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Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering merchandise targeted at the tween and teen demographic. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise.

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The company reported quarterly earnings of $3.65 per share, up from $3.07 per share from the same period last year. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $1.34 billion, up from $1.12 billion year-over-year. Five Below sees first-quarter earnings of between 58 cents and 69 cents per share and revenue in the range of $826 million to $846 million, based on opening approximately 55 to 60 new stores and assuming an approximate flat to 2% increase in comparable sales.

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Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/METCB#NASDAQ">METCB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.55 by 58.18 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $172.676 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $173.611 million by 0.54 percent. This is a 3.80 percent increase over sales of $166.360 million the same period last year.

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Ramaco Resources Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $0.23 Misses $0.55 Estimate, Sales $172.676M Miss $173.611M Estimate

Financial Guidance:
Second Quarter 2024 outlook summary:
<ul>
<li>Revenue at least $575 million</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $223 million</li>
</ul>
We have not provided an outlook for GAAP Net Income or reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA guidance to Net Income, the closest corresponding U.S. GAAP measure, because Net Income outlook is not available without unreasonable efforts on a forward-looking basis due to the variability and complexity with respect to the charges excluded from these non-GAAP measures; in particular, the measures and effects of our stock-based compensation expense that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in our share price. We expect the variability of the above charges could have a significant and potentially unpredictable impact on our future U.S. GAAP financial results.

Guidance

The Trade Desk Sees Q2 Revenue Of At Least $575M Vs $566.63M Est.; Adjusted EBITDA Of ~$223M

2024 Outlook
<ul>
<li>Second quarter 2024 net loss of $53 million to $38 million</li>
<li>Second quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of $60 million to $75 million</li>
</ul>
Commenting on the second quarter outlook, Bozich said, &quot;We are seeing the positive earnings momentum from the end of the first quarter continue into the second quarter, including similar sales and margin levels to start the quarter. I am confident in a significant sequential profitability improvement as the turnaround at Americas Styrenics is behind us, and as we enter the seasonally stronger period for many of our building and construction applications. Additionally, there has been continued tightness in the styrene and MMA markets that is supportive of continued higher margins. We also expect a sequential free cash flow improvement from higher profitability and moderating styrene prices.&quot;
Bozich continued, &quot;As expected, we are seeing the financial benefits of our asset and cost optimization actions that we implemented over the past 18 months, and we continue to evaluate additional actions including the potential closure of the Stade, Germany virgin polycarbonate plant. Finally, while we had more than adequate access to liquidity to end the quarter and we are seeing positive earnings momentum, liquidity preservation remains our top priority.&quot;

Trinseo Sees Q2 2024 Net Loss Of $(53M)-$(38M); Adj EBITDA Of $60M-$75M

Increased 2024 Guidance
<ul>
<li>Completed the acquisition of CSI on April 1, 2024, creating the industry's largest contract compression fleet</li>
<li>Raised full-year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $580 to $610 million</li>
<li>Expect to generate Discretionary Cash Flow(1) of between $360 and $390 million in 2024</li>
</ul>
"2024 is off to a strong start marked by steady growth and solid execution in our core contract compression business," stated Mickey McKee, Kodiak's founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Our focus on the Permian and other liquids-rich, associated gas basins allowed us to deliver strong first quarter results despite soft natural gas prices, and we stand to benefit from the coming growth in U.S. natural gas supply to meet demand from LNG projects scheduled to come online in the near term. We're also excited about the evolving prospects for U.S. natural gas demand to support the build-out in data centers to support the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence.
"With the closing of the CSI Compressco acquisition, Kodiak now has the largest contract compression fleet in the industry and a broadened suite of offerings to help our customers meet their compression infrastructure needs. We're pleased to announce revised 2024 guidance reflecting our expectations for the combined company, and we've made great progress towards realizing the significant synergies we see in the combination. Our capital allocation strategy remains focused on disciplined growth in our compression fleet combined with an attractive return of capital to investors through our dividend."

Kodiak Gas Services Increases FY24 EBITDA Guidance To A Range Of $580M-$610M

Nutex Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUTX#NASDAQ">NUTX</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.01) per share. This is a 93.33 percent increase over losses of $(0.15) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $67.45 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $64.80 million by 4.10 percent. This is a 19.75 percent increase over sales of $56.33 million the same period last year.

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Nutex Health Q1 EPS $(0.01) Up From $(0.15) YoY, Sales $67.45M Beat $64.80M Estimate

McEwen Mining (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUX#NYSE">MUX</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.05) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.10) by 50 percent. This is a 64.29 percent increase over losses of $(0.14) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $41.23 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $54.83 million by 24.81 percent. This is a 18.63 percent increase over sales of $34.75 million the same period last year.

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McEwen Mining Q1 Adj $(0.05) Beats $(0.10) Estimate, Sales $41.23M Miss $54.83M Estimate

Oculis Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCS#NASDAQ">OCS</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.50) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.41) by 21.95 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $254.06 thousand which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $280.00 thousand by 9.26 percent.

Oculis Holding Q1 EPS $(0.50) Misses $(0.41) Estimate, Sales $254.06K Miss $280.00K Estimate

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZD#NASDAQ">ZD</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.15 by 10.43 percent. This is a 15.45 percent increase over earnings of $1.10 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $314.485 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $313.145 million by 0.43 percent. This is a 2.39 percent increase over sales of $307.142 million the same period last year.

Ziff Davis Q1 2024 Adj EPS $1.27 Beats $1.15 Estimate, Sales $314.485M Beat $313.145M Estimate

Ready Capital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RC#NYSE">RC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.26 by 11.54 percent. This is a 3.33 percent decrease over earnings of $0.30 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $48.549 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $81.638 million by 40.53 percent. This is a 14.98 percent decrease over sales of $57.100 million the same period last year.

Ready Capital Q1 2024 Adj EPS $0.29 Beats $0.26 Estimate, Sales $48.549M Miss $81.638M Estimate

Business Outlook
"Given our backlog, we're in a position to generate more than $5.0 million in product revenue in the second quarter," added Mr. Gudonis. "We're making progress on our capacity expansion plans, hiring approximately 20 people during the first quarter. We have the opportunity to generate between $28 million and $30 million in revenue in 2024, presuming that we meet our hiring goals and that there are no supply chain or other unexpected disruptions. We expect to have a better line of sight into this forecast by the time we report our second quarter financial results. We continue to believe that reaching operating cash flow breakeven on a quarterly basis by the fourth quarter of 2024 is achievable."

Myomo Says Given Our Backlog, We're In A Position To Generate More Than $5M In Product Revenue In Q2 Vs $5.12M Est; Says Have The Opportunity To Generate Between $28M-$30M In Revenue In FY24 Vs 26.67M Est.

Outlook for the Fourth Quarter 2024 ("Q4 2024") and Full Fiscal Year 2024 ("FY 2024")
Lease expenses which were previously excluded from the calculation of Group Adjusted EBITDA have now been included in the calculation. This change is in response to comments received from the staff of the SEC in March 2024 regarding our non-GAAP financial reporting. Comparative information has been adjusted to conform with the updated presentation.
While we report our financial results in USD, we measure our operating performance in ZAR, and as such we provide our guidance accordingly.
We re-affirm our revenue outlook for FY 2024. We expect:
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<li>Revenue between ZAR 10.7 billion and ZAR 11.7 billion. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
We raise&#x2A; our Group Adjusted EBITDA outlook for FY 2024. We expect:
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<li>Group Adjusted EBITDA between ZAR 685 million and ZAR 705 million. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Our outlook provided does not include the impact of the acquisition of Touchsides or any mergers and acquisitions that we conclude.

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Lesaka Technologies Reaffirms FY24 Revenue Of ZAR 10.7 Billion - ZAR 11.7 Billion

Movie industry experts expect a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/12/36317408/global-box-office-2024-to-decline-5-in-2023-bad-news-for-amc-cinemark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">weak box office in 2024</a>. 
And yet, the boards of major studios decided to reward their CEOs handsomely, according to <a href="https://variety.com/lists/ceo-pay-2023-media-salaries/netflix-11/">Variety</a>.
The domestic box office collected roughly $8.6 billion in 2023 (COVID-19-era 2021-2022 saw a combined total of $12 billion). It was a year <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/23/04/31958602/disney-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-in-ongoing-restructuring-effort-while-paying-top-salaries-for-tech">marked by mass layoffs</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/12/36417207/hollywood-strike-was-brutal-for-fall-2023-broadcast-viewership-the-golden-bachelor-helps-ab">two massive Hollywood strikes</a>, which AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) CEO Adam Aron called &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38184776/amc-ceo-says-bankruptcy-is-inconceivable-as-shares-hit-52-week-lows-2025-2026-are-going-to-">a double whammy</a>.&#8221;
But, as director Kevin Smith once said, "In Hollywood, you just kind of fail upwards." Read on for who failed the best. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Disney CEO Bob Iger</h1>
Iger, 73, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/16/business/bob-iger-disney-pay/index.html">made</a> $31.6 million in 2023. That&#8217;s a 110.7% spike from 2022.
Variety pointed out the median employee compensation at Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) is $54,010.
If the salary bump doesn&#8217;t make you throw a Donald Duck-like tantrum, consider the year Iger had:
<ul>
<li>Disney made <a href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/disney-layoffs-end-7000-1235629809/">7,000</a> job cuts in 2023</li>
<li>Its stock hit a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/08/34059947/disneys-stock-woes-igers-revival-strategies-face-investor-scrutiny-amid-decade-low-shares" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10-year low</a></li>
<li>Iger received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/07/33223259/benzinga-buzz-jack-nicholson-hollywood-the-big-whamola-plus-the-nanny-rips-iger-a-new-one">a verbal smackdown</a> from SAG-AFTRA head Fran Drescher</li>
<li>He found himself in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37136578/nelson-peltz-throws-cold-water-on-disney-as-proxy-battle-heats-up-very-little-meat-on-the-bones">highly publicized proxy fight</a> with Nelson Peltz</li>
</ul>
Positives: Disney revenues for 2023 grew 7% compared to the prior year.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav</h1>
Zaslav, 64, received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38338904/warner-bros-discovery-ceos-pay-soars-in-2023-amid-industry-challenges">over $49 million in 2023</a> — a 26.5% jump from 2022. 
The median employee compensation at Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) is $171,163.
<ul>
<li>Per Variety, the Warner board praised Zaslav for "inclusive leadership" (all the company&#8217;s executive officers are men). </li>
<li>This compensation uptick occurred despite Warner Bros.&#8217; significant <a href="https://fortune.com/2023/11/30/david-zaslav-warner-bros-discovery-layoffs-forced-never-restructured-worst-day/">layoffs</a></li>
<li>Zaslav, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31718622/democrats-push-doj-to-investigate-warner-bros-discovery-merger-say-deal-is-responsible-for-hollowing">canceled multiple studio projects</a> (i.e. &#8220;Batgirl&#8221; and &#8220;Coyote vs. Acme&#8221;) was booed off the stage at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/05/32509299/pay-your-writers-students-protest-against-warner-bros-discovery-ceo-at-boston-university">2023 Boston University commencement</a>. </li>
<li>The stock plummeted 60.3% in 2022 and rose 20% during 2023 — but hit an all-time low in the first quarter of 2024.</li>
<li>Chris Licht was fired as CNN chief executive after a short, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/23/06/32757853/cable-giant-cnn-ceo-chris-licht-bows-out-after-turbulent-tenure">extremely turbulent time</a>. </li>
</ul>
Positives: Warner Bros. managed to exceed cash flow projections by $1 billion in 2023, primarily due to cost-saving measures. And Zaslav, who <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/05/warner-bros-discovery-ceo-david-zaslav-nba-paramount-global-executive-pay-1235906074/">says</a> pay should align with stock performance, did manage to pay down $6.6 billion in debt accrued from the 2022 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/12/36349274/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-is-not-the-answer-analysts-highlight-deal-po">merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery</a>. Debt currently stands at $41.9 billion.
Now Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38635067/elon-musk-says-robert-de-niro-is-so-out-of-touch-its-insane-after-legendary-actor-compares-trump-to">After Robert De Niro Compares Trump To Hitler, Elon Musk Calls &#8216;Godfather&#8217; Actor &#8216;Out Of Touch&#8217;</a>
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Hollywood's Horrible Year? Not For CEOs: Disney's Bob Iger, Warner Bros.' David Zaslav Enjoy Huge Paydays

Second Quarter 2024 Outlook
For the second quarter of 2024, the Company expects revenue of $860 million, plus or minus $40 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $197 million, plus or minus $23 million, and Non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share of $0.93, plus or minus $0.26.

MKSI

MKS Instruments Sees Q2 EPS $0.93 +/- $0.26 Vs $0.82 Est.; Revenue $860M +/- $40M Vs $856.91M Est.

Outlook
The Company is maintaining its estimates for the year ending December 31, 2024. Earnings per Share ("EPS") is expected to be between $2.50 and $2.70 per fully diluted share. Adjusted EPS is estimated in the range of $3.05 to $3.25, and Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2024 is expected to range from $395 to $415 million.
The Company is targeting SG&amp;A expense as a percentage of revenue in the low six percent range for full year 2024. The Company's targeted gross margins by segment are as follows: Utilities in the range of 9 to 11 percent; Energy in the range of 10 to 12 percent. The Company expects its effective tax rate for 2024 to be similar to 2023 at approximately 29 percent but it may vary depending on the mix of states in which the Company operates.

PRIM

Primoris Services Sees FY24 EPS $3.05-$3.25 Vs $2.76 Est.;  Adjusted EBITDA Expected To Range From $395M-$415MA

Storage Capacity Installed is expected to be in a range of 800 to 1,000 Megawatt hours the full-year 2024. This range represents approximately 40% to 75% growth year over year.
Storage Capacity Installed is expected to be in a range of 215 to 225 Megawatt hours in the second quarter of 2024. This range represents approximately 105% to 115% growth year over year.

Sunrun Sees Q2 Storage Capacity Installed Is Expected To Be In A Range Of 215-225 Megawatt Hours; FY24 Storage Capacity Installed Is Expected To Be In A Range Of 800-1,000 Megawatt Hours

Solar Energy Capacity Installed is expected to be in a range reflecting a decline of 15% to flat growth for the full-year 2024, a reduction from our prior guidance range of -5% to +5% growth.
Solar Energy Capacity Installed is expected to be in a range of 190 to 200 Megawatts in the second quarter of 2024.
Total Value Generated is expected to grow by over 10% for the full-year 2024 driven by higher Subscriber Values and lower input costs, a reduction of 5% from our prior guidance.
Management is reiterating guidance of positive Cash Generation cumulatively from 4Q 2023 through 4Q 2024 and to reach an annualized Cash Generation run-rate of $200 million to $500 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to the assumptions outlined in our accompanying presentation.

Sunrun Says Total Value Generated Is Expected To Grow By Over 10% For The FY24 Driven By Higher Subscriber Values And Lower Input Costs, A Reduction Of 5% From Our Prior Guidance

Financial Outlook:
Based on information available as of the date of this press release,
For the second quarter of 2024 we expect:
<ul>
<li>Revenue between $30.7 million to $31.1 million</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA margin between 6% to 8%</li>
<li>Basic shares outstanding of 42.0 million to 42.5 million shares</li>
</ul>
For full-year 2024 we expect:
<ul>
<li>Revenue between $126.0 million to $128.0 million</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA margin between 8% to 10%</li>
</ul>

BLZE

Backblaze Sees Q2 Revenue $30.7M-$31.1M Vs $30.75M Est.; FY24 Revenue $126M-$128M Vs $127.04M Est.

Apple Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38673436/apple-launches-ipad-pro-with-m4-chip-oled-display-at-999-ipad-air-6-now-comes-in-two-sizes-for-the-f">launched new iPads</a> on Tuesday after an 18-month gap. The launch includes the new iPad Pro with an OLED display and a brand-new M4 chip. But if you want to take full advantage of the new chip and display, you will want to go for the maxed-out iPad Pro which costs a staggering $3,077.
However, what if we told you that you could get as many as five Apple products for less than what a maxed-out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38693493/youtube-tech-reviewer-mkbhd-scoffs-at-apples-new-ipad-lineup-its-a-spec-bump">iPad Pro</a> costs? That's right, you can have an entire ecosystem of Apple devices, right from the iPhone to the latest Apple TV 4K.
We did the math and have surprising results and perhaps some fries for you.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Maxed-Out iPad Pro: What You Get</h3>
The maxed-out iPad Pro gets you the best tablet that Apple has on offer currently.
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More specifically, here's the deal:
<ul>
<li>13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display</li>
<li>2TB storage</li>
<li>Nano-texture glass</li>
<li>Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity</li>
<li>Apple Pencil Pro</li>
<li>Magic Keyboard</li>
</ul>
All-in, the maxed-out iPad Pro costs $3,077.
You can add AppleCare+ coverage as well for $169 extra, but we've not included it in this calculation since AppleCare+ coverage is not a part of the alternatives we've suggested below.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38692863/tim-cook-kicked-off-ipad-event-by-hyping-up-apple-vision-pro-top-analyst-says-its-j" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tim Cook Kicked Off iPad Event By Hyping Up Apple Vision Pro, Top Analyst Says It's ‘Just A Reminder' While Jim Cramer Says ‘It's Not A Bust'</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Five Apple Products You Can Get Instead</h2>
You can get an entire ecosystem of Apple devices for the same money that a maxed-out iPad Pro costs.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. iPhone 15 Pro Max – $1,199</h3>
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This is the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38645070/apple-springs-a-surprise-as-its-top-tier-iphone-15-pro-max-bags-best-selling-smartphone-tag-in-q1-20">latest top-tier iPhone</a>. It's also the costliest product on our list of alternative Apple products.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Apple Watch Series 9 – $399</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="571" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/15071915/Screenshot-2023-09-12-at-11.03.32-PM-1-e1694776775716-1024x571.png" alt="Apple Watch" class="wp-image-106890" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/15071915/Screenshot-2023-09-12-at-11.03.32-PM-1-e1694776775716-1024x571.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/15071915/Screenshot-2023-09-12-at-11.03.32-PM-1-e1694776775716-300x167.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/15071915/Screenshot-2023-09-12-at-11.03.32-PM-1-e1694776775716-768x428.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/15071915/Screenshot-2023-09-12-at-11.03.32-PM-1-e1694776775716-1536x857.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/15071915/Screenshot-2023-09-12-at-11.03.32-PM-1-e1694776775716.png 1728w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Apple Watch Series 9 &#x7C; Photo courtesy: Apple</figcaption></figure>
Apple Watches are among the most useful products from Cupertino. They've also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34760115/never-thought-i-would-ever-need-that-feature-apple-watch-saves-life-in-a-highway-car-crash">saved several lives</a>!
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) – $249</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="554" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094153/AirPods-Pro-2-1024x554.jpeg" alt="AirPods Pro 2" class="wp-image-328370" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094153/AirPods-Pro-2-1024x554.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094153/AirPods-Pro-2-300x162.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094153/AirPods-Pro-2-768x415.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094153/AirPods-Pro-2.jpeg 1331w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AirPods Pro 2 &#x7C; Photo courtesy: Apple</figcaption></figure>
You don't need to splurge too much here, but we still opted for the latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34567298/your-second-generation-airpods-pro-might-now-be-outdated-how-vision-pro-audio-upgrade-changes-everyt">AirPods Pro</a> given how good they are.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Apple TV 4K – $129</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="640" height="600" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094302/Apple-TV-4K.jpeg" alt="Apple TV 4K" class="wp-image-328372" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094302/Apple-TV-4K.jpeg 640w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094302/Apple-TV-4K-300x281.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Apple TV 4K &#x7C; Photo: Apple</figcaption></figure>
Apple TV is a delight to use given how well laid out the user interface is. This is a good option if you want a home entertainment solution that is affordable, too.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. 13-inch MacBook Air With M3 – $1,099</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="538" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/11082730/M3-Macbook-Air-1024x538.jpeg" alt="M3 Macbook Air" class="wp-image-246515" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/11082730/M3-Macbook-Air-1024x538.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/11082730/M3-Macbook-Air-300x158.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/11082730/M3-Macbook-Air-768x403.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/11082730/M3-Macbook-Air.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">M3 Macbook Air &#x7C; Photo: Apple</figcaption></figure>
With the "play" part of the Apple ecosystem covered above, it's time to get some work done with the latest 13-inch <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37457340/apple-unveils-new-macbook-air-with-m3-chip-and-dual-display-support">MacBook Air with an M3 chip</a>.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bonus: Large Fries</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094454/French-fries-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-328379" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094454/French-fries-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094454/French-fries-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094454/French-fries-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094454/French-fries-1536x864.jpg 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094454/French-fries.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Representational image of fries &#x7C; Photo courtesy: Unsplash</figcaption></figure>
If you're feeling a little hungry, you can load up on a pack of large fries or two for $2.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Alternatively: This Merc</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094626/Mercedes-Benz-C300-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-328382" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094626/Mercedes-Benz-C300-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094626/Mercedes-Benz-C300-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094626/Mercedes-Benz-C300-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094626/Mercedes-Benz-C300-1536x864.jpg 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08094626/Mercedes-Benz-C300.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mercedes-Benz C300 &#x7C; Photo courtesy: Wikimedia</figcaption></figure>
Alternatively, you can get a used Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan if that's what you need. <a href="https://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/c-class/2008/vin/WDDGF54XX8R037443/?national=true&amp;radius=6000">This</a> 2008 model with 161,000 miles is an option, with 228 horsepower and a rear-wheel drive.
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Voters will head to the polls in six months to choose between frontrunners President Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election.</a>
Election polls are showing a close race between the two candidates.
What Happened: Biden and Trump have been the frontrunners in the 2024 election for months and are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/04/38417836/trump-and-biden-get-ready-2024-election-betting-odds-point-to-major-showdown">the betting favorites </a>in the November election.
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Joe Biden: 43% (42%)
Donald Trump: 44% (43%)
Someone Else: 9% (10%)
Don't Know: 5% (6%)
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Joe Biden: 32% (34%)
Donald Trump: 37% (36%)
Someone Else: 20% (18%)
Don't Know: 11% (11%)
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If you really want to maximize your return potential, then acquiring stocks near 52-week lows could present a viable opportunity. Stated simply, it&rsquo;s a way to practice buying low and selling high.



Of course, it&rsquo;s not so easy &ndash; if it was, everybody would do it. Rather, it&rsquo;s important to consider deflated securities that have encountered a temporary hit to their business. To accomplish this directive, I&rsquo;m focusing only on red-stained ideas that have buy ratings from analysts.



That&rsquo;s no guarantee of anything, let me be 100% clear. However, these ideas should give you better than 50/50 odds of an eventual comeback. With that, below are stocks near 52-week lows to speculate on.



<h2>Papa John&rsquo;s (PZZA)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/pzza-stock-300x169.jpg" alt="Billboard From Papa John's At Amsterdam East The Netherlands"><div>Source: DutchMen / Shutterstock.com</div></div>A staple in the fast-food industry, Papa John&rsquo;s (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pzza-stock-quote/">PZZA</a>) has been struggling this year, down more than 22%. Fundamentally, rising pressures in the consumer economy appears to have caught up with PZZA. Still, with the steep red ink, Papa John&rsquo;s could rank among the stocks near 52-week lows to speculate on.



Part of the reason centers on the company&rsquo;s consistent profitability. As well, PZZA brings decent value, trading at a <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/PZZA/summary?search=pzza">price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio</a> of 0.96X. In contrast, the sector median for the restaurants industry stands at 2.06X.



For the current fiscal year, analysts anticipate earnings per share of $2.63, which is below last year&rsquo;s print of $2.71. However, the most optimistic target calls for $2.75. On the top line, sales could rise to $2.18 billion, up 2.1% from 2023&rsquo;s haul of $2.14 billion. By fiscal 2025, revenue could hit $2.27 billion, up 4.3% from projected 2024 sales.



Also, Papa John&rsquo;s pays a forward annual dividend yield of 3.12%. With the market discount, PZZA could be an attractive idea for stocks near 52-week lows.



<h2>Gilead Sciences (GILD)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/gild-stock-4-300x169.jpg" alt="A Gilead Sciences (GILD) sign at the company headquarters in Silicon Valley, California."><div>Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Another enterprise that just can&rsquo;t grab a hold of positive moment, Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gild-stock-quote/">GILD</a>) saw its shares slip more than 22% since the start of the year. What&rsquo;s conspicuous is that over the past five years, GILD has lost roughly 4%. While this performance (or lack thereof) has frustrated stakeholders, prospective investors could get in on a possibly compelling discount.



Overall, Gilead Sciences is consistently profitable, posting net income in the past 10 years. It also sports an <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/GILD/summary?search=gild">operating margin of 23.43%</a>, better than 89.79% of its peers. Right now, shares trade at only 18.31X trailing-year earnings (without non-recurring items or NRI).



Now, the issue is that for fiscal 2024, analysts are only projecting EPS of $3.51. That&rsquo;s well off the pace of last year&rsquo;s $6.28. However, by fiscal 2025, this metric could soar back to $6.56. With the market discount, GILD looks more attractive. Further, experts are modeling a blue-sky sales target of $26.25 billion (compared to last year&rsquo;s $25.33 billion).



Gilead also pays a forward yield of 4.75%, which needs to be included in the discussion.



<h2>ZipRecruiter (ZIP)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/zip-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="A banner for ZipRecruiter (ZIP) stretches across a blank white wall."><div>Source: Alex Millauer / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Operating in the staffing and employment services industry, ZipRecruiter (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/zip-stock-quote/">ZIP</a>) has suffered a relevance challenge. It operates a marketplace that connects job seekers and employers. However, with the robust jobs reports (April 2024 numbers aside), candidates looking for employment don&rsquo;t necessarily need help. Still, ZIP could rank among the stocks near 52-week lows to buy because of a narrative shift.



Fundamentally, if economic conditions worsen to the point where employers begin accelerating mass layoffs, then ZipRecruiter should become much more relevant. Cynically, there would likely be more desperation on the part of the job seeker. Further, those enterprises still hiring need to be selective. Using ZipRecruiter&rsquo;s services can help filter for only the most viable candidates.



To be sure, experts don&rsquo;t anticipate a great showing for ZIP; hence the market fallout. For fiscal 2024, they&rsquo;re looking for sales to land at $525.68 million. That&rsquo;s down nearly 19% from last year&rsquo;s print. However, fiscal 2025 revenue could rise to $636.11 million.



If you believe in the recovery narrative, ZIP is one of the deals to consider among stocks near 52-week lows.



<h2>Five Below (FIVE)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/FIVE1600-300x169.jpg" alt="storefront of a five below, FIVE Stock"><div>Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com</div></div>In many ways, seeing discount retailer Five Below (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/five-stock-quote/">FIVE</a>) fall so sharply this year isn&rsquo;t encouraging. Since the beginning of January, FIVE stock cratered almost 33%. That implies that the consumer economy is hurting badly amid stubborn inflation and other headwinds. Still, analysts appreciate the idea, assigning it a consensus view of <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/five/forecast">strong buy</a>.



Financially, the company benefits from consistent profitability. It also sports a net margin of 8.46%, beating out 83.21% of the competition. Further, its <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/FIVE/summary?search=five">three-year revenue growth rate</a> clocks in at 22.3%, above 84.31% of its peers.



For the current fiscal year, covering experts believe that EPS will reach $6.04, above last year&rsquo;s result of $5.41. On the top line, they&rsquo;re looking for sales of $4.04 billion. That&rsquo;s up 13.6% from the same point last year. Also, by the next fiscal year, revenue could soar to $4.69 billion.



Now, it must be said that investors are paying a premium for owning FIVE, which trades at 2.23X trailing-year sales. However, back in the second quarter of last year, this metric soared to 3.67X. Therefore, it&rsquo;s on a relative discount.



<h2>Caesars Entertainment (CZR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/czr-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="Caesar's Palace (CZR) in Las Vegas"><div>Source: Jason Patrick Ross/Shutterstock.com</div></div>As a fixture of the gaming and hospitality industry, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/czr-stock-quote/">CZR</a>) enjoys a strong brand presence. At the same time, CZR has struggled, losing 26% of equity value since the start of the year. One can blame the broader consumer economy and the challenges it faces. Still, analysts are hopeful for an eventual recovery, rating shares a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/czr/forecast">consensus moderate buy</a>.



While the red ink is unsightly, it also offers a potential discount. Caesars notably sports a <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/CZR/summary?search=czr">three-year revenue growth rate</a> of 24.1%, above 70.81% of its peers. It also trades at only 0.66X trailing-year revenue, below 79% of the competition.



However, the tricky issue is the forward projection. Analysts are modeling for EPS of only 37 cents this year, down sharply from last year&rsquo;s $3.64. On the other hand, the high-side estimate calls for $3.10. On the top line, they&rsquo;re anticipating sales of $11.6 billion, with a blue-sky target of $11.88 billion. Last year, revenue landed at $11.53 billion.



Looking out to fiscal 2025, sales could rise to $12.09 billion, with the high side reaching $12.59 billion. For those betting on a post-pandemic travel boom, CZR could rank among the stocks near 52-week lows to buy.



<h2>Bumble (BMBL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bmbl1600-300x169.jpg" alt="BUMBLE (BMBL) app on a smartphone"><div>Source: XanderSt / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Dating app Bumble (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bmbl-stock-quote/">BMBL</a>) is a tough idea to call. Yes, it&rsquo;s one of the stocks near 52-week lows. Since the start of the year, BMBL dropped 30%. In the trailing one-year period, it lost almost 43% of equity value. Critics might argue that Bumble deserves the severe discount and they could be right. However, a ship can always be righted if the damage is caught in time.



In my opinion, Bumble needs a simple tweak. It needs to focus more on the business rather than attempting to engineer gender equity in relationships. That means in traditionally oriented couplings, the company must allow male users to reach out to female users. Currently, women must make the first move, which hurts participation and engagement.



For fiscal 2024, covering experts believe EPS could rise to 64 cents. That would be a massive win over last year&rsquo;s loss of 3 cents per share. On the top line, revenue could hit $1.15 billion, up 9.3% from last year&rsquo;s print of $1.05 billion. And in the following year, sales could soar to $1.27 billion, up 10.8% from projected 2024 revenue.



<h2>Coursera (COUR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/coursera-300x169.jpg" alt="The app page for Coursera is displayed on a smartphone screen with a website in the background."><div>Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Online educational content platform Coursera (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cour-stock-quote/">COUR</a>) received a beatdown largely due to artificial intelligence. Since the beginning of the year, COUR stock fell an alarming 50%. Over the past 52 weeks, it&rsquo;s down more than 13%. With generative AI, fears exist that Coursera will no longer be viable as a business. However, AI can&rsquo;t issue certifications that can boost a student&rsquo;s career prospects.



Further, as we&rsquo;re discovering, digital intelligence isn&rsquo;t always so intelligent. Therefore, I believe the extreme volatility in COUR is overdone. Yes, its financials could certainly use some work. However, with a three-year revenue growth rate of 23.2% &mdash; above 81.17% of its peers &ndash; there&rsquo;s also potential here.



For the current fiscal year, analysts are looking for EPS of 19 cents, well above last year&rsquo;s 1 cent. On the top line, they&rsquo;re modeling for revenue of $699.76 million. If so, that would be up 10.1% from 2023&rsquo;s tally of $635.76 million.



Wait around to the following year and sales could soar to $791.08 million. That&rsquo;s up 13.1% from projected 2024 revenue. With an analyst <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/cour/forecast">moderate buy</a> rating, COUR could be intriguing.



On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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Bargain Hunting: 7 Stocks Near 52-Week Lows to Buy Before the Bounce Back

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ARHS

ATUS

BABA

BMBL

COST

COUR

GILD

MNST

OLLI

PBPB

PZZA

QCOM

RBLX

TSLA

VSCO

WOOF

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Press Releases

BetterInvesting™ Magazine Update on Five Below Inc. and The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

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Five Below: They Got the Holidays!  Hot Trends, Top Brands, Must-Have Gifts and Stocking Stuffers, All at an Amazing Value

Five Below, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date

Five Below, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

Five Below, Inc. Announces Participation in the 2024 ICR Conference

Five Below, Inc. Announces Holiday Sales Results for Quarter-To-Date Through January 6, 2024

Five Below Appoints Karen Bowman to Board of Directors

Arkhouse Nominates Nine Highly Qualified, Independent Candidates for Election to Macy's Board of Directors

Five Below, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date

Five Below, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

BBWI

CBRL

FYBR

JBGS

ORLY

PAYC

TSX:DII

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. - Common Stock

Academy Sports

BARK

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Bath & Body Works

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation - Common Stock

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Chewy

Dick's Sporting Goods

Envela

National Vision Holdings, Inc. - Common Stock

National Vision Holdings

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. - Class A Common Stock

1-800-Flowers.com

Fitell

Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock

Grove Collaborative Hldgs

Hibbett

MarineMax

Leslies

PetMed Express

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (Name to be changed from Sally Holdings, Inc.) Common Stock

Sally Beauty Holdings

Signet Jewelers

Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. - Common Stock

Sportsman's Warehouse

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Five Below Stock (NASDAQ:FIVE), Short Interest Report

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