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Primaris REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. Through its subsidiaries, it owns, develops, and operates a national retail portfolio focused on enclosed shopping centres located primarily in secondary Canadian markets. Its property portfolio includes; Dufferin Mall, Stone Road Mall, Orchard Park, and Devonshire Mall. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Rent receivables.

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<p>Citigroup  analyst Anthony Pettinari   maintains Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WY#NYSE">WY</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $38 to $35.</p>


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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Weyerhaeuser, Lowers Price Target to $35

<p>France's <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/europeancapitalinsights/p/frances-budget-deficit-narrows-as?r=3nmatg&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">budget deficit narrowed slightly</a> from January to November last year as the government cut expenditures.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The budget deficit dropped to €172.5 billion for the 11-month period, down from €197.97 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year, <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/france/government-budget-value">data</a> from the Ministry of Economy and Finance showed on Tuesday. Total revenue rose 5% year-on-year to €312.04 billion, while expenditures dropped 2.4% to €462.06 billion.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1071" height="497" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4693" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-6.png 1071w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-6-300x139.png 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-6-1024x475.png 1024w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-6-768x356.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px" /></figure></p>
<p>French budget deficit (€), source: <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/france/government-budget-value">TradingEconomics</a></p>
<p>The French government has struggled to regain fiscal stability as the country grapples with a budget deficit projected to account for 6.1% of the country's GDP in2024, more than double the 3% deficit ratio limit required in the European Union (EU).&nbsp;</p>
<p>The <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/french-government-collapse-challenges">government collapsed </a>in December following months of contentious debate over Prime Minister Michel Barnier's budget proposals to curb France's mounting debt through tax hikes and spending cuts. The political turmoil in France has raised concerns about President Emmanuel Macron's grip on power, who plans to serve the rest of his term until 2027.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/13/who-is-francois-bayrou-frances-new-prime-minister" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Macron named</a> in December centrist ally Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister to avoid a looming financial crisis, following the resignation of Barnier after a vote of no-confidence last month.</p>
<p>France's national debt is forecast at 115% of GDP this year, <a href="https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/economic-surveillance-eu-economies/france/economic-forecast-france_en#:~:text=The%20revenue%2Dto%2DGDP%20ratio,%2C%20reaching%20112.7%25%20in%202024." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">compared with 112.7% last year</a>. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/dovish-ecb-drives-7-eurusd-drop-in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expects GDP growth</a> in France to deteriorate to 0.9% in 2025 from 1.1% in 2024.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Villeroy Calls for Budget Deficit Credibility</h2>
<p>With political instability rocking Europe&#8217;s second-largest economy, the Governor of the Central Bank of France, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, <a href="https://www.bis.org/review/r250109c.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has called </a>on the government to restore "credibility" around its fiscal management. </p>
<p>"The first significant step towards credibility must be taken in 2025," Villeroy said on January 8. "We must return this year to a deficit as close as possible to 5% of GDP, and clearly below 5.5%. We also need to set a medium-term target of a 3% deficit in 2029."</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="820" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4694" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-7.png 1200w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-7-300x205.png 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-7-1024x700.png 1024w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-2-7-768x525.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></figure></p>
<p>French budget deficit (%), source: <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/france/government-budget">TradingEconomics</a></p>
<p>The 2029 target "aligns with our European commitments, but most importantly, it also corresponds to the level that will finally enable us to stabilize our debt ratio," Villeroy said. The government should incorporate "targeted tax rises" and "controlled and more efficient spending," he added.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Without action to reduce government spending, Villeroy warned that France would have the highest deficit in the euro area. It "remains among the few countries whose debt ratio continues to rise," he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">France's Budget Deficit Increases Risk Premium</h2>
<p>France's debt cost has increased, reflecting the risk premium mandated by market participants. While French bonds typically traded closer to German Bunds, that has recently changed.</p>
<p>At the start of 2024, they traded at 2.58%, 50 basis points above the German 2.08% and well below the Italian 3.67%. At the start of 2025, the situation was materially different, as the spread narrowed, with French bonds rising as high as 3.24%, a notch below Italy's 3.57%.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="563" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161840/image-2-8.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4696" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161840/image-2-8.png 1200w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161840/image-2-8-300x141.png 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161840/image-2-8-1024x480.png 1024w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161840/image-2-8-768x360.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></figure></p>
<p>French 10-year vs. German 10-year vs. Italian 10-year bond, Source: <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">TradingView</a></p>
<p>"Our bond yields have moved perilously away from Germany&#8217;s and closer to Italy&#8217;s," he said. "The interest burden will soon exceed the budget for the Ministry of Education."&nbsp;</p>
<p>France's new Finance Minister, Eric Lombard, is presently working to reconfigure the 2025 national budget. A new budget <a href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/01/06/french-finance-minister-lombard-outlines-deficit-target-for-new-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">aims to generate €50 billion through </a>tax increases and spending cuts, less than Barnier&#8217;s €60 million target. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Finance Minister Plans Budget Deficit Talks</h2>
<p>Lombard plans to meet with opposition leaders in an effort to craft a budget that will withstand any potential challenges. Lombard, along with Bayrou, wants to win over political actors who refused to accept the budget presented by the previous government.</p>
<p>He warned, though, <a href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/01/06/french-finance-minister-lombard-outlines-deficit-target-for-new-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in an interview with France Inter</a> that he wouldn&#8217;t categorize the consultations as negotiations &#8211; stressing that he was ready to contest demands made by political opponents.</p>
<p>&#8220;If we negotiate with everyone then we will once again end up in a situation where there aren&#8217;t any possible solutions," Lombard said. "We will listen, we will take points on board, we&#8217;ll draw up a plan, and we&#8217;ll present this to the parties."</p>
<p>In mid-December, France&#8217;s senate adopted an emergency bill to ensure that a minimum level of services could be maintained during an interim period.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">French Inflation Fell More ‘Than Expected'</h2>
<p>On the upside, French e inflation fell "by even more than expected" and across the euro area has moved back towards our 2% target, to 2.4% at end-2024, Villeroy said. The latest data from France, though, shows a slight uptick in the EU-harmonized annual inflation rate.</p>
<p>It increased to 1.8% in December 2024 from 1.7% in November, in line with the preliminary estimate, the country's national statistics office, INSEE, <a href="https://www.insee.fr/en/statistiques/8330746">said</a> on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="691" height="556" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4695" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-6.png 691w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15161839/image-6-300x241.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px" /></figure></p>
<p>"Our country has overcome the acute illness of inflation; the chronic illness of our public finances remains," Villeroy said on January 8. "The disease is very old, but there is no reason to become accustomed to it."</p>
<p>Villeroy <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/ecb-s-villeroy-says-makes-sense-to-cut-rates-to-2-by-summer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> on Wednesday that the European Central Bank should continue to cut interest rates to reach 2% by the summer "as the battle against inflation is practically won."</p>
<p>"If the retreat of inflation is confirmed in the coming quarters as we forecast, it makes sense to go toward this 2% rate by next summer without slowing the pace," Villeroy said at the finance committee hearing at France's Senate.</p>
<p>Disclaimer:</p>
<p>Any opinions expressed in this article are not to be considered investment advice and are solely those of the authors. European Capital Insights is not responsible for any financial decisions made based on the contents of this article. Readers may use this article for information and educational purposes only.</p>
<p>This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga&#8217;s reporting and has not been edited for content&nbsp;or&nbsp;accuracy.</p>



Eurozone

France's Budget Deficit Narrows as Villeroy Calls for 'Credibility'

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Zscaler (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ZS usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Zscaler. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 64% leaning bullish and 17% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $804,925, and 12 are calls, amounting to $3,132,139.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $240.0 for Zscaler over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Zscaler's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Zscaler's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $240.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Zscaler 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736964947_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.75</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$28.4</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$2.2M</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$585.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$89.3</td>
<td>$86.05</td>
<td>$87.67</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$350.6K</td>
<td>263</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$24.85</td>
<td>$24.85</td>
<td>$24.85</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$124.2K</td>
<td>362</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$102.9K</td>
<td>762</td>
<td>376</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Zscaler</h3>
<p>Zscaler is a software-as-a-service, or SaaS, firm focusing on providing cloud-native cybersecurity solutions to primarily enterprise customers. Zscaler's offerings can be broadly partitioned into Zscaler Internet Access, which provides secure access to external applications, and Zscaler Private Access, which provides secure access to internal applications. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California, and went public in 2018.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Zscaler, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Current Position of Zscaler</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 769,257, the price of ZS is up 2.31% at $188.96. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Zscaler</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $240.0.</p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $240. </p>
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A Closer Look at Zscaler's Options Market Dynamics

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Diamondback Energy</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) we detected 13 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 46% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 23% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $294,728 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $393,767.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $160.31 to $210.0 for Diamondback Energy during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Diamondback Energy's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Diamondback Energy's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $160.31 to $210.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Diamondback Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736964942_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FANG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$26.6</td>
<td>$25.3</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$160.31</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td align="right">39</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FANG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$89.1K</td>
<td align="right">227</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FANG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.41</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$69.1K</td>
<td align="right">127</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FANG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td align="right">135</td>
<td align="right">133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FANG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$25.1</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$160.31</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td align="right">39</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Diamondback Energy</h3>
<p>Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and gas producer in the United States. The company operates exclusively in the Permian Basin. At the end of 2023, the company reported net proven reserves of 2.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged about 448,000 barrels per day in 2023, at a ratio of 59% oil, 21% natural gas liquids, and 20% natural gas.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Diamondback Energy, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Diamondback Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 776,940, the price of FANG is up 0.59% at $178.74. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 40 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Diamondback Energy</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $219.25.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Diamondback Energy, maintaining a target price of $232.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Diamondback Energy, maintaining a target price of $219.<br />
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Wolfe Research has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $190.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Diamondback Energy, maintaining a target price of $236. </p>
<p>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 Diamondback Energy options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


FANG

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Diamondback Energy

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Applied Digital</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with APLD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Applied Digital.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 61% bullish and 30%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $219,258, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $616,316.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $3.0 to $13.0 for Applied Digital over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Applied Digital stands at 2237.27, with a total volume reaching 12,788.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Applied Digital, situated within the strike price corridor from $3.0 to $13.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Applied Digital 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736964937_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$220.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>508</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$163.9K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>705</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>173</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$0.59</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$54.3K</td>
<td>632</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Applied Digital</h3>
<p>Applied Digital Corp is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure across North America. It provides digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services to industries like High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company operates in the following business segments; Data Center Hosting Business, Cloud Services Business, and HPC Hosting Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Data Center Hosting Business which operates data centers to provide energized space to crypto mining customers.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Applied Digital, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Applied Digital</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 23,864,789, the APLD's price is down by -4.46%, now at $8.16. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 85 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Applied Digital</h3>
<p>In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $12.333333333333334.</p>
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TSLA

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Jefferies Maintains Buy on Chefs' Warehouse, Raises Price Target to $60

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SRAD

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Sportradar Gr, Raises Price Target to $23

<p>Across the recent three months, 9 analysts have shared their insights on CNX Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNX#NYSE">CNX</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for CNX Resources, presenting an average target of $32.67, a high estimate of $38.00, and a low estimate of $23.00. This current average has increased by 3.71% from the previous average price target of $31.50. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736964059_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
<p>The standing of CNX Resources among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<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>Gabe Daoud</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zach Parham</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zach Parham</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> 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 CNX Resources. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of CNX Resources compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of CNX Resources's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Capture valuable insights into CNX Resources's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on CNX Resources analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>About CNX Resources</h2>
<p>CNX Resources Corp is an independent low carbon intensity natural gas and midstream company engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of natural gas properties in the Appalachian Basin. The company's operating segment include Shale and Coalbed Methane. It generates maximum revenue from the Shale segment. It also has other segment that includes nominal shallow oil and gas production.</p>
<h3>Key Indicators: CNX Resources's Financial Health</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Highlights:</strong> Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> CNX Resources displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately <strong>10.75%</strong>. 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 Energy sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> CNX Resources's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>19.55%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> CNX Resources's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>1.54%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> CNX Resources's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>0.76%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at <strong>0.56</strong>.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
<p>Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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Deep Dive Into CNX Resources Stock: Analyst Perspectives (9 Ratings)

<p>GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) underwent analysis by 4 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $38.5, a high estimate of $55.00, and a low estimate of $30.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 67.83% increase from the previous average price target of $22.94.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736964050_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
<p>A clear picture of GEO Group's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<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>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Gibas</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay McCanless</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> 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 GEO Group. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of GEO Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of GEO Group's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of GEO Group's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on GEO Group analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind GEO Group</h2>
<p>The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.</p>
<h3>Financial Insights: GEO Group</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> GEO Group displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately <strong>0.06%</strong>. This indicates a notable 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.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> GEO Group's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>4.36%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> GEO Group's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>2.03%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>0.72%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> GEO Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at <strong>1.36</strong>, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.</p>
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
<p>Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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Assessing GEO Group: Insights From 4 Financial Analysts

<p>Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 12 analysts have published ratings on Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) in the last three months.</p>
<p>The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $48.58, with a high estimate of $62.00 and a low estimate of $42.00. Highlighting a 4.75% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $51.00. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736964042_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>The standing of Devon Energy among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<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>Bob Brackett</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Subash Chandra</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Gruber</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Devon Energy. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Devon Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Devon Energy's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Devon Energy's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DVN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Devon Energy analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Get to Know Devon Energy Better</h2>
<p>Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2023, Devon reported net proved reserves of 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 658,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.</p>
<h3>Financial Insights: Devon Energy</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Over the 3 months period, Devon Energy showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of <strong>4.9%</strong> as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Devon Energy's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>20.18%</strong> net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Devon Energy's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>6.05%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Devon Energy's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of <strong>2.93%,</strong> the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Devon Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of <b>0.65</b>, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
<p>Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.</p>
<p>Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.</p>
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