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H&amp;R Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.37%. Currently, H&amp;R Block has a market capitalization of $7.95 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HRB: If an investor had bought $1000 of HRB stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,049.30 today based on a price of $56.95 for HRB at the time of writing.
<h3>H&amp;R Block's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $2,000 Today

Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.7% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.62%. Currently, Apollo Global Management has a market capitalization of $69.51 billion. 
Buying $1000 In APO: If an investor had bought $1000 of APO stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,546.33 today based on a price of $122.16 for APO at the time of writing.
<h3>Apollo Global Management's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In Apollo Global Management 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Citigroup analyst Atif Malik maintains Teradyne (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $185 to $162.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Teradyne, Lowers Price Target to $162

During the last three months, 5 analysts shared their evaluations of Puma Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBYI#NASDAQ">PBYI</a>), revealing diverse outlooks 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;">5</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>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;">0</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;">0</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;">2</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>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $7.0, a high estimate of $7.00, and a low estimate of $7.00. The average price target has stayed the same, reflecting a consistent view from analysts. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722027698_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Puma Biotechnology 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>Edward White</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward White</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward White</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward White</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward White</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Puma Biotechnology. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Puma Biotechnology compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Puma Biotechnology's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Puma Biotechnology's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PBYI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Puma Biotechnology analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Puma Biotechnology</h2>
Puma Biotechnology Inc is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative products to enhance cancer care and improve treatment outcomes for patients. It is currently commercializing NERLYNX, an oral version of neratinib, for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer. Also it develops alisertib. Alisertib is a selective, small-molecule inhibitor of aurora kinase A that is designed to disrupt mitosis leading to apoptosis of rapidly proliferating tumor cells that are dependent on aurora kinase A.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Puma Biotechnology's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: Puma Biotechnology's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -17.07%. This indicates a decrease in 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 Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Puma Biotechnology's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -11.0%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Puma Biotechnology's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -9.22%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Puma Biotechnology's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -2.17%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Puma Biotechnology's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.17, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<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 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>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Where Puma Biotechnology Stands With Analysts

During the last three months, 10 analysts shared their evaluations of Lennox Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>), revealing diverse outlooks 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;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</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;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</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;">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>3M Ago</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>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Lennox Intl, presenting an average target of $581.9, a high estimate of $675.00, and a low estimate of $517.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 7.66% increase from the previous average price target of $540.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722027675_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Lennox Intl. 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>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$517.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tommy Moll</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
<td>$566.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Hammond</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$505.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$517.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Ritchie</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
<td>$507.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gautam Khanna</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$520.00</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 Lennox Intl. 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 Lennox Intl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Lennox Intl's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Lennox Intl'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/LII/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Lennox Intl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Lennox Intl's Background</h2>
Lennox International manufactures and distributes heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration products to replacement (75% of sales) and new construction (25% of sales) markets. In fiscal 2023, residential HVAC was 68% of sales and commercial HVAC and Heatcraft refrigeration was 32% of sales. The company goes to market with multiple brands, but Lennox is the company's flagship HVAC brand. The Texas-based company is focused on North America after the sale of its European HVAC and refrigeration businesses in late 2023.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Lennox Intl</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Lennox Intl showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 2.81% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects 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 Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 16.95%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lennox Intl's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 51.98% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lennox Intl's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.92% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Lennox Intl's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.72, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</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.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

10 Analysts Have This To Say About Lennox Intl

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 12.34% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.26%. Currently, Taiwan Semiconductor has a market capitalization of $837.03 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TSM: If an investor had bought $1000 of TSM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $7,815.64 today based on a price of $161.40 for TSM at the time of writing.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722027659_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Taiwan Semiconductor 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Canadian Natural Res (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.75% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.36%. Currently, Canadian Natural Res has a market capitalization of $73.53 billion. 
Buying $100 In CNQ: If an investor had bought $100 of CNQ stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $279.38 today based on a price of $34.42 for CNQ at the time of writing.
<h3>Canadian Natural Res's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722027654_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Canadian Natural Res Stock In The Last 5 Years

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 7 analysts have published ratings on Betterware de Mexico SAPI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWMX#NYSE">BWMX</a>) in the last three months.
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;">7</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>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;">3</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>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</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>3M Ago</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>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $22.5, with a high estimate of $22.50 and a low estimate of $22.50. Consistency is reflected as the current average remains at the same level as the previous average price target. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722027642_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Betterware de Mexico SAPI. 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>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
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<td>Buy</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Betterware de Mexico SAPI. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Betterware de Mexico SAPI compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Betterware de Mexico SAPI's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Betterware de Mexico SAPI's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BWMX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Betterware de Mexico SAPI analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Discovering Betterware de Mexico SAPI: A Closer Look</h2>
Betterware de Mexico SAPI de CV is a direct-to-consumer selling company. The company operates through two business segments: the home organization products (Betterware segment or BWM segment) and the beauty and personal care products (B and PC) (JAFRA segment). The Betterware's segment is divided into different categories based on the type of products it sells and includes, kitchen and food preservation, home solutions, bathroom, laundry &amp; cleaning, tech and mobility, and bedroom and wellness products. The JAFRA's segment is divided into fragrance, color, skincare, and toiletries products. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Beauty and personal care (B&amp;PC) (JAFRA segment). Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Mexico.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Betterware de Mexico SAPI's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Betterware de Mexico SAPI's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 10.36%. This indicates 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 Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Betterware de Mexico SAPI's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.16% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Betterware de Mexico SAPI's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 19.7%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Betterware de Mexico SAPI's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.68%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 3.6, Betterware de Mexico SAPI adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Canaccord Genuity analyst Dalton Baretto maintains MAG Silver (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAG#TSX">MAG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from C$22 to C$23.

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Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on MAG Silver, Raises Price Target to C$23

Canaccord Genuity analyst Mike Mueller maintains Baytex Energy (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTE#TSX">BTE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from C$6.25 to C$6.5.

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Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Baytex Energy, Raises Price Target to C$6.5

First Cap (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCAP#NASDAQ">FCAP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share. This is a 3.66 percent increase over earnings of $0.82 per share from the same period last year.

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PayPal Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.55 million shares sold short, which is 1.97% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.04 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>PayPal Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722026721_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PayPal Holdings has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PayPal Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PayPal Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.82%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Owens-Corning's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.34% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.49 million shares sold short, which is 2.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.27 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Owens-Corning Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722026716_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Owens-Corning has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Owens-Corning's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Owens-Corning's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.00%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Owens-Corning's Recent Short Interest

Kohl's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 40.73 million shares sold short, which is 51.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.49 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Kohl's Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722026711_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kohl's has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kohl's's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kohl's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.12%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Howard Schultz, the former Starbucks chief executive, is opposing a potential settlement between the company and activist investor Elliott Investment Management, in the latest sign of tension at the world's largest coffee chain. The quasi-founder of Starbucks has made his opposition to an Elliott settlement known to some board members, said people familiar with the matter. Schultz had criticised its leadership publicly in recent months despite no longer having a formal role at the company. He remains Starbucks's sixth-largest shareholder, with a holding of about $1.6bn. Elliott, known for being an aggressive investor, has built a sizeable minority stake in the $86bn company and has privately pushed for change in recent weeks, including board representation, in an attempt to revive Starbucks' lacklustre performance. Schultz and Elliott have not been in contact over this matter, one person said. Companies under pressure from activists such as Elliott often seek to negotiate agreements with them rather than face a public fight, but the status of any settlement discussions between Starbucks and Elliott remain unclear. "Howard left the board a year ago and in his limited contact with the board since, his input has always focused on the values and culture of Starbucks as the primary driver of success and performance," a person close to Schultz said. The billionaire former coffee machine salesman led the company three separate times — for about 14 years starting in 1986, then again from 2008 to 2017, and most recently as interim CEO from 2022 to 2023.&nbsp; He was succeeded as CEO last year by Laxman Narasimhan, who joined from UK-based consumer health and hygiene group Reckitt. Schultz remains chair emeritus but left the company's board and has said he does not have access to financial information.
 Schultz, who has said he has no interest in returning as CEO, has remained vocal on the sidelines. This spring he criticised the company's performance on LinkedIn, penning an open letter that said senior leaders and board members needed "to spend more time with those who wear the green apron". He also made an appearance on business podcast Acquired in June, speaking about the history of Starbucks and his recommendations for management. "It hasn't been a great year for Starbucks," he said. "In fairness to Laxman, there's a lot of external issues that have contributed to the pressure, like on every company. But the company has not executed the way that I think it should have." "If the company is doing a drift towards mediocrity, I hold leadership, and the board responsible for that," he said later in the three-hour podcast. Starbucks's share price has fallen about 20 per cent since the start of 2024. The company cut its financial guidance in January and again in April, when it reported a 4 per cent decline in quarterly comparable store sales that was the first such drop since late 2020. It is due to announce results for its fiscal third quarter on Tuesday. Starbucks has made changes to its board over the past year. Three new members, including the CEOs of YouTube and T-Mobile, Neal Mohan and Mike Sievert, joined earlier this year. This spring, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella left the board. Spokespeople for Schultz, Starbucks and Elliott declined to comment.

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Paragon Technologies, Inc. ("Paragon"), a diversified holding company and a large shareholder of Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPTT#NYSE">OPTT</a>), ("Company" or "OPT"), issues the following statement to OPT shareholders:
On July 5, OPT filed a proxy statement calling for a special meeting of shareholders on August 30, 2024, asking shareholders to approve increasing the Company's authorized shares to 200 million, up from 100 million.
On July 25, 2025, OPT announced Fiscal 2024 financial results revealing that it lost $27.4 million in fiscal 2024 versus $26.3 million in fiscal 2023.

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WASHINGTON — While copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt often grab headlines when it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/06/39554280/exclusive-glencore-other-experts-say-us-permitting-system-holding-back-domestic-battery-metals-indus">comes to battery metals</a>, there is an array of other minerals important to the energy transition away from fossil fuels.



As the importance of manganese, graphite, silicon and fluorspar grows alongside demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, that dynamic also highlights China's dominance of these industries.



As government leaders in the United States and Europe work to build out their ex-China supply chains for a host of critical and strategic minerals, industry executives gathered at a recent&nbsp;Benchmark Mineral Intelligence&nbsp;mining conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss minerals and geopolitics.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/06/39525469/exclusive-lithium-may-jump-more-than-60-as-low-prices-knock-out-the-chaff-industry-ceo-says">EXCLUSIVE: Lithium May Jump More Than 60% As Low Prices &#8216;Knock Out The Chaff,&#8217; Industry CEO Says</a>



Here's a look at what they had to say:



Manganese



"We're all facing the issue of China, where the dominance is," said&nbsp;Danny Keating, CEO of&nbsp;Giyani Metals Corp.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CATPF#OTC">CATPF</a>), a Canadian miner developing manganese assets in Botswana. "We're no different in manganese."



Giyani is looking to help bolster the ex-China supply chain for manganese, he said.&nbsp;



Manganese is mined in multiple countries around the world, but more than 90% of the world's refined manganese comes from China. That creates a key choke point for a material used in lithium batteries.&nbsp;



Batteries, which account for 2%-3% of global manganese demand, are the largest market for the metal outside of its use as an alloy in various metals, according to the&nbsp;International Manganese Institute. The industry group said manganese is the fourth most used metal in the world based on tonnage, behind only iron, aluminum and copper.



Manganese ore prices rallied earlier in the year when a cyclone took out production at an Australian mine owned by&nbsp;South32 Ltd.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUHY#OTC">SOUHY</a>) and&nbsp;Anglo American&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGLOY#OTC">NGLOY</a>), halting 12% of global supply, according to&nbsp;S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights.&nbsp;



Prices have since pulled back but remain elevated compared to the beginning of the year.



Aside from Giyani, other small publicly traded companies involved in manganese include&nbsp;Euro Manganese Inc.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EUMNF#OTC">EUMNF</a>) and&nbsp;Manganese X Energy Corp.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNXXF#OTC">MNXXF</a>).



Graphite



After spending the better part of a decade in the lithium business,&nbsp;Vincent Ledoux-Pedailles&nbsp;three months ago took a job as the chief commercial officer for privately-held New Zealand-based&nbsp;CarbonScape Ltd.



The venture-capital backed company is commercializing technology to make graphite more sustainably than the current synthetic or natural versions. Its process turn waste from the timber industry into what it calls "biographite"



Because the process uses cheap wood chips, Ledoux-Pedailles said the technology can produce graphite at a lower cost than in China, which dominates graphite production.



The company points out that its process can be used anywhere in the world, enabling nations concerned about critical materials to produce graphite locally, potentially freeing electric vehicle markets in Europe and North America from China's grip on the material.



CarbonScape's last round of funding raised $18 million in September, according to private market data provider&nbsp;PitchBook. Ledoux-Pedailles said at the conference that the company plans to have another round of financing later this year.



Publicly-traded graphite companies include&nbsp;Graphite One Inc.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPHOF#OTC">GPHOF</a>) and&nbsp;Nouveau Monde Graphite (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMG#NYSE">NMG</a>).



Silicon



While graphite has proven its use in lithium batteries, silicon is more of an emerging technology.



Silicon can hold more energy than graphite, but the material swells during charging, degrades over time and is too expensive for mass use in electric vehicles.



Several companies are working on improving silicon battery technology because it holds the potential to increase electric-vehicle range, decrease charging times and lower battery costs.



One of those companies is venture-capital backed&nbsp;Advano, which last month announced the final stage of commissioning at its industrial pilot plant in anticipation of beginning production.



The company's CEO,&nbsp;Chris York, said at the conference that the industry needs to lower the cost of batteries and remove supply chain control from China.



"You don't have to make a profit in China," he said. "Everything is state-owned at the end of the day."



Publicly traded silicon companies include&nbsp;HPQ Silicon Inc.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQFF#OTC">HPQFF</a>) and&nbsp;Ferroglobe&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSM#NASDAQ">GSM</a>).



Fluorspar



The Oregon Group, an investment research firm, recently called fluorspar "the EV critical mineral no one has heard of."



The mineral is often used to make refrigerants, steel and aluminum, as well as to process uranium.&nbsp;



There is also more fluorspar contained in a lithium-ion electric battery than there is lithium, and, according to Benchmark, demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage promises to increase the use of fluorspar.



"We need investment in fluorspar mining now just like we needed (in) lithium mining 10 years ago," said James Rodriguez de Castro, managing director of privately held Mongolian Minerals, a mining company specializing in fluorspar.



China is by far the world's biggest fluorspar miner, followed by Mexico and Mongolia. But China only has about 10 years' worth of supply based on reserves and production rate, he said.



In Mongolia, the executive has been building up and exploring a portfolio of fluorspar mining and exploration licenses.



Mongolian Minerals needs $200 per metric ton to mine fluorspar and ship it to China, he said. Fluorspar in China ended the first quarter at $462 per metric ton, according to chemical market intelligence firm&nbsp;ChemAnalyst.



Investors looking for publicly-traded fluorspar companies can consider&nbsp;Ares Strategic Mining Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARSMF#OTC">ARSMF</a>) and&nbsp;Energy Transition Minerals Ltd.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDLNF#OTC">GDLNF</a>), although the latter's project containing fluorspar in Greenland is in arbitration.



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HPQ Silicon&#39;s Chairman, President and CEO Bernard Tourillon, BAA, MBA gave a presentation at The Benzinga Cleantech Small Cap Conference on April 22, 2021.

It&#39;s estimated that over the next 10 years, the energy storage market in the U.S. alone could grow as much as $426 billion (source: UBS Investment Bank). Meanwhile, there has become a massive demand for silicon materials for batteries &mdash; with an expected need of 200,000 metric tons by 2030. Unfortunately, there is no production capacity currently to pull that off. But Montreal&#39;s HPQ Silicon Resources (TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#TSXV">HPQ</a>) (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQFF#OTCQX">HPQFF</a>) (FWB: UGE) HPQ believes it&#39;s at the vanguard of an opportunity to make a dent in that demand.

Since 2015, HPQ, an innovative silicon solutions provider of silicon metal, has been working on the development of one of today&#39;s key strategic materials needed for the decarbonization of the economy and the renewable energy revolution. The company&#39;s target objective is to produce high-value specialty silicon products using technologies that will reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gases and carbon footprint.

&quot;No one knew about silicon and batteries when we began and now the projection is that 30% of the graphite being used in batteries has to be replaced with silicon,&quot; HPQ CEO and President Bernard Tourillon told Benzinga. &quot;Silicon is about to explode, and batteries have not evolved the way computer chips have, with graphite being the limiting factor. Silicon allows for faster charging and higher storage capacity than graphite.&quot;

The company has taken advantage of the expected need for silicon by launching an aggressive development strategy. In addition to the $1.3 million it&#39;s raised since January 1, 2021, through the exercise of options and warrants, it currently has over CAD$7.4 million cash equivalent in hand and options representing an additional $11.6 million cash available to fund its future projects. &quot;With access to over $19 million, HPQ has the necessary funds to continue its research and development to commercialization of our PUREVAP&trade; family of processes,&quot; said Tourillon.

Working with PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYR#TSX">PYR</a>), a high-tech company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma-based processes, HPQ is developing the PUREVAP &quot;Quartz Reduction Reactors&quot; (QRR), an innovative process (patent pending), which will permit the one-step transformation of quartz into high purity silicon (Si) at reduced costs, energy input and carbon footprint that will propagate its considerable renewable energy potential. HPQ believes it will soon become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of Si and high purity silicon metal.

Tourillon believes that HPQ&#39;s technology and work with PyroGenesis will give the company an advantage over others who realize the future need for silicon in batteries. &quot;We&#39;re very confident that the silicon materials we are developing, with our expected low-cost scalable processes, will be in high demand for batteries and by EV manufacturers and other participants in the ongoing renewable energy revolution.&quot;

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