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Universal Logistics Holdings Inc is an asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, and in Mexico, Canada and Colombia. It offers services such as truckload, brokerage, intermodal, dedicated, and value-added services. The company reports into four segments namely trucking, intermodal, company-managed brokerage, and contract logistics. The majority of the revenue is earned from the contract logistics segment.

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Piper Sandler analyst Frank Schiraldi maintains M&amp;T Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $205 to $243.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on M&T Bank, Raises Price Target to $243

Jackson Finl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JXN#NYSE">JXN</a>) short percent of float has risen 20.62% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.64 million shares sold short, which is 5.85% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.22 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/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Jackson Finl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732725026_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Jackson Finl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Jackson Finl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Jackson Finl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.63%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Jackson Finl's Recent Short Interest

Blackstone's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.7% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.00 million shares sold short, which is 2.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.36 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Blackstone Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Blackstone 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 Blackstone'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Blackstone's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.30%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Ryder System's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/R#NYSE">R</a>) short percent of float has risen 27.23% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 910 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.85% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.19 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ryder System Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732725016_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ryder System has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ryder System'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ryder System's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.98%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Ryder System's Recent Short Interest

Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries maintains Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $257 to $311.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Autodesk, Raises Price Target to $311

Piper Sandler analyst James Fish maintains Nutanix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $77 to $83.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Nutanix, Raises Price Target to $83

Piper Sandler analyst Biren Amin maintains Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $200 to $182.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Sarepta Therapeutics, Lowers Price Target to $182

Piper Sandler analyst Rob Owens maintains CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $290 to $375.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on CrowdStrike Holdings, Raises Price Target to $375

Vertically integrated cannabis company C21 Investments Inc. (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXXI#CSE">CXXI</a>) (OTCQX: CXXIF) announced on Tuesday its plan to repurchase approximately 5% of its issued and outstanding common shares as part of a share buyback program, with the intention of canceling the repurchased shares to enhance shareholder value.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Happened</h3>
Under the normal course issuer bid (NCIB), C21 may repurchase up to 6,002,390 of its common shares, representing 5% of its total issued and outstanding shares.
The program will run for a year, starting Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, providing the company with the flexibility to make purchases when market conditions are favorable. Purchases will depend on market conditions, and C21 retains the right to suspend or discontinue the program at any time.
The company has appointed Haywood Securities Inc. as its broker to conduct the NCIB transactions on its behalf.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why It Matters</h3>
C21 said in a press release it opted for the move as it "believes that the market price of the common shares may not fully reflect the value of its business and prospects," adding that "purchasing its own common shares for cancellation is an appropriate strategy for increasing long-term shareholder value and represents an appropriate use of the company&#8217;s financial resources."
According to the company's Nov. 14 earnings report, &nbsp;its second-quarter revenue totaled $7.5 million, representing a 14% increase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42015411/c21-reports-q2-revenue-up-14-qoq-south-reno-cannabis-dispensary-sees-53-sales-growth">from the first quarter.</a>
The company highlighted strong sales growth in its South Reno dispensary, with a 53% increase during the second quarter, reaching $416,000 in September. Sales continued to grow in October, rising another 14% to $475,000. These results underscore the company&#8217;s ability to fund the share buyback program while continuing to expand its operations.
CEO and president Sonny Newman said quarterly results &#8220;have exceeded our expectations and we continue to see robust sales growth into the new quarter."
The company&#8217;s shares traded 4.34% higher at 23 cents per share at the time of writing on Wednesday.
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Canadian Cannabis Producer C21 Launches Share Buyback, Citing Undervalued Stock Price

VCI Global Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCIG#NASDAQ">VCIG</a>) shares are trading higher by 149.2% to $4.461 during Wednesday&#8217;s session after the company announced it received a conditional letter of award valued at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g42213337/vci-global-receives-conditional-letter-of-award-for-us-24-million-ai-contract">approximately $24 million</a> for its proposed data center project in Enstek City, Malaysia.
What To Know: VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCIG#NASDAQ">VCIG</a>), via its subsidiary V-Gallant Sdn. Bhd., received a conditional $24 million Letter of Award from Hexatoff Group Sdn. Bhd. for a data center project in Enstek City, Malaysia. V-Gallant will supply advanced AI hardware and software to power the project&#8217;s first phase.
Hexatoff Group, a leading infrastructure solutions provider with Malaysia&#8217;s highest-grade construction license, aims to position the country as a top AI and digital infrastructure hub in Southeast Asia.
Dato&#8217; Victor Hoo, VCI Global&#8217;s CEO, emphasized that the partnership aligns with Malaysia's vision for innovation and sustainable growth, enhancing its status as a key player in ASEAN&#8217;s digital transformation.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy VCIG Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in VCI Global&#8217;s case, it is in the Industrials sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, VCIG has a 52-week high of $179.83 and a 52-week low of $1.38.

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Why VCI Global (VCIG) Stock Is Up 90% Today

Oppenheimer analyst Brian Bittner maintains Pinstripes Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNST#NYSE">PNST</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $5 to $2.

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Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Pinstripes Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $2

At last week's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech-awards">Benzinga Fintech Deal Day &amp; Awards</a>, Mitchell DiRaimondo, co-founder and lead project manager of SteelWave, addressed the increasing interest of traditional financial institutions in blockchain technology and tokenized real estate investments. 
Speaking on a panel alongside representatives from BlackRock and Tzero, DiRaimondo shared his thoughts on the gradual but meaningful changes reshaping the financial industry.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Growing Institutional Presence</h3>
DiRaimondo highlighted a shift in participation at this year's event, with a stronger presence of traditional financial institutions. "It's a lot more suits, less sweatshirts here," he said, reflecting the seriousness with which institutional players are approaching the blockchain space. 
He noted that these institutions are increasingly prepared to enter the market, stating, "Institutions are ready to play. They're excited to see new innovations in their space, offering new offerings to their clientele."
The steady involvement of these firms points to an expanding interest in digital assets as financial institutions begin to explore how blockchain technology can enhance their offerings and operations.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Regulation Driving Confidence</h3>
Looking ahead, DiRaimondo identified regulation as the primary factor that could influence institutional adoption in the coming year. He expressed optimism about increased clarity in this area, saying, "I think there's gonna be a lot more regulatory clarity, which means institutions will feel more comfortable coming into the space."
He emphasized that this regulatory progress would help the United States assume a leadership role in digital finance. According to DiRaimondo, clear rules will encourage further institutional participation and drive advancements in financial services tied to blockchain technology.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Democratizing Real Estate Investment</h3>
DiRaimondo also touched on real estate tokenization as a transformative development. SteelWave's focus on tokenized real estate aims to make traditionally exclusive investments more accessible, offering a wider range of investors the ability to participate in commercial projects. This aligns with the growing demand for innovative investment opportunities combining traditional and digital approaches.
With institutions increasingly stepping into the digital asset space and regulatory changes anticipated to provide greater certainty, DiRaimondo suggested that this marks the beginning of a new era for blockchain integration in finance.
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Oppenheimer analyst Ittai Kidron maintains CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $365 to $410.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on CrowdStrike Holdings, Raises Price Target to $410

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Iceberg Research Posts On X "We reinitiate our Quantum Computing ($QUBT) short. The perma-scam was recently revived on the back of two press releases that helped the company raise $40m in a registered direct offering."

Infobird Co Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFBD#NASDAQ">IFBD</a>) shares are trading higher by 30.2% to $2.37 during Wednesday&#8217;s session after the company late Tuesday announced it<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1815566/000173112224001871/e6167_6k.htm"> acquired 65% equity</a> in Pure Tech Global Limited.
The company says the deal, originally agreed upon in June and amended in August, positions Infobird as the indirect controller of two variable interest entities: Pinmu Century (Beijing) Marketing Technology Co., Ltd and Zhenxi Brand Marketing Consulting (Shanghai) Centre, along with their subsidiaries. 
The total transaction value, including associated costs, amounted to approximately $40 million.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy IFBD Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Infobird &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, or Amazon.com, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so. 
In the the case of Infobird, which is trading at $2.47 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 40.49 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, IFBD has a 52-week high of $54.64 and a 52-week low of $1.63.

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What's Going On With Infobird (IFBD) Stock Skyrocketing?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Adrian Heurta upgraded the rating for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $515 to $640. Martin Marietta Materials shares closed at $596.97 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MLM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $42 to $59. Urban Outfitters shares closed at $40.14 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/URBN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS analyst Michael Lasser upgraded the rating for Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) from Neutral to Buy and increased the price target from $225 to $260. Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods shares closed at $212.22 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DKS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>BTIG analyst Marie Thibault upgraded the rating for Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMBC#NASDAQ">EMBC</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $26 price target. Embecta shares closed at $18.70 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EMBC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) shares are moving lower on Wednesday. The company reported 2025 fiscal-year third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/offerings/24/11/42202548/autodesk-stock-slides-on-q3-earnings-key-details-from-quarter">earnings on Tuesday.</a>
What To Know: The company reported sales of $1.57 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.56 billion. Also, it reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.17, beating analyst estimates of adjusted earnings per share of $2.12. 
For the fourth quarter, the company sees revenue from $1.623 billion to $1.638 billion versus analyst estimates of $1.621 billion. It also sees earnings per share from $2.10 to $2.16 versus analyst estimates of $2.12.
Furthermore, Autodesk provided guidance for the 2025 fiscal-year, expecting adjusted earnings per share between $8.29 and $8.35, versus analyst estimates of $8.27. It also anticipates revenue in the range of $6.11 billion to $6.13 billion, versus analyst estimates of $6.10 billion.
Goldman Sachs reiterated its Neutral rating on Autodesk and its $295 price target. Goldman sees both positive and negative factors impacting Autodesk.
On the positive side, Goldman highlighted strong momentum in the Make business, with 28% growth, including contributions from the Pix acquisition. Additionally, the company's solid renewal rates and steady net revenue retention rate between 100% and 110% were seen as key strengths.
However, Goldman expressed concern over the current business environment, noting the need for healthier market conditions to support more robust revenue growth in the future. Despite Autodesk&#8217;s competitive positioning and pricing leverage, Goldman emphasized that it would prefer to see more durable growth, particularly as the company rolls out its new transaction model to Europe and Japan and aims for a sustained growth in the 2026 fiscal-year and beyond.
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ADSK Price Action: At the time of writing, Autodesk stock is trading 7.49% lower at $294.14, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintains Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $252 to $248.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Analog Devices, Lowers Price Target to $248

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Above Food Ingredients Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Upside, Stock Now Up 70.1%

Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Straton maintains Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $285 to $305.

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With the e-commerce boom and tech advancements, the logistics sector is flourishing. Amid this, watching fundamentally stable logistics stocks FedEx (FDX), Universal Logistics (ULH), and Radiant Logistics (RLGT) could be a wise move. Keep reading… With evolving consumer preferences, rapid adoption of advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing, and an e-commerce boom have positioned the logistics market to witness robust expansion.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to keep track of logistics stocks like FedEx Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FDX/">FDX</a>), Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ULH/">ULH</a>), and Radiant Logistics, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RLGT/">RLGT</a>) in light of the e-commerce boom.
The global logistics market is recovering strongly from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the previous year, the <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/943517/logistics-industry-global-cagr/">global logistics industry reached a market size</a> of nearly $9.41 trillion. The market is further expected to exceed $14.08 trillion by 2028, broadening the logistics industry scale.
Additionally, with easier access to the internet, convenience, and changing consumer preferences, the e-commerce market has been rapidly growing. The number of users in the <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/273957/number-of-digital-buyers-in-the-united-states/">U.S. e-commerce market</a> has been growing each year and is projected to grow continuously from 2024 to 2029, resulting in a total of 60 million users, indicating an increase of 21.9%.
E-commerce logistics is one of the country's fastest-growing industries, surpassing the staggering $1 trillion mark for the first time in 2022. The market continues to grow with rapid technological advancements for integrating logistics through automation. The U.S. e-commerce logistics market is projected to reach $198.39 billion by 2029, growing at a <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/united-states-ecommerce-logistics-market">CAGR of 8.9%</a>.
Besides, new and advanced technologies, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), cloud computing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), are replacing weak links and altering the supply chain software market, leading to rapidly changing <a href="https://www.selecthub.com/supply-chain-management/supply-chain-management-future-trends/">supply chain trends</a>. At this time, trends like supply chain as a service (SCaaS), Blockchain, and Cloud SCM solutions are likely to prevail.
Considering these encouraging trends, let's delve deeper into the fundamentals of top <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/air-freight-shipping/">Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services</a> stocks, beginning with number 3.
Stock #3: FedEx Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FDX/">FDX</a>)
FDX provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services internationally. The company operates through FedEx Express; FedEx Ground; FedEx Freight; and FedEx Services segments. It offers express transportation, small-package ground delivery, freight transportation services, and time-critical transportation services.
On September 18, FDX launched fdx.com, which is available to FedEx customers in the United States. It is a data-driven commerce platform with powerful FedEx network insights that connect the entire customer journey. The platform will help FDX's customers to grow demand, increase conversion, optimize fulfillment, and streamline returns.
On September 5, FDX announced a strategic alliance and investment with Nimble, an AI robotics and autonomous e-commerce fulfillment technology company, to scale FedEx Fulfillment with their fully autonomous 3PL model. The strategic investment in Nimble will expand FDX's e-commerce footprint and scale FedEx Fulfillment offerings across North America.
FDX reported a total revenue of $21.58 billion during the fiscal first quarter that ended August 31, 2024, and its adjusted operating income was $1.21 billion. The company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> and EPS amounted to $892 million and $3.60 for the quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, as of August 31, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents and total assets stood at $5.94 billion and $86.71 billion, respectively.
Analysts expect FDX's revenue for the second quarter (ending November 2024) to increase marginally year-over-year to $22.17 billion, and its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 1.6% year-over-year to $4.05.
Shares of FDX have surged 5.8% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $266.93.
FDX's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its outlook. FDX has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #4 out of 16 <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/air-freight-shipping/">Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services</a> industry stocks. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have other FDX ratings for Sentiment, Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Value. Get all FDX ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FDX/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ULH/">ULH</a>)
ULH offers transportation and logistics solutions internationally. The company provides truckload services, domestic and international freight forwarding, and customs brokerage services.
On September 30, ULH announced its acquisition of Parsec, LLC, Parsec Intermodal of Canada ULC, and OB Leasing, LLC, a market-leading provider of terminal management services to the Class I, regional, and short-line railroads across North America for a total transaction cash purchase price of $193.6 million.
During the fiscal second quarter that ended June 29, 2024, ULH's total operating revenues increased 12% year-over-year to $462.16 million. Its EBITDA grew 51.9% from the year-ago value to $84.81 million. The company's net income came in at $30.73 million and $1.17 per share, up 30.4% and 30% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Street expects ULH's revenue for the third quarter (ending September 2024) to increase 10.1% year-over-year to $463.70 million. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 34.1% year-over-year to $1.18. Also, the company has topped the consensus revenue estimates in all of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
The stock gained 46.3% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $41.71.
ULH's POWR ratings reflect its solid fundamentals. It has a B grade for Value, Momentum, Growth, Stability, and Sentiment. It is ranked #3 in the Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated ULH for Quality. Get all ULH ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ULH/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Radiant Logistics, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RLGT/">RLGT</a>)
RLGT provides technology-enabled global transportation and value-added logistics solutions. It offers domestic, international air, and ocean freight forwarding services and freight brokerage services, including truckload and intermodal services. In addition, the company also provides logistics and supply chain services.
On October 2, RLGT announced the acquisition of operations of Focus Logistics, Inc., a Michigan-based, privately held company with operations in Romulus, Michigan, that has operated under the company's Service By Air brand since 2006. With this acquisition, RLGT continues to provide and ensure the success of its customers and employees.
For the fiscal fourth quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, RLGT's revenues came in at $802.47 million. Its adjusted gross profit came in at $236.52 million. Net income attributable to RLGT and adjusted EBITDA were reported to be $23.35 million and 28.68 million, respectively.
Analysts expect RLGT's revenue for the quarter ending September 2024 to increase 2% year-over-year to $215,03 million. Moreover, its revenues for the quarter ending December 2024 are expected to rise 6.8% year-over-year to $214.84 million.
The stock has gained 18.8% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $6.31.
RLGT's positive outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has B grades for Sentiment, Value, and Growth. It has topped the 14 stocks in the Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services industry.
To see RLGT's Momentum, Stability, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RLGT/">click here</a>.
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As more consumers turn to online shopping, logistics companies are stepping up to meet the demand for faster, more efficient deliveries. With that in mind, investing in top-rated logistics stocks like United Parcel Service (UPS), Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH), and Radiant Logistics (RLGT) could be beneficial. Read on… E-commerce is booming, and with just a few clicks, people can now shop from the comfort of their homes, leading to a significant shift in buying patterns. While this has undoubtedly transformed how we shop, it has also brought massive changes to the logistics sector.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to scoop up the shares of logistics companies like United Parcel Service, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UPS/">UPS</a>), Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ULH/">ULH</a>), and Radiant Logistics, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RLGT/">RLGT</a>), all of which are benefiting from the e-commerce boom.
As people increasingly rely on online shopping for convenience, the logistics industry is racing to keep up, transforming how goods are stored, transported, and delivered. Global e-commerce sales are projected to <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-ecommerce-market">hit $8.80 trillion</a> by the end of 2024, and this market is expected to grow further, reaching $8.81 trillion by 2029 at a steady annual growth rate of 15.8%.
Moreover, the growing demand for faster shipping options, like same-day and on-demand deliveries, is fueling a surge in the transportation sector and reshaping logistics operations. In 2023, the global logistics industry was valued at <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/943517/logistics-industry-global-cagr/">around $9.41 trillion</a>, and by 2028, it is expected to surpass $14.08 trillion, expanding the sector's reach even further.
From robotic automation to artificial intelligence and cloud computing, these innovations are streamlining supply chains and enabling companies to meet the fast-evolving needs of e-commerce. Meanwhile, the global air freight services market is expected to hit $223.43 billion by 2031, growing at a <a href="https://www.coherentmarketinsights.com/industry-reports/air-freight-services-market">CAGR of 5.8%</a>.
Considering these encouraging trends, let's examine the fundamentals of the top <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/air-freight-shipping/">Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services</a> stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: United Parcel Service, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UPS/">UPS</a>)
As a leading package delivery and logistics company, UPS provides a wide range of services, including transportation, distribution, contract logistics, ocean and airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. It operates through two segments: U.S. Domestic Package and International Package.
On September 10, UPS announced its plan to acquire Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, both prominent healthcare logistics providers based in Germany. This acquisition is expected to significantly enhance UPS' capabilities in temperature-sensitive and time-critical logistics across Europe, serving the growing needs of its healthcare customers.
The company's EVP and President of International Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions, Kate Gutmann, believes the acquisition will help meet growing demands for cold and frozen supply chains driven by pharmaceutical innovation.
UPS' revenue for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, amounted to $21.82 billion, while its revenue from Supply Chain Solutions increased 2.6% year-over-year to $3.33 billion. Its operating profit came in at $1.94 billion for the same period. In addition, the company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> and EPS amounted to $1.41 billion and $1.65 per share, respectively.
Looking ahead to the full year, UPS has updated its guidance. It expects consolidated revenue to reach approximately $93 billion and an adjusted operating margin of around 9.4%.
The consensus revenue estimate of $22.13 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ended September 2024) represents a 5.1% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $1.62 for the same quarter indicates a 3.4% growth from the previous year. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 2.9% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $131.41.
UPS' <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this outlook. The stock has a B grade for Quality. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
Among 16 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/air-freight-shipping/">Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services</a> industry, it is ranked #7. Beyond what we stated above, we also have UPS ratings for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all UPS ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UPS/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ULH/">ULH</a>)
ULH offers logistics and transportation solutions. It provides truckload services, domestic and international freight forwarding, and final mile and ground expedited services. The company serves the automotive, steel, oil and gas, alternative energy, manufacturing industries, and other transportation companies.
On October 2, ULH announced the grand opening of a new Intermodal terminal in Tacoma, WA, strategically positioned to enhance operational efficiency and customer convenience. With direct access to key industrial hubs like Sumner/Kent, Puyallup/Spanaway, Olympia/Lacey, and major highways, the terminal aims to reduce transit times and streamline operations, boosting service effectiveness.
On September 30, the company acquired Parsec (Parsec, LLC, Parsec Intermodal of Canada ULC, and OB Leasing, LLC), a leading rail terminal operator in North America. Parsec offers terminal management services to Class I, regional, and short-line railroads, specializing in time-sensitive container handling. This acquisition is expected to enhance ULH's presence in the rail terminal space and boost the company's contract logistics segment revenue to over $1 billion annually.
For the second quarter that ended June 29, 2024, ULH's total operating revenues increased 12% year-over-year to $462.16 million. Its income from operations grew 29.4% from the year-ago value to $47.10 million. The company's net income and EPS stood at $30.73 million and $1.17, representing an increase of 30.4% and 30% year-over-year, respectively. Also, its EBITDA rose 51.9% from the prior-year quarter to $84.81 million.
Street expects ULH's revenue for the third quarter (ended September 30, 2024) to increase 10.1% year-over-year to $463.70 million. Its EPS for the about-to-be-reported quarter is expected to register a 34.1% growth from the prior year, settling at $1.18. Moreover, it surpassed the revenue estimates in each of its trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 79.8%, closing the last trading session at $42.37.
ULH's stance is apparent in its POWR Ratings. It has a B grade for Growth, Value, Stability, and Sentiment. Out of 16 stocks in the Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services industry, it is ranked #4. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ULH/">Click here</a> to see ULH's ratings for Momentum and Quality.
Stock #1: Radiant Logistics, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RLGT/">RLGT</a>)
RLGT is a third-party logistics company that provides technology-enabled global transportation and value-added logistics solutions. It offers domestic, international air, and ocean freight forwarding services, freight brokerage services, including truckload and intermodal services, and logistics and supply chain services.
On October 2, RLGT acquired the operations of Focus Logistics, a Michigan-based company that has been operating under Radiant's Service By Air brand since 2006. Post-acquisition, Focus will transition to the Radiant brand and merge with the company's existing operations in the Detroit area. CEO Bohn Crain stated that the acquisition is an example of the company's strategy to partner with logistics entrepreneurs and provide them with a built-in exit strategy.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on June 30, RLGT's revenues amounted to $206.03 million, while its income from operations increased 27.6% year-over-year to $4.88 million. The company's adjusted net income stood at $7.02 million and $0.14 per share, indicating an increase of 8.6% and 7.7% from the prior year, respectively. Also, its adjusted EBITDA grew 74.3% from the year-ago value to $9.08 million.
Analysts expect RLGT's revenue for the first quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 2% from the prior year to $215.03 million, while its EPS is estimated at $0.10. Moreover, for the fiscal year 2025, its revenue and EPS are projected to reach $874.98 million and $0.42, respectively.
RLGT's shares have gained 36.5% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $6.69.
It's no surprise that RLGT has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. It has an A grade for Sentiment and a B for Growth and Value. Within the same industry, it is ranked first.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have RLGT's ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Quality. Get all RLGT ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RLGT/">here</a>.
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