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Freshworks Inc provides software as a service platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to support customers through e-mail, phone, website, and social networks. It offers solutions that serve the needs of users in the CS and ITSM categories and has also expanded its offering with Sales and Marketing automation products. These product offerings enable organizations to acquire, engage, and serve their customers and employees. The group derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and Other regions.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$116.6K</td>
<td>125.4K</td>
<td>87.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$172.1K</td>
<td>30.5K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WOLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$171.2K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>18.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>878</td>
<td>605</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FRSH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$79.9K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>472</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 452 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.6K, with a price of $258.0 per contract. There were 125476 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87252 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $157.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 6422 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19963 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 88 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 76 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $172.1K, with a price of $2265.0 per contract. There were 30561 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6592 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 3684 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IONQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 1167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3280 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WOLF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 25 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 170 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2871 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 25 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 71 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $171.2K, with a price of $2412.0 per contract. There were 2813 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2685 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 18351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2037 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DDOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 151 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 152 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $184.0 per contract. There were 878 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 605 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FRSH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 123 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.9K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 472 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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AAPL

DDOG

FRSH

IONQ

MSFT

NVDA

WOLF

10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td>130.5K</td>
<td>372.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>43.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$132.4K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>17.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$107.2K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>646</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>156</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FRSH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>955</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 504 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.9K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 130533 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 372360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 137 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $247.0 per contract. There were 3464 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43051 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1025 contract(s) at a $157.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 84 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $132.4K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 9639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17680 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ASML (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $700.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $884.0 per contract. There were 1354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4871 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 265 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 3966 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4663 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 246 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.2K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 6267 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 646 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1588 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 127 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 38 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $1310.0 per contract. There were 156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1511 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FRSH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 127 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 2126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $415.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 2513 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 955 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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AVGO

MSTR

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Berg initiates coverage on Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) with a Equal-Weight rating and announces Price Target of $11.

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Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage On Freshworks with Equal-Weight Rating, Announces Price Target of $11

Throughout the last three months, 7 analysts have evaluated Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions 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 style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Freshworks and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $16.86, accompanied by a high estimate of $20.00 and a low estimate of $13.00. This current average represents a 11.26% decrease from the previous average price target of $19.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728561614_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 Freshworks. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Altmann</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pinjalim Bora</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Knoblauch</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Freshworks. 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 Freshworks compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Freshworks's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Freshworks's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FRSH/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Freshworks analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Freshworks</h2>
Freshworks Inc provides software as a service platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to support customers through e-mail, phone, website, and social networks. It offers solutions that serve the needs of users in the CS and ITSM categories and has also expanded its offering with Sales and Marketing automation products. These product offerings enable organizations to acquire, engage, and serve their customers and employees. The group derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and Other regions.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Freshworks's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Freshworks's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 20.03%. This signifies 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.
Net Margin: Freshworks's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -11.59% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Freshworks's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -1.84%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Freshworks's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of -1.34%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, Freshworks adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</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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Deep Dive Into Freshworks Stock: Analyst Perspectives (7 Ratings)

Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintains Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $17 to $13.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Freshworks, Lowers Price Target to $13

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Tiger Global Management Reports Share Stake Of 2.35M Shares In UnitedHealth Group; Dissolves Share Stake In Maplebear; Dissolves Share Stake In Freshworks; Cuts Share Stake In JD.com By 73.8% To 822,715 Class A Sponsored ADS; Raises Share Stake In Grab Holdings By 39.1% To 92.9M Class A Ordinary Shares; Reports Share Stake Of 1.86M Shares In Qualcomm

Scotiabank analyst Nick Altmann maintains Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $18 to $16.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Freshworks, Lowers Price Target to $16

Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow maintains Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $15 to $14.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Freshworks, Lowers Price Target to $14

JP Morgan analyst Pinjalim Bora maintains Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $19 to $17.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Freshworks, Lowers Price Target to $17

Tech stocks soared to their best session in five months on Wednesday, ahead of the highly anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. This broad tech rally was propelled by a sharp rebound in chipmakers, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and easing concerns over chip<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/40075799/semiconductor-stocks-set-for-strongest-day-in-5-months-as-chip-export-concerns-subside-top-wedne"> export restrictions to China.</a>
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates at 5.25-5.50%, but market attention is fixed on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET, for any hints of a potential rate cut in September, which market participants have fully priced in.
The Nasdaq 100 surged 2.7%, with 87 of its constituents in positive territory, led by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which jumped 11%. The tech-heavy index hasn&#8217;t experienced such a rally since February 2024.
The Biden administration is planning to introduce new regulations next month to restrict the export of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Chinese chipmakers, with key allies like Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea being exempt, according to Reuters. 
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) soared over 5%, also marking its strongest session since late February 2024.
The S&amp;P 500 also posted solid gains, rising 1.6%. Small caps, tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), increased by 1.1%, eyeing their highest close since January 2022. Blue chips climbed 0.7%.
The dollar eased 0.2%, weighed down by a disappointing July private employment report released earlier by the ADP. The Japanese yen, tracked by the Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXE#NYSE">FXE</a>), rallied 1.4% following an overnight rate hike by the Bank of Japan.
In commodities, gold rose 0.7%, surpassing $2,400 per ounce, and silver climbed 1.4%. Oil prices surged 3% amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh by Israeli forces in Iran.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 0.3%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Movers In US Major Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,306.28</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,523.20</td>
<td>1.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,267.02</td>
<td>1.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,030.77</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent073124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;was 1.6% higher to $550.40.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $410.22.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 2.6% to $469.60.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.1% to $224.09.</li>
<li>Sector-wise, the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)&nbsp;outperformed, rallying 3.4%, while the&nbsp;Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, up 0.1%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks moving on earnings were:
<ul>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), up 4%.</li>
<li>Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>), down 3.8%,</li>
<li>Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) up over 9%,</li>
<li>AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) up 8.2%,</li>
<li>Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) up 1.5%,</li>
<li>Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>) up 0.4%,</li>
<li>Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), up 5.1%,</li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) up over 12%,</li>
<li>DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DV#NYSE">DV</a>) down about 1%,</li>
<li>DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) up 5.3%, </li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) up 1.8%,</li>
<li>Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) down 4.5%,</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>) down 4.6%, </li>
<li>GSK plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) down 2.3%,</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) down 8.8%,</li>
<li>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) up 3.5%, </li>
<li>Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) up 4.3%,</li>
<li>Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) up 2.1%, </li>
<li>Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTCH#NASDAQ">MTCH</a>) down 1%, </li>
<li>Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) (down over 2.50%)</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) down 1.8%</li>
<li>Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSK#NYSE">OSK</a>) down 2.8%,</li>
<li>Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) down 3.1%,</li>
<li>Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) down over 12%</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) up over 4%, </li>
<li>Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) up over 8%,</li>
<li>T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) up 2.5%,</li>
<li>Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>) down 1.5%.</li>
</ul>
Stocks reporting after the close include: 
<ul>
<li>Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>)</li>
<li>American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>)</li>
<li>Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</li>
<li>C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>)</li>
<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>)</li>
<li>eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>)</li>
<li>Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>)</li>
<li>Host Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>)</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>)</li>
<li>NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTGR#NASDAQ">NTGR</a>)</li>
<li>QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDOC#NYSE">TDOC</a>)</li>
<li>Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>).</li>
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Tech Stocks On Track For Best Session In 5 Months Ahead Of Fed Meeting; Small Caps Target Highest Close Since January 2022: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) underwent analysis by 9 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints 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 style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Freshworks, revealing an average target of $19.67, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $15.00. A decline of 16.9% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722445279_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Freshworks. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brett Knoblauch</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<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 Freshworks. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Freshworks compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Freshworks's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Freshworks's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FRSH/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Freshworks analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Freshworks</h2>
Freshworks Inc provides software as a service platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to support customers through e-mail, phone, website, and social networks. It offers solutions that serve the needs of users in the CS and ITSM categories and has also expanded its offering with Sales and Marketing automation products. These product offerings enable organizations to acquire, engage, and serve their customers and employees. The group derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and Other regions.
<h3>Breaking Down Freshworks's Financial Performance</h3>
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.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Freshworks showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 19.94% as of 31 March, 2024. This reflects 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 Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -14.12%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Freshworks's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -2.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Freshworks's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.6%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Freshworks's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.02, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
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Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Navigating 9 Analyst Ratings For Freshworks

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch maintains Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $19 to $18.

Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight on Freshworks, Lowers Price Target to $18

Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintains Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $25 to $20.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Freshworks, Lowers Price Target to $20

Tech optimism is likely to abound on Wall Street as AI-levered stocks are feeding off the strength generated by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40051646/amd-shares-rebound-after-chipmaker-posts-q2-beat-guidance-tops-expectations-ceo-lisa-su-says-ai-bus"> robust second-quarter results.</a> The major index futures are all sharply higher early Wednesday. The financial markets have baked in expectations of the Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, to confirm a September rate cut. Bond yields are dropping and the dollar-denominated commodities are rising as the U.S. dollar trades lower against most major currency pairs.
The beaten-down mega-cap techs could lead the market higher, as evidenced in the premarket session. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) did stir up some nervousness but analysts are largely sanguine about continued AI strength for the company, basing the optimism on the strong commercial cloud bookings.
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<td>+0.99%</td>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.30%</td>
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<td>+0.74%</td>
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In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) moved up 0.95% to $547.16, and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) jumped 1.52% to $464.48, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks ended Tuesday&#8217;s session on a mixed note after traders sold off tech stocks amid some disappointing earnings and apprehensions ahead of some mega-cap tech earnings. Traders also chose to remain cautious ahead of the Fed decision.
The major averages opened uniformly higher but diverged thereafter. The Dow Industrials stayed mostly in the green, moving roughly sideways and ending moderately higher. The 30-stock blue-chip average drew strength from the support lent by healthcare and financial stocks.
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&amp;P 500 Index squandered their early gains ahead of earnings reports from Microsoft and AMD and declined steadily through the morning. After bottoming by the mid-session, these averages moved roughly sideways before closing notably lower.
Financial stocks rallied on Fed rate cut expectations and energy stocks gained on BP Plc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) quarterly earnings, while IT stocks served as drags.
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Insights From Analysts:
Weighing in on the recent market weakness, Carson Group Chief Investment Strategist Ryan Detrick said some more volatility would be perfectly normal. Since most of the year so far has been historically calm, the strategist said large moves cannot be ruled out. &#8220;When you go at least a full year without a 2% drop and then finally have one, the bull tends to remain. In fact, up a median of more than six percent three months later and up more than 10% on average a year later don't sound all too bearish to me,&#8221; he said. 
He noted that the S&amp;P 500 Index went without a 2% drop for 356 days since February 2023, the longest such streak since the record 949 days before the Great Financial Crisis.
Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>ADP is due to release its private payroll numbers at 8:15 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect that the sector may have added 150,000 jobs in July, the same pace as in the previous month.</li>
<li>The Labor Department will release its second-quarter employment cost index at 8:30 a.m. EDT, with the consensus 1% quarter-over-quarter increase in compensation cost following a 1.2% increase in the first quarter.</li>
<li>The ISM-Chicago is due to release the results of its regional manufacturing activity data for July at 9:45 a.m. EDT. The Chicago region&#8217;s business barometer for July may have declined from 47.4 in June to 45.5 in July, suggesting a steeper contraction.</li>
<li>The National Association of Realtors will announce its pending home sale index for June at 10 a.m. EDT. Pending home sales may have increased 1% month-over-month following a 2.1% drop in the previous month.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly petroleum status report at 10:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Fed will announce its interest rate decision via the post-meeting policy statement at 2 p.m. EDT. Economists widely expect another pause but traders will watch out for any change in the language that could add weight to expectations for a rate cut in September. Powell&#8217;s post-meeting presser is due for 2:30 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>AMD climbed over 9% in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">premarket trading</a> following the chipmaker&#8217;s quarterly results.</li>
<li>The other stocks moving on earnings are Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) (up over 4%), Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) (up over 6%), DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DV#NYSE">DV</a>) (down about 6%), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) (up over 4%), Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) (up over 5%), Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTCH#NASDAQ">MTCH</a>) (up about 11.5%), Microsoft (down over 2.50%), Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) (down over 11%) and Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) (up over 2.7%).</li>
<li>Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>), AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>), Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>), Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>), Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>), Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>), GSK plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>), Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>),&nbsp;Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>), Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSK#NYSE">OSK</a>), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>), Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>), Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) (down over 20%), T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) are among the key companies due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">release their earnings reports ahead of the market opening.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>), Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), Host Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>), Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Meta, MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTGR#NASDAQ">NTGR</a>), QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDOC#NYSE">TDOC</a>) and Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>).</li>
<li>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) soared over 13% after the company announced a license extension for its 2.4GW Comanche Peak nuclear power plant, allowing operations to continue until 2053.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures rebounded strongly and gold futures extended gains ahead of the Fed meeting. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note slipped to 4.133%. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) pulled back below the $66K level.
The global markets exuded cheer, taking heart from some positive U.S. tech earnings as well as some domestic data and earnings. Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 average rose after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40058319/bank-of-japan-raises-main-interest-rate-unwinds-longstanding-easy-policy-even-as-jerome-powells-take">Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 0.25%, while also announcing a bond tapering plan.</a> The Chinese markets rallied strongly after lackluster domestic data raised stimulus hopes.
European stocks were notably higher in early trading as domestic traders digested the earnings news flow and inflation data from the eurozone, which unexpectedly accelerated.
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Freshworks shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued Q3 revenue guidance above estimates. Also, the company raised its FY24 revenue guidance above estimates.

Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterates Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) with a Buy and maintains $20 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Freshworks, Maintains $20 Price Target

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Freshworks Revises FY24 Revenue Forecast From $695M - $705M To $707M - $713M (Est $699.355M), Adj EPS From $0.32 - $0.35 To $0.32 - $0.34 (Est $0.33)

Freshworks Expects Q3 Revenue Of $180M - $183M (Est $178.7M), Adj EPS Of $0.07 - $0.08 (Est $0.08)

Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.06 by 33.33 percent. This is a 14.29 percent increase over earnings of $0.07 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $174.131 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $171.071 million by 1.79 percent. This is a 20.02 percent increase over sales of $145.079 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Freshworks Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $0.08 Beats $0.06 Estimate, Sales $174.131M Beat $171.071M Estimate

ClearBridge Mid Cap Strategy Q3 2024 Commentary

Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintained a Buy rating on Freshworks (FRSH – Research Report) today and set a price target of $13.00. The com...

Piper Sandler Remains a Buy on Freshworks (FRSH)

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