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Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis Inc is a focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech. It has two reportable segments: Digital Media and Cybersecurity and Martech. The company's brands include Mashable, Ookla, Offers.com, IGN, and VPN among others. The majority of revenue is generated from Digital Media.

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Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) shares are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Wednesday.</a>
Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta reiterated the Buy rating on the stock, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HAL/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $36.</a>
Halliburton reported a fourth-quarter revenue decline of 2.3% year-over-year to $5.610 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43131221/halliburton-faces-mixed-q4-with-north-american-weakness-but-global-gains-and-cash-flow-bolster-optimism" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the consensus of $5.63 billion</a>. Completion and Production revenue fell 4.2% YoY to $3.2 billion, with $629 million operating income.
The analyst noted that softer revenue was mainly due to a decline in Completion and Production, partially offset by Drilling and Evaluation. North America revenue was 7% below the analyst&#8217;s estimate, while international revenue was 3% higher.
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Mehta writes, free cash flow for the quarter was $1.104 billion, surpassing the analyst&#8217;s estimate of $930 million and consensus of $1.045 billion. This beat was attributed to better working capital and lower capital expenditures ($426 million vs the analyst estimate of $454 million).
During the quarter, the company repurchased approximately $309 million in common stock, in line with the analsyst&#8217;s estimate of $310 million.
The analyst is uncertain about 2025 revenue growth by region and is seeking clarity on expectations for activity in the international market, particularly in the Middle East.
Mehta has questions on how investors should view long-term margin expansion, especially in a flat activity environment.
Additionally, the analyst is ambiguous about Halliburton&#8217;s future participation in the power space, including its partnership with VoltaGrid. Finally, there is uncertainty around how capital returns in 2025 should be approached, the analyst highlights.
Price Action: HAL shares are trading lower by 1.51% to $29.09 at last check Wednesday.
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Halliburton's Soft Revenue Lags Estimates, Goldman Sachs Analyst Seeks Clarity On 2025 Activities

RBC Capital analyst Michael Harvey reiterates Veren (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRN#TSX">VRN</a>) with a Outperform and maintains C$10 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Veren, Maintains C$10 Price Target

Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, discussed the rise of branded &#8220;meme coins&#8221; like those tied to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/trump-coin-price-prediction">Donald and Melania Trump</a>.
What Happened: Speaking with CNBC on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_2I5B26DbA">Tuesday</a>, Pompliano likened meme coins to digital trading cards—speculative assets with value primarily driven by branding and perceived scarcity rather than underlying business fundamentals.
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Commenting on Trump and Melania Coins, he described them as examples of leveraging strong personal brands in the digital financial space. 
He noted that Trump's track record in business and his widely recognized personal brand amplify investor interest, even amid concerns about the coins&#8217; financial foundation or potential conflicts of interest.
Pompliano explained that perceived scarcity often contributes to the value of these coins, much like Bitcoin or rare art, but their speculative nature makes them highly volatile. 
He urged investors to critically assess the long-term value of such assets.
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Why It Matters: Pompliano highlighted how retail investors play a pivotal role in propelling these assets, much like Dogecoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) meteoric rise despite its origins as a joke. 
He contrasted this retail enthusiasm with institutional acceptance of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), which has gained legitimacy as a digital asset.
However, he cautioned that meme coins, including Trump-themed tokens, lack tangible business backing and pose significant investment risks. 
Critics, such as Dave Portnoy, have likened some meme coins to Ponzi schemes, further emphasizing the need for caution
Pompliano also highlighted Bitcoin&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42815711/bitcoin-is-the-the-grand-daddy-and-outshines-wall-street-anthony-pompliano-says">dominance as a legitimate investment</a>, noting its superior performance compared to traditional assets like the S&amp;P 500, gold and Berkshire Hathaway.
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RBC Capital analyst Trevor Bryan reiterates Northland Power (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPI#TSX">NPI</a>) with a Outperform and maintains C$28 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Northland Power, Maintains C$28 Price Target

In the current session, the stock is trading at $20.83, after a 1.26% spike. Over the past month, Plains All American Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) stock increased by 23.69%, and in the past year, by 29.86%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Plains All American P/E Compared to 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. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 32.73 in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry, Plains All American Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 18.2. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Plains All American

On Tuesday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/21/jim-crame-taiwan-semis-bullish-earnings-revives-optimism.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNBC&#8217;s&nbsp;Jim Cramer</a> called out the market reaction to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43099745/taiwan-semiconductor-touts-1-5-billion-in-us-subsidies-confident-trump-will-maintain-chips-act-backing" rel="noreferrer noopener">quarterly print</a>. The sector, especially capital equipment companies, got a boost from the chipmaker&#8217;s report and guidance.
Taiwan Semiconductor reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter revenue&nbsp;of $26.88 billion, up by 39%, topping the analyst consensus of $26.28 billion.
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The gross margin was 59%, up 600 bps, backed by its 3-nm and 5-nm technologies.
The company expects first-quarter 2025 revenue of $25.0 billion—$25.8 billion, compared to the&nbsp;$24.97 billion consensus estimate. It has also earmarked $38 billion—$42 billion in fiscal 2025 capex versus the actual fiscal 2024 capex of $29.8 billion.&nbsp;
Taiwan Semiconductor shared plans to boost manufacturing capabilities, marking its focus on advanced process technologies.
Cramer correlated advanced process technologies with equipment catering to Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GPUs and other accelerators. Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s plan to boost capex on equipment triggered a rally in its supplier stocks, including&nbsp;Applied Materials, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>),&nbsp;Lam Research&nbsp;Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), and&nbsp;KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>), Cramer reasoned. However, the rally reflected investor conviction on the companies&#8217; prospects.
Cramer also attributed the rally to investor expectations that the Trump administration would soften some of the Biden government&#8217;s advanced semiconductor technology embargo as the former took charge on Monday.
Taiwan Semiconductor won a $1.5 billion grant from the U.S. for its semiconductor facilities in Arizona, where the chipmaker has invested over $65 billion.
Trump verbally attacked Taiwan Semi during&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43053982/taiwan-semiconductor-chief-calls-us-semiconductor-sanctions-manageable-to-skip-trump-inauguration" rel="noreferrer noopener">his presidential campaign</a> for allegedly&nbsp;undermining America&#8217;s chip industry. He also criticized the U.S. CHIPS Act and promised to slap tariffs on Taiwanese chips.
Recently, Taiwan Semiconductor chief C.C. Wei dismissed concerns over U.S. AI sanctions, calling them &#8220;manageable.&#8221; He voiced the chipmaker&#8217;s focus on advanced packaging, citing that non-AI sectors like automotive and crypto mining remain unaffected by sanctions.
Bernstein analyst Rupal Agarwal reiterated an Outperform rating on Taiwan Semiconductor with a $258.00 price target, marking it as the firm&#8217;s 2025 top pick.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged over 93% in the last 12 months.
Price Action: TSM stock traded higher by 2.41% to $223.97 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Tech stocks enjoyed a surge Wednesday, driven by a sharp rise in semiconductor shares after President Donald Trump, OpenAI's Sam Altman, Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) co-founder Larry Ellison, and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son unveiled the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/01/43135764/trumps-500-billion-stargate-ai-plan-puts-3-etfs-in-focus">Stargate Project on Tuesday</a>.
The $500 billion initiative is set to develop AI infrastructure in the U.S. over the next four years.
According to OpenAI, &#8220;this infrastructure will secure American leadership in AI, create hundreds of thousands of American jobs, and generate massive economic benefit for the entire world.&#8221;
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) was up 2.3% by midday trading in New York, eyeing their fourth straight positive session, the longest streak since late September. 
Yet, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&#8217;s CEO Elon Musk questioned the financial viability, saying that founders &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43121798/elon-musk-says-project-stargate-doesnt-actually-have-the-money-after-trump-announces-500-billion-ai-investment-led-by-softbank-oracle-and-openai">don't actually have the money</a>.&#8221;
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The earnings season continues to be off to a strong start, with companies surpassing fourth-quarter expectations, showcasing the resilience of corporate America. Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) delivered a stronger-than-expected quarterly performance across the board, driving its shares up 12%.
Elsewhere, small caps paused for a breather following Tuesday&#8217;s outperformance vis-à-vis large-cap counterparts. 
Chinese stocks slipped, with the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) down 0.8%, after Trump floated the idea of imposing a 10% tariff on China starting from Feb. 1.
In commodities, gold prices surged to an 11-week-high, marking their tenth gain in the past eleven sessions, as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical risks.
On Wednesday, Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of potential new sanctions if a peace deal for Ukraine is not reached. Meanwhile, oil prices remained flat after three consecutive sessions of losses.
In the crypto market, selling pressure is mounting as traders react to the absence of crypto-related commentary from the new administration, which had previously positioned itself as crypto-friendly. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) retreated nearly 2% to $104,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,933.62</td>
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<td>6,103.81</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012225&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.8% to $602.64.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% higher to $441.25.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rallied 1.6% to $533.22.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.5% to $228.56.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) rallied, up 2.4%; the&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.6%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Oracle Corp. rallied 7% as reaction to the Stargate project. Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) was the chipmaker&#8217;s top performer on Wednesday, up 14%. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose over 4%. </li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) rose 2.8% in reaction to quarterly results beating Street&#8217;s estimates. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to company earnings include Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), up 8.8%, Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), up 2.6%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), down 2%, Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), up 9%, Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), down 1.3%, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) down 3.4%, Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), up 2.2%, GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), up 2.2%, Amphenol Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>), up 6%, The Travelers Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) up 3.8%, Halliburton Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), down 1.3%, Ally Financials Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>), up 4.5%. </li>
<li>Major large-cap companies slated to report earnings after the close include Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>) and Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>), </li>
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Chipmakers Rally On AI Stargate Bet, Netflix Soars, Bitcoin Falters As Trump Keeps Quiet On Crypto: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

Bank of America analyst Lorraine Hutchinson reiterated a Buy rating on Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) and maintained its $45 price target.
The Details: Hutchinson, in the note, explains that investors are often concerned that Average Unit Retail (AUR) will weaken as the company relies on promotions to drive sales.
However, the analyst argues that Bath &amp; Body Works will continue using a mix of strategies in 2025 to generate positive conversion trends and modest AUR growth. In the past, the company has used strategic price increases on fragrances, higher traffic through store remodels, and a mix of other methods to achieve this.
The analyst believes positive growth will continue due to the company&#8217;s Netflix collaboration and new product launches. Specifically, Hutchinson highlights the launch of new adjacencies, including Men's, Hair, Lip and Laundry.
Among these new categories, Men's grooming stands out as the largest. Despite its relatively low awareness, it demonstrates strong potential driven by early momentum from increased marketing and a new fragrance launch in the third quarter.
The analyst also believes that candle sales, which spiked during COVID and then tapered off as trends normalized, will no longer hinder Bath &amp; Body Works' overall sales. Although candle sales have yet to return to pre-COVID growth levels, the decline has slowed, and the analyst does not expect it to negatively impact 2025 sales.
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BBWI Price Action: At the time of writing, Bath &amp; Body Works shares are trading 0.4% lower at $37.12, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Hutchinson Maintains Buy Rating On Bath & Body Works, Sees Continued Growth

RBC Capital analyst Karl Shepard maintains Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $61 to $63.

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RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Zions Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $63

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RBC Capital analyst Karl Shepard reiterates Old National (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONB#NASDAQ">ONB</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $24 to $26.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Old National, Raises Price Target to $26

RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi reiterates Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $59 price target.

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Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland maintains Ambarella (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBA#NASDAQ">AMBA</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $95 to $100.

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Atmos Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATO#NYSE">ATO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.43 million shares sold short, which is 3.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.35 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>Atmos Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737568933_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Atmos Energy 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 Atmos Energy'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>, Atmos Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.22%, 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>
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RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RICK#NASDAQ">RICK</a>) today announced closing on the acquisition of Flight Club, the premier gentlemen's club in the Detroit market, 5 miles from Detroit Metro Airport and 20 miles from downtown, casinos and major sports venues.
The purchase price totaled $11.0 million, consisting of $3.0 million cash and $5.0 million seller financing at 8.0% for the club, and $3.0 million cash for associated real estate. The company expects the acquisition to contribute an estimated $2.0 million in annualized adjusted EBITDA.

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Susquehanna analyst Chris Rolland maintains ARM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $118 to $140.

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Williams Companies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMB#NYSE">WMB</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.46% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.88 million shares sold short, which is 1.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.71 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/">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>Williams Companies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737568928_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Williams Companies 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 Williams Companies'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>, Williams Companies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.34%, 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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4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWC#NASDAQ">HWC</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th 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">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">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>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $71.0, a high estimate of $74.00, and a low estimate of $68.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 9.23% increase from the previous average price target of $65.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737568925_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Hancock Whitney. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Rose</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Olney</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Olney</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine Mealor</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<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 Hancock Whitney. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Hancock Whitney compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Hancock Whitney's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Hancock Whitney's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HWC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Hancock Whitney analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Hancock Whitney's Background</h2>
Hancock Whitney Corp operates bank offices and financial centers. The company offers a range of traditional and online banking services to commercial, small business and retail customers, providing a variety of transaction and savings deposit products, treasury management services, secured and unsecured loan products (including revolving credit facilities), letters of credit and similar financial guarantees. The Bank provides trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations and individuals and provides its customers access to investment advisory and brokerage products.
<h3>Hancock Whitney: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Hancock Whitney displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.05%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Hancock Whitney's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 31.48%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.84%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Hancock Whitney's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.33%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Hancock Whitney's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.2, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
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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Pinnacle West Capital's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNW#NYSE">PNW</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.50 million shares sold short, which is 3.53% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.4 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>Pinnacle West Capital Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737568923_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Pinnacle West Capital 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 Pinnacle West Capital'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>, Pinnacle West Capital's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.15%, 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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The digital advertising industry is well-positioned for significant growth due to the increasing use of digital platforms and online marketing. Hence, it could be wise to buy leading digital advertising stocks, such as The Trade Desk (TTD), Ziff Davis (ZD), and PubMatic (PUBM). Read more... The growth of digital advertising is driven by advancements in technology, shifting consumer behaviors, and increasing adoption of digital platforms by businesses of all sizes. Therefore, we look into sound digital advertising stocks, such as The Trade Desk, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TTD/">TTD</a>), Ziff Davis, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZD/">ZD</a>), and PubMatic, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PUBM/">PUBM</a>).
With an <a href="https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/digital-advertising-market-21579">increasing number of users</a> spending significant amounts of time on digital platforms such as social media, search engines, mobile apps, and websites, advertisers have unprecedented opportunities to reach their target audiences with precision and scale. These digital platforms offer diverse advertising formats, allowing advertisers to tailor their messages to specific demographics, interests, behaviors, and locations.
Additionally, the growth of e-commerce has played a pivotal role in driving digital advertising. Businesses leverage digital channels to promote online marketplaces, enhance brand visibility, and drive traffic to e-commerce platforms. The global digital advertising market is expected to grow at a <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/digital-advertising-market-report">CAGR of 15.5%</a> by 2030.
Thus, keeping the immense potential of online marketing in mind, let us dig deeper into the fundamentals of the leading companies in the digital advertising space in detail:
The Trade Desk, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TTD/">TTD</a>)
TTD operates as a technology company in the United States and internationally. The company offers a self-service cloud-based platform that allows buyers to plan, manage, optimize, and measure data-driven digital advertising campaigns across various ad formats and channels, including video, display, audio, digital-out-of-home, native, and social on various devices, such as computers, mobile devices, televisions, and streaming devices.
TTD's trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 16.2% is 66.45% higher than the industry average of 9.79%. Its trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital of 8.84% is 127.8% higher than the industry average of 3.88%. Also, its 23.48% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 159.1% higher than the industry average of 9.06%.
During the third quarter, which ended September 30, 2024, TTD saw robust growth, with revenues rising 13.6% year-over-year to $628 million. Adjusted EBITDA surged by 25.8% from the year-ago quarter to $257 million, while non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> soared to $207 million, marking a 28.6% increase from the prior year's quarter. Earnings per share reached $0.41, up by 31.7% year-over-year.
For the quarter ending December 2024, TTD's revenue is expected to increase 25.4% year-over-year to $759.47 million. Its EPS is expected to grow 38.6% year-over-year to $0.57. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
TTD's stock has soared 100.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $136.36.
TTD's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this outlook. The stock has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment and Quality. It is ranked #46 in the 126-stock <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated TTD for Momentum, Stability, and Value. Get all TTD ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TTD/">here</a>.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZD/">ZD</a>)
ZD operates as a digital media and internet company in the United States and internationally. The company offers PCMag, an online resource; Mashable for publishing technology and culture content; Spiceworks Ziff Davis provides digital content of IT products and services; retailMeNot, a savings destination platform; Offers.com, a coupon and deals website; and event-based properties.
ZD's trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 14.57% is 48.9% higher than the industry average of 9.79%. Its trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital of 21.10% is 474.8% higher than the industry average of 3.67%. Also, its 23.11% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 155.1% higher than the industry average of 9.06%.
For the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, ZD's total revenues increased 3.7% year-over-year to $353.6 billion. The company's adjusted net income came in at $72.10 million or $1.64 per share, up 4.3% and 9.3% from the previous year's quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect ZD's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 8.9% and 13% year-over-year to $424.40 million and $2.63, respectively. Also, the company has topped the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
ZD's shares have gained 22.9% over the past month and 24.3% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $57.72.
ZD's solid fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Growth and Value. The stock is ranked #5 out of 16 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/advertising/">Advertising</a> industry.
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PubMatic, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PUBM/">PUBM</a>)
PUBM is a technology company that engages in the provision of a cloud infrastructure platform that enables real-time programmatic advertising transactions for digital content creators, advertisers, agencies, agency trading desks, and demand side platforms worldwide. 
On November 22, 2024, PUBM and DIGITS, a leading independent retail media agency, announced their strategic partnership to leverage PUBM's Convert, a scalable full-funnel commerce media platform, to monetize digital grocery advertising inventory and audiences programmatically with omnichannel, closed-loop reporting.
With digital grocery shopping in the United States projected to surpass $200 billion for the first time in 2024, this partnership will empower a robust network of regional grocers, convenience stores, and digital commerce platforms to capitalize on this tremendous growth with unprecedented ad tech capabilities.
PUBM's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 65.46% is 25.4% higher than the industry average of 52.21%. Its trailing-12-month net income margin of 5.96% is 71.5% higher than the industry average of 3.48%. Also, its 17.17% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 89.5% higher than the industry average of 9.06%.
During the third quarter, which ended September 30, 2024, PUBM saw robust growth, with revenue rising 13% year-over-year to $71.80 million. Adjusted EBITDA surged by 1.6% from the year-ago quarter to $18.5 million, while its non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share reached $6.6 million and $0.12, respectively.
For the quarter ending December 2024, PUBM's revenue is expected to increase 4.4% year-over-year to $88.36 million. Its EPS is expected to be $0.24. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
PUBM's stock has soared 11% over the past month to close the last trading session at $16.10.
PUBM's POWR Ratings reflect its prospects. The stock has a B grade for Quality and Sentiment.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated PUBM for Momentum, Stability, Growth, and Value. Get all PUBM ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PUBM/">here</a>.
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The digital advertising industry's outlook appears optimistic thanks to the rising spending and advanced technological developments. Given the industry's tailwinds, it could be wise to invest in robust digital advertising stocks Ziff Davis (ZD), Criteo (CRTO), and PubMatic (PUBM) for substantial gains. Continue reading... With the evolving technologies and efficiency, advertisement processes and methods have evolved substantially. Most of the advertising has shifted to digital platforms, where social media plays a key role along with mobile advertising and programmatic marketing.
Given the industry's bright prospects, fundamentally sound digital advertising stocks Ziff Davis, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZD/">ZD</a>), Criteo S.A. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRTO/">CRTO</a>), and PubMatic, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PUBM/">PUBM</a>) could be ideal investments for potential gains.
Advertisements have evolved exponentially in recent decades, from physically distributable copies to digital prints and technologically advanced modes; various factors have shaped the industry. Further, the rising prevalence of digital platforms like social media, search engines, mobile apps, and websites has offered significant potential to the industry.
Businesses increasingly leverage digital channels to reach a wider population, promote their marketplace, products, and services, and enhance brand visibility. Statista projects <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/amo/advertising/worldwide?currency=usd">ad spending in the advertising market</a> worldwide to reach $1.16 trillion in 2025, where TV &amp; video advertising is expected to emerge as the largest market, reaching $353.90 billion in the same year.
Increasing internet penetration, growing smartphone usage, and easy access have resulted in more consumers turning to online platforms for information and entertainment, driving the <a href="https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/digital-advertising-market-21579">digital advertising market</a>. In the digital arena, innovative strategies, data analytics, and the realm of social media advertising and influencer partnerships are creating new avenues.
The digital advertising market is projected to grow from $1.01 trillion in 2025 to $2.03 trillion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.2%.
Considering these encouraging industry trends, let us dig deeper into the fundamentals of the leading digital advertising stocks such as ZD, CRTO, and PUBM:
Ziff Davis, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZD/">ZD</a>)
ZD operates internationally as a digital media and internet company. It offers PCMag, Mashable, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, retailMeNot, Offers.com, and event-based properties, including BlackFriday.com, TheBlackFriday.com, BestBlackFriday.com, and DealsofAmerica.com.
ZD's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 85.38% is 61.7% higher than the industry average of 52.80%. Its trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 30.64% is significantly higher than the industry average of 18.75%. Further, the stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 4.52% is 19.5% higher than the 3.79% industry average.
During the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, ZD's total revenues increased 3.7% year-over-year to $353.58 million. The company's adjusted net income stood at $72.06 million or $1.64 per share, reflecting growth of 4.3% and 9.3% over the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Also, its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/adjusted-ebitda.asp">adjusted EBITDA</a> grew 9.6% from the year-ago value to $124.69 million. The company's free cash flow was $80.12 million, up 75.8% year-over-year.
Analysts expect ZD's EPS for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to increase 13% year-over-year to $2.63. The consensus revenue estimate of $424.40 million for the same quarter indicates an 8.9% rise year-over-year. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
ZD's stock has gained 8.3% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $52.65.
ZD's bright prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
ZD's stock has a B grade for Growth and Value. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/advertising/">Advertising</a> industry, ZD is ranked #4 of 14 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZD/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of ZD for Quality, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
Criteo S.A. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRTO/">CRTO</a>)
Headquartered in Paris, France, CRTO is a technology company offering marketing and monetization services on the open Internet internationally. The company provides Criteo Shopper Graph, which derives clients' proprietary commerce data, such as transaction activity on their digital properties, and Criteo AI Engine solutions.
On October 29, 2024, CRTO announced collaborations with leading Order Management System (OMS) companies, ADvendio, Boostr, Placements.io, Vantage, and Salesforce Media Cloud. The collaborations aim at integrations to provide Criteo retailer clients with increased flexibility when building, managing, and scaling their retail media networks.
In the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, CRTO reported revenue of $458.89 million. The company's gross profit increased 13.1% year-over-year to $231.93 million. In addition, net income available to shareholders of Criteo S.A. were $6.25 million and $0.11 per share for the quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA of $82 million indicates an increase of 19.8% from the prior year's quarter.
As per the fiscal year 2024 guidance, CRTO expects an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 32% to 33% of contribution ex-TAC for the full year.
The company expects adjusted EBITDA between $114 million and $120 million for the fourth quarter.
Street expects CRTO's revenue for the fiscal year (ended December 2024) to increase 9.4% year-over-year to $1.12 billion. For the same year, its EPS is expected to increase 31.4% year-over-year to $4.18. Also, the company has topped consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
Shares of CRTO have surged 54% over the past year to close the last trading session at $37.23.
CRTO's POWR Ratings reflect its sound fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CRTO has an A grade for Value. It is ranked #5 out of 14 stocks in the Advertising industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have CRTO ratings for Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Quality, and Stability. Get all CRTO ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRTO/">here</a>.
PubMatic, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PUBM/">PUBM</a>)
PUBM engages in the provision of a cloud infrastructure platform that allows real-time programmatic advertising transactions for digital content creators, advertisers, agencies, agency trading desks, and demand side platforms globally.
On January 7, 2025, PUBM and KERV.ai, a leader in video analysis, performance, and monetization, announced a strategic partnership that allows marketers to layer KERV's portfolio of AI-powered interactive and shoppable video capabilities across PubMatic's premium inventory.
Through the collaboration, advertisers will gain enhanced access to KERV's AI-powered interactive and shoppable video ads through PUBM's Premium omnichannel inventory.
On December 3, 2024, PUBM expanded its collaboration with Western Union to unlock new commerce media opportunities with the inclusion of its commerce media business. The expanded partnership will leverage PUBM's leading Sell-Side Platform (SSP) capabilities to enhance onsite monetization with Western Union's rich first-party data for offsite audience extension via Convert.
It will allow advertisers to target Western Union's globally diverse audiences with highly relevant messages across brand-safe, premium digital channels.
On November 22, 2024, PUBM and DIGITS, a leading independent retail media agency, entered into a strategic partnership to leverage PUBM's Convert, a scalable full-funnel commerce media platform, to monetize digital grocery advertising inventory and audiences programmatically with omnichannel, closed-loop reporting.
PUBM's revenue increased 12.7% year-over-year to $71.79 million during the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024. The company's gross profit of $46.28 million reflects growth of 23.1% year-over-year. Its adjusted EBITDA grew 1.7% from the year-ago value to $18.55 million. Also, the company's non-GAAP net income and EPS came in at $6.57 million or $0.12 for the quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect PUBM's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year (ended December 2024) to increase 10.2% and 29.4% year-over-year to $294.25 million and $0.21, respectively. Further, the company has surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has slumped 1.5% to close the last trading session at $14.
PUBM's POWR Ratings reflect its bright prospects. The stock has an overall grade of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
PUBM has a B grade for Sentiment and Quality. It is ranked #42 among 124 stocks within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry.
To see the other ratings of PUBM for Growth, Momentum, Value, and Stability, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PUBM/">click here</a>.
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ZD shares were trading at $53.38 per share on Wednesday afternoon, up $0.73 (+1.39%). Year-to-date, ZD has declined -1.77%, versus a 1.02% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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