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Nabis is reshaping cannabis logistics with an approach that rivals Amazon's operational scale, serving over 400 brands and ensuring thousands of daily deliveries <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">across California and Nevada. </a>
The company's five large warehouses and a fleet of over 100 trucks enable seamless pick-and-pack operations, allowing cannabis brands to focus on growth rather than the complexities of distribution.&nbsp;
"We are designed to remove the red tape and simplify the entire process for our clients," Sean Arroyo, President of Nabis told Benzinga Cannabis in an exclusive interview. By streamlining logistics, Nabis offers its partners the ability to reduce overhead, speed up delivery times, and navigate the regulatory maze, making it a vital player in the fragmented cannabis industry.
"Cannabis logistics is the backbone of the industry, and Nabis' focus is on making it simple for brands," Arroyo mentioned.&nbsp;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Like Amazon, But For Cannabis Brands&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
<a href="https://www.nabis.com/">Nabis</a> is often compared to Amazon for its logistics-first approach, seamlessly handling everything from pick-and-pack to same-day shipping through its expansive network.
Operating out of five massive warehouses—each designed to function like Amazon's fulfillment centers—Nabis coordinates the movement of cannabis products with precision.&nbsp;
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172306/NABIS-warehouse-118-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-559786" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172306/NABIS-warehouse-118-1024x683.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172306/NABIS-warehouse-118-300x200.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172306/NABIS-warehouse-118-768x512.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172306/NABIS-warehouse-118-1536x1024.jpg 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172306/NABIS-warehouse-118.jpg 1620w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Courtesy of Nabis </figcaption></figure>
"We're like an Amazon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39442869/2-9b-european-cannabis-market-a-strategic-blueprint-for-cross-border-transportation-logistics">shipping center</a>. You'll see rows of products being picked, packed, and shipped out daily," Arroyo explains. The scale is impressive, with over 100 trucks on the road, ensuring that cannabis products reach dispensaries in the shortest time possible.
Cannabis brands using the Nabis platform can track sales, manage inventory, and adjust shipments on the fly—giving them unparalleled control over their operations. "Technology is key to scaling in this industry. Without it, you're left behind," Arroyo added.
Cannabis brands can drop off their shipments at Nabi&#8217;s warehouses, where they are broken down into individual orders, re-boxed, and shipped to retailers with Amazon-like efficiency.&nbsp;
"We handle the complexities so brands can focus on growing their business, not worrying about logistics," Arroyo says. By providing these seamless, tech-driven solutions, Nabis helps <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40743118/no-brand-no-problem-california-company-powers-top-weed-brands-behind-the-scenes-via-white-labelin">cannabis brands</a> reduce costs and focus on their core operations.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40941818/how-this-cheese-aging-tech-is-boosting-profits-for-cannabis-growers-stop-throwing-cheddar-out-the-do">How This Cheese-Aging Tech Is Boosting Profits For Cannabis Growers: Stop Throwing Cheddar Out The Door</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thin Margins</h3>
While logistics is the most visible part of the operation, managing costs is equally critical. "Logistics, warehousing, gas, and personnel are major cost centers, but we aim to offer competitive pricing without compromising service quality," Arroyo noted.&nbsp;
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172401/Sean-Arroyo-President-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-559788" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172401/Sean-Arroyo-President-1024x1024.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172401/Sean-Arroyo-President-300x300.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172401/Sean-Arroyo-President-150x150.jpg 150w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172401/Sean-Arroyo-President-768x768.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172401/Sean-Arroyo-President.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sean Arroyo &#8211; Nabis </figcaption></figure>
Nabis' technology investments are substantial, but Arroyo sees this as necessary for long-term growth. He highlighted the company's focus on thin margins: "Like Amazon, we operate with tight margins to ensure our partners get the best value. Our goal is not to charge excessive margins, but to enable brands to thrive."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cold Storage And Compliance Complexity</h3>
In addition to mastering logistics, Nabis faces <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40820581/want-organic-cannabis-operators-are-turning-to-this-tech-to-save-millions-and-get-certified">unique challenges</a> specific to cannabis products. Many require temperature-controlled environments, particularly sensitive items like edibles and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40754415/transforming-a-5-000-year-old-craft-how-weed-companies-use-data-to-make-hash-without-losing-its-a"> extracts</a>. "A lot of this has to be temperature controlled," says Arroyo, pointing to the specialized infrastructure within Nabis&#8217; warehouses designed to keep products fresh and safe during transit.
Another critical aspect of their operations is navigating the complex web of regulations that vary from state to state. 
&#8220;Cannabis logistics are highly fragmented due to differing state laws,&#8221; Arroyo noted. Nabis ensures full compliance with local laws, managing everything from security protocols to background checks, and licensing requirements.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/08/33579692/cannabis-robots-meet-the-company-boosting-efficiency-and-margins-through-packaging-automation">Cannabis Robots: Meet The Company Boosting Efficiency And Margins Through Packaging Automation</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Data And AI: The Future Of Cannabis Distribution</h3>
Nabis is sitting on a wealth of data that has the potential to transform the industry. "Data is a huge part of everything we do. We're currently investing in AI to provide real-time analytics to our brands and retailers," Arroyo said.&nbsp;
Nabis' long-term goal is to make data accessible for brands to track their sales and plan for future demand. "We believe in democratizing our data. The more our partners grow, the more we grow. It's a win-win."
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172454/NABIS-warehouse-42-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-559789" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172454/NABIS-warehouse-42-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172454/NABIS-warehouse-42-1-300x200.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172454/NABIS-warehouse-42-1-768x512.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172454/NABIS-warehouse-42-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/21172454/NABIS-warehouse-42-1.jpg 1620w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Courtesy of Nabis </figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Growth</h3>
California remains the most competitive market, with Nabis holding over 20% of the market share. "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/california-cannabis">California is tough</a>, but we've managed to thrive by offering best-in-class services," Arroyo said. 
Looking ahead, Nabis is focused on East Coast markets like New York <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/florida-cannabis">and possibly Florida</a>, pending regulatory outcomes. 
Nabis also strategically chooses markets based on various factors. "We look at 50 different components when evaluating a new market, including regulations, purchasing power, and supplier ecosystem health. We are excited about New York's potential, but our expansion plans always depend on how the regulatory landscape evolves," he noted.&nbsp;
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reached <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">a new local high</a> of $64,200 on Sep. 20, but analysts caution it must surpass the August high of $65,200, a level that has proved challenging since the all-time high of $73,666 in March.
What Happened: Until Bitcoin breaks this crucial resistance, the asset remains in a long-term downtrend, according to Bitfinex analysts.
In a report sent to Benzinga, the analysts highlighted that recent gains have been largely driven by perpetual and futures markets rather than spot market activity, which has notably slowed. 
Spot Cumulative Volume Delta—a key indicator of spot buying—has flattened, particularly once Bitcoin&#8217;s price moved past $63,500. 
This is a potential red flag for those looking for sustained upward momentum.
The Bitfinex team advocates for caution in the near term, stating, &#8220;We advocate taking a cautionary approach after the 22 percent rally we have seen in BTC. It is now entirely possible that the price could form a new range near current prices and consolidate for a period, as we have seen following similar previous price rallies.&#8221;
While the market's near-term movements have been positive, open interest in Bitcoin has outpaced price gains, indicating that the futures and perpetual markets are leading the charge.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/ "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/29155259/905735A6-57D3-4874-9AA1-75D037842DB3-2.gif" alt="Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference" class="wp-image-270548" /></a></figure>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40985461/china-controls-55-of-bitcoin-hashrate-despite-crypto-ban-but-the-us-is-catching-up">China Controls 55% Of Bitcoin Hashrate Despite Crypto Ban, But The US Is Catching Up</a>
This decoupling of open interest and price is a cause for concern, as it suggests that leveraged positions are playing a larger role in recent market movements, making a short-term correction more likely.
In the broader market, some altcoins have surged over 100% from their August lows, but analysts also urge caution here, noting that open interest for altcoins has risen significantly without corresponding price breakouts.
On a positive note, renewed interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs, with $397.2 million in inflows last week, could provide the necessary push to break resistance levels. 
The report suggests that a breach of the August high, coupled with ongoing ETF inflows and a potential rally in traditional markets like the S&amp;P 500, could propel Bitcoin toward new highs.
What&#8217;s Next: These critical insights into Bitcoin's market movements and the ongoing fluctuations in the cryptocurrency landscape will be a key topic at Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19, where industry leaders and investors will discuss the future of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency regulation, and market dynamics.
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I spent the past week at&nbsp;<a href="https://futureproofhq.com/" rel="">Future Proof Festival</a>, the premier conference for the wealth management industry. I participated on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/JayWoods3/status/1835729991327437130" rel="">a panel</a>, recorded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2024-09-19/lots-more-with-sam-ro-on-the-booming-world-of-rias-podcast" rel="">a podcast</a>, caught up with&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/TheStalwart/status/1836467775965139391" rel="">some old friends</a>, and made many new ones!
My favorite part was seeing many existing subscribers and getting to know new subscribers who let me know what was and wasn&rsquo;t working for them with TKer and the other newsletters out there. It was extremely helpful, and I expect to incorporate some tweaks in the coming weeks and months.
One thing most subscribers seem to value are the charts and stats I curate from all the research that hits my inbox.
So without further ado, here are some charts and stats!
<h3>When The Fed Cuts Rates While Stocks Are At Record Highs</h3>
People often assume the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates only when the economy is in trouble. That&rsquo;s sort of true, but there&rsquo;s a lot of nuance.
One observation that many folks have been making is that the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/federal-reserve-rate-cut-september-2024" rel="">Fed&rsquo;s recent rate cut</a>&nbsp;is coinciding with a stock market near record highs. How can that make sense?
It actually happens to be the case that it&rsquo;s not unusual for the Fed to cut rates with stocks near record highs. From&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/1836791151073923304/" rel="">Carson Group&rsquo;s Ryan Detrick</a>: &ldquo;Here are the 20 times the Fed cut rates when the S&amp;P 500 was within 2% of an [all-time high] (based on the day before the cut). Higher a yr later all 20 times and up 13.9% on avg. [Wednesday] was the 21st time.&ldquo;
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa6330151-25f2-4057-a216-13cccac1893e_1037x373.jpeg" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa6330151-25f2-4057-a216-13cccac1893e_1037x373.jpeg" style="height:373px; width:1037px" /></a>
(Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/1836791151073923304/" rel="">@RyanDetrick</a>)
Here&rsquo;s a more detailed look at those historical instances.
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe771367a-c085-4315-8314-fdaa5d9a825f_975x621.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe771367a-c085-4315-8314-fdaa5d9a825f_975x621.png" style="height:621px; width:975px" /></a>
(Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/1836791151073923304/" rel="">@RyanDetrick</a>)
There&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/federal-reserve-rate-cut-september-2024" rel="">a lot to be said</a>&nbsp;about monetary policy. For our purposes, one thing we can say is that a rate cut when stocks are at record highs historically hasn&rsquo;t been a bad sign for long-term investors.
<h3>Tariffs Are Bad For Exposed Industries</h3>
That&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/corporate-tax-reform-vs-earnings-chart" rel="">outlook for policy</a>&nbsp;is a hot topic these days as the presidential nominees make their pitches ahead of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/us-presidents-stock-market-performance" rel="">U.S. presidential election</a>.
One controversial proposal involves tariffs on goods imported into the U.S.
Generally speaking, tariffs are considered bad news for the industries exposed. From Morgan Stanley Wealth Management: &ldquo;In January 2018, Trump imposed tariffs on solar panels and washing machines of 30% to 50%. In March 2018, he imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum from most countries, which, according to Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. Research, covered an estimated 4.1% percent of US imports. Following these measures, industries impacted by the tariffs underperformed. For example, both the Invesco Solar ETF and the VanEck Steel ETF declined by more than 11% in the first six months following enactment (see Exhibit 8). Tariff related pressures and trade uncertainty at the time caused both solar and steel to underperform the S&amp;P 500 until mid-2019.&ldquo;
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7017d94c-f2ca-4065-82a1-3c484187fc0a_900x652.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7017d94c-f2ca-4065-82a1-3c484187fc0a_900x652.png" style="height:652px; width:900px" /></a>
(Source: Morgan Stanley Wealth)
<h3>Reshoring Remains A&nbsp;Hot Topic</h3>
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a lot of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/supply-chain-crisis-over" rel="">vulnerabilities in the global supply chain</a>. Many big companies have responded by moving links of their supply chain to the U.S. or closer to the U.S.
And they continue to talk about these plans. BofA&rsquo;s Savita Subramanian addressed it in a note to clients on Thursday: &ldquo;Reshoring and near-shoring commentary is evident across a broad array of corporates. Reshoring mentions on earnings calls continue to climb&hellip;&ldquo;
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e91b2a6-62b6-4614-9861-173443179f6a_1632x814.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e91b2a6-62b6-4614-9861-173443179f6a_1632x814.png" style="height:311px; width:624px" /></a>
(Source: BofA)
This is could be bullish for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/economic-data-will-zig-zag" rel="">capex spending</a>, which is bullish for economic activity.
<h3>AI Is A&nbsp;Tailwind For Profit Margins</h3>
<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/profit-margins-rise-q2-2024" rel="">Stubbornly high profit margins</a>&nbsp;continue to surprise many. Are they sustainable?
<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/2025-stock-market-preview-operating-leverage" rel="">In the near-term</a>, the answer seems to be yes. Analysts expect companies to benefit from operating leverage as modest revenue growth leads to strong earnings growth.
Longer term, companies are expected to benefit from improved efficiencies thanks to the deployment of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/ai-technology-demand-for-authentic-nostalgia" rel="">AI-technologies</a>.
BofA&nbsp;<a href="https://institute.bankofamerica.com/transformation/ai-evolution-to-revolution.html" rel="">recently surveyed</a>&nbsp;its analysts about the impact of AI: &ldquo;BofA Global Research analysts found that enterprise AI implementations are moving from pilots to production, which could boost S&amp;P operating margins by 200 basis points (bps) over the next five years, equivalent to approximately $55 billion in cost savings, annually. Surveyed analysts expect AI to drive margin expansion for 23 of the 25 industry groups globally, with implementations potentially boosting both semis and software margins by around five percent. They also note that companies within semis and software may also see AI-driven revenue increase by 34% and 25%, respectively, over the next five years.&ldquo;
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf7756f9-f8c6-4f9a-8b08-654af53225ae_1410x1578.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf7756f9-f8c6-4f9a-8b08-654af53225ae_1410x1578.png" style="height:450px; width:402px" title="" /></a>
(Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://institute.bankofamerica.com/transformation/ai-evolution-to-revolution.html" rel="">BofA</a>)
<h3>Earnings Growth Is Broadening Out</h3>
For a little while, earnings growth had been largely driven by the big tech and communication services companies, particularly the so-called &ldquo;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/sp493-magnificent-seven-market-concentration" rel="">Magnificent Seven</a>.&rdquo;
Those concerned about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/sp493-magnificent-seven-market-concentration" rel="">market concentration</a>&nbsp;can find solace in the fact that more companies across industries are expected to contribute to the stock market&rsquo;s earnings prospects. From BlackRock&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/SamRo/status/1833190565820747894" rel="">Sept. 9 note</a>&nbsp;to clients: &ldquo;We see a narrowing gap in earnings growth between U.S. tech companies and the rest of the market &ndash; even if tech still leads the way &ndash; suggesting U.S. equity returns can broaden.&ldquo;
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00d36ff0-00d2-47d8-8e24-9f431f623ffd_1594x1068.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00d36ff0-00d2-47d8-8e24-9f431f623ffd_1594x1068.png" style="height:418px; width:624px" /></a>
(Source: BlackRock)
<h3>More Stocks Are Outperforming In Q3</h3>
As we always say, earnings are the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/chart-earnings-drive-stock-prices" rel="">most important long-term driver</a>&nbsp;of stock prices (see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/stock-market-historical-facts" rel="">TKer Stock Market Truth No. 5</a>). And so if earnings growth prospects are broadening out, then it shouldn&rsquo;t be too surprising to learn that stock price growth is broadening out.
BMO&rsquo;s Brian Belski flagged an interesting stat about this topic in his note to clients on Thursday (emphasis added): &ldquo;It is no secret that a handful of mega-cap tech stocks have been the driving force behind market gains for much of the past two years and this has led to concentration worries amongst investors given the bloated valuations of some of these stocks. However, an interesting development has occurred alongside the most recent market rebound during 3Q &ndash; these stocks have underperformed the rest of the index for the first time in nearly two years and is something we find reassuring since the S&amp;P 500 is nearing records again without this segment of the market leading the way. In addition,&nbsp;participation levels have also improved dramatically since 3Q started as 339 S&amp;P 500 stocks have outperformed the broader index &ndash; the highest level in about 22 years.&ldquo;
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F67c6f238-0ccd-48d3-a684-a1a7c42d37b1_1830x1106.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F67c6f238-0ccd-48d3-a684-a1a7c42d37b1_1830x1106.png" style="height:377px; width:624px" /></a>
(Source: BMO)
<h3>Earnings Usually Go&nbsp;Up</h3>
The U.S. stock market has been going up for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/long-term-chart-us-stock-prices-since-1824" rel="">a very long time</a>. Why?
Because earnings have been going up for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/earnings-expectations-not-falling-apart" rel="">a very long time</a>. Just take a look at this very long-term chart of S&amp;P 500 earnings per share from Deutsche Bank:
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2eb8e2a2-b8f2-495d-873f-a245813f193d_2128x1422.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2eb8e2a2-b8f2-495d-873f-a245813f193d_2128x1422.png" style="height:417px; width:624px" title="" /></a>
(Source: Deutsche Bank)
<h3>This Bull Market Is Young</h3>
We&rsquo;re almost two years into&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/bull-market-june-2023" rel="">this bull market</a>. Does that mean we&rsquo;re nearing the end of this rally?
On Friday, All Star Charts&rsquo; Grant Hawkridge&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/granthawkridge/status/1837021675893969096/" rel="">charted</a>&nbsp;the path of history&rsquo;s bull markets. &ldquo;So far, it is below-average,&ldquo; he&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/granthawkridge/status/1836907262650257910" rel="">said</a>.
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4606b390-6405-4e22-b7a5-5977f9ab7357_1558x1034.jpeg" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4606b390-6405-4e22-b7a5-5977f9ab7357_1558x1034.jpeg" style="height:414px; width:624px" /></a>
(Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/granthawkridge/status/1837021675893969096/" rel="">@GrantHawkridge</a>)
Grant shared a more detailed look at the historical numbers. The median bull market lasted 978 trading days. The average was 1,131 days.
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f637219-96fc-4823-908f-7c5e641b23bc_2198x1122.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f637219-96fc-4823-908f-7c5e641b23bc_2198x1122.png" style="height:318px; width:624px" /></a>
(Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/granthawkridge/status/1836907262650257910/" rel="">@GrantHawkridge</a>)
<h3>When The Yield Curve Disinverts</h3>
As TKer subscribers know, I&rsquo;m not crazy about reading too much into single metric market indicators like the yield curve.&nbsp;More&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/yield-curve-inversion-recession-stocks-signal" rel="">here</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/dont-forecast-economy-with-single-metric" rel="">here</a>.
That said, the yield curve gets a lot of attention and it&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-04/us-yield-curve-disinverts-as-soft-labor-data-fuels-fed-cut-bets" rel="">recently disinverted</a>.
Here&rsquo;s what Goldman Sachs recently observed about yield curve disinversions and the stock market: &ldquo;On average, US equities delivered the strongest forward returns if the US economy was already in a recession at the time of the US 2s10s dis-inversion &ndash; the market usually would have already sold off at the start of the recession and rebounded not long after the yield curve dis-inverted. Unsurprisingly, equity prices tended to consolidate if the yield curve dis-inversion was followed by a recession within the following year. On the other hand, equities typically delivered positive albeit low returns if the US economy avoided a recession.&rdquo;
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f81a2b-7e3b-4cfe-bd02-c89e35baa882_1448x1202.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f81a2b-7e3b-4cfe-bd02-c89e35baa882_1448x1202.png" style="height:518px; width:624px" /></a>
(Source: Goldman Sachs)
Long story short, the real signal comes from whether or not the economy goes into recession, which the yield curve hasn&rsquo;t been particularly helpful in predicting lately.
<h3>Much Of The Stock Market&rsquo;s Gains Have Come When The Market Is Closed</h3>
Bespoke Investment Group makes some of the most fascinating observations in their killer research.
In their Sept. 13 note to clients, they observed: &ldquo;&hellip;this year, nearly all of the market&rsquo;s gains have come from moves outside of regular trading hours. As shown, had you hypothetically bought SPY at the close every day and sold it as the next open, you&rsquo;d be up 13.8% this year. Had you done the opposite and bought SPY at the open every trading day and sold it at that day&rsquo;s close, you&rsquo;d be up just 3.3%.&ldquo;
<a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F19b7ae4d-64f2-405a-855a-681e07fea0d1_1910x1028.png" rel="" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F19b7ae4d-64f2-405a-855a-681e07fea0d1_1910x1028.png" style="height:336px; width:624px" /></a>
(Source: Bespoke)
Who knows what explains this phenomenon? And who knows if it&rsquo;ll continue?
All I know is I&rsquo;m not crazy about trading in and out of the market at such a high frequency.
In fact, one of my favorite quotes about investing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tker.co/p/best-investment-advice-time" rel="">comes from Bespoke&rsquo;s Paul Hickey</a>: &ldquo;A one-day holding period, it&rsquo;s a coin flip. The longer you&rsquo;re willing to stick to it, the better. &hellip; Markets have never been down over a 16 year stretch or longer. Time heals in the markets.&rdquo;
A version of this post was originally published on <a href="https://www.tker.co/p/stock-market-charts-september-2024?publication_id=26696&amp;post_id=149001094&amp;isFreemail=true&amp;r=2dvdoy&amp;triedRedirect=true">Tker.co</a>.

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Over the past 24 hours, Immutable's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">IMX</a>) price has risen 7.85% to $1.8. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 46.0% gain, moving from $1.23 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $9.52. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Immutable over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118226_0.png" alt="price_chart" />
Immutable's trading volume has climbed 143.0% over the past week, moving in tandem, directionally, with the overall circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.09%. This brings the circulating supply to 1.61 billion, which makes up an estimated 80.26% of its max supply of 2.00 billion. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for IMX is #37 at $2.89 billion.
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Cryptocurrency Immutable Rises More Than 7% In 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, Aave's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aave/usd">AAVE</a>) price has risen 11.57% to $176.96. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 24.0% gain, moving from $141.12 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $661.69. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Aave over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118156_0.png" alt="price_chart" />
Aave's trading volume has climbed 47.0% over the past week along with the circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.09%. This brings the circulating supply to 14.94 million, which makes up an estimated 93.35% of its max supply of 16.00 million. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for AAVE is #41 at $2.64 billion.
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Cryptocurrency Aave Up More Than 11% In 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, Uniswap's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/uni/usd">UNI</a>) price rose 3.9% to $6.88. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 8.0% gain, moving from $6.37 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $44.92. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Uniswap over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118147_0.png" alt="price_chart" />
Uniswap's trading volume has climbed 38.0% over the past week along with the circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.27%. This brings the circulating supply to 753.77 million, which makes up an estimated 75.38% of its max supply of 1.00 billion. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for UNI is #23 at $5.19 billion.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118147_1.png" alt="supply_and_vol" />
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Cryptocurrency Uniswap's Price Increased More Than 3% Within 24 hours

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Over the past 24 hours, Cardano's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ada/usd">ADA</a>) price rose 3.01% to $0.36. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 9.0% gain, moving from $0.33 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $3.09. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Cardano over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118076_0.png" alt="price_chart" />
The trading volume for the coin has risen 4.0% over the past week diverging from the circulating supply of the coin, which has decreased 0.02%. This brings the circulating supply to 35.68 billion, which makes up an estimated 79.29% of its max supply of 45.00 billion. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for ADA is #12 at $12.84 billion.
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Cardano Rises More Than 3% In 24 hours

Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) has been analyzed by 23 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $174.48, a high estimate of $200.00, and a low estimate of $147.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 0.97% increase from the previous average price target of $172.81.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118068_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Target by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>George Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Chen</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$158.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rupesh Parikh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>George Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Target. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Target compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Target's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Target'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/TGT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Target analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Target</h2>
Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,950 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast physical footprint is typically concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to attract a more affluent consumer base.
<h3>Key Indicators: Target's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Target's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 2.74%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Target's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 4.68%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Target's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.43% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Target's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.15%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.3.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Unveiling 23 Analyst Insights On Target

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Accenture. Our analysis of options history for Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) revealed 15 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 26% of traders were bullish, while 53% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $340,304, and 6 were calls, valued at $435,326.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $280.0 to $350.0 for Accenture during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Accenture stands at 328.11, with a total volume reaching 2,306.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Accenture, situated within the strike price corridor from $280.0 to $350.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Accenture Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118063_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$215.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">394</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">569</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">394</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">656</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$337.50</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$50.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">318</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$337.50</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">166</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT-services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Accenture, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Accenture's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,080,140, the ACN's price is up by 0.43%, now at $337.68. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 3 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Accenture</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $359.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Accenture with a target price of $405. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Accenture, which currently sits at a price target of $376. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $329. 
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Accenture Unusual Options Activity For September 23

11 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $290.27, a high estimate of $315.00, and a low estimate of $260.00. This current average has increased by 1.0% from the previous average price target of $287.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118058_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Tractor Supply is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of 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>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Wintermantel</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Lawrence</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$293.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Wintermantel</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$295.00</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 Tractor Supply. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Tractor Supply compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Tractor Supply's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Tractor Supply's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSCO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Tractor Supply analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Tractor Supply: A Closer Look</h2>
Tractor Supply is the largest operator of retail farm and ranch stores in the United States. The company targets recreational farmers and ranchers and has little exposure to commercial and industrial farm operations. Currently, the company operates 2,254 of its namesake banners in 49 states, including 81 Orscheln Farm and Home stores (rebranded as Tractor Supply), along with 205 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores. Stores are generally concentrated in rural communities, as opposed to urban and suburban areas. In fiscal 2023, revenue consisted primarily of livestock, equine &amp; agriculture (27%), companion animal (25%), and seasonal &amp; recreation (22%).
<h3>Breaking Down Tractor Supply's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Tractor Supply's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 1.48% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Tractor Supply's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.01% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 19.2%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tractor Supply's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.4%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Tractor Supply's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 2.22, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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TSCO

Tractor Supply Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (11 Ratings)

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FWRD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Forward Air.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 20%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $1,897,615, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $51,040.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $30.0 and $55.0 for Forward Air, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Forward Air options trades today is 2341.25 with a total volume of 5,030.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Forward Air's big money trades within a strike price range of $30.0 to $55.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Forward Air Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118058_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FWRD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$655.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FWRD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$23.4</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$331.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">494</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FWRD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$235.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">812</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FWRD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$235.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">695</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FWRD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$178.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">570</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Forward Air</h3>
Forward Air Corp is an asset-light freight and logistics company. The company's operating segment includes Expedited Freight and Intermodal. The company generates maximum revenue from the Expedited Freight segment. The expedited Freight segment operates a comprehensive national network to provide expedited regional, inter-regional, and national LTL (less-than-truckload) services. It also offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling. The Company conducts business in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Forward Air, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Forward Air</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 461,305, with FWRD's price up by 1.67%, positioned at $36.54.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 35 days.</li>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Forward Air

Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 10 options trades for Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) summing a total amount of $596,305.
At the same time, our algo caught 4 for a total amount of 223,395.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $80.0 to $250.0 for Albemarle over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Albemarle options trades today is 2205.88 with a total volume of 2,928.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Albemarle's big money trades within a strike price range of $80.0 to $250.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Albemarle 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118052_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$144.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">118</td>
<td>702</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$142.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">118</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$140.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">118</td>
<td>801</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$64.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">947</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$161.25</td>
<td>$160.45</td>
<td>$160.71</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$64.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Albemarle</h3>
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. It is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
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<h3>Current Position of Albemarle</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,193,547, with ALB's price up by 3.79%, positioned at $89.29.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Albemarle</h3>
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Across the recent three months, 16 analysts have shared their insights on Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $95.56, with a high estimate of $120.00 and a low estimate of $76.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 27.41% increase from the previous average price target of $75.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118045_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Sprouts Farmers Market. 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>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Morris</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Morris</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Krisztina Katai</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Krisztina Katai</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Morris</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Morris</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Carden</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Sprouts Farmers Market. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Sprouts Farmers Market compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Sprouts Farmers Market's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Sprouts Farmers Market's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SFM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Sprouts Farmers Market analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Sprouts Farmers Market</h2>
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a unique specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring the latest in wholesome, innovative products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in 23 states. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States.
<h3>Sprouts Farmers Market's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Sprouts Farmers Market's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 11.89%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Sprouts Farmers Market's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 5.03%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sprouts Farmers Market's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.68% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sprouts Farmers Market's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.77%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28, Sprouts Farmers Market adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring Sprouts Farmers Market Through Analyst Insights

7 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $83.71, a high estimate of $92.00, and a low estimate of $75.00. This current average has increased by 7.32% from the previous average price target of $78.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118037_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A clear picture of BJ's Wholesale Club's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below 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>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to BJ's Wholesale Club. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of BJ's Wholesale Club compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of BJ's Wholesale Club's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of BJ's Wholesale Club's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BJ/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on BJ's Wholesale Club analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About BJ's Wholesale Club</h2>
BJ's Wholesale serves as one of the few warehouse club chains in the United States. Its more than 240 warehouses are primarily located along the East Coast, most prominently in the New England area. Similar to its warehouse club peers, BJ's charges annual membership fees and keeps costs down by operating a "no-frills" store environment. The company limits the use of distribution centers where possible and stores inventory on pallets directly on the sales floor, often in bulk quantities. The company also offers a limited assortment of stock-keeping units at its warehouses (around 7,000) to achieve greater procurement scale on select items. About 80% of BJ's net sales come from grocery items and general merchandise, with the remaining 20% coming from gasoline and other ancillary services.
<h3>BJ's Wholesale Club's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: BJ's Wholesale Club displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 4.87%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: BJ's Wholesale Club's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.79% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): BJ's Wholesale Club's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.11%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): BJ's Wholesale Club's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.11%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: BJ's Wholesale Club's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.71. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
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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Expert Outlook: BJ's Wholesale Club Through The Eyes Of 7 Analysts

Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) has been analyzed by 21 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">18</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">14</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $13.76, with a high estimate of $18.00 and a low estimate of $10.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 24.23% lower than the prior average price target of $18.16. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727118022_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Lyft. 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>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anindya Das</td>
<td>Nomura</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rohit Kulkarni</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Itay Michaeli</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Sandler</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Black</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Graham</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conor Cunningham</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$18.00</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 Lyft. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Lyft compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Lyft's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Lyft's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LYFT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Lyft analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Lyft</h2>
Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the us and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft app. Incorporated in 2013, Lyft offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft also has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.
<h3>Key Indicators: Lyft's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Lyft's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 40.64%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Lyft's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 0.35%, 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 0.94%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lyft's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.1% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Lyft's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 2.01.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
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.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Forecasting The Future: 21 Analyst Projections For Lyft

Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries upgraded Wix.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WIX/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$184&nbsp;to&nbsp;$200</a>.
As the growthiest asset in the Web Builder space historically, Wix has undergone one of the most significant transformations over the past two years, expanding free cash flow margins by 28pts in two years while growth has remained stable, Jeffries noted.
When the analyst downgraded earlier this year, near-term upside seemed contingent on growth outcomes above and beyond what he was willing to model.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40218431/wixs-q2-earnings-revenue-and-profit-beat-strong-performance-in-partner-and-subscription-segments" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wix&#8217;s Q2 Earnings: Revenue And Profit Beat, Strong Performance in Partner And Subscription Segments</a>
The heart of that concern has stayed the same; Jeffries is still skeptical about some of the acceleration forecasted for the second half. However, from a valuation perspective, Wix stock today trades at parity to GoDaddy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDDY#NYSE">GDDY</a>) on calendar 2025 free cash flow, despite being a double-digit grower and presenting margin expansion potential beyond 2025, to the long-term free cash flow margin target of 35%.
Jeffries flagged that 2024 has been a tremendous year for Web Builders. The three public vendors in this space have outperformed the market year-to-date.
Profitability and returning capital have been the pillars of outperformance. However, with likely most stock tendered to the revised Squarespace, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQSP#NYSE">SQSP</a>) deal and such year-to-date solid performance, the analyst noted it&#8217;s an appropriate time to revisit his thesis on GoDaddy and Wix.
The analyst noted that both names are sitting today at ~$160, ~17 times calendar 2025 free cash flow, and demonstrating accelerating Bookings growth year-to-date. Looking to 2025, he noted the differentiator for stock performance will be the potential for improving growth and the horizon for continued margin improvements. Thus, he noted a more compelling ownership thesis for Wix at current levels.
Jeffries projected third-quarter revenue of $444.4 million and EPS of $1.70.
Since 2021, customer growth has been challenged in the Web Builders space, growing below trend as the industry digested much of the pull forward from COVID and stimulus years and a challenging economic backdrop in recent quarters, the analyst noted. However, he said that growth has not fallen as precipitously as customer growth due to pricing, which has ramped up in response to lower subscriber growth.
Looking ahead to 2025, Jeffries noted investors will be evaluating how much growth could come back to these models under normalized economic conditions. Under that scenario, the analyst noted Wix is the clear favorite, seen as the higher medium-term and terminal grower.
Price Action: WIX stock is up 2.45% at $164.58 at the last check Monday.
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