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Niu Technologies designs, manufactures and sells high-performance electric motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and kick-scooters. The company has a product portfolio consisting of electric motorcycle, moped and bicycle series, including the NQi, MQi, UQi, F series, and others, and micro-mobility series, including the kick-scooter series KQi and the e-bike series BQi. The company's principal operations and geographic markets are predominantly in the People's Republic of China. It also generates revenue from Europe and other regions.

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UBS analyst Arpine Kocharyan initiates coverage on United Parks &amp; Resorts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRKS#NYSE">PRKS</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $49.

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UBS Initiates Coverage On United Parks & Resorts with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $49

Throughout the last three months, 14 analysts have evaluated Toast (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $42.5, a high estimate of $50.00, and a low estimate of $29.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 3.46% increase from the previous average price target of $41.08.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744203631_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Toast by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;-----------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Adam Frisch &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;In-Line &#x7C; $29.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Will Nance &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $38.00&#x7C;$43.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Daniel Perlin &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $45.00&#x7C;$40.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Hynes &#x7C;Canaccord Genuity &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $48.00&#x7C;$43.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tien-Tsin Huang &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $42.00&#x7C;$36.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Timothy Chiodo &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $47.00&#x7C;$41.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rufus Hone &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $48.00&#x7C;$46.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Koning &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$38.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Josh Baer &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$46.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sanjay Sakhrani &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $42.00&#x7C;$40.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mayank Tandon &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$50.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rayna Kumar &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $46.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jeff Cantwell &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $30.00&#x7C;$25.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Will Nance &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$45.00 &#x7C;
<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 Toast. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Toast compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Toast's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Toast's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TOST/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Toast analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Toast Better</h2>
Toast is a US-based restaurant technology company that provides point-of-sale, payment processing, and various software services to 134,000 restaurant locations across the United States as of December 2024. The firm generates sales from software subscription fees, as a percentage take rate from each financial transaction it processes, from loan origination and servicing fees from its Toast Capital arm, and from hardware installation and professional services. Unlike competitors, Toast intermediates every payment transaction on its platform; it processed some $159 billion in gross platform volume in 2024. The firm's product offerings span point-of-sale systems, inventory and payroll management, delivery integration, e-commerce ordering, reservation management, and loyalty programs.
<h3>Toast's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Toast's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 29.15%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Toast's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.39%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Toast's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.16%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Toast's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.38%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Toast's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.02.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts 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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TOST

Assessing Toast: Insights From 14 Financial Analysts

Fidelity National Finl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNF#NYSE">FNF</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.68% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.47 million shares sold short, which is 1.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.75 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>Fidelity National Finl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744203629_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fidelity National Finl has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fidelity National Finl'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>, Fidelity National Finl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.46%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Fidelity National Finl?

Monolithic Power Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NYSE">MPWR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.30 million shares sold short, which is 6.34% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.7 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>Monolithic Power Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744203624_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Monolithic Power Systems has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Monolithic Power Systems'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>, Monolithic Power Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.17%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Monolithic Power Systems?

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 8 analysts have published ratings on Evolus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOLS#NASDAQ">EOLS</a>) in the last three months.
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">6</td>
<td align="right">2</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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 Evolus, presenting an average target of $24.25, a high estimate of $27.00, and a low estimate of $22.00. This current average has increased by 2.67% from the previous average price target of $23.62. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744203621_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Evolus. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Serge Belanger &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $22.00&#x7C;$22.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Balaji Prasad &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $25.00&#x7C;$22.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Douglas Tsao &#x7C;HC Wainwright &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $27.00&#x7C;$27.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Serge Belanger &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $22.00&#x7C;$22.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Douglas Tsao &#x7C;HC Wainwright &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $27.00&#x7C;$27.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Balaji Prasad &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $22.00&#x7C;$20.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Douglas Tsao &#x7C;HC Wainwright &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $27.00&#x7C;$27.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Serge Belanger &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $22.00&#x7C;$22.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Evolus. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Evolus compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Evolus's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Evolus's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EOLS/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Evolus analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Get to Know Evolus Better</h2>
Evolus Inc is a performance beauty company with a customer-centric approach to delivering breakthrough products in the self-pay aesthetic market. The company's first commercial product is Jeuveau, a proprietary 900 kilodalton, purified botulinum toxin type A formulation indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines, also known as frown lines, in adults. Its primary market is the cash-pay aesthetic market, which includes medical products purchased by physicians and other customers that are then sold to consumers or used in procedures for aesthetic indications. It generates product revenue from the sale of Jeuveau in the United States and Europe, and service revenue from distribution partners in Canada.
<h3>Evolus's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Evolus showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 29.42% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Evolus's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -8.6%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -119.02%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Evolus's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -2.94%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Evolus's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 23.54. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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EOLS

Breaking Down Evolus: 8 Analysts Share Their Views

Ross Stores's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NYSE">ROST</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.94 million shares sold short, which is 1.53% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.21 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>Ross Stores Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744203618_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ross Stores has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ross Stores'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>, Ross Stores's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 13.95%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Do Investors Really Feel About Ross Stores?

8 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous 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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<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>
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<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>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Humana, presenting an average target of $280.38, a high estimate of $316.00, and a low estimate of $255.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 1.31% increase from the previous average price target of $276.75.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744203611_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Humana. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ann Hynes &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $316.00&#x7C;$305.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Lisa Gill &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $256.00&#x7C;$257.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Mok &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $270.00&#x7C;$255.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ben Hendrix &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $283.00&#x7C;$283.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sarah James &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $290.00&#x7C;$290.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Erin Wright &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $285.00&#x7C;$301.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Mok &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $255.00&#x7C;$253.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jessica Tassan &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $288.00&#x7C;$270.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<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 Humana. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Humana compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Humana's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Humana's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HUM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Humana analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Humana's Background</h2>
Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the US, and the firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from Medicare, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.
<h3>Key Indicators: Humana's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Humana showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.4% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Humana's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -2.37%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Humana's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -4.08%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Humana's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.44%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Humana's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.72, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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On Wednesday, the company raised 2025 pro forma revenue by 30% to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/ac44707820/interactive-strength-inc-nasdaq-trnr-increases-guidance-by-30-to-more-than-65m-in-2025-pro-forma-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more than $65 million.</a>
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Wattbike&#8217;s CEO, Stephen Loftus, highlighted the opportunity for accelerated global growth, supported by Interactive Strength&#8217;s sales and marketing scale.
Interactive Strength also plans to integrate Wattbike with its Taiwan-based supply team and upcoming Sportstech acquisition, positioning the company as a uniquely diversified leader in global fitness.
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The 10 wealthiest individuals in the world, including&nbsp;Elon Musk, CEO of&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), have lost $174 billion following President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff announcement on April 2. On a year-to-date basis, they lost nearly a staggering $350 billion.
What Happened: Following Trump&#8217;s tariff declaration last Wednesday, the S&amp;P 500 plummeted 11%. This resulted in a significant shrinkage of the equity stakes of the world&#8217;s richest, who had a combined net worth exceeding&nbsp;$2 trillion at the start&nbsp;of 2025. 
As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, since the tariff announcement on April 2, Elon Musk and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg saw the maximum decline, with Musk losing $33 billion, while Zuckerberg lost $26 billion. Amazon&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Jeff Bezos saw a decline of $21 billion, while Oracle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>) CEO Larry Ellison witnessed a $20 billion drop in their net worth.
Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, lost $12 billion and $11 billion, each. Former Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEOs Bill Gates and Steve Balmer saw their fortune decline by $15 billion and $9 billion, respectively.
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Delta reported fourth-quarter operating revenue growth of 2% year-over-year to $14.04 billion, beating the consensus of $13.02 billion. Adjusted operating revenue was $12.98 billion (+3.3% YoY)
The adjusted average fuel price was $2.47 per gallon, down from $2.79 in last year&#8217;s quarter. Adjusted EPS was $0.46 (+2% YoY), beating the consensus of $0.38.
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Total passenger revenue for the quarter grew 3% year over year to $11.48 billion; cargo revenue grew 17% year over year to $208 million, and Other revenue was $2.352 billion (-4% year over year).
Delta recorded an adjusted operating income of $591 million, down from $640 million YoY, with an adjusted operating margin of 4.6%, down 50 bps.
Adjusted operating expenses increased by 4% YoY to $12.388 billion, and Adjusted Non-fuel costs were $9.875 billion (+7% YoY) for the quarter.
Delta generated an adjusted operating cash flow of $2.44 billion (-1% Y/Y) in the March quarter, and free cash flow stood at $1.28 billion.
As of the March quarter, Delta reported adjusted net debt of $16.9 billion, down $1.1 billion from year-end 2024. Total liquidity was $6.8 billion, including $3.1 billion in undrawn revolver capacity.
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&#8220;With broad economic uncertainty around global trade, growth has largely stalled.&nbsp;In this slower-growth environment, we are protecting margins and cash flow by focusing on what we can control.&nbsp;This includes reducing planned capacity growth in the second half of the year to flat over last year while actively managing costs and capital expenditures,&#8221; commented Ed Bastian, Delta&#8217;s chief executive officer.
&#8220;We expect June quarter profitability of $1.5 to $2 billion.&nbsp;Given the lack of economic clarity, it is premature at this time to provide an updated full-year outlook.&nbsp;Given our position of strength, our bias toward action, and the decline in fuel prices, Delta remains well positioned to deliver solid profitability and free cash flow for the year. I expect that our financial results will continue to lead the industry and validate our strategy to create differentiation and greater financial durability,&#8221; added Bastian.
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Sales declined 3% year over year to $1.48 billion, missing the consensus of $1.51 billion. Adjusted EPS was 35 cents, missing the consensus of 49 cents.
Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO said, "Unseasonably cold weather in the southern U.S. and wildfires in the west reduced demand in geographies that typically have more construction and outdoor project activity in winter months."
"As we look toward the fourth quarter, macroeconomic conditions are challenging, but we are seeing pockets of positive momentum and are leveraging our focus on repair and maintenance in both construction and consumer end markets. As demonstrated in prior economic cycles, the ability of our products and services to extend asset life becomes even more attractive to end users when budgets are tight."
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RPM shares dipped 9.1% to close at $96.97 on Tuesday.
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Global fintech firm Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BR#NYSE">BR</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44704954/broadridge-collaborates-with-fnality-to-enable-real-time-settlement-for-intraday-repo-transactions">revealed it has concluded a successful joint effort</a> with blockchain payments company Fnality. 
The collaboration proved that Broadridge's Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform can operate with Fnality's Payment System (FnPS), highlighting how tokenized assets can transform transaction processes in global financial markets.
Fnality is building a network of regulated wholesale payment systems powered by distributed ledger technology, each overseen by its local central bank. 
These systems, called Fnality Payment Systems (FnPS), allow participants to use digital versions of central bank funds for instant transactions. 
The partnership sets the stage for instant intraday repo settlements by utilizing tokenized money backed by central bank reserves.
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The combined use of Broadridge's DLR platform and Fnality's FnPS network illustrates how real-time delivery versus payment (DvP) can be achieved in repo markets. 
Leveraging tokenized funds tied to central bank reserves as the settlement foundation, the approach offers enhanced transaction speed and security. 
This development meets a critical industry demand for better liquidity management and lower risk in both the U.S. and European financial systems.
With planned rollouts in major markets, FnPS aims to support 24/7 cross-currency payments and atomic settlement, offering secure, institutional-grade digital cash for emerging digital asset markets.
Broadridge views this milestone as a major step toward broadening its digital footprint across Europe. The company aims to grow its DLR client base by offering near-instant settlement solutions to meet the increasing demand for speed and security in financial markets.
For its part, Fnality plans to extend its regulated blockchain-based wholesale payments infrastructure beyond the UK, targeting the U.S. as a critical expansion region.
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Price Action: BR shares closed lower by 1.32% at $217.22 on Tuesday.
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The company reported sales of $220.98 million, down 3.4% year over year, missing the consensus of $224.88 million.
Core revenue, which excludes the impacts of foreign currency translation and acquisitions completed and product lines discontinued in the last 12 months, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44707568/neogen-announces-third-quarter-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">increased by 0.2%</a>.
Acquisitions and discontinued product lines had a negative impact of 0.5% while foreign currency had a negative impact of 3.1%.
The gross margin was 49.9% down from 51.1% a year ago, mainly due to lower revenue and higher integration costs. Excluding integration and restructuring costs, gross margin was 51.5% in the third quarter compared to 51.8% in the prior-year quarter.
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Third-quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $48.5 million, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 22%, compared with $52.7 million and a margin of 23% a year earlier.
Revenues for the Food Safety segment were $152.7 million, a decrease of 3.2%, consisting of 1.5% core growth, a negative 0.3% impact from discontinued product lines, and a negative foreign currency impact of 4.4%.
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<li>Core growth was driven largely by biosecurity and bacterial and general sanitation product categories, which benefited from strong growth in pathogen detection products.</li>
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Revenues for the Animal Safety segment were $68.2 million, a decrease of 4%, consisting of a 2.6% core revenue decline, an unfavorable 0.4% foreign currency impact and a negative 1% impact from discontinued product lines.
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<li>Growth was led by the animal care and other and biosecurity product categories, particularly in small-animal supplements, rodent control, and cleaner and disinfectant products, and offset by a decline in the vet instruments product category.</li>
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The company&#8217;s Genomics business experienced a core revenue decline in the mid-single-digit range. Increased sales into bovine markets were offset by declines in other areas, consistent with the focused restructuring activities executed in the second quarter.
Guidance: The company is updating its full-year outlook, primarily due to lower-than-expected third-quarter results, the rising level of macroeconomic uncertainty affecting the company&#8217;s end markets, and the expected impact of tariffs in the fourth quarter.
Neogen expects fiscal year 2025 sales of approximately $895 million, down from prior guidance of $905 million-$925 million and consensus of $910.23 million.
The company forecasts 2025 adjusted EBITDA of approximately $195 million compared to prior guidance of $205 million-$215 million.
Management Update: Neogen CEO John Adent will be stepping down after eight years the company. Adent will continue to serve in his existing roles until his successor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44707614/neogen-announces-ceo-transition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has been appointed</a>.
Price Action: NEOG stock is down 17.6% at $5.80 during the premarket session at the last check Wednesday.
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