------------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Hurwit &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $16.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Johnson &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $14.50&#x7C;$15.10 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Finian O'Shea &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $15.00&#x7C;$14.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian McKenna &#x7C;Citizens Capital Markets&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $17.00&#x7C;$17.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian McKenna &#x7C;JMP Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $17.00&#x7C;$16.50 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: 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 Blue Owl Capital. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Blue Owl Capital compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Blue Owl Capital's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Blue Owl Capital's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Blue Owl Capital's Background</h2>
Blue Owl Capital Corp is a specialty finance company and business development company (BDC) focused on providing direct lending solutions to U.S. middle-market companies. The company seeks to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation by targeting investment opportunities with favorable risk-adjusted returns, including senior secured, subordinated, or mezzanine loans and equity-related instruments. Its investment strategies are intended to generate favorable returns across credit cycles with an emphasis on preserving capital.
<h3>Blue Owl Capital's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Blue Owl Capital's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -17.78%. This indicates a decrease 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 Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 91.69%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Blue Owl Capital's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.6%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Blue Owl Capital's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.11%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25, Blue Owl Capital adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
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.
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.
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.
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Where Blue Owl Capital Stands With Analysts

BlackRock's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 22.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.47 million shares sold short, which is 0.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.23 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>BlackRock Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394431_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for BlackRock 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 BlackRock'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>, BlackRock's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.65%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Across the recent three months, 7 analysts have shared their insights on Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</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>3M Ago</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>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $176.43, along with a high estimate of $192.00 and a low estimate of $156.00. A decline of 1.36% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394430_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Marathon Petroleum. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Roger Read &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $175.00&#x7C;$185.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Justin Jenkins &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Strong Buy &#x7C; $183.00&#x7C;$193.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Roger Read &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $185.00&#x7C;$183.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Theresa Chen &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $161.00&#x7C;$159.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ryan Todd &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $156.00&#x7C;$160.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Roger Read &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $183.00&#x7C;$182.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Justin Jenkins &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Strong Buy &#x7C; $192.00&#x7C;$190.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: 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 Marathon Petroleum. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Marathon Petroleum compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Marathon Petroleum's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Marathon Petroleum's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Marathon Petroleum analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Marathon Petroleum Better</h2>
Marathon Petroleum is an independent refiner with 13 refineries in the midcontinent, West Coast, and Gulf Coast of the United States with total throughput capacity of 3.0 million barrels per day. Its Dickinson, North Dakota, facility produces 184 million gallons a year of renewable diesel. Its Martinez, California, facility has the ability to produce 730 million gallons a year of renewable diesel. The firm also owns and operates midstream assets primarily through its listed master limited partnership, MPLX.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Marathon Petroleum's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Marathon Petroleum faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -8.6% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Marathon Petroleum's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.12% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Marathon Petroleum's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.02% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Marathon Petroleum's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.47%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.62, Marathon Petroleum faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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7 Analysts Assess Marathon Petroleum: What You Need To Know

In the current market session, Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) price is at $585.00, after a 1.30% increase. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 2.23%, and in the past year, by 4.35%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394429_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Intuit P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 366.36 in the Software industry, Intuit Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 54.02. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744394429_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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