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Niu Technologies designs, manufactures and sells high-performance electric motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and kick-scooters. The company has a product portfolio consisting of ten series, four electric scooter series, including NQi, MQi, UQi, and Gova, two urban commuter electric motorcycle series RQi and TQi, a hybrid motorcycles series YQi, a performance electric bicycle series, NIU Aero, and two micro-mobility series, the kick-scooter series, KQi, and the e-bike series, BQi. The group's principal operations and geographic markets are mainly in the People's Republic of China.

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	Niu Technologies said its unit sales at home and abroad rose more than 30% in the first quarter, following a tough 2023 when its revenue fell 16%
	The electric scooter maker’s shares jumped 34% from an all-time low in the week following the announcement


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Niu Technologies reported a 21.8% revenue decline in Q4 2023, with a net loss of $(0.23) per ADS. The company aims for a 41-69% sales volume increase in 2024.

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Deutsche Bank analyst Michael Linenberg maintains Controladora Vuela (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLRS#NYSE">VLRS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $11 to $12.

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Editor&#8217;s Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Tether regarding the company&#8217;s compliance with OFAC sanctions.
Venezuela&#8217;s state-owned oil company, PDVSA, is turning to cryptocurrency to adapt as the United States reimposes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38290486/team-biden-considers-reinstating-oil-sanctions-on-venezuela-over-election-concerns-report">sanctions on the country&#8217;s oil industry</a>.
What Happened: In a move to bypass potential restrictions on traditional financial channels, PDVSA is accelerating its shift towards using digital currencies, particularly Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>), for crude oil and fuel exports, Reuters reported.
The US Treasury Department&#8217;s decision to revoke a general license for Venezuelan oil transactions has created significant challenges for PDVSA. 
Previously, companies could freely trade with Venezuela under this license. Now, they&#8217;ll need individual U.S. authorization, potentially delaying or hindering oil sales.
By transitioning to USDT, a dollar-pegged cryptocurrency, PDVSA hopes to mitigate the risk of having its export revenue frozen in foreign bank accounts due to sanctions. 
This strategy essentially allows them to bypass traditional banking systems that could be restricted by US measures.
A spokesperson from Tether told Benzinga the company adheres to regulatory standards: &#8220;Tether respects the OFAC SDN list and is committed to working to ensure sanction addresses are frozen promptly.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: While innovative, the pivot towards cryptocurrency presents its own hurdles. 
Firstly, using crypto for oil transactions is still uncommon, raising compliance concerns for some traders. 
Secondly, Venezuela&#8217;s reliance on intermediaries to facilitate these digital transactions could eat into their profits.
Despite the challenges, Venezuela intends to press forward with oil sales and project expansions during the US-imposed wind-down period. 
They&#8217;ll then seek individual authorizations for continued trade. 
Oil analysts remain cautious, predicting a potential ceiling on Venezuelan oil output and revenue in the long term. 
However, Venezuelan Oil Minister Pedro Tellechea expressed confidence in PDVSA&#8217;s &#8220;trading strength&#8221; and their ability to navigate the renewed sanctions.
What&#8217;s Next: The Venezuelan case highlights the increasing role of cryptocurrencies in international trade, but also the complexities involved. 
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday amid a broader market rally. Here's a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38309267/oracle-bets-big-on-japans-cloud-boom-with-8b-investment">look at what to know.</a>
What To Know:
The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/b38287894/palantir-designated-awardable-vendor-for-department-of-defense-chief-digital-and-artificial-intell">announced</a> last week it had been designated as an &#8220;Awardable&#8221; vendor for the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office&#8217;s (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. Palantir&#8217;s AI Mission Command Capability and its Predictive Maintenance &amp; Precision Sustainment Suite, were added to the Marketplace. 
According to a report from Marketing Brew last week, Palantir has been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38331941/palantir-technologies-pitches-agencies-for-inventory-and-supply-chain-management-use-cases-whats"> pitching</a> its software to ad agencies with inventory planning, programmatic sales, and campaign optimization use cases.
Palantir is set to report its first-quarter financial results on May 6 after the market close. According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect the company to report earnings of 8 cents per share and quarterly revenue of $625.33 million.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PLTR Stock Forecast In 2030:</h2>
Predicting the future in stock prices over long periods of time is challenging. Wall Street analysts use complex models that take into account interest rates, economic growth, competitive advantages, management teams and historical profitability, among a host of other factors.
If, as an investor, you want to assume most of the major factors remain stable, you can use trend analysis as a helpful tool. Using a longer term trend line or historical performance of the stock, you can aim to forecast a stock's annual rate of return.
For Palantir Technologies, over the past 5 years, it's annualized stock performance is 17.16%, and if you assume that trend continues for another 5 years, you can expect a stock to trade at $47.79.
Using a trend line (see how to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/23/01/30335939/a-guide-on-how-to-identify-trend-reversals">perform this function here</a>), If you choose to use a trend line, connect your two points and look into the future to the point in time in which you're curious. Once you've identified that stock price, you may want to consider what type of conditions would need to exist for the stock to justify the share price &#8211; be it an outside influence or managerial decision making.
PLTR Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Palantir shares are up 3.23% at $21.65 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday ahead of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38382031/healthstream-reports-upbeat-results-joins-spotify-ryder-system-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on">earnings report on Thursday.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know:&nbsp;
Roku shares dipped last week in sympathy with Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) which fell after it reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38324337/netflix-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-9-33-million-paid-subs-added-ad-tier-plan-upda">first-quarter results</a> and announced it will stop releasing subscription figures each quarter. 
Last Friday, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter maintained an Outperform rating on Roku, but lowered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38363222/roku-investor-sentiment-decidedly-negative-into-earnings-says-analyst">price target </a>from $120 to $80. Benchmark reiterated its Buy rating and $115 price target on the stock.
Roku is set to report its first-quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday and will host a conference call to discuss the results at 5:00 p.m. the same day. According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect the company to report losses of 61 cents per share and quarterly revenue of $848.616 million.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will ROKU Stock Go Up?</h2>
When trying to assess whether or not Roku will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts. 
Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $90.60 on Roku. The Street high target is currently at $120 and the Street low target is $45. Of all the analysts covering Roku, 7 have positive ratings, no one has neutral ratings and 3 have negative ratings.
In the last month, 4 analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes <a href='https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROKU/analyst-ratings'>[Analyst Ratings]</a>. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Roku have performed in recent history. 
Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Roku is 5.72% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.
For a broad overview of everything you need to know about Roku, visit <a href='https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROKU'>here</a>. If you want to go above and beyond, there's no better tool to help you do just that than <a href='https://pro.benzinga.com/'>Benzinga Pro</a>. Start your free trial today.
ROKU Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Roku shares are up 3.53% at $60.58 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains FirstEnergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $30 to $35.

B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on FirstEnergy, Raises Price Target to $35

Bank of Hawaii Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOH#NYSE">BOH</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-misses/24/04/38356895/bank-of-hawaii-q1-earnings-and-revenues-miss-estimates">disappointing revenues and earnings for the first quarter</a>.
Here are some key analyst takeaways from the most recent first-quarter earnings report:
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<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kelly Motta reiterated an Underperform rating, while raising the price target from $55 to $58.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Andrew Liesch maintained a Neutral rating, while cutting the price target from $65 to $60.</li>
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Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods: Bank of Hawaii missed its NII (net interest income) margin guidance for the first quarter (Q1). 
It contracted sequentially by 2 basis points (bps) amid "a higher-for-longer environment," Motta said. That the contraction came against the guidance of an expansion of 2 to 4 bps.
"Softer NII was offset by well-controlled expenses and strength in fees to drive a PPNR beat, and asset quality remains among the best in the group," the analyst wrote. "Management continues to evaluate expenses, which they now project to grow 1-2% in 2024E (BETTER than 2-2.5% previously).&#8221;
Piper Sandler: Although Bank of Hawaii's net interest margin contracted by 2bps to 2.11%, missing expectations, "we think the margin is nearing a bottom," Liesch said. While management indicated that deposit costs were rising by around 11 bps per month through most 2023, "this trend has slowed to roughly 2 bps/month since last November," he added.
"Of note, Bank of Hawaii has $3.0 billion of cash flows from maturing loans and securities annually that it can redeploy into higher yielding assets, and this dynamic is expected to generate approximately $5 million of additional interest income per quarter, all else equal," the analyst further wrote.
BOH Price Action: Shares of Bank of Hawaii had risen by 0.15% to $58.50 at the time of publication on Tuesday.
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Americans estimate that a net worth of $2.2 million is required to be considered wealthy, according to a 2023 survey conducted by Charles Schwab &amp; Co., Inc.&nbsp;
However, the survey reveals a significant disparity between perceived wealth requirements and the actual net worth of those who feel wealthy.
The survey asked 1,000 Americans about their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/02/36957443/the-majority-of-americans-dont-feel-financially-secure-and-believe-they-need-to-earn-233-000-a-y">definitions of wealth</a> and how wealthy they feel today. Forty-eight percent of respondents reported feeling wealthy, yet the average net worth among this group is significantly lower, averaging around $560,000. This figure varies among generations, with millennials most likely to report feeling wealthy today.
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Charles Schwab&#8217;s findings also highlight how Americans define wealth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37419841/heres-how-you-can-tell-if-youve-gone-from-middle-class-to-rich-its-about-more-than-just-your-ban">beyond financial metrics</a>. When asked to describe what being wealthy means to them, respondents frequently mentioned aspects related to well-being more often than monetary or asset-based definitions. For example, many preferred having a fulfilling personal life, enjoying experiences and maintaining a healthy work-life balance over having a large amount of money.
The survey explored the importance of time versus money, revealing that 61% of participants value having time over having more money. This preference was strongest among baby boomers. Sixty-seven percent of boomers valued time over money, compared to 59% of Gen X, 56% of millennials and 58% of Gen Z.&nbsp;
Access to investment opportunities and financial information has never been greater. However, this abundance also brings a flood of misinformation and complexity. Most people would benefit from clear, straightforward educational tools and guidance to help them develop a plan to build, preserve and use their assets effectively.
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Only 35% of Americans have formally documented their financial goals. This small group of planners feels more in control of their finances — 70% reported feeling this way —  and expresses high confidence in reaching their financial goals, with 92% feeling optimistic.
Conversely, the majority of Americans do not have a formal financial plan — 65% of respondents have no financial plan whatsoever. Among those who have given some thought to financial planning, 40% acknowledge they need to document their goals, indicating a recognition of the importance but a delay in action. Another 26% have not considered financial planning at all.
The survey also explored barriers to financial planning. The most significant obstacles include perceived insufficient funds (44% feel they don&#8217;t have enough money to necessitate a plan), the complexity of creating a plan (21%), lack of time (20%) and the absence of a major life event prompting financial planning (18%).&nbsp;&nbsp;
The truth is that financial planning is for everyone, not just the wealthy. A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/smartasset">financial adviser</a> can help navigate the complexities, save you time and identify opportunities you might have missed.&nbsp; Even a single consultation can be a great starting point to get you on track toward your financial goals.
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Palisade Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PALI#NASDAQ">PALI</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company entered into a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38380300/us-stocks-higher-pepsico-posts-upbeat-earnings">collaboration with Strand Life Sciences.</a>
The Details:
Palisade Bio said its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/g38377628/palisade-bio-enters-into-strategic-collaboration-with-strand-life-sciences-to-advance-precision-me">collaboration</a> with Strand Life Sciences is aimed at advancing precision medicine for ulcerative colitis (UC) therapy and provides the company access to advanced bioinformatics tools vital for understanding complex disease pathways and predicting responses to PDE4 inhibitors.&nbsp;
&#8220;Our partnership with Strand Life Sciences signifies a pivotal advancement in our mission to revolutionize UC treatment,&#8221; said Dr. Mitch Jones, CMO at Palisade Bio.&nbsp;
&#8220;By harnessing the power of bioinformatics and leveraging extensive patient datasets, we are highly optimistic in our ability to deliver personalized therapies that offer new hope to patients living with UC. More immediately, the findings from this collaboration will provide valuable guidance and insight for our lead program, PALI-2108.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PALI Stock Prediction 2024:</h2>
Equity research can be a valuable source of information for learning about a company's fundamentals. Analysts create financial models based on the fundamentals and expected future earnings of a company to arrive at a price target and recommendation for the stock.
Shares of Palisade Bio have an average 1-year price target of $22.50, representing an expected upside of 226.09%.
Because of differences in assumptions, analysts can arrive at very different price targets and recommendations. No analysts have bearish recommendations on Palisade Bio, while 1 analysts has a bullish rating. 
PALI Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Palisade Bio shares are up 27.9% at $6.30 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains Dominion Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $40 to $43.

B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on Dominion Energy, Raises Price Target to $43

Needham analyst Kyle Peterson reiterates Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) with a Hold.

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Needham Reiterates Hold on Affirm Holdings

B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $61 to $67.

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B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains Southern (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $70 to $73.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Southern, Raises Price Target to $73

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterates Maplebear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) with a Hold.

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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 5 analysts have published ratings on Zoetis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>) in the last three months.
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.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Zoetis, presenting an average target of $220.0, a high estimate of $260.00, and a low estimate of $195.00. Highlighting a 5.58% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $233.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713888087_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Zoetis by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Balaji Prasad</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
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<td>David Westenberg</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
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<td>Jonathan Block</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Westenberg</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Balaji Prasad</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Zoetis. This information offers 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 Zoetis compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Zoetis's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Zoetis'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/ZTS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Zoetis analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Zoetis</h2>
Zoetis sells anti-infectives, vaccines, parasiticides, diagnostics, and other health products for animals. The firm earns roughly 35% of total revenue from production animals (cattle, pigs, poultry, and so on), and nearly 65% from companion animal (dogs, horses, cats) products. Its U.S. business is heavily skewed toward companion animals, while its international business is slightly skewed toward production animals. The firm has the largest market share in the industry and was previously Pfizer's animal health unit.
<h3>Financial Insights: Zoetis</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: Zoetis's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 8.48%. 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 Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Zoetis's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 23.72%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Zoetis's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 10.42%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Zoetis's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.7%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Zoetis's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.35. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Basics 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.
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.

Zoetis Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (5 Ratings)

Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 20.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.78%. Currently, Netflix has a market capitalization of $239.96 billion. 
Buying $100 In NFLX: If an investor had bought $100 of NFLX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $15,316.97 today based on a price of $556.89 for NFLX at the time of writing.
<h3>Netflix's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713888083_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.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $15,000 Today

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Uber Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</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 these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with UBER, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 21 uncommon options trades for Uber Technologies.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 52% bullish and 38%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $1,181,035, and 13 are calls, for a total amount of $565,714.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $32.5 to $95.0 for Uber Technologies over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Uber Technologies options trades today is 3029.33 with a total volume of 9,637.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Uber Technologies's big money trades within a strike price range of $32.5 to $95.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Uber Technologies 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713888068_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>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$694.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$146.5K</td>
<td>13.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$37.8</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$37.8</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$132.3K</td>
<td>183</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$26.45</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$115.2K</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$69.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Uber Technologies</h3>
Uber Technologies is a technology provider that matches riders with drivers, hungry people with restaurants and food delivery service providers, and shippers with carriers. The firm's on-demand technology platform could eventually be used for additional products and services, such as autonomous vehicles, delivery via drones, and Uber Elevate, which, as the firm refers to it, provides "aerial ride-sharing." Uber Technologies is headquartered in San Francisco and operates in over 63 countries with over 150 million users who order rides or food at least once a month.
In light of the recent options history for Uber Technologies, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Uber Technologies</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,585,294, the price of UBER is up by 1.32%, reaching $69.89.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 15 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Uber Technologies</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $92.6.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Needham downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $90. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JMP Securities lowers its rating to Market Outperform with a new price target of $85.</li>
<li>An analyst from Tigress Financial persists with their Buy rating on Uber Technologies, maintaining a target price of $96. </li>
<li>An analyst from MoffettNathanson has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $92. </li>
<li>An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Uber Technologies, which currently sits at a price target of $100. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Uber Technologies options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Behind the Scenes of Uber Technologies's Latest Options Trends

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on UnitedHealth Group. Our analysis of options history for UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $117,096, and 7 were calls, valued at $650,216.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $470.0 and $600.0 for UnitedHealth Group, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in UnitedHealth Group's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to UnitedHealth Group's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $470.0 to $600.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>UnitedHealth Group 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713888062_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>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$485.00</td>
<td>$435.7K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">381</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$495.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>621</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">686</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.85</td>
<td>$40.25</td>
<td>$40.25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$119.3</td>
<td>$115.0</td>
<td>$115.0</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About UnitedHealth Group</h3>
UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers, providing medical benefits to about 53 million members globally, including 5 million outside the U.S. as of mid-2023. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in managed care. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's continued investments in its Optum franchises have created a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from medical and pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to both affiliated and third-party customers.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding UnitedHealth Group, 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 UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,275,257, the price of UNH is down -0.56% at $488.5. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 80 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on UnitedHealth Group</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $564.4.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group, maintaining a target price of $584. </li>
<li>An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group, which currently sits at a price target of $560. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $591.</li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Deutsche Bank keeps a Buy rating on UnitedHealth Group with a target price of $562. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for UnitedHealth Group, targeting a price of $525. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest UnitedHealth Group options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With UNH

Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated Medpace Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving 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;">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>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;">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>3M Ago</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>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Medpace Hldgs and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $437.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $480.00 and a low estimate of $395.00. This current average reflects an increase of 26.12% from the previous average price target of $346.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713888061_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Medpace Hldgs 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>David Windley</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Bowers</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Sourbeer</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$452.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Sourbeer</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$452.00</td>
<td>$282.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Coldwell</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$408.00</td>
<td>$312.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Medpace Hldgs. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive 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 Medpace Hldgs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Medpace Hldgs's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Medpace Hldgs's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MEDP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Medpace Hldgs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Medpace Hldgs's Background</h2>
Medpace is a late-stage contract research organization, or CRO, that provides full-service drug development and clinical trial services to small and midsized biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device firms. Medpace also offers ancillary services such as bio-analytical laboratory services and imaging capabilities. The company was founded over 30 years ago, and it has over 5,400 employees across 40 countries. Medpace is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its operations are principally based in the U.S., but it also operates in Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia. Cinven, a global private equity firm, acquired Medpace for $915 million in February 2014, and it exited Medpace in August 2018.
<h3>Medpace Hldgs: Delving into Financials</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: Medpace Hldgs displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 26.47%. This indicates a notable 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 Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Medpace Hldgs's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 15.7%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Medpace Hldgs's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 15.2% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Medpace Hldgs's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.98%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, Medpace Hldgs adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</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.
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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Decoding 5 Analyst Evaluations For Medpace Hldgs

Niu Technologies: A High-Growth EV Play

Niu Technologies - ADR (NIU) is a player in the EV industry that is higher by -0.57% Tuesday. Wall Street is positive on Niu Technologies - ADR (NIU). On average, analysts give the stock a Hold rating. The average price target is $3.75, which means analysts expect the stock to climb by 118.02% over the next twelve months.T

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With so much innovation going on in the tech landscape right now, EV companies have to earn their keep. These three <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/consumer-discretionary/automotive/electric-vehicles/">EV stocks</a>, however, can still deliver the goods for investors this year.



<h2>Niu Technologies (NIU)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/niu-stock-2-300x169.jpg" alt="A black Niu branded bike on a white showcase floor contrasted with a red wall"><div>Source: kaykhoon / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Niu Technologies&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a target="_blank" href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/niu-stock-quote/">NIU</a>) designs, manufactures and sells electric motorcycles and scooters, primarily in China.&nbsp;



In addition to its e-bikes and scooters, the company also sells a variety of spare parts, accessories, and branded apparel.&nbsp;



The bike space has proven to be a great market for electrification. Often the biggest challenge with electric vehicles is the battery pack which can be exceedingly expensive and struggle to deliver sufficient range in a large heavy vehicle. However, in a bike or scooter, the battery doesn&rsquo;t need nearly as much capacity. This overcomes a key barrier to electrification.&nbsp;



NIU is hardly the biggest company in the electric vehicle space with 2024 revenues estimated to be around $470 million. However, unlike most purely EV companies, it already has strong unit economics. Analysts expect NIU to make a profit of $0.20 per share this year which works out to an&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NIU/earnings/estimates">8.5 times</a>&nbsp;P/E ratio. Earnings are expected to jump 50% next year which would put the stock at less than six times estimated 2025 earnings.&nbsp;



There are certainly risks as a smaller company and one which operates in the currently struggling Chinese economy. However, the company&rsquo;s focus on more affordable vehicles should ensure that it does well despite the current downturn.



<h2>Toyota Motor (TM)&nbsp;</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/toyota-tm-stock-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Toyota motor corporation logo on dealership building"><div>Source: josefkubes / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Increasingly, the legacy automakers are getting their revenge. While firms like Tesla are facing competitive setbacks, traditional automakers are having their moment in the sun.



Take&nbsp;Toyota Motor&nbsp;(NYSE:<a target="_blank" href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tm-stock-quote/">TM</a>) for example. The company&rsquo;s North American division just released its March 2024&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-motor-north-america-reports-march-first-quarter-2024-u-s-sales/">sales figures</a>. Overall Toyota saw a robust 22% increase in sales which is great on its own. That&rsquo;s especially true given the somewhat challenging auto industry conditions today.&nbsp;



What really jumps off the page is the fact that Toyota&rsquo;s electrified vehicle sales in March soared 61% year-over-year. Toyota sold 78,157 electric vehicles simply for the month of March alone. Even more impressively, electric accounted for 36% of Toyota&rsquo;s overall sales. EVs are really starting to move the needle for TM stock.



While many electric vehicle makers have struggled with profitability that&rsquo;s no issue for Toyota. The company trades at less than 11 times forward earnings. The firm&rsquo;s gigantic size, powerful brands, and international distribution make it a dominant player in the emerging electric vehicle landscape.



<h2>Sociedad Qu&iacute;mica y Minera de Chile (SQM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sqm-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="Sociedad Quimica y Minera logo displayed on a mobile phone with the company's web page on it. SQM stock"><div>Source: madamF / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Sociedad Qu&iacute;mica y Minera de Chile&nbsp;(NYSE:<a target="_blank" href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sqm-stock-quote/">SQM</a>) is another way to profit from the emergence of electric vehicles.&nbsp;



With electric vehicles experiencing a downtrend right now, lithium mining firms such as SQM have also suffered. However, there is a little doubt that over time, electrification will continue and EVs will represent a larger and larger piece of the overall transportation market.



This makes lithium miners a great play for this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/452025/projected-total-demand-for-lithium-globally/">megatrend</a>. Regardless of which EV brands end up carrying the day, you&rsquo;re going to see a lot more lithium batteries in use in the years to come.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/lithium">Lithium prices</a>&nbsp;got crushed over the past year in large part due to weakness in the Chinese market where a lot of the battery manufacturing occurs.&nbsp;



Profits for the lithium miners have declined and may well decrease again in 2024 given the current trends.



However, in the longer-term, SQM is one of the dominant global players in lithium and it has access to large low-cost reserves in Chile. Even with the dip in profitability right now, shares are still going for less than 10 times forward earnings. The company also has a strong track record of paying large dividends. While the times are tough for EVs right now, once the industry returns to growth, lithium miners like SQM will enjoy a major rebound.



On the date of publication, Ian Bezek did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>Ian Bezek has written more than 1,000 articles for InvestorPlace.com and Seeking Alpha. He also worked as a Junior Analyst for Kerrisdale Capital, a $300 million New York City-based hedge fund. You can reach him on Twitter at @irbezek.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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