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SmartFinancial Inc operates as a bank holding company for SmartBank. It offers various banking and financial services to individuals and corporate customers. The principal business of the Bank consists of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those funds, together with funds generated from operations and from principal and interest payments on loans, mainly in commercial loans, commercial and residential real estate loans, consumer loans, and residential and commercial construction loans. The primary source of revenue is interest income from earning assets, namely loans and securities.

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Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 36.18% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 48.86%. Currently, Sprouts Farmers Market has a market capitalization of $15.53 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SFM: If an investor had bought $1000 of SFM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $7,407.94 today based on a price of $157.50 for SFM at the time of writing.
<h3>Sprouts Farmers Market's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Wintrust Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.69 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.49 by 8.03 percent. This is a 6.92 percent decrease over earnings of $2.89 per share from the same period last year.

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Atkore Sees Q2 2025 Adj. EPS $2.01-$2.08 Vs $1.40 Est.; Revenue $695M-$705M Vs $690.83M Est.; Maintains FY25 Adj. EPS Guidance Of $5.75-$6.85 Vs $6.09 Est.; Revenue $2.85B-$2.95B Vs $2.852B Est

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Hall Of Fame Resort (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOFV#NASDAQ">HOFV</a>) shares rose 23.3% to $0.95 during Monday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $6.2 million. </li>
<li>Wag Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PET#NASDAQ">PET</a>) stock rose 8.45% to $0.1. The company's market cap stands at $5.0 million. </li>
<li>Birks Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGI#AMEX">BGI</a>) stock rose 6.87% to $0.95. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.2 million. </li>
<li>Big 5 Sporting Goods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGFV#NASDAQ">BGFV</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.99% to $0.86. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.5 million. </li>
<li>Duluth Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTH#NASDAQ">DLTH</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.97% to $1.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $68.3 million. </li>
<li>Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) shares rose 4.8% to $33.47. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $176.3 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>MKDWell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKDW#NASDAQ">MKDW</a>) stock declined by 35.5% to $0.25 during Monday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $36.0 million. </li>
<li>ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECDA#NASDAQ">ECDA</a>) stock fell 17.43% to $0.34. The company's market cap stands at $11.9 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>EZGO Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZGO#NASDAQ">EZGO</a>) stock decreased by 11.39% to $0.32. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.8 million. </li>
<li>Ruanyun Edai Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYET#NASDAQ">RYET</a>) stock fell 6.85% to $6.94. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $234.2 million. </li>
<li>Lixiang Education Hldg (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LXEH#NASDAQ">LXEH</a>) shares decreased by 5.93% to $2.7. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.1 million. </li>
<li>Color Star Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADD#NASDAQ">ADD</a>) stock fell 5.43% to $0.74. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>China SXT Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SXTC#NASDAQ">SXTC</a>) shares increased by 23.5% to $1.26 during Monday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $17.3 million. </li>
<li>Beyond Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAIR#NASDAQ">XAIR</a>) stock increased by 21.05% to $0.28. The company's market cap stands at $24.7 million. </li>
<li>Annovis Bio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANVS#NYSE">ANVS</a>) shares moved upwards by 8.08% to $1.46. The company's market cap stands at $28.4 million. </li>
<li>Protagenic Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTIX#NASDAQ">PTIX</a>) shares rose 7.65% to $0.23. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 million. </li>
<li>Adial Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADIL#NASDAQ">ADIL</a>) shares increased by 7.63% to $0.72. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.7 million. </li>
<li>cbdMD (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YCBD#AMEX">YCBD</a>) shares rose 7.03% to $0.24. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Universe Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPC#NASDAQ">UPC</a>) shares declined by 15.7% to $3.49 during Monday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $53.1 million. </li>
<li>ZyVersa Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZVSA#NASDAQ">ZVSA</a>) shares decreased by 11.42% to $0.62. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 million. </li>
<li>Medpace Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>) stock decreased by 10.04% to $260.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.9 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Precipio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPO#NASDAQ">PRPO</a>) shares fell 9.19% to $5.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.7 million. </li>
<li>Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVB#NASDAQ">ENVB</a>) shares declined by 7.57% to $1.1. The company's market cap stands at $2.7 million. </li>
<li>Calidi Biotherapeutics (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLDI#AMEX">CLDI</a>) shares declined by 6.8% to $0.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.0 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Orion Energy Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OESX#NASDAQ">OESX</a>) shares moved upwards by 18.3% to $0.9 during Monday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $29.6 million. </li>
<li>NeoVolta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEOV#NASDAQ">NEOV</a>) stock rose 6.21% to $2.05. The company's market cap stands at $68.5 million. </li>
<li>Hyperscale Data (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPUS#AMEX">GPUS</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.44% to $2.13. The company's market cap stands at $3.2 million. </li>
<li>Wheels Up Experience (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UP#NYSE">UP</a>) stock increased by 4.98% to $0.82. The company's market cap stands at $572.3 million. </li>
<li>Pangaea Logistics Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANL#NASDAQ">PANL</a>) shares increased by 4.87% to $4.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $282.2 million. </li>
<li>Zoomcar Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAR#NASDAQ">ZCAR</a>) shares rose 4.83% to $3.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.1 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>MingZhu Logistics Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YGMZ#NASDAQ">YGMZ</a>) stock fell 11.7% to $0.91 during Monday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $69.7 million. </li>
<li>Robin Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBNE#NASDAQ">RBNE</a>) shares fell 9.53% to $3.23. </li>
<li>Energy Focus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFOI#NASDAQ">EFOI</a>) stock decreased by 6.56% to $1.71. The company's market cap stands at $8.9 million. </li>
<li>DLH Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLHC#NASDAQ">DLHC</a>) stock fell 5.98% to $3.46. The company's market cap stands at $49.7 million. </li>
<li>Custom Truck One Source (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTOS#NYSE">CTOS</a>) stock fell 5.59% to $3.55. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $828.6 million. </li>
<li>Click Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIK#NASDAQ">CLIK</a>) shares declined by 5.13% to $0.2. The company's market cap stands at $6.2 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>BitFuFu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUFU#NASDAQ">FUFU</a>) stock increased by 17.2% to $4.63 during Monday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $754.2 million. </li>
<li>Calix (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) shares rose 13.98% to $37.9. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Rackspace Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXT#NASDAQ">RXT</a>) shares increased by 7.07% to $1.36. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $322.6 million. </li>
<li>MMTEC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTC#NASDAQ">MTC</a>) shares moved upwards by 6.45% to $0.99. The company's market cap stands at $24.9 million. </li>
<li>Glimpse Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRAR#NASDAQ">VRAR</a>) shares rose 5.93% to $1.04. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.9 million. </li>
<li>Orangekloud Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORKT#NASDAQ">ORKT</a>) stock rose 4.99% to $0.57. The company's market cap stands at $13.1 million. </li>
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<li>Sonim Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONM#NASDAQ">SONM</a>) shares decreased by 12.8% to $1.3 during Monday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.3 million. </li>
<li>Semilux International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SELX#NASDAQ">SELX</a>) stock fell 8.15% to $1.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $46.4 million. </li>
<li>Baijiayun Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTC#NASDAQ">RTC</a>) shares decreased by 7.26% to $0.19. The company's market cap stands at $5.4 million. </li>
<li>SemiLEDs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEDS#NASDAQ">LEDS</a>) stock fell 6.17% to $1.98. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $14.2 million. </li>
<li>MicroAlgo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>) shares declined by 6.0% to $11.13. The company's market cap stands at $110.9 million. </li>
<li>SMX (Security Matters) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMX#NASDAQ">SMX</a>) stock declined by 5.17% to $2.02. The company's market cap stands at $2.3 million. 
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Medpace Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>) reported first-quarter financial results after market close on Monday. Here&#8217;s a look at the key metrics <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44910790/medpace-holdings-inc-reports-first-quarter-2025-results">from the quarter</a>.
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<li>Q1 Revenue: $558.57 million, versus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $527.15 million</li>
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<li>Q1 EPS: $3.67, versus estimates of $3.06</li>
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Total revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. New business awards totaled $500 million in the quarter, down 18.8% year-over-year. The company ended the period with a backlog of approximately $2.85 billion, down 2.1% year-over-year.
Medpace generated $125.8 million in cash flow from operations during the quarter. The company said it repurchased approximately 1.19 million shares for $389.8 million in the first quarter. Medpace&#8217;s board also authorized a $1 billion increase to the company&#8217;s buyback, bringing the total authorization up to approximately $1.34 billion.
The company ended the quarter with $441.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. 
Outlook: Medpace expects full-year 2025 revenue to be between $2.14 billion and $2.24 billion versus estimates of $2.15 billion. The company anticipates full-year earnings of $12.26 to $13.04 per share versus estimates of $12.27 per share. 
Medpace executives will further discuss the quarter on a call with investors and analysts Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. ET.
MEDP Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/medp">Medpace shares</a> were down 9.34% after-hours, trading at $262 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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SmartFinancial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMBK#NYSE">SMBK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.55 by 21.82 percent. This is a 36.73 percent increase over earnings of $0.49 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $46.84 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $46.23 million by 1.31 percent. This is a 16.79 percent increase over sales of $40.10 million the same period last year.

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During the last three months, 24 analysts shared their evaluations of Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), revealing diverse outlooks 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.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<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>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Nike, revealing an average target of $80.38, a high estimate of $115.00, and a low estimate of $64.00. A 4.45% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $84.12. 
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<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The perception of Nike 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.
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&#x7C;Sam Poser &#x7C;Williams Trading &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $73.00&#x7C;$93.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Anna Andreeva &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $70.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jim Duffy &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $64.00&#x7C;$75.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jim Duffy &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $75.00&#x7C;$75.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Straton &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $70.00&#x7C;$72.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Piral Dadhania &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $66.00&#x7C;$67.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Boss &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $64.00&#x7C;$73.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jay Sole &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $66.00&#x7C;$73.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Simeon Siegel &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $92.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Civello &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $82.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ike Boruchow &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jonathan Komp &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $99.00&#x7C;$105.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cristina Fernandez &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$80.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tom Nikic &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $75.00&#x7C;$80.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tom Nikic &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$84.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cristina Fernandez &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$80.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Straton &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $72.00&#x7C;$74.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Randal Konik &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $115.00&#x7C;$75.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cristina Fernandez &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$80.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Robert Drbul &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $110.00&#x7C;$110.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tom Nikic &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $84.00&#x7C;$84.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Lejuez &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $72.00&#x7C;$102.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cristina Fernandez &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$80.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Simeon Siegel &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$92.00 &#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 Nike. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Nike compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Nike's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Nike Better</h2>
Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
<h3>Nike: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Nike faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -9.33% in revenue growth as of 28 February, 2025. This signifies a reduction 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 Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Nike's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 7.05%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Nike's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.66%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Nike's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.1%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Nike's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.85. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<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.
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Analyst Ratings

What Analysts Are Saying About Nike Stock

Ratings for Global Payments (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>) were provided by 9 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting 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">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</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">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">2</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">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">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $119.89, along with a high estimate of $163.00 and a low estimate of $77.00. A 13.59% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $138.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745269251_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Global Payments. 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;Andrew Bauch &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $77.00&#x7C;$105.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Koning &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$145.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ramsey El-Assal &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $110.00&#x7C;$125.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Adam Frisch &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;In-Line &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vasundhara Govil &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $135.00&#x7C;$140.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ashwin Shirvaikar &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $135.00&#x7C;$138.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ramsey El-Assal &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $125.00&#x7C;$135.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Faucette &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $163.00&#x7C;$166.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jason Kupferberg &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $149.00&#x7C;$156.00 &#x7C;
<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 Global Payments. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Global Payments compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Global Payments's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Global Payments's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Global Payments</h2>
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and focuses on serving small and midsize merchants. The company operates in 30 countries and generates about one fourth of its revenue from outside North America, primarily in Europe and Asia. In 2019, Global Payments merged with Total System Services in an all-stock deal that gave Total System Services shareholders 48% of the combined company's shares. The merger added issuer processing operations.
<h3>Global Payments: A Financial Overview</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: Global Payments displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.35%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Global Payments's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 22.55% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Global Payments's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.52%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Global Payments's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Global Payments's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.75, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance 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.
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Deep Dive Into Global Payments Stock: Analyst Perspectives (9 Ratings)

Throughout the last three months, 30 analysts have evaluated ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), 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>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</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">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</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">5</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated ServiceNow and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $1103.13, accompanied by a high estimate of $1432.00 and a low estimate of $716.00. Experiencing a 6.21% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $1176.21. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745269243_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 ServiceNow. 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;Raimo Lenschow &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $967.00&#x7C;$1200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Keith Weiss &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $881.00&#x7C;$960.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Thomas Blakey &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $1048.00&#x7C;$1048.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Difucci &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Sell &#x7C; $716.00&#x7C;$716.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brad Sills &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1025.00&#x7C;$1280.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Samad Samana &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1025.00&#x7C;$1250.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Turrin &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $1100.00&#x7C;$1250.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kash Rangan &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1050.00&#x7C;$1200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Robert Majek &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1000.00&#x7C;$1200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Keith Bachman &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $990.00&#x7C;$1185.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brad Reback &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $950.00&#x7C;$1175.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joel Fishbein &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $950.00&#x7C;$1100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rob Oliver &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1010.00&#x7C;$1200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gregg Moskowitz &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1100.00&#x7C;$1210.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Thomas Blakey &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $1048.00&#x7C;$1048.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Karl Keirstead &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1000.00&#x7C;$1250.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Walravens &#x7C;Citizens Capital Markets&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $1300.00&#x7C;$1300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Hynes &#x7C;Canaccord Genuity &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1275.00&#x7C;$1275.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tyler Radke &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1426.00&#x7C;$1432.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Samad Samana &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1250.00&#x7C;$1300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Hynes &#x7C;Canaccord Genuity &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1275.00&#x7C;$1200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian Schwartz &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1200.00&#x7C;$1150.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Hedberg &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1210.00&#x7C;$1210.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rob Oliver &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1200.00&#x7C;$1250.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Murphy &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $1200.00&#x7C;$1250.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Walravens &#x7C;JMP Securities &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $1300.00&#x7C;$1300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mike Cikos &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1200.00&#x7C;$1150.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Murphy &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $1250.00&#x7C;$950.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tyler Radke &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1432.00&#x7C;$1071.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Difucci &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Sell &#x7C; $716.00&#x7C;- &#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 ServiceNow. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of ServiceNow compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for ServiceNow's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of ServiceNow's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering ServiceNow: A Closer Look</h2>
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
<h3>Financial Insights: ServiceNow</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, ServiceNow showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 21.34% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 12.99%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): ServiceNow's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 4.06%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): ServiceNow's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.98%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: ServiceNow's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.24.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
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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Breaking Down ServiceNow: 30 Analysts Share Their Views

9 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th 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">2</td>
<td align="right">4</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">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</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">1</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">2</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">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 $17.78, a high estimate of $20.00, and a low estimate of $16.00. This current average has decreased by 6.72% from the previous average price target of $19.06. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745269235_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Huntington Bancshares is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of 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;Karl Shepard &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $18.00&#x7C;$20.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Konrad &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $17.00&#x7C;$18.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Terry McEvoy &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $16.50&#x7C;$16.50 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Long &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Strong Buy &#x7C; $18.00&#x7C;$20.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Dietrich &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $16.00&#x7C;$18.50 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Keith Horowitz &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $18.00&#x7C;$20.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Manan Gosalia &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $20.00&#x7C;$22.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David George &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $18.00&#x7C;$18.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Terry McEvoy &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $18.50&#x7C;$18.50 &#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 Huntington Bancshares. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Huntington Bancshares compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Huntington Bancshares's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Huntington Bancshares's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Huntington Bancshares's Background</h2>
Huntington is a regional US bank with around $200 billion in assets (as of 2024) and has a large presence, particularly in the Midwestern market. It offers a full suite of consumer deposit and lending services, along with commercial services focused on payments, investment management, capital markets, equipment financing, treasury management, and other common banking services.
<h3>Huntington Bancshares's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Challenges: Huntington Bancshares's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.74%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Huntington Bancshares's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 26.04%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Huntington Bancshares's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.76% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Huntington Bancshares's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Huntington Bancshares's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.02. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</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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Breaking Down Huntington Bancshares: 9 Analysts Share Their Views

Analysts' ratings for Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 5 analysts.
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">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</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">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>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Baidu, revealing an average target of $110.0, a high estimate of $130.00, and a low estimate of $90.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 3.19% from the previous average price target of $106.60.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745269227_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Baidu 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;Jiong Shao &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $90.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Fawne Jiang &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $130.00&#x7C;$130.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Lee &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $105.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jiong Shao &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$83.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Fawne Jiang &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $130.00&#x7C;$130.00 &#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 Baidu. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Baidu compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Baidu's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Baidu's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Baidu: A Closer Look</h2>
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Baidu</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Baidu faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -2.37% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Baidu's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 13.49%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Baidu's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.76%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Baidu's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.09%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Baidu's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.3.
<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.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Baidu Stock

In the latest quarter, 4 analysts provided ratings for ATI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATI#NYSE">ATI</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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">2</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">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">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for ATI, revealing an average target of $77.5, a high estimate of $81.00, and a low estimate of $73.00. Marking an increase of 2.99%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $75.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745269220_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of ATI 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.
&#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;Josh Sullivan &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $81.00&#x7C;$81.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Josh Sullivan &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $81.00&#x7C;$80.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Strauss &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $75.00&#x7C;$70.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Charles Minervino &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Positive &#x7C; $73.00&#x7C;$70.00 &#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 ATI. 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 ATI compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of ATI's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into ATI'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>About ATI</h2>
ATI Inc supplies specialty metals to various end markets, including aerospace and defense, oil and gas, automotive, and electrical energy, among many others. The company's operating segment includes High-Performance Materials and Components and Advanced Alloys and Solutions. The majority of revenue is from the High-Performance Materials segment. The High-Performance Materials segment is focused on a wide range of high-performance specialty materials, parts, and components for several the majority of end markets, including the aerospace &amp; defense, medical, and energy markets. Geographically, it operates in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, and Others, the majority is from the United States.
<h3>ATI: A Financial Overview</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.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining ATI's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 10.22% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in 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: ATI's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 11.69%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): ATI's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 7.53%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): ATI's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.66%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: ATI's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.02. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</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. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Where ATI Stands With Analysts

Looking into the current session, Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMB#NYSE">WMB</a>) shares are trading at $56.44, after a 3.72% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 7.34%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 45.54%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745269218_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Williams Companies P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Williams Companies has a better P/E ratio of 32.21 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 20.04 of the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. Ideally, one might believe that Williams Companies Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745269218_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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P/E Ratio Insights for Williams Companies

Primerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRI#NYSE">PRI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 6.33% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.6%. Currently, Primerica has a market capitalization of $8.32 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PRI: If an investor had bought $1000 of PRI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,875.30 today based on a price of $251.30 for PRI at the time of writing.
<h3>Primerica's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745269218_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The $64 Trillion Question&nbsp;</h2>
As we wrote earlier this month (&#8220;<a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2025-04-06/64-trillion-question">The $64 Trillion Question</a>&#8220;), the most important question with respect to stocks is whether President Trump intends his new tariffs to balance trade or not. Most market participants, including hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, still believe the tariffs are simply a negotiating tactic. That means that stocks have further to fall, because the pivot to a new economic model hasn&#8217;t been priced in.&nbsp;
That&#8217;s still true, but a few related questions have arisen since then that we should address.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Does Trump Keep Talking About Making Deals On Tariffs?&nbsp;</h2>
If Trump&#8217;s goal is to balance trade, there really isn&#8217;t much to negotiate. The other country either buys more from us or we buy less from them, or both; those are the only ways to balance trade. If China, for example, tweaks its tariff regime, but still runs massive trade surpluses with us, why would Trump be satisfied by that?
The other problem with Trump&#8217;s talk of dealmaking is that it makes many people think he&#8217;s not serious about balancing trade. And if CEOs don&#8217;t think he&#8217;s serious about it, they will be less likely to incur the costs required to shift production to the U.S. And if companies don&#8217;t shift production here, we&#8217;ll have the worst of both worlds: higher costs for imports without a revival in domestic manufacturing.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can We Maintain The World&#8217;s Reserve Currency Without Trade Deficits?&nbsp;</h2>
A few pundits, including&nbsp;<a href="https://disciplinefunds.com/2025/04/19/three-things-weekend-reading-15/">Cullen Roche</a>, have suggested we can&#8217;t, but we actually did have the world&#8217;s reserve currency and trade surpluses&#8211;for 26 years. The U.S. dollar officially became the world&#8217;s reserve currency with the Breton Woods agreement in the summer of 1944. At that point, we had been running trade surpluses nearly every year since 1870, and that trend continued until 1970.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Would It Be So Bad If We Can&#8217;t?</h2>
How has having the world&#8217;s reserve currency helped us recently? Let&#8217;s compare the U.S. to two countries that don&#8217;t have the world&#8217;s reserve currency, but do have persistent trade surpluses, Russia and China. 
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You may object that unlike Russia and China, the U.S. is &#8220;already rich&#8221;, so we had less potential for improvement. Certainly, that&#8217;s true, if you compare our stock markets&#8230;
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But how does that or our reserve currency status help the state of our infrastructure or public spaces? Compare New York to Moscow&#8230;
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Or to Shanghai&#8230;
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Are the Chinese really missing out on not having the world&#8217;s reserve currency? Are we using ours to borrow so we can clean up New York and fix its infrastructure? Not quite.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I've talked about this before. It's astounding when you look at the numbers. Medicaid paying people to stay at home to take care of relatives accounts for 12% of all jobs in NYC! <a href="https://t.co/wdudCFnSDB">pic.twitter.com/wdudCFnSDB</a>
&mdash; Brian Wesbury (@wesbury) <a href="https://twitter.com/wesbury/status/1913616635392385511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Would we miss having the world&#8217;s reserve currency, if, in exchange, we reindustrialized?&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is the Status Quo Even Sustainable?&nbsp;</h2>
Critics of Trump&#8217;s tariff policy seem to think that we could have maintained the status quo (perennial, widening, trade deficits) indefinitely, but is that true? Warren Buffett didn&#8217;t think so when he wrote&nbsp;<a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/growing.pdf">this warning about our trade deficits</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;Fortune. He used a parable of two islands, Squanderville and Thriftville, which you can read at that link. Let&#8217;s think about this in more concrete terms though.
All U.S. dollars ultimately have to be spent in America. Countries that have trade surpluses with us, like China, can&#8217;t find enough goods or services of ours they want to buy. So what else can they do with their dollars? They can buy U.S. securities, of which the largest, putatively safest, and most liquid are U.S. Treasury bonds. Or they can buy U.S. real estate. But how long would our Treasuries remain attractive to them, if we keep running massive fiscal deficits (suggesting we&#8217;ll need to inflate away our debt)? And how long would our real estate remain attractive to them, if the current trajectories of our cities and theirs continue?&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Narrowing Our Focus To The Near Term</h2>
Whatever the answers to the questions above, the picture in the near term seems clearer. It seems likely that we are already in a recession. The DOGE cuts alone probably kicked that off (even wasteful government spending stimulates the economy), and the DeepSeek <a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/the-other-sputnik-moment">Sputnik moment</a> in January probably added to it, by cooling big tech capex. As for the tariffs, while large companies should be able to adapt to them, by moving production. But as Ryan Petersen notes below, most small businesses that import from China won&#8217;t be able to adapt. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">These small businesses are largely unable to move their manufacturing out of China. They are last in line when they try to go to a new country as those other countries can't even keep up with the demand from mega corporations.
&mdash; Ryan Petersen (@typesfast) <a href="https://twitter.com/typesfast/status/1912890257340874811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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That doesn&#8217;t mean balancing trade isn&#8217;t necessary or worth doing, but that there&#8217;s likely to be a big economic hit in the near term.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What This All Means For Investors&nbsp;</h2>
Stocks probably have further to fall this year. On top of the DOGE cuts, the ongoing ripples from DeepSeek, and the tariffs, the Trump administration&#8217;s crackdown on Ivy League universities may cause some of the largest endowments to dump stocks. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: Wall Street execs who follow the college endowment business say it&#39;s only a matter of time before <a href="https://twitter.com/Harvard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Harvard</a> starts selling what&#39;s liquid in its portfolio ie stocks, maybe issue more debt, if its tax-exempt status remains revoked. There are UNCONFIRMED market reports that…
&mdash; Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) <a href="https://twitter.com/CGasparino/status/1913645529936073112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What To Do About It</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you are a conservative investor</h3>
Consider hedging. As a reminder, you can download the Portfolio Armor optimal hedging app by aiming your iPhone camera at the QR code below (or by <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/portfolio-armor/id394951144">tapping here</a>, if you&#8217;re reading this on your phone). Our app can help you find the least expensive hedges given your risk tolerance and time frame.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you are an aggressive investor&nbsp;</h3>
Keep an eye out for opportunities on the way down. Think about all of those small business Ryan Petersen warned are about to go bust, for example. Most of them aren&#8217;t publicly traded, but there are a few publicly traded vendors many of them use. We have bearish trades teed up on those vendors. If you would like a heads up when we place them, feel free to subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/">our trading Substack</a>/occasional email list below.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Meltdown Update</h2>
Took advantage of today&#8217;s market meltdown to exit a couple of bearish bets&#8230;
Options
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<li>Puts on Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>). Bought for $1.81 on <a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-betting-against-the-bounce">4//14/2025</a>; sold for $2.71 on <a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-betting-against-the-bounce/comment/110875000">4/21/2025</a>. Profit: 50%.</li>
<li>Puts on Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). Bought for $1.56 on <a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-monster-rally">4/9/2025</a>; sold for $4.02 on <a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-monster-rally/comment/110877872">4/21/2025</a>. Profit: 158%.</li>
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And add <a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-bitcoin-bull">a couple of bullish bets</a>. We&#8217;ll look to add the bearish bets mentioned above on the next bounce. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AAPL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AAPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NVDA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$NVDA</a><a href="https://t.co/vJNbgejQ79">https://t.co/vJNbgejQ79</a>
&mdash; Portfolio Armor (@PortfolioArmor) <a href="https://twitter.com/PortfolioArmor/status/1914374100694315123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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