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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Thomas Blakey maintains Elastic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESTC#NYSE">ESTC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $109 to $92.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Neutral on Elastic, Lowers Price Target to $92

GrabAGun will leverage Compatio's AI functionality across the Company's site to optimize product recommendations, compatibility and optionality for customers
Metroplex Trading Company, LLC (doing business as GrabAGun) (the "Company" or "GrabAGun"), an online retailer of firearms, ammunition and related accessories that previously entered into a business combination agreement (the "Business Combination Agreement") with Colombier Acquisition Corp. II ("Colombier II") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLBR#NYSE">CLBR</a>), today announced an agreement with Compatio AI ("Compatio"), enabling GrabAGun customers access to an industry-first digital solution for product customization on the GrabAGun website.
GrabAGun will leverage Compatio's Config tool to streamline complex customizations of products such as modern sporting rifles, enabling unprecedented optimization across brands, features, technical specifications and inventory availability. Compatio's capabilities will be fully integrated into the GrabAGun website, along with a real-time bundle customization tool. This capability further enhances the user experience by providing a tailored guide to help customers determine the product configuration that is the best fit for them.
"We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Compatio to deliver what we believe will be the most advanced product customization engine in the retail firearms industry," said Marc Nemati, Chief Executive Officer of GrabAGun. "Deploying Compatio's product configuration tool further elevates the customer experience, helping to drive both engagement and sales. Coupled with our proprietary tech stack and mobile-focused approach, GrabAGun remains well positioned with the fastest growing segments of the firearms market, Millennial and Gen Z buyers."

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GrabAGun Announces Agreement To Deliver Digital Solution for Product Customization On The GrabAGun Website

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MySize Appoints Borja Cembrero Saralegui As Chief Growth Officer

Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCSA#NASDAQ">PCSA</a>), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing the next generation cancer therapies with improved efficacy and safety, today announced the acceptance of three abstracts for the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, taking place May 30 to June 3, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The abstracts highlight Processa's pipeline of Next Generation Cancer (NGC) drug candidates, including PCS6422 (NGC-Cap) and PCS11T (NGC-Iri), showcasing both preclinical and clinical advances.

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Processa Pharma Announces Acceptance Of Three Abstracts For 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting; Abstracts Highlight Processa's Pipeline Of NGC Drug Candidates

Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) released topline results on Friday from the Phase 3 HARMONi trial of ivonescimab plus platinum-doublet chemotherapy compared to placebo plus platinum-doublet chemotherapy for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have progressed after treatment with a 3rd generation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)</a>.
The trial met the progression-free survival (PFS) primary endpoint and showed a positive trend in the other primary endpoint, overall survival (OS).
At the prespecified primary data analysis, ivonescimab, in combination with chemotherapy, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival, with a hazard ratio of 0.52.
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Ivonescimab, in combination with chemotherapy, showed a positive trend in OS in the primary analysis but did not achieve a statistically significant benefit, with a hazard ratio of 0.79 (p=0.057).
No new safety signals were noted in this Phase 3 study. Grade 3 or higher treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were reported for 56.9% of patients in the ivonescimab + chemotherapy arm vs. 50.0% with chemotherapy alone.
Fatal TEAEs (excluding disease progression) were reported for 1.8% of patients in the ivonescimab + chemotherapy arm vs. 2.8% in those patients receiving chemotherapy alone.
The safety profile of ivonescimab + chemotherapy was acceptable and manageable in the context of the observed clinical benefit.
Based on the HARMONi clinical trial results, Summit intends to file a Biologics License Application (BLA) to seek approval for ivonescimab plus chemotherapy in this setting.
Based on discussions with the FDA, Summit will consider the timing of the filing of this BLA.
The FDA noted that a statistically significant overall survival benefit is necessary to support marketing authorization, which will weigh into Summit&#8217;s considerations regarding the timing of a potential BLA filing.
In April, Summit Therapeutics noted that&nbsp;Akeso, Inc.&nbsp;announced the Chinese Health Authorities, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved ivonescimab for a second indication based on the results of the Phase 3 trial,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/45046531/why-is-summit-therapeutics-stock-trading-higher-on-monday" rel="noreferrer noopener">HARMONi-2 or AK112-303</a>.
Akeso announced the results of this interim overall survival analysis included a clinically meaningful hazard ratio of 0.777.
Summit Therapeutics&#8217; partner, Akeso, Inc., released topline data from the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phase 3 HARMONi-6/K112-306 trial</a>.
The trial met its primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS).
At a prespecified interim analysis conducted by an Independent Data Monitoring Committee, ivonescimab plus chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in PFS compared to BeiGene, Ltd&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONCE#NASDAQ">ONCE</a>) Tevimbra (tislelizumab) plus chemotherapy.
The PFS benefit was demonstrated in patients with either PD-L1-positive or PD-L1-negative tumors.
Price Action: At the last check on Friday, SMMT stock was down 12.3% to $23 during the premarket session.
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UBS analyst Michael Goldsmith initiates coverage on Brixmor Property Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRX#NYSE">BRX</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $29.

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UBS Initiates Coverage On Brixmor Property Group with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $29

Airbnb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) underwent analysis by 27 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $136.41, a high estimate of $200.00, and a low estimate of $100.00. This current average represents a 8.86% decrease from the previous average price target of $149.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748610058_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Airbnb. 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>Patrick Scholes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Josey</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Ju</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Naved Khan</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mario Lu</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Ju</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Graham</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Scholes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Colantuoni</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$165.00</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 Airbnb. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Airbnb compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Airbnb's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Airbnb's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Airbnb Better</h2>
Started in 2008, Airbnb is the world's largest online alternative accommodation travel agency; it also offers booking services for boutique hotels and experiences. Airbnb's platform offered over 8 million active accommodation listings as of Dec. 31, 2024. Listings from the company's 5 million-plus hosts are spread over almost every country in the world. In 2024, 45% of revenue was from North America, 37% from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 9% from Latin America, and 9% from Asia-Pacific. Transaction fees for online bookings account for all its revenue.
<h3>Airbnb: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Airbnb's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 6.07%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Airbnb's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.78%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.88%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Airbnb's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.67%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Airbnb's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.29, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Airbnb Through 27 Analysts

Throughout the last three months, 4 analysts have evaluated Commercial Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $52.0, a high estimate of $54.00, and a low estimate of $49.00. This current average has decreased by 7.14% from the previous average price target of $56.00. 
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<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of Commercial Metals 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>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curt Woodworth</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Katja Jancic</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Piyush Sood</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$56.00</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 Commercial Metals. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on 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 Commercial Metals compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Commercial Metals's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Commercial Metals's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Commercial Metals</h2>
Commercial Metals Co operates steel mills, steel fabrication plants, and metal recycling facilities in the United States and manufactures rebar and structural steel, which are key product categories for the nonresidential construction sector. The Company has three operating and reportable segments: North America Steel Group, Europe Steel Group and Emerging Businesses Group.
<h3>Commercial Metals'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.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Commercial Metals faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -5.08% in revenue growth as of 28 February, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Commercial Metals's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 1.45%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Commercial Metals's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 0.63%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Commercial Metals's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.38% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Commercial Metals's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.3, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Commercial Metals Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (4 Ratings)

Throughout the last three months, 6 analysts have evaluated Xylem (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYL#NYSE">XYL</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $142.67, a high estimate of $148.00, and a low estimate of $134.00. This current average represents a 2.81% decrease from the previous average price target of $146.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748610038_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Xylem 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>Mark Strouse</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nathan Jones</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Halloran</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nathan Jones</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$152.00</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 Xylem. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Xylem compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Xylem's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Xylem's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Xylem</h2>
Xylem is a global leader in water technology and offers a wide range of solutions, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for customers in the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Xylem was spun off from ITT in 2011. Based in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem has a presence in over 150 countries and employs 16,200. The company generated $8.6 billion in revenue in 2024.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Xylem's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Xylem showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 1.77% as of 31 March, 2025. 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 Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.17%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Xylem's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.58%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Xylem's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.02%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Xylem's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.2.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</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.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Where Xylem Stands With Analysts

Merck &amp; Co's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.91% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 41.27 million shares sold short, which is 1.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Merck &amp; Co Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748610030_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Merck &amp; Co has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Merck &amp; Co's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Merck &amp; Co's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Ideas

How Do Investors Really Feel About Merck & Co?

Lam Research's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NYSE">LRCX</a>) short percent of float has risen 17.39% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 27.59 million shares sold short, which is 2.16% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.64 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Lam Research Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748610025_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lam Research has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Lam Research's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lam Research's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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LRCX

How Is The Market Feeling About Lam Research?

Analysts' ratings for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 17 analysts.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Costco Wholesale, presenting an average target of $1072.35, a high estimate of $1135.00, and a low estimate of $975.00. Experiencing a 0.48% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $1077.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748610023_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Costco Wholesale among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<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>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Belinger</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$975.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1045.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1035.00</td>
<td>$1075.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1070.00</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1135.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$995.00</td>
<td>$935.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1070.00</td>
<td>$1065.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Benedict</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1125.00</td>
<td>$1075.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Costco Wholesale. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive 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 Costco Wholesale compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Costco Wholesale's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Costco Wholesale's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Costco Wholesale</h2>
Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Financial Performance</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: Costco Wholesale's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 28 February, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 9.04%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.81%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Costco Wholesale's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 7.15%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Costco Wholesale's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.44%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, Costco Wholesale adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Assessing Costco Wholesale: Insights From 17 Financial Analysts

Alpha Metallurgical's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMR#NYSE">AMR</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.17% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.56 million shares sold short, which is 17.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.58 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Alpha Metallurgical Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748610020_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Alpha Metallurgical has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Alpha Metallurgical's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Alpha Metallurgical's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.52%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Across the recent three months, 13 analysts have shared their insights on UiPath (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning 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 align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated UiPath and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $11.81, accompanied by a high estimate of $14.00 and a low estimate of $10.00. This current average represents a 22.05% decrease from the previous average price target of $15.15. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748610015_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The perception of UiPath 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>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Hedberg</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$11.50</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Hedberg</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kingsley Crane</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kirk Materne</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Altmann</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeff Hickey</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjit Singh</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$18.00</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 UiPath. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive 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 UiPath compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for UiPath's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of UiPath'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/PATH/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on UiPath analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into UiPath's Background</h2>
UiPath Inc offers an end-to-end cross-application enterprise automation platform principally with computer vision technology and user interface automations in its initial RPA offering, which remains the foundation of the platform. The platform leverages a range of automation technologies including robotic process automation, application programming interface, and artificial intelligence. UiPath's solution can automate a broad range of repetitive tasks across industries including claims processing, employee onboarding, invoice to cash, loan applications, and customer service.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: UiPath's Finances</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 3M period, UiPath showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.54% as of 31 January, 2025. 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: UiPath's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 12.23%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): UiPath's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.9%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): UiPath's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.87%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: UiPath's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.04, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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MicroStrategy (MSTR) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.&nbsp;
Today, at 10:35 AM on May 29th, a significant trading signal occurred for MicroStrategy Inc., (MSTR) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $363.94. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in MicroStrategy's stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in MicroStrategy's stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock's overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $363.94. The returns on the High price ($373.75) and Close price ($370.63) after the Power Inflow are respectively 2.7% and 1.8%. The result underlines the importance of a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite.
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Glencore (OTCPK: GLCNF) has shifted nearly $22 billion in foreign assets into its Australian subsidiary, Glencore Investment Pty Ltd, effectively doubling its holdings to $42 billion. With this move, management consolidated key assets, including <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/coal" rel="noreferrer noopener">coal mines in Canada</a>, South Africa, and Colombia; the MARA copper project in Argentina; and South African manganese, chrome, and vanadium operations, all under a single jurisdiction.
According <a target="_blank" href="https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/glencore-shifts-30b-in-assets-to-australia-in-major-restructure-20250529-p5m3dc" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> the Australian Financial Review (AFR), this restructuring may lay the groundwork for a future merger with Rio Tinto (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) – rumors of which began circulating in January. The consolidation simplifies Glencore's corporate structure, making it more attractive for such a merger.
"Glencore coal assets would trade at a much higher multiple in Australia than London," Ben Cleary, portfolio manager at Tribeca Investment Partners, said to AFR. "There won't be much reason to go to London other than cricket if Glencore and Anglo get knocked off."
In 2014, Rio Tinto rejected a merger proposal from Glencore, leading to a public standoff between then-CEO Ivan Glasenberg and Rio's leadership.
There's been a bit of a change in tone in recent talks at Rio. Although the outgoing CEO, Jakob Stausholm, has been somewhat reserved, several senior executives, including potential successors, reportedly have a positive outlook on the idea. With Stausholm on his way out, the new leadership could change how Rio views things.
Despite previously <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40216672/glencore-votes-against-spinning-off-coal-remains-open-to-more-acquisitions" rel="noreferrer noopener">shelving plans to spin off its coal division</a>, which accounted for 38% of Glencore's earnings last year, the company has now united all coal operations within its Australian unit.
These assets include the Cerrejón open-pit coal mine in Colombia and the Impunzi thermal coal complex in South Africa. The move may also shield Swiss-based Glencore's more profitable coal operations from regulatory risk and investor scrutiny in Europe.
Glencore has also expanded its operational footprint in Australia, signing a <a target="_blank" href="https://cobaltblueholdings.com/news/cobalt-blue-and-glencore-contract-to-supply-the-kwinana-cobalt-refinery/" rel="noreferrer noopener">three-year supply agreement</a> with Cobalt Blue Holdings (OTCPK: CBBHF) on Thursday to provide cobalt hydroxide feedstock for the Kwinana refinery in Western Australia.
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The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed further cooling in April, strengthening the case for a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve"> patient monetary policy stance. </a>
While the data should have supported risk sentiment into the week's final session, Wall Street turned lower after President Donald Trump accused China of breaching a trade deal, raising fears of renewed tariffs.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">PCE Inflation Shows Broad-Based Cooling</h3>
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, released Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, rose 2.1% year-over-year in April, a deceleration from March's 2.3% and lower than consensus estimates of 2.2%. 
On a monthly basis, prices increased by just 0.1%, rebounding slightly from a flat March reading but still reflecting muted inflationary pressure.
The Fed&#8217;s closely watched core PCE index—which strips out volatile food and energy prices—eased to 2.5% annually, down from 2.7% in March and aligned with expectations. On the month, core prices ticked up just 0.1%, consistent with both the prior reading and forecasts.
These figures underscore the continued disinflationary trend in the U.S. economy and suggest that the latest tariff adjustments have not yet impacted consumer price dynamics.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Income Rises Strongly, Spending Slows</h3>
In contrast to the subdued inflation data, U.S. consumers saw their incomes grow at a robust pace. Personal income surged 0.8% in April from the prior month, a stronger acceleration from March's 0.7% and well above forecasts of 0.3%.
Yet, spending growth cooled to 0.2% from 0.7% in March, matching economist estimates. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Markets Spooked By Renewed Trade War Fears</h3>
Despite the positive inflation backdrop, U.S. stock futures turned negative during Friday premarket trading after Trump posted on Truth Social that China had &#8220;totally violated&#8221; its trade agreement with the U.S., reigniting fears of escalating tariffs.
Trump claimed the previous deal was made to avoid economic collapse in China and asserted that the new breach would not go unanswered. 
"We went, in effect, COLD TURKEY with China," Trump wrote. "Many factories closed and there was, to put it mildly, ‘civil unrest.'"
Futures on the S&amp;P 500 dropped 0.4% to 5,890, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.3% to 21,300. 
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