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Wedbush analyst Dan Ives is out with a new note laying the groundwork for Tesla Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) highly anticipated robotaxi event, expected to introduce new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41086839/tesla-cybertruck-starts-receiving-highly-anticipated-fsd-software">&#8220;game changing&#8221; technology</a>.
What To Know: Ives released a new note to clients late Monday, reiterating Tesla with an Outperform rating and price target of $300 ahead of the EV company&#8217;s long-awaited &#8220;We, Robot&#8221; event set for Oct. 10.
&#8220;We believe Robotaxi Day will be seminal and historical day for Musk and Tesla and marks a new chapter of growth around autonomous, FSD, and AI future at Tesla,&#8221; Ives said in a note to clients. 
The Wedbush analyst anticipated several &#8220;game changing&#8221; updates and details surrounding Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi platform, rumored to be called the &#8220;Cybercab.&#8221; Ives laid out expectations for updates on scaling the Cybercab, overall costs per mile, a potential ride-share app and a first-gen demonstration.
Given the anticipation surrounding the event, Ives expects CEO Elon Musk to address near-term investor concerns related to the robotaxi and explain the company&#8217;s longer-term vision for the technology. 
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Tesla is also likely to focus on recent breakthroughs with its full self-driving (FSD) software and <a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/ai">AI</a> initiatives. Tesla&#8217;s FSD has now logged over 1.5 billion miles in Tesla&#8217;s datacenters and the company&#8217;s latest FSD release has been deemed a significant upgrade over its predecessor, Ives said.
FSD 13 is expected to be released before the end of the year. The Wedbush analyst will be watching for any updates on the next release, which is expected to introduce new features like autonomous parking and reversing capabilities and offer a 6x improvement in miles-per-intervention. 
Ives also noted Tesla&#8217;s <a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/optimus">Optimus</a> bot continues to pique interest. Tesla is currently targeting sales of its humanoid robots by 2026. The analyst anticipates updates on Optimus development at next week&#8217;s robotaxi event.
&#8220;We believe this is a pivotal time for Tesla as the company prepares to release its years of Robotaxi R&amp;D shadowed behind the curtains, while Musk &amp; Co. lay out the company's vision for the future,&#8221; Ives said.
&#8220;We remain confident in the Tesla story which has proven successful many times over the years, and we look forward to this long-awaited event as the next evolution of transportation unfolds.&#8221;
TSLA Price Action: Tesla shares are up approximately 22% over the past month. The stock closed Tuesday up 0.45% at $261.63, according to<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Baxter International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>). has shut down its largest manufacturing facility following significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The hurricane, which hit the Southeast of the U.S. with deadly force, triggered power outages and flooding across the region.
Baxter's North Cove plant, located in Marion, North Carolina, is the nation's biggest producer of intravenous and peritoneal dialysis solutions. The company has stated that this disruption will likely have a negative effect on its financial performance.
On Monday, Baxter's shares initially fell as much as 4.1%, but later settled at a 2.3% decline, trading at $38.01 by midday in New York. Baxter&#8217;s stock ended up closing right below $38 a share Monday. Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41082452/hurricane-helene-exposes-vulnerability-of-floridas-home-insurance-market">Hurricane Helene Exposes Vulnerability Of Florida&#8217;s Home Insurance Market</a> Patrick Wood, an equity analyst at Morgan Stanley, covered the hurricane-related disruption in a note Monday, outlining the potential financial harm caused by the storm. Wood pointed to a 2017 hurricane, which impacted Baxter&#8217;s capacity in Puerto Rico, as a precedent for Hurricane Helene. &#8220;To sense check, if we assumed a $140mn impact in BAX's Q4 (given Q3 is essentially over), that implies about 4 days worth of shutdown for the entire US Chronic Therapies and Infusion Therapies businesses,&#8221; Wood wrote in the note. &#8220;Though in reality more given this is unlikely the only facility where PD and IV solutions are produced and BAX can presumably shift capacity around.&#8221;
Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, struck Florida on Thursday with winds reaching 140 miles per hour and moved northward. The storm caused severe flooding, including a levee breach that sent water into Baxter&#8217;s facility. The flooding damaged stock and raw materials, according to a company spokesperson.
It remains unclear if the plant closure will affect medical procedures in the U.S., though Wells Fargo analysts noted that other companies, such as ICU Medical, Fresenius Kabi and B Braun SE, may be able to compensate for Baxter's supply loss.
Baxter is working closely with local officials to bring the North Cove plant back online. Fortunately, none of the facility's 2,500 employees were injured. However, the company is still verifying the safety of its workforce as communication in the area has been hampered by outages in cellular service. Keep Reading: • <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/41082266/hurricane-helene-devastates-southeastern-u-s-slamming-infrastructure-and-leaving-millions-powerless">Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeastern U.S., Slamming Infrastructure And Leaving Millions Powerless</a>

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First Security Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Security Trust and Savings Bank, will combine with Byline Bancorp, Inc. in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately&nbsp;$41.0 million&nbsp;based upon Byline&#39;s closing stock price as of September 27, 2024.
Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, at the closing of the transaction, Byline will issue 2.1794 shares of its common stock for each outstanding share of First Security Bancorp common stock, or approximately 1.5 million shares to First Security Bancorp common stockholders, subject to adjustment per the terms of the agreement.
Based upon the closing price of Byline&#39;s common stock of&nbsp;$26.16&nbsp;on September 27, 2024, this represents a transaction value of approximately&nbsp;$38.4 million&nbsp;or&nbsp;$57.01&nbsp;per First Security Bancorp common share.&nbsp;
Outstanding First Security Bancorp preferred shares will be redeemed in cash at closing with an estimated aggregate value of approximately&nbsp;$2.6 million&nbsp;in accordance with the terms of the certificate of designation.

Byline Bancorp, First Security Bancorp Enter Definitive Merger Agreement; First Security To Combine With Byline Bancorp In Cash And Stock Transaction Valued At $41M

Apparel company Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) will report first-quarter financial results Tuesday on the heels of recently naming a new CEO. Shares could be volatile after<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings"> the earnings report.</a>
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect the company to report first-quarter revenue of $11.64 billion, down from $12.94 billion in last year's first quarter, according to data<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent093024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has missed revenue estimates from analysts in three of the last four quarters but beaten estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters overall.
Analysts expect the company to report first-quarter earnings per share of 52 cents, down from 94 cents in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in four straight quarters and nine of the last 10 quarters overall.
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What Analysts Are Saying: With the announcement that Elliot Hill is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40948580/nike-stock-jumps-9-after-the-bell-ceo-set-to-retire">returning to the company</a> and will be the new CEO, analysts have been raising their price targets.
Jefferies analyst Randal Konik maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target for Nike from $80 to $85 ahead of the earnings report.
"We believe investor expectations for F1Q are fairly low, as foot/web traffic data has remained soft and competitors continue to gain share," Konik said.
The analyst said there's "not much to get excited about yet" for Nike, but the incoming CEO will change things.
Hill's impact may not be felt until fiscal 2026, the analyst cautioned.
"Therefore, NKE shares are in ‘no man's land' and likely remain range-bound for a number of quarters."
Hill re-joining Nike is a positive development, the analyst added, with the change potentially improving culture and the company's wholesale channel.
"However, we are wary of ongoing challenges he will face."
One of the biggest catalysts for Nike is coming with an analyst day in November. The analyst said the analyst day, the company's first in seven years, could be pushed out with the change.
In the earnings report, Nike is likely to talk about the new Air Max and could also highlight upcoming products, the analyst added.
"While Nike is beginning a new multi-year product innovation cycle in 2H24, we foresee headwinds as the company works to control its current product assortment and wholesale partnerships."
Stifel analyst Jim Duffy recently maintained a Hold rating with a $79 price target.
The analyst said bringing back a long-time Nike insider should be viewed as a positive.
&#8220;Recent underperformance is a direct result of losing focus on what has made Nike great for so many years,&#8221; Duffy said. &#8220;Under Mr. Hill&#8217;s leadership, we hope to see a revitalization of the Nike culture and a renaissance in innovation and design.&#8221;
The analyst warns that changing CEOs can reset financial forecasts, trigger periods of product revitalization and potentially lead to additional management changes.
Key Items to Watch: While all the talk about Nike will be on the incoming CEO, the company likely won't share much new information about this leadership change before the move happens in mid-October.
Instead, investors will likely focus on the top- and bottom-line numbers with recent quarters showing strength in earnings per share and weakness in revenue versus Street estimates.
One of the biggest focuses from investors and analysts outside of the new CEO will likely be on the regional results. The fourth-quarter results showed strength in China and weakness in North America.
NKE Price Action: Nike stock was down 1.16% to $88.40 at market close on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $70.75 to $123.39. Nike stock is down 17% year-to-date in 2024.
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Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares traded nearly 9% higher Monday as the stock continues to move on volatility <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41093811/whats-going-on-with-trump-media-technology-stock-on-monday">ahead of the Presidential election.</a>
The Details: Trump Media &amp; Technology shares have gained more than 30% over the past five days as the lockup period expiration date passed. 
Trump Media co-founders Andrew Litinsky and Wes Moss's United Atlantic Ventures sold over seven million shares of Trump Media last week. However, Trump maintained his plans not to sell his stake in the Truth Social parent and did not sell any shares. 
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What Else: Trump Media &amp; Technology announced after Monday's closing bell that its custom-built content delivery network (CDN) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g41104106/trump-media-expands-tv-streaming-delivery-network-to-multi-site-operation">now operating</a> from multiple geographic sites across the country.
&#8220;We&#8217;re pleased to report our CDN is operating excellently and is quickly enhancing,&#8221; said TMTG CEO Devin Nunes. &#8220;With additional data centers expected to open soon, our TV streaming capabilities and content are expanding rapidly, consistent with Truth Social&#8217;s goal to become the unassailable fortress of free speech on the Internet.&#8221;
The content delivery network is currently accessible through the Truth Social platform and scheduled to be released soon as a stand-alone app. TMTG said it aims to create a robust TV streaming platform offering news, Christian content and family-friendly programming. 
DJT Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group shares are up 1.68% at $16.32 after-hours after climbing 8.95% in Monday's regular trading session.
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Fluor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.1%. Currently, Fluor has a market capitalization of $8.17 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FLR: If an investor had bought $1000 of FLR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,644.68 today based on a price of $47.71 for FLR at the time of writing.
<h3>Fluor's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Fluor 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Global Payments (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.85%. Currently, Global Payments has a market capitalization of $25.70 billion. 
Buying $100 In GPN: If an investor had bought $100 of GPN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $777.09 today based on a price of $101.00 for GPN at the time of writing.
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Billionaire Mark Cuban recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/41075742/mark-cuban-as-treasury-secretary-no-head-of-the-sec-is-the-job-hed-take-because-gary-gensler-has-bee">expressed interest in leading</a> the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), criticizing the agency&#8217;s handling of cryptocurrency regulations under current Chair Gary Gensler.
As a well-known NBA team owner and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/03/20070630/dogecoin-gets-mark-cuban-boost-but-its-no-match-to-this-nft-cryptos-spiciness">advocate for digital assets</a> like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), Cuban has frequently used his platform, along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, to influence the meme coin's price through public support.
Here's a look at how investing in Dogecoin based on a Cuban event would have turned out.
What Happened: On March 4, 2021, <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/03/20021204/mark-cubans-dallas-mavericks-now-accept-meme-crypto-dogecoin">Cuban announced that</a> the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks would accept Dogecoin as payment for tickets and merchandise.
"The Dallas Mavericks are a long-time enthusiast of cryptocurrency, opening up new opportunities for the team to sell tickets and merchandise to its global MFFL fan base," said BitPay CEO Stephen Pair at the time. BitPay worked with the Mavericks to make the move happen.
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One of the biggest explanations Cuban gave as to why the Mavericks made the decision to accept Dogecoin was "Because we can!" "The Mavericks have decided to accept Dogecoin as payment for Mavs tickets and merchandise for on very important, earth shattering reason, because we can!" Cuban said at the time.
Cuban said sometimes you have to do fun things that could generate a lot of PR for your company or team.
The Mavericks saw $122,000 r<a href="http://'Supply And Demand Is Undefeated': Mark Cuban Celebrates Dallas Mavericks' Dogecoin Merch Sales">ecognized in Dogecoin sales </a>over its first month and set several 24-hour records with strong demand for using the meme coin towards merchandise.
Cuban <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/08/22504769/mark-cuban-reveals-how-much-dogecoin-he-owns">revealed later in 2021</a> that he personally owned $494 in Dogecoin, and the Mavericks own whatever they have collected from the merchandise and ticket sales.
"If I had to choose between buying a lottery ticket and #Dogecoin… I would buy #Dogecoin," Cuban tweeted in February 2021.
Supporting Dogecoin even further, the Mavericks<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/08/22709857/dallas-mavericks-offering-25-gift-cards-for-customers-buying-merch-with-dogecoin-during-do"> offered a promotion </a>to support the meme crypto in August 2021. All customers who used Dogecoin to make purchases online totaling $150 or more received a free $25 e-gift card. The event was part of a Dogemania event.
The early support for Dogecoin and the promotion by the Mavericks wasn't lost on Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus.
"If you wanna support one of the first big name vendors to evangelize DOGE for purchases, as @mcuban says, it's ready for you," Markus tweeted at the time.
Investing With Cuban, the Mavericks: Sometimes big events in the cryptocurrency or Dogecoin world can be catalysts that drive the price higher.
Dogecoin hit a high of $.05109 on the day of the Maverick's March announcement. A $1,000 investment in Dogecoin at the time could have purchased 19,573.30 Dogecoin.
Based on a <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/money/todays-dogecoin-price/">price </a>of $0.1185 for Dogecoin at the time of writing, the same $1,000 investment would be worth $2,319.44 today. This marks a +131.9% over the last three and a half years. 
Dogecoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/12/24814327/2021-was-the-year-of-dogecoin-a-month-by-month-retrospective-with-top-stories">hit an all-time high</a> of $0.7375 in May 2021, a couple of months after the Mavericks began supporting the cryptocurrency. At its peak, the $1,000 investment based on the March announcement was worth $14,435.31.
Dogecoin has traded between $0.05747 and $0.2266 over the last 52 weeks. 
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BODi will transition from its current Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) Network channel to a single-level Affiliate Program, which will launch November 1, 2024.
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At the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) over the weekend, Hideo Kojima captivated fans during a 90-minute stage event, unveiling new details about Sony Group Corp.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. </a>
With the game set for release in 2025, Kojima's presentation focused on character reveals, voice casting and innovative gameplay features that promise to enhance the player experience.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Triumphant Return to TGS</h1>
This year marked Kojima&#8217;s return to TGS after a five-year hiatus since 2019, when he last appeared to promote the original Death Stranding. 
<a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/hideo-kojima-death-stranding-2-tgs">According </a>to IGN, The event welcomed an enthusiastic audience, eager to hear from the renowned game designer. Joining Kojima on stage were singer-songwriter Daichi Miura and voice actors Kenjiro Tsuda, Nana Mizuki, Tomokazu Sugita and Shion Wakayama, alongside Danish film director Nicolas Winding Refn.
During the presentation, Kojima highlighted the Japanese voice cast for the sequel. Tsuda and Mizuki will reprise their roles as Sam and Fragile, respectively. Sugita, known for his dynamic voice work, will lend his talents to Dollman, a small yet significant character seen in early footage interacting with Sam.
The appearance of Wakayama, who recently won the Best New Actor award at the 2023 Seiyu Awards, introduced Tomorrow, a character inspired by actress Elle Fanning. 
A preview showed Tomorrow engaging in a conversation with Rainy, played by Shioli Kutsuna, who also expressed her admiration for Kojima through a pre-recorded video message. &#8220;I had never experienced a shoot like this before,&#8221; Kutsuna stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Innovative Photo Mode And Merchandise</h1>
Kojima showcased the game&#8217;s new photo mode, allowing players to interact with characters like Fragile, Tomorrow and Sunny in a more engaging manner.
Kojima exlplained: &#8220;You can create Polaroid-like images of these moments.&#8221; The demo featured Dollman dancing alongside Sam, as players enjoyed the ability to manipulate camera angles in real time.
In addition to gameplay features, Kojima revealed plans for exclusive merchandise, designed in collaboration with renowned designer Errolson Hugh and artist Yoji Shinkawa. 
The new Death Stranding jackets, retailing at approximately $1,749 (248,600 yen), will cater to both fans and characters in the game. A pop-up shop is also set to open at PARCO Shibuya in Tokyo on Nov. 8, celebrating the fifth anniversary of the original game&#8217;s launch.
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Despite the excitement surrounding the game&#8217;s features, Kojima kept fans in the dark regarding the release date, 
While he confirmed that principal photography was completed in May, he noted that the game&#8217;s development is only &#8220;30 to 40% complete,&#8221; <a href="https://ign.com/articles/hideo-kojima-death-stranding-2-tgs">as per</a> IGN.
Kojima hinted the release date is set internally but declined to disclose it, citing &#8220;unforeseen circumstances&#8221; that prevent him from sharing specific details at this time.
&#8220;I haven&#8217;t said the release date today, but the release date has already been decided, and I&#8217;m currently working on it in preparation for that,&#8221; Kojima stated. He promised fans that more information would be revealed &#8220;at some point next year.&#8221;
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9 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Coterra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRA#NYSE">CTRA</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over 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;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</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;">1</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>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</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>2M Ago</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>3M Ago</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>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Coterra Energy and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $30.33, accompanied by a high estimate of $34.00 and a low estimate of $26.00. A 7.78% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $32.89. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727730093_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of Coterra Energy by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents 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>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leo Mariani</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<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 Coterra Energy. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Coterra Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Coterra Energy's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Coterra Energy's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CTRA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Coterra Energy analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Coterra Energy Better</h2>
Coterra Energy Inc is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and NGLs. The company's operations are primarily concentrated in three core operating areas; the Permian Basin in west Texas and southeast New Mexico, the Marcellus Shale in northeast Pennsylvania, and the Anadarko Basin in the Mid-Continent region in Oklahoma.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Coterra Energy</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Coterra Energy's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 7.26% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Coterra Energy's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 17.23%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Coterra Energy's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.68%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Coterra Energy's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.05%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Coterra Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.23, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a 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.
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Demystifying Coterra Energy: Insights From 9 Analyst Reviews

During the last three months, 11 analysts shared their evaluations of Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>), revealing diverse outlooks 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 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;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</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;">0</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>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;">1</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;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $44.36, a high estimate of $50.00, and a low estimate of $37.00. Marking an increase of 10.4%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $40.18. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727730086_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Citizens Financial Group among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below 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>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terry McEvoy</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erika Najarian</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Merkel</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Winter</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Usdin</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<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 Citizens Financial 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 Citizens Financial Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Citizens Financial Group's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Citizens Financial Group's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CFG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Citizens Financial Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Citizens Financial Group Better</h2>
Citizens Financial Group is a bank holding company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Its two primary business segments are consumer banking and commercial banking. Citizens offers a mix of retail and commercial products including capital markets and wealth options. The bank has over 1,100 branches in 14 states, although it is concentrated in the Northeast. It has over $220 billion of total assets. It generates maximum revenue from Consumer Banking Segment.
<h3>Citizens Financial Group: Delving into Financials</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: Citizens Financial Group's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -6.45%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Citizens Financial Group's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 18.22%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.64%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Citizens Financial Group's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.16%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Citizens Financial Group's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.6. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<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.
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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Unveiling 11 Analyst Insights On Citizens Financial Group

During the last three months, 11 analysts shared their evaluations of Franklin Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>), revealing diverse outlooks 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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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;">1</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;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</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;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $22.48, a high estimate of $26.00, and a low estimate of $20.00. This current average represents a 8.13% decrease from the previous average price target of $24.47. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727730076_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Franklin Resources. 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>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$23.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Motemaden</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aidan Hall</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aidan Hall</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Etienne Ricard</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$25.50</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 Franklin Resources. This insight gives a snapshot of 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 Franklin Resources 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 Franklin Resources's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BEN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Franklin Resources analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Franklin Resources</h2>
Franklin Resources provides investment services for individual and institutional investors. At the end of August 2024, Franklin had $1.681 trillion in managed assets, composed primarily of equity (36%), fixed-income (34%), multi-asset/balanced (10%) funds, alternatives (15%) and money market funds (5%). Distribution tends to be weighted equally between retail investors (52% of AUM) and institutional accounts (46%), with high-net-worth clients accounting for the remainder. Franklin is one of the more global of the US-based asset managers we cover, with 30% of its assets under management invested in global/international strategies and just as much sourced from clients domiciled outside the United States.
<h3>Franklin Resources's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Franklin Resources's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.82%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Franklin Resources's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.84%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Franklin Resources's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.29%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Franklin Resources's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.5%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Franklin Resources's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.06, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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