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Unity Software Inc provides a software platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D content. The platform can be used to create, run, and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices. The business is spread across the United States, Greater China, EMEA, APAC, and other Americas, and key revenue is derived from the EMEA region. The products are used in the gaming industry, retail, automotive, architecture, engineering, and construction.

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Ratings for AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) were provided by 14 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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">6</td>
<td align="right">6</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">2</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">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">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</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 $492.64, along with a high estimate of $650.00 and a low estimate of $335.00. This current average has increased by 19.26% from the previous average price target of $413.07. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311660_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of AppLovin 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;James Callahan &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $425.00&#x7C;$575.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Cost &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $350.00&#x7C;$470.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alec Brondolo &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $386.00&#x7C;$538.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rob Sanderson &#x7C;Loop Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $650.00&#x7C;$450.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jason Bazinet &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $600.00&#x7C;$460.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Martin Yang &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $560.00&#x7C;$480.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mike Hickey &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $525.00&#x7C;$375.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cory Carpenter &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $475.00&#x7C;$325.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Callahan &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $575.00&#x7C;$400.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Hodulik &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $630.00&#x7C;$440.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Omar Dessouky &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $580.00&#x7C;$375.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Eric Sheridan &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $335.00&#x7C;$220.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Hodulik &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $440.00&#x7C;$315.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alec Brondolo &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $366.00&#x7C;$360.00 &#x7C;
<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 AppLovin. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of AppLovin compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of AppLovin's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of AppLovin's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on AppLovin analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into AppLovin's Background</h2>
AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that acts as a demand-side platform for advertisers, a supply-side platform for publishers, and an exchange facilitating transactions between the two. About 80% of AppLovin's revenue comes from the DSP, AppDiscovery, while the remainder comes from the SSP, Max, and gaming studios, which develop mobile games. AppLovin announced in February 2025 its plans to divest from the lower-margin gaming studios to focus exclusively on the ad tech platform. AppLovin's primary tool for future growth is Axon 2, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.
<h3>Key Indicators: AppLovin's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, AppLovin showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 44.01% 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 43.61%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): AppLovin's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 59.04%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): AppLovin's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 10.58%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: AppLovin's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 3.26. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</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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14 Analysts Assess AppLovin: What You Need To Know

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In the preceding three months, 5 analysts have released ratings for Hamilton Insurance Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HG#NYSE">HG</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
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">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">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>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $24.4, a high estimate of $27.00, and a low estimate of $22.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $23.20, the current average has increased by 5.17%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311652_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of Hamilton Insurance Group among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#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;Elyse Greenspan &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $22.00&#x7C;$23.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tommy McJoynt &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $25.00&#x7C;$23.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Elyse Greenspan &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $23.00&#x7C;$21.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Carletti &#x7C;Citizens Capital Markets&#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $27.00&#x7C;$25.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Scott &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $25.00&#x7C;$24.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Hamilton Insurance Group. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on 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 Hamilton Insurance Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Hamilton Insurance Group's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Hamilton Insurance Group's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Hamilton Insurance Group Better</h2>
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd is a specialty insurance and reinsurance company. It operates globally, with underwriting operations in London, Dublin, Bermuda, and the United States. It operates three principal underwriting platforms (Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re) that are categorized into two reporting business segments: International and Bermuda.
<h3>Hamilton Insurance Group: Financial Performance Dissected</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.
Revenue Growth: Hamilton Insurance Group displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 15.12%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Hamilton Insurance Group's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 5.82%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Hamilton Insurance Group's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.46%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Hamilton Insurance Group's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.43%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Hamilton Insurance Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.06, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
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.
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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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Hamilton Insurance Group Through 5 Analysts

13 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JAZZ#NASDAQ">JAZZ</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares 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">6</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</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">5</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $194.0, along with a high estimate of $230.00 and a low estimate of $150.00. Observing a 6.55% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $182.08. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311642_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The perception of Jazz Pharmaceuticals 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.
&#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;Ami Fadia &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $210.00&#x7C;$210.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Oren Livnat &#x7C;HC Wainwright &amp; Co. &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $217.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jeffrey Hung &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $183.00&#x7C;$175.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ashwani Verma &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $179.00&#x7C;$145.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gregory Fraser &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$220.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ami Fadia &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $210.00&#x7C;$210.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Balaji Prasad &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;$190.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Charles Duncan &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $150.00&#x7C;$140.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Amsellem &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $176.00&#x7C;$163.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gregory Renza &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $178.00&#x7C;$179.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jessica Fye &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $209.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ami Fadia &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $210.00&#x7C;$205.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mohit Bansal &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $170.00&#x7C;$130.00 &#x7C;
<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 Jazz Pharmaceuticals. 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 Jazz Pharmaceuticals compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Jazz Pharmaceuticals's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Jazz Pharmaceuticals's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Jazz Pharmaceuticals</h2>
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an Ireland-domiciled biopharmaceutical firm focused primarily on treatments for sleeping disorders and oncology. Jazz has nine approved drugs across neuroscience and oncology indications; its portfolio includes Xyrem and Xywav for narcolepsy, Zepzelca for the treatment of metastatic small cell lung cancer, Rylaze for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and Vyxeos for acute myeloid leukemia. In May 2021, Jazz acquired GW Pharmaceuticals and gained its leading product, Epidiolex for the treatment of severe, rare forms of epilepsy.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Jazz Pharmaceuticals</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Jazz Pharmaceuticals showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 7.53% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Jazz Pharmaceuticals's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 17.56% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Jazz Pharmaceuticals's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.62%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Jazz Pharmaceuticals's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.57% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.51.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</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 also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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JAZZ

Where Jazz Pharmaceuticals Stands With Analysts

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Voya Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOYA#NYSE">VOYA</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $79 to $69.

VOYA

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Voya Financial, Lowers Price Target to $69

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Cadence Design Systems. Our analysis of options history for Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $151,100, and 7 were calls, valued at $746,770.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $215.0 to $310.0 for Cadence Design Systems over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Cadence Design Systems's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Cadence Design Systems's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $215.0 to $310.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Cadence Design Systems 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311637_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CDNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$307.7K</td>
<td align="right">178</td>
<td align="right">226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$125.8K</td>
<td align="right">248</td>
<td align="right">198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$103.2K</td>
<td align="right">248</td>
<td align="right">123</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$85.4K</td>
<td align="right">248</td>
<td align="right">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$70.6K</td>
<td align="right">145</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cadence Design Systems</h3>
Cadence Design Systems is a provider of electronic design automation software, intellectual property, and system design and analysis products. EDA software automates and aids in the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Cadence offers a portfolio of design IP, as well as system design and analysis products, which enables system-level analysis and verification solutions.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Cadence Design Systems</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,462,340, with CDNS's price down by -2.94%, positioned at $256.88.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 18 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Cadence Design Systems</h3>
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Behind the Scenes of Cadence Design Systems's Latest Options Trends

During the last three months, 16 analysts shared their evaluations of Prudential Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</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">3</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">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Prudential Financial, revealing an average target of $121.25, a high estimate of $134.00, and a low estimate of $101.00. Highlighting a 3.31% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $125.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311635_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Prudential Financial. 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;Elyse Greenspan &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $108.00&#x7C;$118.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ryan Krueger &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $120.00&#x7C;$125.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian Meredith &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $122.00&#x7C;$130.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Barnidge &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $122.00&#x7C;$124.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jimmy Bhullar &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $126.00&#x7C;$128.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nigel Dally &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $128.00&#x7C;$136.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Elyse Greenspan &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $118.00&#x7C;$113.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ryan Krueger &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $125.00&#x7C;$129.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Scott &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $134.00&#x7C;$128.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Scott &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $128.00&#x7C;$127.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jack Matten &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Underperform &#x7C; $101.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Scott &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $127.00&#x7C;$129.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ryan Krueger &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $129.00&#x7C;$135.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Barnidge &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $124.00&#x7C;$127.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Elyse Greenspan &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $113.00&#x7C;$115.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Elyse Greenspan &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $115.00&#x7C;$117.00 &#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 Prudential Financial. 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 Prudential Financial compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Prudential Financial's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Prudential Financial'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>All You Need to Know About Prudential Financial</h2>
Prudential Financial is a large, diversified insurance company offering annuities, life insurance, retirement plan services, and asset-management products. While it operates in a number of countries, the vast majority of revenue is generated in the United States and Japan. The company's investment management business, PGIM, contributes approximately 10% of its earnings and has around $1.3 trillion in assets under management. The US businesses are responsible for about 50% of earnings and can be classified into Institutional Retirement Strategies, Individual Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, and Assurance IQ. Finally, the international business segment of the company contributes approximately 40% of earnings with a strong market position in Japan.
<h3>Prudential Financial's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Challenges: Prudential Financial's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -17.24%. This indicates a decrease in 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 Financials sector.
Net Margin: Prudential Financial's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -0.44%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Prudential Financial's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -0.19%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Prudential Financial's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.01%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.77, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Demystifying Prudential Financial: Insights From 16 Analyst Reviews

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</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 ANET, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 41 uncommon options trades for Arista Networks.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 29% bullish and 68%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 24 are puts, for a total amount of $2,138,381, and 17 are calls, for a total amount of $668,720.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $27.5 to $115.0 for Arista Networks over the recent three 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 Arista Networks's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Arista Networks's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $27.5 to $115.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Arista Networks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311632_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$412.0K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$194.8K</td>
<td>275</td>
<td align="right">142</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$147.6K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">274</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$139.3K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Arista Networks</h3>
Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.
<h3>Current Position of Arista Networks</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 7,897,684, the ANET's price is down by -3.45%, now at $73.38. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Arista Networks</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $74.5.
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Arista Networks

Advanced Drainage Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.31 million shares sold short, which is 3.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.71 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Advanced Drainage Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311629_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Advanced Drainage Systems has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Advanced Drainage Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Advanced Drainage Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is Advanced Drainage Systems Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NOC usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Northrop Grumman. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 54% leaning bullish and 36% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $136,202, and 7 are calls, amounting to $220,240.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $505.0 and $540.0 for Northrop Grumman, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Northrop Grumman's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Northrop Grumman's whale activity within a strike price range from $505.0 to $540.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Northrop Grumman 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311627_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$48.0</td>
<td>$44.0</td>
<td>$48.0</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$40.8</td>
<td>$40.7</td>
<td>$40.8</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$23.4</td>
<td>$23.4</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$29.4</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$28.5</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td align="right">220</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$27.3</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td align="right">220</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Northrop Grumman</h3>
Northrop Grumman Corp is a diversified company which is aligned in four operating sectors, which also comprise our reportable segments namely Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems. The aerospace segment designs and builds military aircraft, including the F-35, Global Hawk drones, and the B-21 bomber. Defense systems develops artillery, missile systems, and missile defense technologies. Mission systems focuses on radar, navigation, and communication systems, while space systems manufactures satellites, sensors, and rocket motors.
In light of the recent options history for Northrop Grumman, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Northrop Grumman</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 568,529, the NOC's price is up by 1.5%, now at $520.01. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Northrop Grumman</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $575.0.
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Northrop Grumman

Discover Financial servs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.04 million shares sold short, which is 2.3% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.74 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Discover Financial servs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311623_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Discover Financial servs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Discover Financial servs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Discover Financial servs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.17%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Discover Financial servs's Recent Short Interest

In the preceding three months, 5 analysts have released ratings for YETI Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YETI#NYSE">YETI</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives 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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</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">3</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>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $40.8, along with a high estimate of $45.00 and a low estimate of $34.00. A 7.69% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $44.20. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311623_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of YETI Holdings 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;Jim Duffy &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $34.00&#x7C;$40.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jim Duffy &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$45.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Megan Alexander &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $45.00&#x7C;$48.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian McNamara &#x7C;Canaccord Genuity &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $42.00&#x7C;$44.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Grom &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $43.00&#x7C;$44.00 &#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 YETI Holdings. 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 YETI Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for YETI Holdings's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of YETI Holdings's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About YETI Holdings</h2>
YETI Holdings Inc is a designer, marketer, and distributor of premium products for the outdoor and recreation market sold under the YETI brand. The company offers products including coolers and equipment, drinkware, and other accessories. Its trademark products include YETI Tundra, Hopper, YETI TANK, Rambler, Colster, Rambler among others. The company distributes products through wholesale channels and through direct-to-consumer, or DTC, channels.
<h3>Key Indicators: YETI Holdings's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: YETI Holdings displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 5.15%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: YETI Holdings's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 9.73%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): YETI Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 7.04%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): YETI Holdings's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.15% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: YETI Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.23, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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YETI

What 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About YETI Holdings

Looking into the current session, Bright Horizons Family Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFAM#NYSE">BFAM</a>) shares are trading at $117.66, after a 1.55% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 4.39%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 8.06%. 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/2025/1744311618_0_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Bright Horizons Family P/E Relative to Its Competitors</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. 
Bright Horizons Family has a better P/E ratio of 49.8 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 31.42 of the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that Bright Horizons Family 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/2025/1744311618_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

BFAM

Price Over Earnings Overview: Bright Horizons Family

Autodesk's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NYSE">ADSK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.28% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.98 million shares sold short, which is 1.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.97 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Autodesk Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311618_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Autodesk has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Autodesk's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Autodesk's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.13%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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ADSK

Looking Into Autodesk's Recent Short Interest

10 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Brighthouse Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHF#NASDAQ">BHF</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
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">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">2</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</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>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $60.0, a high estimate of $85.00, and a low estimate of $41.00. Observing a 18.23% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $50.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744311613_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Brighthouse Finl 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;Elyse Greenspan &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $52.00&#x7C;$59.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nigel Dally &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $41.00&#x7C;$52.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Wilma Burdis &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Strong Buy &#x7C; $72.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Elyse Greenspan &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $59.00&#x7C;$41.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ryan Krueger &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $66.00&#x7C;$60.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Barnidge &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $60.00&#x7C;$52.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Suneet Kamath &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $64.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ryan Krueger &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $60.00&#x7C;$48.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Scott &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;$52.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Elyse Greenspan &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $41.00&#x7C;$42.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<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 Brighthouse Finl. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Brighthouse Finl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Brighthouse Finl's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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For valuable insights into Brighthouse Finl'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>All You Need to Know About Brighthouse Finl</h2>
Brighthouse Financial Inc is a United States-based provider of annuity products and life insurance through independent distribution channels and marketing arrangements with distribution partners. Its segments are Annuities, Life, Run-off and Corporate and Other. It derives a majority of the revenue from the Annuities segment which includes variable, fixed, index-linked, and income annuities. The life segment includes variable, term, universal, and whole life policies.
<h3>Key Indicators: Brighthouse Finl's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Brighthouse Finl's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -20.93% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Brighthouse Finl's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 59.98%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Brighthouse Finl's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 12.32%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Brighthouse Finl's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.27% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Brighthouse Finl's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.64. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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