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Thor Industries

Based in Elkhart, Indiana, Thor Industries manufactures Class A, Class B, and Class C motor homes along with travel trailers and fifth-wheel towables across about 35 brands. Through the acquisition of Erwin Hymer in 2019, the company expanded its geographic footprint and now produces various motorized and towable recreational vehicles for Europe, including motor caravans, camper vans, urban vehicles, caravans, and other RV-related products and services. The company has also begun generating revenue through aftermarket component parts via the acquisition of Airxcel in 2021; however, this is still a nascent part of the business as it accounts for less than 10% of total sales. In fiscal 2024, the company wholesaled 186,908 units and generated over $10 billion in revenue.

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THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) today announced that its Board of Directors approved, at its October 8, 2024 meeting, the payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share.&nbsp;The new quarterly dividend amount represents a 4.2% increase from the previous quarterly dividend amount of $0.48. &nbsp;
The regular cash dividend is payable on November 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2024.

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THOR Industries Announces Increased Regular Quarterly Dividend From $0.48 To $0.50 Per Share

Benchmark analyst Michael Albanese reiterates Thor Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) with a Hold.

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Analyst Ratings

Benchmark Reiterates Hold on Thor Industries

In the latest quarter, 4 analysts provided ratings for Thor Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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 style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $111.0, along with a high estimate of $124.00 and a low estimate of $95.00. This current average reflects an increase of 3.5% from the previous average price target of $107.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727726491_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The perception of Thor Industries by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Rolle</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Hardiman</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Swartz</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Thomas-Martin</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Thor Industries. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Thor Industries compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Thor Industries's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Thor Industries's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/THO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Thor Industries analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Thor Industries</h2>
Based in Elkhart, Indiana, Thor Industries manufactures Class A, Class B, and Class C motor homes along with travel trailers and fifth wheel towables across over 30 brands. Through the acquisition of Erwin Hymer in 2019, the company expanded its geographic footprint and now produces various motorized and towable recreational vehicles for Europe, including motorcaravans, campervans, urban vehicles, caravans, and other RV-related products and services. The company has also begun generating revenue through aftermarket component parts through the acquisition of Airxcel in 2021, however, this is still a nascent part of the business as it accounts for less than 10% of total sales. In fiscal 2023, the company wholesaled 187,015 units and generated over $11.1 billion in revenue.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Thor Industries's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Thor Industries faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -7.45% in revenue growth as of 31 July, 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 Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Thor Industries's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 3.55%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Thor Industries's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.23%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Thor Industries's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.26%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.28.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Thor Industries

DA Davidson analyst Brandon Rolle maintains Thor Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $95 price target.

Price Target

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Thor Industries, Maintains $95 Price Target

Citigroup analyst James Hardiman maintains Thor Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $119 to $124.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Thor Industries, Raises Price Target to $124

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Thor Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with THO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
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This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 37%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $77,285, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $330,812.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $120.0 for Thor Industries over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Thor Industries's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Thor Industries's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $120.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Thor Industries Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727288178_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>THO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$104.1K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$74.6K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$58.1K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">146</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">620</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$6.07</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>839</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">437</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Thor Industries</h3>
Based in Elkhart, Indiana, Thor Industries manufactures Class A, Class B, and Class C motor homes along with travel trailers and fifth wheel towables across over 30 brands. Through the acquisition of Erwin Hymer in 2019, the company expanded its geographic footprint and now produces various motorized and towable recreational vehicles for Europe, including motorcaravans, campervans, urban vehicles, caravans, and other RV-related products and services. The company has also begun generating revenue through aftermarket component parts through the acquisition of Airxcel in 2021, however, this is still a nascent part of the business as it accounts for less than 10% of total sales. In fiscal 2023, the company wholesaled 187,015 units and generated over $11.1 billion in revenue.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Thor Industries, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Thor Industries</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 353,972, the THO's price is down by -2.02%, now at $107.26. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Thor Industries</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $112.5.
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Thor Industries

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 jumping to a new high following a sharp increase in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares.
Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Tuesday. AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.
On the economic data front, the S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index in increased by 5.9% year-over-year in July compared to a 6.5% rise in the previous month.&nbsp; The FHFA house price index rose 0.1% in July, compared to market estimates of a 0.2% increase. Consumer confidence recorded its biggest one-month drop in more than three years, falling to 98.7 in September.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with materials, information technology, and consumer discretionary stocks recording the biggest gains on Tuesday. However, financials and utilities stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 84 points to 42,208.22 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.25% to 5,732.93, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.56% at 18,074.52 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>), Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 65.6, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 65.1.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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The Dow traded down 0.04% to 42,109.03 while the NASDAQ rose 0.51% to 18,065.98. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.14% to 5,726.56.
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Top Headline
Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) reported better-than-exp earnings for its fourth quarter on Tuesday.
The company reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.68, beating the street view of $1.43. Quarterly sales of $2.534 billion (down 7.4%) outpaced the analyst consensus of $2.471 billion.
Thor Industries said it anticipates fiscal year 2025 sales between $9.0 billion and $9.8 billion, compared to the $10.49 billion estimate, and expects EPS to range from $4.00 to $5.00, below the estimated $6.65.
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European shares closed higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.65%, Germany's DAX gained 0.80% and France's CAC 40 gained 1.28%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.33%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.28%.
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Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.57%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index jumping 4.13%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 4.15% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.02%.
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THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tho#NYSE">THO</a>) has solidified its leadership in recreational vehicle (RV) innovation by introducing the THOR Test Vehicle, the world&#39;s first hybrid Class A motorhome. Built on an electric vehicle&nbsp;platform developed in collaboration with EV manufacturer Harbinger, the vehicle features a low-emissions gasoline range extender capable of recharging the battery system, with an estimated range of 500 miles.
The hybrid RVs will be available in 2025 through the THOR family of companies and are expected to meet Near-Zero Emission Vehicle standards under Advanced Clean Truck legislation adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Per Bob Martin, president and CEO of THOR Industries, the innovative hybrid platform and the ongoing partnership with Harbinger underscore THOR&#39;s leadership and introduce significant product differentiation.
The THOR Test Vehicle is uniquely designed for RV range requirements, exclusively for THOR. This is the first electrified chassis specifically tailored for Class A motorhomes. This platform aims to reduce range anxiety while enhancing travel freedom and sustainability. The hybrid chassis is powered by a 140-kWh battery pack, supplemented by a gasoline range extender and solar rooftop. Its 800-volt electrical system enables fast charging at DC Fast Charger stations, which aids extended travel. Charging can also occur at campsites, through the range extender, or via solar energy to provide flexibility for both on-road and off-grid use.
The hybrid platform can serve as a backup power source for homes and may eventually allow users to sell excess energy back to the grid. The electric powertrain delivers exceptional acceleration and torque, providing up to twice the torque of a diesel engine, ensuring strong highway performance on mountain roads and tough terrain. Harbinger&#39;s chassis design includes all the core systems of an EV, such as the drivetrain, high-voltage battery system, steering and brakes. With a double-wishbone front suspension, a steer-by-wire system and an advanced driver assistance system, the chassis ensures a smooth and safe ride, even for large vehicles.
The THOR Test Vehicle is available for test drives by RV dealers on the THOR RV Experience Track at the Elkhart Dealer Open House, the largest dealer event in North America, from Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Elkhart, IN. Dealers will get to experience this future-forward RV and contribute to its market launch.
<h2>THO&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
THO currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the auto space are Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dorm#NASDAQ">DORM</a>), Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/blbd#NASDAQ">BLBD</a>) and Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/plow#NYSE">PLOW</a>), each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The consensus estimate for DORM&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings suggests year-over-year growth of 3.71% and 35.46%, respectively. EPS estimates for 2024 and 2025 have improved 51 cents and 37 cents, respectively, in the past 60 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BLBD&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings suggests year-over-year growth of 17.58% and 215.89%, respectively. EPS estimates for 2024 and 2025 have improved 65 cents and 80 cents, respectively, in the past 60 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLOW&#39;s 2024 earnings suggests year-over-year growth of 60.4%. EPS estimates for 2024 have improved 15 cents in the past 60 days.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2340663/thor-harbinger-introduce-world-s-first-hybrid-class-a-motorhome?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_corporate_actions-2340663">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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THOR & Harbinger Introduce World's First Hybrid Class A Motorhome

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points on Tuesday.
The Dow traded up 0.07% to 42,156.22 while the NASDAQ rose 0.56% to 18,075.07. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.21% to 5,730.61.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Materials shares jumped by 1.2% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, financials shares fell by 0.6%.
Top Headline
Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) reported better-than-exp earnings for its fourth quarter on Tuesday.
The company reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.68, beating the street view of $1.43. Quarterly sales of $2.534 billion (down 7.4%) outpaced the analyst consensus of $2.471 billion.
Thor Industries said it anticipates fiscal year 2025 sales between $9.0 billion and $9.8 billion, compared to the $10.49 billion estimate, and expects EPS to range from $4.00 to $5.00, below the estimated $6.65.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Maison Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSS#NASDAQ">MSS</a>) shares shot up 106% to $1.5199 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in first-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>Shares of Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEEL#NASDAQ">SEEL</a>) got a boost, surging 170% to $0.5130 after the company announced it signed a material transfer agreement to supply SLS-002 for the Department of Defense&#8217;s military and veterans adaptive platform clinical trial for PTSD.</li>
<li>Wave Life Sciences Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WVE#NASDAQ">WVE</a>) shares were also up, gaining 37% to $7.33 after the company announced interim data from its ongoing Phase 2 FORWARD-53 study of WVE-N531 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>BioVie Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIVI#NASDAQ">BIVI</a>) shares dropped 53% to $1.31 after the company announced it raised $3 million through a secondary offering of 1.96 million shares at $1.53 per share.</li>
<li>Shares of Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASE#NASDAQ">LASE</a>) were down 14% to $16.10. Laser Photonics appointed Robert Hoffman as its new Outside Sales Director.</li>
<li>Light &amp; Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNW#NASDAQ">LNW</a>) was down, falling 17% to $93.96 after Susquehanna lowered its price target on the stock from $92 to $90.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 2% to $71.80 while gold traded up 0.3% at $2,660.00.
Silver traded up 0.9% to $31.355 on Tuesday, while copper rose 3% to $4.4795.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.58%, Germany's DAX gained 0.63% and France's CAC 40 gained 1.31%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.01%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.16%.
The Ifo Business Climate indicator for Germany fell to 85.4 in September versus 86.6 in the previous month.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.57%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index jumping 4.13%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 4.15% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.02%.
The au Jibun Bank Flash Japan composite PMI declined to 52.5 in September compared to a final reading of 52.9 in August.
Economics
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index in increased by 5.9% year-over-year in July compared to a 6.5% rise in the previous month.</li>
<li>The FHFA house prices index rose 0.1% in July, compared to market estimates of a 0.2% increase.</li>
</ul>
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Intraday Update

Nasdaq Surges 100 Points; Thor Industries Earnings Top Views

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Thor Industries shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results. The stock initially traded lower, but it has since reversed.

Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) shares are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Tuesday.</a>
The company reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.68, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g40998065/thor-industries-announces-fourth-quarter-fiscal-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the street view of $1.43</a>. Quarterly sales of $2.534 billion (down 7.4%) outpaced the analyst consensus of $2.471 billion.
North American Towable RV net sales were up 0.1% for the fourth quarter, North American Motorized RV net sales decreased 21.2%, and European RV net sales decreased 7.4% on a year over year basis. Quarterly gross profit margin expanded by 140 basis points to 15.8%.
&#8220;We realized strong margin performance relative to the current market conditions as our teams executed on strategic initiatives designed to maximize our operational efficiency. This long-term focus puts THOR in a strong position for our Fall Open House event and the coming winter season,&#8221; said Bob Martin, President and CEO of the company.
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Thor Industries exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $501.32 million. Inventories as of quarter end totaled $1.366 billion. 
Outlook: Thor Industries anticipates fiscal year 2025 sales between $9.0 billion and $9.8 billion, compared to the $10.49 billion estimate, and expects EPS to range from $4.00 to $5.00, below the estimated $6.65.
&#8220;Our base assumption for forecasting will be that the macro challenges will persist through our fiscal year 2025, which runs from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025. In North America, we expect discounting in fiscal 2025 to remain elevated in our Motorized segment, while we expect discounts to slightly moderate in our Towable segment,&#8221; the company said.
Price Action: THO shares are trading lower by 2.97% to $100.12 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Thor Industries Faces Bumpy Road Ahead: Q4 Earnings Beat, But FY25 Forecast Falls Short

After the market ended at a fresh record on Monday, traders have positioned themselves for more gains. The index futures are modestly higher early Tuesday. China, the second largest economy in the world, decided to go bold, with the nation&#8217;s central bank announcing a series of stimulatory measures. This has sent commodities soaring, given China is a commodity-guzzling country. China&#8217;s growth has a bearing on the rest of the global economy as it is often called the world&#8217;s factory.
In the domestic market, traders may look ahead to a speech by a Federal Reserve official, a consumer confidence reading and a couple of house prices data. Momentum suggests additional gains but the overbought levels may introduce caution, especially ahead of key inflation data due this week and more labor market data that would roll out next week.
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In premarket trading on Tuesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.23% to $570.96 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) climbed 0.35% to $484.74, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed Monday&#8217;s session modestly higher although trading was marked by some degree of volatility. The major indices opened higher, as they digested comments from Fed officials, and reacted to S&amp;P Global private sector activity readings, which showed the manufacturing sector contracted more than expected. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said in an interview with CNBC&#8217;s Squawk Box that he favored a slowdown in rate cuts.
The indices traded on a nervous note, with the Dow Industrials and the Nasdaq Composite dipping below the unchanged line in the mid-session before making a comeback. The Dow hit new intraday and closing highs, while the S&amp;P 500 Index, despite the mid-session volatility, traded in the green throughout the session and ended at a fresh high.
Among S&amp;P 500 sectors, real estate, utility, material, energy and consumer discretionary stocks advanced solidly. On the other hand, communication services, healthcare and IT stocks experienced modest weakness.
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<td>+0.28%</td>
<td>5,718.57</td>
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<td>+0.15%</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
The Fed delivered in line with expectations and it is now time to move to neutral on defensives vs. cyclicals, said Morgan Stanley&#8217;s U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson. The valuation of defensives has reached extended levels and &#8220;we await more clarity on the labor data,&#8221; the strategist said. 
&#8220;Historically, defensives see fairly persistent outperformance 3-12 months following the Fed&#8217;s first cut, but can see initial, modest underperformance in the 1 month following the initial rate reduction,&#8221; Wilson said. The strategist recommended taking profits on the recent outperformance of defensives makes sense in the absence of knowing the outcome of the next labor report. 
Wilson said he continued to have conviction in his recommendation of large caps over small caps and also his bias for high-quality names.
WisdomTree Senior Economist and Wharton Professor Emeritus Jeremy Siegel said valuations across many sectors appear stretched by historical standards, particularly in the technology sector and AI-driven companies. &#8220;This reflects a broader market anticipation of substantial growth driven by technological advancements,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;As AI continues to evolve, it will be crucial to differentiate between companies that are genuinely creating value through innovative AI applications and those whose valuations are inflated by speculative interest.&#8221;
Siegel sees big rate cuts supporting small-cap companies that borrow at short-term borrowing rates as these companies have been the most impacted by the Fed&#8217;s aggressive rate hikes and they have some relatively cheap valuations in the U.S. market.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
<ul>
<li>Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman is scheduled to speak at 9 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P/Case-Shiller and Federal House Finance Agency are due to announce the results of their separate house price surveys for July at 9 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Conference Board will announce its consumer confidence index for September at 10 a.m. EDT, with economists, on average, expecting the index to rise from 103.3 in August to 104 currently.</li>
<li>The Treasury is set to auction two-year notes at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRDA#NASDAQ">LBRDA</a>) shares soared over 18% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> after the company announced that it communicated a counterproposal to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) regarding its proposed acquisition by the latter.</li>
<li>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) dropped over 3% following the company&#8217;s announcement concerning a convertible note offering.</li>
<li>Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HE#NYSE">HE</a>) plunged over 11.50% after the company announced a commons stock offering.</li>
<li>AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) and THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) are among the companies due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">announce their quarterly results before the market opens.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>), Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRGS#NASDAQ">PRGS</a>), Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>) and Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>).</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Oil and gold futures climbed, with the latter trading in record territory amid stimulus measures announced by China&#8217;s central bank, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is little changed at $63.5K level. The 10-year Treasury note climbed 5.5 points to 3.793%.
Asian stocks, though ending mixed, saw spectacular performances by the Chinese market. The Shanghai Composite Index soared over 4% on stimulus hopes, and this positivity seeped into the Hong Kong market. The Chinese stock market gauge&#8217;s performance marked the biggest one-day gain in over four years. 
The People&#8217;s Bank of China announced a slew of measures to kickstart domestic growth, which has been constrained by an ailing property sector. In a new conference in Beijing, central bank chief Pan Gongsheng said, &#8220;The reserve requirement ratio will be cut by 0.5 percentage points in the near future,&#8221; while he also hinted at reducing the policy interest rate and driving down the market benchmark interest rate to reinvigorate growth.
&#8216;The Taiwanese and South Korean markets also recorded decent gains. The Australian market retreated amid a pause decision by the central bank.
The European markets firmed up early Tuesday.
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Thor Industries shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 financial results and issued worse-than-expected FY25 outlook.

THOR Industries Expects FY25 Sales Of $9.0B-$9.8B Vs. $10.49B Est., EPS of $4.00-$5.00 Vs. $6.65 Est.

Thor Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.68 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.43 by 17.48 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.534 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.471 billion by 2.56 percent. This is a 7.44 percent decrease over sales of $2.738 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Thor Industries Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $1.68 Beats $1.43 Estimate, Sales $2.534B Beat $2.471B Estimate

With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $53.53 per share on revenue of $6.22 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. AutoZone shares fell 0.7% to $3,027 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its first quarter on Monday. The company reported quarterly earnings of 85 cents which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 82 cents per share. AAR shares gained 3.4% to $71.44 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.30 per share on revenue of $2.47 million before the opening bell. THOR Industries shares gained 1.6% to $104.83 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) announced a $2 billion private placement of senior convertible notes. Snowflake shares fell 3.1% to $109.71 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.06 per share on revenue of $1.73 billion. The company will release earnings after the closing bell. KB Home shares gained 1.1% to close at $88.20 on Monday.</li>
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AutoZone, Thor Industries And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Tuesday

Truist Securities analyst Michael Swartz maintains Thor Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $95 to $105.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Thor Industries, Raises Price Target to $105

<h4>Key Takeaways:</h4>
<ul>
<li>New Gonow has received a key regulatory nod to list in Hong Kong, reporting rapidly improving margins as it gains economies of scale</li>
<li>The company manufactures recreational vehicles in China for sale in Australia, and aims to eventually expand to North America and Europe</li>
</ul>
By Doug Young
A chance meeting in Australia a decade ago marked the start of a long road that could soon peak with a Hong Kong listing for&nbsp;New Gonow Recreational Vehicles Inc.&nbsp;The maker of towable recreational vehicles (RV)&nbsp;<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/app/sehk/2024/106509/documents/sehk24052800706.pdf">applied for the listing</a>&nbsp;in May, and last week received a necessary green light from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to move ahead.
The company plans to issue up to 276 million shares, according to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.csrc.gov.cn/csrc/c105984/c7505610/content.shtml">CSRC post</a>, which didn&rsquo;t provide any fundraising targets. Based on a likely market value of between $300 million and $500 million by our calculations, the deal could raise around $50 million if it moves ahead. Its sole underwriter is Huatai International, the global arm of one of China&rsquo;s leading brokerages, which also suggests this sort of mid-sized fundraising target.
While surging Chinese car exports have grabbed global headlines over the last year, the RV market remains a relatively small niche still dominated by global brands like&nbsp;Thor Industries&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tho#NYSE">THO</a>) and&nbsp;Winnebago&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wgo#NYSE">WGO</a>). New Gonow is hoping to join that group someday, though nearly all of its sales currently come from Australia and New Zealand, which together make up the world&rsquo;s third-largest RV market behind North America and Europe.
New Gonow&rsquo;s sales have been revving up recently, powered by a combination of retirees with plenty of time to travel and also young people looking for new types of adventure off the usual beaten tracks. The company&rsquo;s sales more than doubled between 2021 and 2023 on that boom, helped by a return to normal after the end of the pandemic. The company&rsquo;s profit more than tripled over that time as it gained economies of scale &ndash; a point it hopes will attract investors.
New Gonow is a textbook case of a Chinese company acquiring a Western brand, then moving its production to China to reduce costs. While such a strategy has a spotty record, often because such acquired brands are already past their prime, it seems to be working well in the case of New Gonow, which has developed its own brands alongside the acquired one.
The company&rsquo;s move into RVs dates back to a chance encounter detailed in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/details/chinese-buy-melbourne-s-regent-caravans-46365/">2014 article</a>&nbsp;on the Australian website caravancampingsales.com.au. That year, a group of people from the company was in Australia creating buzz in their search for an RV maker to acquire, said Stan Guthrie, who was a major shareholder at that time in Regent, a major local RV maker that New Gonow ended up acquiring.
&ldquo;I tracked them down and invited them over,&rdquo; he said, referring to Regent&rsquo;s production base in the city of Melbourne. &ldquo;They immediately liked what they saw and the deal was already done in principle not long afterwards. However, if I hadn&rsquo;t called into the factory that morning it might never have been, as they had four other caravan manufacturers on their shopping list.&rdquo;
Following the acquisition, New Gonow launched its mainstream Snowy River brand a year later, while positioning Regent as a luxury brand. It added Newgen in 2019, aiming to attract younger buyers with that brand&rsquo;s off-road capabilities. Snowy River currently accounts for about three-quarters of New Gonow&rsquo;s sales by revenue, with Regent and Newgen each accounting for another 10%. Its models typically sell for between A$51,000 ($34,700) and A$85,000.
<h3>Geely Background</h3>
At 53 years old, company founder and Chairman Miao Xuezhong himself is a product of China&rsquo;s recent car boom, which is another selling point for investors. His pedigree includes three years as a senior executive at Geely, now one of China&rsquo;s leading private automakers, from 1999 to 2002, back when the company was just starting its climb to prominence. He later also worked in high-level positions at GAC, a leading state-owned carmaker whose joint venture partners include Honda and Toyota, from 2010 to 2016.
The company&rsquo;s background and financials also tick many of the right boxes that should attract investors and ease concerns over any potential for falling victim to China-Western trade tensions. As a vehicle maker in a niche category like RVs, it seems unlikely that New Gonow could soon become subject to any protective import duties like the ones being levied in the U.S. and Europe on Chinese EVs.
The company currently gets nearly all of its revenue from Australia and New Zealand, where it sells through a network of 13 third-party dealers, two self-owned stores and four joint ventures with local partners. But it also says it plans to eventually enter the larger North American and European markets, without giving any specific dates. It&rsquo;s also developing electric vehicle (EV) &nbsp;models, and says it&rsquo;s aiming to launch those in the first quarter of next year.
In terms of sales, the company&rsquo;s unit sales roughly doubled over the last three years to 2,694 RVs delivered in 2023 from 1,330 in 2021. But its revenue grew by a much faster 140% over that time, from 300 million yuan in 2021 to 720 million yuan last year, showing it was able to generate more revenue per vehicle with its growing scale and brand awareness. Its cost of sales over that time fell from 83% of revenue to 75%, helping to raise its gross margin from 16.7% in 2021 to 25.1% last year. The bottom line was that New Gonow&rsquo;s profit roughly tripled over the three-year period, reaching 78.8 million yuan last year from 25.1 million yuan in 2021.
The company is currently the second-largest RV seller in Australia and New Zealand with 6.8% of the market, meaning there&rsquo;s plenty of room for growth. Though we should also note that it&rsquo;s well behind the market leader&rsquo;s 31.5% market share, and the third- to fifth-largest players are quite close behind, each with market share 5%.
Thor Industries and Winnebago both look like good comparisons from a valuation perspective, both with price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 22. A similar ratio would value New Gonow at about $275 million, though it&rsquo;s likely to seek a premium due to its strong growth potential, which could value it at the $300 million to $500 million range we mentioned earlier. At the end of the day, the company looks well positioned by leveraging its China manufacturing base to sell to both young people and retirees in the West who are increasingly looking for this type of flexible outdoor recreational experience.
This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga&#39;s reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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New Gonow Drives Closer To Hong Kong Listing

Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) will release earnings results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/THO/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, Sept. 24.</a>
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $4.83 per share, up from $4.55 per share in the year-ago period. Thor Industries projects to report revenue of $21.99 billion for the quarter, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On June 19, THOR Industries said its Board of Directors approved the payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of 48 cents per share.
Thor Industries shares fell 0.5% to close at $188.43 on Wednesday.
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Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TJX/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6531555b0d10db0001eaba63/tristan-thomas-martin">BMO Capital analyst Tristan Thomas-Martin</a> maintained an Outperform rating with a price target of $120 on Sept. 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst James Hardiman maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $120 to $113 on June 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ee65320bd9910001ca9bef/michael-swartz">Truist Securities analyst Michael Swartz</a> maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $100 to $95 on June 6. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Craig Kennison maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $120 to $110 on June 6. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
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