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IBEX Ltd delivers innovative business process outsourcing (BPO), smart digital marketing, online acquisition technology, and end-to-end customer engagement solutions to help companies acquire, engage, and retain valuable customers. It is an end-to-end provider of technology-enabled customer lifecycle experience (CLX) solutions to optimize customer acquisition, engagement, expansion, and experience for its clients. IBEX operates through the Business process outsourcing segment. Its services cover three areas: Digital and omni-channel Customer Experience (ibex Connect), Digital Marketing and E-Commerce (ibex Digital) and Digital CX surveys and analytics (ibex CX). It caters to a broad range of industries, such as telecommunications, cable, financial services, and healthcare.

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Roth MKM analyst Joe Reagor reiterates Avino Silver &amp; Gold Mines (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASM#AMEX">ASM</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $1.9 to $1.8.

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Roth MKM Reiterates Buy on Avino Silver & Gold Mines, Lowers Price Target to $1.8

The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, set for full implementation by December, is expected to provide a structured framework that could reshape <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mica">the European crypto landscape</a>. 
Adam Guren, founder and chief investment officer of Hunting Hill Global Capital, sees MiCA as a promising development that could attract more institutional involvement in digital assets by establishing clearer regulatory standards.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Clarity in Compliance and Investor Confidence</h3>
Guren described MiCA's rollout as a "positive evolution" for firms in the crypto space, noting that the regulation is expected to create a more defined compliance environment. He explained that such a framework allows firms focused on institutional-grade digital assets to move forward more confidently. 
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&#8220;Clear compliance frameworks open doors to institutional investment, which fosters stability and innovation,&#8221; Guren stated. According to him, this clarity could reduce uncertainty for traditional investors, encouraging capital flows into the European market and setting a strong foundation for future cross-border cooperation.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Impact on Regulated Investment Approaches</h3>
MiCA's structure also aligns with the needs of firms pursuing regulated investment strategies, such as Hunting Hill Global Capital, which is expanding into credit-focused strategies prioritizing transparency and investor trust. The additional compliance measures required by MiCA may come with initial costs. Still, Guren believes these costs are justified by the added security and structure they bring, making digital assets more attractive to a broad range of investors.
As the countdown to MiCA's implementation continues, Guren is expected to delve deeper into the potential of Europe's evolving crypto market at the <a href="https://benzinga.swoogo.com/digital-assets/6342807">Benzinga Future of Digital Assets </a>event, where industry leaders will discuss the regulation's possible effects on investment practices and market stability.
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As the digital asset market continues to mature, the convergence of regulatory shifts, M&amp;A activities, and adoption trends will define the future of this dynamic field.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/digital-assets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;event in New York City this November will provide industry leaders and investors with a platform to explore these developments further, offering insights into the evolving regulatory environment and the latest market dynamics.
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RBC Capital analyst Andrew Wong reiterates Mosaic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $30 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Mosaic, Maintains $30 Price Target

Roth MKM analyst Darren Aftahi maintains PSQ Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSQH#NYSE">PSQH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $5 to $3.5.

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Roth MKM Maintains Buy on PSQ Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $3.5

RBC Capital analyst Drew McReynolds maintains VerticalScope Holdings (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FORA#TSX">FORA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from C$15 to C$16.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on VerticalScope Holdings, Raises Price Target to C$16

Scotiabank analyst Meny Grauman maintains Sun Life Financial (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLF#TSX">SLF</a>) with a Sector Outperform and raises the price target from C$85 to C$96.

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Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on Sun Life Financial, Raises Price Target to C$96

Roth MKM analyst Richard Baldry reiterates OptimizeRx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRX#NASDAQ">OPRX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $20 to $16.

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Roth MKM Reiterates Buy on OptimizeRx, Lowers Price Target to $16

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday after the company unveiled on Wednesday its vision to transform online shopping by 2030, aiming to eliminate the need for physical card numbers, passwords, and one-time codes to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41952965/mastercard-reinvents-checkout-with-password-and-number-free-payments">streamline the checkout experience.</a>
By 2030, Mastercard plans to eliminate manual card entry and static passwords, using tokenization and biometric authentication for secure, seamless online checkout.
Tokenization, introduced a decade ago to safeguard sensitive data, will be integrated with biometric authentication to ensure that every online transaction across Mastercard&#8217;s network is both tokenized and authenticated, enhancing both convenience and security.
This transformation is already underway in major markets and is expected to become widespread in the near future.
Notably, over 30% of Mastercard transactions globally are currently tokenized through Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES), with markets like India approaching 100% tokenization for e-commerce.
Jorn Lambert, chief product officer at Mastercard, said, &#8220;Just like the transition from signing and swiping to tapping cards, we&#8217;re now moving from manual entry and passwords to seamless and secure payments in just a few clicks. With this shift we are protecting sensitive data through advanced encryption and tokenization technologies,&#8221;
&#8220;As payments continue to be embedded across a range of commerce experiences, we&#8217;re leading the way to a global economy that empowers everyone – providing consumers with greater control, convenience and peace-of-mind while unlocking new sales for merchants, and lowering fraud for issuers,&#8221; he added.
On Wednesday, Mastercard stated that it expects slower net revenue growth, projecting &#8220;low-double-digits&#8221; CAGR for 2025-2027, down <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41948028/mastercard-lowers-financial-forecast-signals-slower-eps-revenue-growth-ahead" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from prior high-teens forecast</a>.
The company anticipates mid-teens EPS growth over the next three years, lowering expectations from earlier low-20s guidance.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>) and&nbsp;BlackRock Long-Term U.S. Equity ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BELT#NASDAQ">BELT</a>).
Price Action: MA shares were down 0.09% at $521.39 at last check Thursday.
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RBC Capital analyst Chris Dendrinos reiterates Westport Fuel Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPRT#NASDAQ">WPRT</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $8 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Westport Fuel Systems, Maintains $8 Price Target

Scotiabank analyst Himanshu Gupta maintains Slate Grocery (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGR#TSX">SGR</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from C$9 to C$10.

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Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Slate Grocery, Raises Price Target to C$10

FirstEnergy Secures $50M U.S. Department Of Energy Grant For Smart Grid Enhancements, Aiming To Boost Reliability For Over 53,000 Customers In West Virginia And Maryland

Roth MKM analyst Richard Baldry reiterates Forian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FORA#NASDAQ">FORA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $5 price target.

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Roth MKM Reiterates Buy on Forian, Maintains $5 Price Target

Roth MKM analyst George Kelly reiterates Topgolf Callaway Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MODG#NYSE">MODG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $17 to $16.

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Roth MKM Reiterates Buy on Topgolf Callaway Brands, Lowers Price Target to $16

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Wynn Resorts shares are trading higher after Tilman Fertitta disclosed a 9.9% passive stake in the company.

RBC Capital analyst Sabahat Khan reiterates AutoCanada (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACQ#TSX">ACQ</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains C$18 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on AutoCanada, Maintains C$18 Price Target

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Trump Media &amp; Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DJT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 19 extraordinary options activities for Trump Media &amp; Technology. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 42% leaning bullish and 47% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $744,800, and 9 are calls, amounting to $5,671,118.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $20.0 and $60.0 for Trump Media &amp; Technology, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Trump Media &amp; Technology's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Trump Media &amp; Technology's significant trades, within a strike price range of $20.0 to $60.0, over the past month.
<h3>Trump Media &amp; Technology Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731599132_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$4.2M</td>
<td>401</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$653.0K</td>
<td>406</td>
<td>755</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.93</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$523.2K</td>
<td>150</td>
<td>755</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$305.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>595</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>863</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Trump Media &amp; Technology</h3>
Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp is a media and technology company rooted in social media, digital streaming, information technology infrastructure, and more. Its initial product launch will focus on its social media platform, Truth Social, which encourages an open, free, and honest global conversation without discriminating against political ideology.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Trump Media &amp; Technology, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Trump Media &amp; Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 9,305,086, the price of DJT is down by -6.51%, reaching $27.05.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 81 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Trump Media & Technology

Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 11 options trades for Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) summing a total amount of $882,973.
At the same time, our algo caught 6 for a total amount of 285,343.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $20.0 and $25.0 for Carnival, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Carnival's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Carnival's whale activity within a strike price range from $20.0 to $25.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Carnival Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731599128_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$468.6K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$301.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$103.0K</td>
<td>37.0K</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.73</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$89.4K</td>
<td>751</td>
<td>520</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
<h3>Carnival's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,772,389, with CCL's price up by 1.02%, positioned at $24.8.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Carnival</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $28.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Carnival, maintaining a target price of $28. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Carnival

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 33 uncommon options trades for Boeing.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 36% bullish and 48%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 15 are puts, for a total amount of $1,271,013, and 18 are calls, for a total amount of $1,109,177.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $120.0 to $200.0 for Boeing over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Boeing's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Boeing's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $120.0 to $200.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Boeing 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731599122_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$46.0</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$45.19</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$451.9K</td>
<td>832</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>509</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$108.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td align="right">147</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>22.0K</td>
<td align="right">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$91.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">961</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Boeing</h3>
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm. It operates in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and Global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with Lockheed, Northrop, and several other firms to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
<h3>Boeing's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,638,119, the BA's price is up by 0.61%, now at $140.83. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
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According to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/11/41710617/the-fed-cut-rates-so-why-are-mortgage-rates-climbing-the-truth-behind-the-housing-markets-latest-cur">Mortgage </a>Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage demand took a sharp dive, with applications plummeting 11% as interest rates hovered above 7%. The MBA's Chief Economist, Mike Fratantoni, remarked that affordability is being squeezed tightly and first-time buyers, particularly, are feeling the heat.&nbsp;
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The squeeze on buyers reflects the sixth week of declining mortgage applications, showing just how much the current rate environment has cooled off what was previously a red-hot market. Joel Kan, an economist with the MBA, noted, "Purchase activity has fallen to its lowest level since mid-August and refinance activity has hit its lowest since May."&nbsp;
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 He explained that refinancing is particularly rate-sensitive; as a result, refinance applications dropped 19% in just one week, though they remain 48% higher than the same week last year.
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"They're susceptible to even slight changes in rates." He pointed out that the average refinance loan size has dropped below $300,000, signaling that borrowers with larger debts may hesitate to lock in rates at this level.&nbsp;
The impact doesn't stop with refinance applicants. Mortgage applications for home purchases also slid, dipping 5% for the week and barely registering a 2% increase from last year.&nbsp;
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Paycom Software (PAYC) is slated to announce its third-quarter earnings on October 30. While strong demand for its cloud-based HR tools continues, rising costs and margin pressures from ongoing AI investments raise concerns. Should you invest in PAYC before its earnings release? Read more to find out… Paycom Software, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PAYC/">PAYC</a>) will report its fiscal 2024 third-quarter earnings later this month, on <a href="https://investors.paycom.com/news/news-details/2024/Paycom-Software-Inc.-Announces-Third-Quarter-2024-Earnings-Release-Date-and-Conference-Call/default.aspx">October 30</a>. In this piece, we will determine whether Paycom is a buy or a sell ahead of its earnings release.
With a market cap of $9.39 billion, PAYC provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions tailored for small to mid-sized businesses across the U.S. Its all-in-one platform integrates payroll, HR, and talent management functions, helping companies manage their workforce more efficiently, from hiring to retirement.
While Paycom's revenue growth slowed to high single digits by the end of the first half of 2024, it aligns closely with its projected 10% growth target. Moreover, the company's revenue is expected to grow, thanks to the demand for innovative tools like Beti and GONE, which streamline operations by reducing non-productive hours and boosting client efficiency.
For the third quarter, analysts expect the company's revenue to increase 10.1% year-over-year to $447.18 million. However, its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/eps.asp">earnings per share</a> is forecasted to sit at $1.62, down 8.5% from the prior-year period. Nevertheless, the company has an impressive earnings history, having beaten the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
In the last reported quarter, PAYC exceeded the consensus revenue estimate by $1.15 million, while its adjusted EPS of $1.62 came in slightly above the forecasted $1.60. Given this performance, the upcoming earnings report has the potential for another beat.
Over the past three months, shares of PAYC have gained 1.6%, though they are still down 20.9% year-to-date, closing the latest trading session at $163.57
Here are the financial aspects of PAYC that could influence its price performance in the near term:
Solid Financials
For the second quarter, which ended June 30, 2024, PAYC's total revenue increased 9.1% year-over-year to $437.51 million. Its adjusted gross profit grew 6.1% over the prior-year period to $357.79 million. The company's operating income stood at $95.14 million, up 9% year-over-year.
In addition, its net income came in at $67.97 million and $1.20 per share, representing an increase of 5.4% and 8.1%, respectively, from the same period last year. Also, its cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents at the end of the period rose 11.6% from the prior-year period to $2.61 billion.
Favorable Annual Analyst Estimates
Street expects PAYC's EPS for the current year (ending December 2024) to increase marginally from the year-ago value to $7.78, while its revenue estimate of $1.87 billion reflects a growth of 10.3% year-over-year.
Moreover, for the fiscal year ending December 2025, PAYC's revenue is expected to increase 10.9% year-over-year to $2.07 billion. The company is estimated to post an earnings per share of $8.82 in the next year, indicating a 13.4% improvement from the prior year.
Discounted Valuation
In terms of forward P/E, PAYC is currently trading at 19.88x, 13.8% lower than the industry average of 23.05x. Likewise, its forward EV/EBIT multiple of 15.29 is 10.2% lower than the industry average of 17.02x.
In addition, the stock's trailing-12-month EV/EBITDA of 13.65x is marginally below the 13.86x industry average. Also, its trailing-12-month PEG multiple of 0.39 compares to the industry average of 1.11.
Robust Profitability
PAYC's 86.10% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 172.2% higher than the 31.64% industry average. The stock's 16.72% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 154.9% higher than the 6.56% industry average.
Similarly, its trailing-12-month EBIT and net income margins of 32.87% and 26.55% are relatively higher than their respective industry averages of 10.06% and 6.16%. Furthermore, PAYC's trailing-12-month ROCE of 33.33% compares favorably to the industry average of 12.93%.
POWR Ratings Exhibit Mixed Prospects
PAYC's stance is apparent in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of C, which translates to Neutral in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by taking into account 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. PAYC's B grade for Value and Quality is justified by its lower-than-industry valuation and robust profitability, respectively.
Moreover, the stock is trading above its 100-day moving average of $157.55 but below its 200-day moving average of $173.42, justifying its C grade for Momentum.
PAYC is ranked #49 out of 131 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PAYC/">Click here</a> to access PAYC's Growth, Stability, and Sentiment ratings.
Bottom Line
While there's optimism about Paycom's potential to capitalize on continued demand for its solutions, the company's focus on AI and innovation to enhance the client experience may impact its margins in the near term. In the first half of 2024, topline growth moderated, and higher expenses led to margin contraction. Although revenue is expected to grow, margins will likely remain under pressure.
If top line growth continues to slow, it could further weigh on profitability, potentially leading to bottom-line contraction and a weaker valuation, which could hurt the stock's performance. Given PAYC's high volatility, with a five-year beta of 1.18, the stock's price movements tend to be more pronounced than the broader market. This volatility could create future buying opportunities if the price dips lower. Thus, it could be wise for investors to monitor the stock closely in the coming months.
How Does Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
While PAYC has an overall grade of C, equating to a Neutral rating, you may check out these A (Strong Buy) rated stocks within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry: IBEX Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBEX/">IBEX</a>), SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SSNC/">SSNC</a>), and TeamViewer SE (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TMVWY/">TMVWY</a>). To explore more Software - Application stocks, <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">click here</a>.
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PAYC shares were unchanged in premarket trading Thursday. Year-to-date, PAYC has declined -20.36%, versus a 23.66% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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