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Rio Tinto (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rio#NYSE">RIO</a>) announced that it would invest in Pongamia seed farms in Australia to explore the possibility of using its seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel. RIO sees biofuels as an avenue to reduce the dependence on fossil diesel, which accounts for around 10% of its emissions footprint in Australia.
To achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2050, Rio Tinto has chosen electrification as the long-term solution for replacing the use of diesel in its fleet. While electrification is in progress, the company is looking at other quicker options to lower diesel-sourced emissions, such as biofuels.
Australia does not yet have a biofuel feedstock industry capable of meeting domestic demand. Rio Tinto expects that the pilot will play an important role in addressing this gap while supporting its journey to achieve decarbonization goals.
<h2>Rio Tinto Joins Forces With Midway for Pongamia Farm Trial</h2>
Pongamia is a fast-growing tree that is native to northern Australia. It produces large numbers of seeds, which are rich in oil and protein. The seeds can be processed into renewable diesel, which offers a significant reduction in carbon emissions compared with fossil fuel diesel.
After the extraction of oil, the seed pod and meal can be processed for other uses such as cattle feed. Pongamia has other benefits, it is drought tolerant, salinity and flood resistant, with low water, fertilization and pest control requirements making it easy to grow.
Rio Tinto is in the final stages of acquiring approximately 3,000 hectares of cleared land near Townsville in north Queensland to establish farms to study growth conditions and measure seed oil yields.
RIO has partnered with Midway Limited to oversee the planting and management of the seed farms. The companies will plant approximately 750,000 Pongamia saplings.
<h2>Rio Tinto&#39;s Decarbonization Efforts</h2>
In 2023, Rio Tinto&#39;s Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 32.6Mt CO2e, which marked a reduction of 5.5% from its 2018 baseline. It plans to invest capital in the range of $5- $6 billion by 2030 to deliver on its decarbonization strategy.
In July, RIO announced that it is set to install carbon-free aluminum smelting cells at its Arvida smelter in Qu&eacute;bec, Canada, utilizing the first technology license issued by the ELYSIS joint venture. The groundbreaking ELYSIS technology aims to eliminate all direct greenhouse gases from the conventional aluminum smelting process by producing oxygen as a byproduct while improving efficiency by producing more aluminum at lower costs.
In May 2024, Rio Tinto and BHP Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bhp#NYSE">BHP</a>) teamed up to trial large battery-powered haul trucks manufactured by Caterpillar (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cat#NYSE">CAT</a>) and Komatsu (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmtuy#OTC">KMTUY</a>) in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The trials will kick off with two Cat 793 haul trucks in 2024, followed by two Komatsu 930 haul trucks in 2026.
BHP will trial the Caterpillar trucks while Rio Tinto will test the Komatsu trucks. This collaboration between two leading global miners with two of the world&#39;s largest haul truck manufacturers seeks to address the critical challenge of achieving zero-emissions haulage in the mining sector.
Even though electrification is the most efficient and cost-effective solution to reduce the use of fossil diesel in mining fleet and equipment, Rio Tinto does not expect mass deployment of battery electric haul trucks at its operations to be technically or commercially feasible before 2030.
In the meantime, Rio Tinto intends to explore other avenues like biofuels to reduce diesel-sourced emissions. In June 2023, its Boron operation in California fully transitioned its heavy machinery from fossil diesel to renewable diesel. It is the first open pit mine in the world to achieve this feat.&nbsp; The company expects to replicate this at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah this year. It is also investigating the usage of biofuels in scenarios where electrification may be challenging to implement.
<h2>RIO&#39;s Price Performance &amp; Zacks Rank</h2>
In a year, shares of Rio Tinto have gained 2.2% against the industry&#39;s 2.8% decline.
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Rio Tinto currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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The experimental drug KarXT, developed by Karuna Therapeutics, is expected to receive FDA approval later this month (Sept. 26), marking a significant breakthrough in schizophrenia treatment.
If approved, KarXT would become the first novel schizophrenia drug in over 70 years, offering new hope for patients and medical professionals alike.
Schizophrenia, a mental disorder that affects approximately 3.8 million adults in the U.S., is often characterized by severe symptoms such as social isolation, memory issues and psychotic episodes.
Last year, Bristol-Myers Squibb &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) acquired Karuna Therapeutics for $330 per share in cash for a total equity value of $14 billion, or $12.7 billion net of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/12/36388646/bristol-myers-acquisition-of-karuna-therapeutics-paves-way-for-aggressive-global-marketing-of-ka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimated cash acquired</a>. 
The Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/427d37df-e2e9-4b67-87be-29f2a258de00" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlights</a> that existing treatments, mainly focused on blocking dopamine receptors, often come with serious side effects, including weight gain and involuntary movements.
Despite the enthusiasm surrounding KarXT, the complexity and financial constraints of the U.S. health care system could limit access to this new treatment.
High drug pricing could also hinder access; the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review has suggested KarXT be priced at up to $20,000 per year.
In August, AbbVie Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) completed the acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics, another company focused on developing drugs for neurological disorders, for a total equity value of approximately $8.7 billion, or <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/12/36138732/abbvies-new-9b-neuroscience-space-deal-might-attract-ftc-scrutiny-analyst-signals" rel="noreferrer noopener">$45 per share in cash</a>.
The challenges extend beyond the cost and availability of medications, the Financial Times report adds. Many individuals with mental health conditions, particularly schizophrenia, encounter law enforcement rather than health care professionals during crises.
While KarXT&#8217;s approval could represent a crucial step forward, many experts, including Michael Thompson, a criminal justice expert, say that more systemic changes are needed to ensure mental health care is accessible and effective, especially for vulnerable populations like the homeless, according to FT. 

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on AbbVie. Our analysis of options history for AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 37% of traders were bullish, while 12% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $325,314, and 4 were calls, valued at $527,350.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $165.0 to $195.0 for AbbVie during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for AbbVie's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of AbbVie's whale trades within a strike price range from $165.0 to $195.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>AbbVie Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726859359_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<td>ABBV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$28.4</td>
<td>$27.15</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$361.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>29</td>
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<td>ABBV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.71</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$204.0K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>553</td>
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<td>ABBV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$101.2K</td>
<td>363</td>
<td>125</td>
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<td>ABBV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>ABBV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.25</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$17.98</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$35.9K</td>
<td>646</td>
<td>20</td>
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<h3>About AbbVie</h3>
AbbVie is a pharmaceutical firm with a strong exposure to immunology (with Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq) and oncology (with Imbruvica and Venclexta). The company was spun off from Abbott in early 2013. The 2020 acquisition of Allergan added several new products and drugs in aesthetics (including Botox).
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with AbbVie, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of AbbVie</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 3,370,211, the price of ABBV is down by -0.39%, reaching $192.86.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 35 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on AbbVie</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $209.0.
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Bloom Energy Says Expects Shipment Volumes To Korea To Be Similar In 2024 And The Coming Years To What They Have Been In Recent Years

Jabil Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jbl#NYSE">JBL</a>) is set to release fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results on Sept. 26, before the opening bell. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 2.16%. It pulled off a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.10%, on average.
The leading global supplier of electronic manufacturing services is likely to witness a revenue contraction year over year in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Soft demand trends in some end markets and macroeconomic challenges are likely to impede the top-line growth. Initiatives to improve profitability and free cash flow are positives.
<h2>Factors at Play</h2>
Jabil is placing a strong emphasis on integrating sophisticated AI and ML capabilities to enhance portfolio offerings and improve the efficiency of its internal process. Growing demand for AI infrastructure in data center space, along with AI proliferation in cloud, networking and industrial automation end markets are major tailwinds. Jabil&#39;s focus on end market and product diversification, coupled with its large-scale global operations, offers a high degree of resilience during times of macroeconomic and geopolitical disruption. Management&#39;s focus on operational efficiency and effective working capital management is boosting profitability and free cash flow.
However, demand softness in several key end markets, including 5G, renewable energy, digital print and healthcare is weighing on net sales. The company&#39;s automotive vertical is also experiencing headwinds as the Chinese automotive market grapples with overcapacity and high inventory levels. Moreover, the launch of new electric vehicle platforms has been postponed by several quarters. These factors are likely to have impeded revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. The company&#39;s strategy to move away from less prospective markets by restructuring and reshaping its portfolio will impact top-line growth in the near term.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the DMS vertical is pegged at $3.384 billion, indicating a decline from $4.436 billion reported in the year-ago quarter. Revenues from the EMS vertical are pegged at $3.169 billion, implying a downtrend from $4.022 billion in the year-ago quarter.
For the August quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $6.573 billion, which indicates a decline from the year-ago quarter&#39;s tally of $8.458 billion. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $2.23, suggesting a decrease from $2.45 reported in the prior-year quarter.
<h2>Earnings Whispers</h2>
Our proven model doesn&#39;t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Jabil this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. This is not the case here.
Earnings ESP: Earnings ESP, which represents the difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, is -0.22%.
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<h3>Jabil, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h3>
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Zacks Rank: Jabil currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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<h2>Stocks to Consider</h2>
Here are some companies you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this season:
Accenture (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acn#NYSE">ACN</a>) is set to release its quarterly numbers on Sept. 26. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.37% and a Zacks Rank #2.
The Earnings ESP for Carnival (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ccl#NYSE">CCL</a>) stands at +2.99%. The company carries a Zacks Rank of 3. It is scheduled to report quarterly numbers on Sept. 30.
The Earnings ESP for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cost#NASDAQ">COST</a>) stands at +0.62%, and it carries a Zacks Rank of 3. The company is scheduled to report quarterly numbers on Sept. 26.
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Microsoft Corp. (NASDA: MSFT) <a href="https://ambassadors.microsoft.com/xbox/blog/celebrating-the-legacy-and-evolution-of-the-xbox-ambassadors">announced</a> the end of its Xbox Ambassadors program.
Starting today, the program will begin winding down, with a complete shutdown scheduled for Oct. 15, 2024. Ambassadors have until that date to claim any remaining rewards and codes.
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The Xbox Ambassadors initiative was designed to promote inclusivity, safety, and fun within the gaming community. 
While participants were not Microsoft employees, they played a vital role in representing the Xbox brand. To qualify, Ambassadors needed to meet certain requirements, such as maintaining a minimum Gamerscore of 1,500 and being at least 17 years old. 
These standout community members were often rewarded with exclusive digital and physical items, editorial spotlights and access to sweepstakes.
&#8220;We have learned so much from this passionate group,&#8221; Microsoft said in its official announcement. However, the company cited the evolving nature of the Xbox brand as the reason behind the program&#8217;s closure, with plans to shift community engagement strategies moving forward.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Changes And New Directions For Xbox Engagement</h1>
The company hinted at future plans for expanding its engagement programs, particularly through its Xbox Rewards and Xbox Research initiatives.
&#8220;Players are finding more value in engaging with us in other ways that allow them to live our community values of making Xbox a place where everyone can have fun,&#8221; Microsoft said in its statement. 
This shift will see greater emphasis on other programs like Xbox Fanfest and the Xbox Insider Program, which aim to maintain the community spirit fostered by the Ambassadors.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Tumultuous Year For Microsoft Gaming</h1>
The closure of the Xbox Ambassadors program comes amid a challenging year for Microsoft Gaming. The company, like many others in the gaming industry, has faced waves of layoffs. In January 2024, Xbox cut 1,900 staff, and further reductions followed in May, including the closure of studios like Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. 
Just last week, another 650 staff members were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40829756/microsoft-cuts-650-xbox-jobs-amid-restructuring-following-activision-blizzard-deal-report">laid off.</a>
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Over the past 24 hours, Bittensor's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TAO</a>) price rose 9.56% to $408.24. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 29.0% gain, moving from $312.66 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $757.60. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Bittensor over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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The trading volume for the coin has risen 126.0% over the past week diverging from the circulating supply of the coin, which has decreased 0.69%. This brings the circulating supply to 7.38 million, which makes up an estimated 35.15% of its max supply of 21.00 million. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for TAO is #34 at $3.01 billion.
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Kaspa's (CRYPTO:KAS) price has decreased 3.42% over the past 24 hours to $0.17, continuing its downward trend over the past week of -1.0%, moving from $0.17 to its current price. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Kaspa over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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Kaspa's trading volume has climbed 44.0% over the past week, moving in tandem, directionally, with the overall circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.52%. This brings the circulating supply to 24.75 billion, which makes up an estimated 86.21% of its max supply of 28.70 billion. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for KAS is #27 at $4.18 billion.
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Cryptocurrency Kaspa Falls More Than 3% In 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, Aptos's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">APT</a>) price has risen 6.02% to $7.26. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 14.0% gain, moving from $6.29 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $19.92. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Aptos over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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Aptos's trading volume has climbed 200.0% over the past week along with the circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.23%. This brings the circulating supply to 500.28 million. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for APT is #31 at $3.63 billion.
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A Georgia pharmacy has started selling low-THC medical marijuana to registered patients statewide, despite opposition from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/drug-enforcement-administration">Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).</a>
Vic Johnson, who owns the Living Well Pharmacy in Augusta, <a href="https://www.ajc.com/news/health-news/independent-georgia-pharmacy-is-dispensing-medical-marijuana-defying-dea-warning/ZML4KLIPQ5HQDLZ4GIRU27MXLI/">told</a> the Journal-Constitution that selling medical cannabis in pharmacies is "a new frontier."
Why? "I really think pharmacies are an ideal outlet for dispensing medical cannabis because if you come to my pharmacy already, we can talk about what medications you already are taking."
The Georgia Board of Pharmacy started accepting applications from nearly 120 pharmacies to provide medical marijuana products in October, making it the first state in the nation to allow the sale of low-dose cannabis at independent drug stores. The move came four years after the Georgia legislature legalized low-THC medical marijuana in 2019.
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Botanical Sciences LLC and Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTCQX">TCNNF</a>), which were the first cannabis businesses to launch medical cannabis sales statewide in 2023, were given the green light to supply pharmacies with products.
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The DEA sent warning letters to pharmacies involved in the state&#8217;s medical marijuana program shortly after, cautioning against dispensing THC. Even though the DEA's move prompted concerns among industry stakeholders about potential obstacles to the expansion of medical marijuana access for patients statewide, the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) maintained its stance.
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"I want patients to know that we are well on our way to fully implement the Hope Act [Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act]," GMCC chair Sid Johnson said. "We will continue to pursue our mission of ensuring access to medical cannabis for all patients across Georgia."
Johnson's pharmacy was earlier approved by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy to dispense low-THC oil to Richmond County's registered patients. He said his pharmacy got the green light to sell medical cannabis gummies, tinctures, cremes or capsules that contain 5% THC or marijuana compound in late August.
"I think our customers feel more comfortable buying this product through a pharmacy where records are kept, and we know their medical history," Johnson <a href="https://augustabusinessdaily.com/local-pharmacy-creating-a-buzz-with-thc-sales/">told</a> Augusta Business Daily. "The other benefit is that the purchases for these products are kept separate from other prescriptions we fill."
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Ratings for BOK Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOKF#NASDAQ">BOKF</a>) were provided by 9 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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.
<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;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated BOK Financial and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $109.11, accompanied by a high estimate of $123.00 and a low estimate of $94.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $99.44, the current average has increased by 9.72%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726858922_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive BOK Financial. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wood Lay</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Tenner</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Olney</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$97.00</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 BOK Financial. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of BOK Financial compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of BOK Financial'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 BOK Financial's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BOKF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on BOK Financial analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind BOK Financial</h2>
BOK Financial Corp is the largest financial institution in Oklahoma and it provides a comprehensive range of nationally competitive financial products and services. Its operating segments consist of commercial banking, consumer banking, and wealth management. The company has various products and services including cash management services, loans and deposits, fiduciary and insurance services, mortgage banking and brokerage and trading services. It generates maximum revenue from the commercial banking segment. Its commercial banking segment includes lending, treasury and cash management services, and customer risk management products to small businesses, middle market, and larger commercial customers.
<h3>BOK Financial: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, BOK Financial showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.62% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: BOK Financial's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 29.63%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): BOK Financial's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.13%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): BOK Financial's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.32% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, BOK Financial faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
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.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Forecasting The Future: 9 Analyst Projections For BOK Financial

In the preceding three months, 10 analysts have released ratings for Acadia Healthcare Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHC#NASDAQ">ACHC</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives 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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Acadia Healthcare Co, presenting an average target of $88.2, a high estimate of $94.00, and a low estimate of $75.00. Highlighting a 0.11% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $88.30. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726858904_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Acadia Healthcare Co. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ben Hendrix</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pito Chickering</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Mok</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Acadia Healthcare Co. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Acadia Healthcare Co compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Acadia Healthcare Co's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Acadia Healthcare Co's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACHC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Acadia Healthcare Co analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Acadia Healthcare Co</h2>
Acadia Healthcare Co Inc acquires and develops behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. Acute inpatient psychiatric facilities and specialty treatment facilities contribute the vast majority of Acadia's revenue in the United States. The U.S. facilities receive the major proportion of payments from Medicaid, with the second-largest proportion from commercial payors. In the United Kingdom, the majority of Acadia's revenue comes from its healthcare facilities, and virtually all of the payment received is from the National Health Service.
<h3>Acadia Healthcare Co: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Acadia Healthcare Co's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 8.85%. 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: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 9.86%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Acadia Healthcare Co's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.7%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Acadia Healthcare Co's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.4%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Acadia Healthcare Co's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.67.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Acadia Healthcare Co Stock

Ratings for Pinnacle Finl Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) were provided by 8 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">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;">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>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Pinnacle Finl Partners, presenting an average target of $101.75, a high estimate of $113.00, and a low estimate of $87.00. Observing a 6.97% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $95.12. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726858885_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Pinnacle Finl Partners 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.
<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>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Gerlinger</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shaw</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Scouten</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Alexopoulos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Pinnacle Finl Partners. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Pinnacle Finl Partners compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Pinnacle Finl Partners's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Pinnacle Finl Partners's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNFP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Pinnacle Finl Partners analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Pinnacle Finl Partners: A Closer Look</h2>
Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc is a financial holding company. The company operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank. The bank provides a full range of lending products, including commercial, real estate, and consumer loans to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Pinnacle operates as a community bank mainly in the urban markets of Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as surrounding counties. It relies heavily on mergers and acquisitions. A majority of its loan portfolio is in commercial loans, mainly real estate, as well as industrial loans. The bank generates a majority of its net revenue through net interest income.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Pinnacle Finl Partners's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Pinnacle Finl Partners faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -9.98% in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction 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 Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.55%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Pinnacle Finl Partners's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.83%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.1%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, Pinnacle Finl Partners adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Key Takeaways From Pinnacle Finl Partners Analyst Ratings

Artificial Superintelligence Alliance's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fet/usd">FET</a>) price has increased 4.98% over the past 24 hours to $1.6. Over the past week, FET has experienced an uptick of over 14.0%, moving from $1.39 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $3.45. 
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Cryptocurrency Artificial Superintelligence Alliance Up More Than 4% In 24 hours

Progyny (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGNY#NASDAQ">PGNY</a>) underwent analysis by 14 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $27.86, a high estimate of $37.00, and a low estimate of $18.00. This current average represents a 19.15% decrease from the previous average price target of $34.46. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726858866_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Progyny 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.
<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>Richard Close</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glen Santangelo</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jailendra Singh</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anne Samuel</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cherny</td>
<td>Leerink Partners</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anne Samuel</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Constantine Davides</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jailendra Singh</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Close</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cherny</td>
<td>Leerink Partners</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Constantine Davides</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Progyny. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Progyny compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Progyny's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Progyny's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Progyny Better</h2>
Progyny Inc is a company engaged in specializing in fertility and family building benefits solutions. Its clients include employers across various industries. The fertility benefits solution consists of the treatment services (Smart Cycles), access to the Progyny network of high-quality fertility specialists that perform the Smart Cycle treatments and active management of the selective network of high-quality provider clinics.
<h3>Progyny's Economic Impact: An Analysis</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: Progyny's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 8.85%. This signifies 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: Progyny's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.42%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Progyny's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.21%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Progyny's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.21%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Progyny's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.04, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</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.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Beyond The Numbers: 14 Analysts Discuss Progyny Stock

In the preceding three months, 11 analysts have released ratings for Terex (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEX#NYSE">TEX</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</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;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">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;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $64.0, a high estimate of $74.00, and a low estimate of $55.00. This current average has decreased by 3.9% from the previous average price target of $66.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726858837_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Terex 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>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jerry Revich</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Raso</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jerry Revich</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mircea Dobre</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Volkmann</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Terex. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Terex compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Terex's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Terex</h2>
Terex is a top manufacturer of aerial work platforms, materials processing equipment, and specialty equipment, such as material handlers, cranes, and concrete mixer trucks. Its current composition is a result of numerous acquisitions over several decades and a recent shift to focus on its two core segments after divesting a handful of underperforming businesses. Terex's remaining segments see heavy demand in nonresidential construction as well as in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, and materials management.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Terex's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Terex's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.53% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 10.18%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Terex's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 7.91%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.73%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Terex's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.36, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
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Deep Dive Into Terex Stock: Analyst Perspectives (11 Ratings)

Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated Glacier Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBCI#NYSE">GBCI</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous 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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $42.0, a high estimate of $50.00, and a low estimate of $38.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 4.48% increase from the previous average price target of $40.20.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726858823_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Glacier Bancorp 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>
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<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Matthew Clark</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Clark</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Glacier Bancorp. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Glacier Bancorp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Glacier Bancorp's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Glacier Bancorp's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GBCI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Glacier Bancorp analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Glacier Bancorp</h2>
Glacier Bancorp Inc is a regional bank holding company providing commercial banking services to scores of communities through its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Glacier Bank. The bank operates a multitude of banking offices in Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The bank's wide range of products and services include deposit, loans, and mortgage origination services, among others. The bank primarily serves individuals, small- to medium-sized businesses, community organizations, and public entities. Glacier's strategy emphasizes both internal growth and growth through selective acquisitions. A majority of the bank's loan portfolio is in commercial real estate, while a majority of its net revenue is net interest income.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Glacier Bancorp</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Glacier Bancorp's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.41% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 23.08%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Glacier Bancorp's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.43%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Glacier Bancorp's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.16%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.82, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fitb#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) shares touched a 52-week high of $43.85 on Thursday following the Federal Reserve&#39;s announcement of a 50-basis points interest rate cut.
The FITB stock closed slightly lower at $43.64, gaining nearly 18% over the past six months. It has outperformed its industry, the S&amp;P 500 Index and its close peers like Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cma#NYSE">CMA</a>) and Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bac#NYSE">BAC</a>) in the same time frame.
<h3>Six-Month Price Performance</h3>
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<h2>Key Drivers Behind FITB Stock&#39;s New 52-Week High</h2>
A major factor for this upward movement of FITB stock can be attributed to the Federal Reserve&#39;s aggressive start to monetary policy easing.
On Wednesday, the central bank signaled two additional rate cuts this year to support the economy. Fed officials further indicated plans for four more cuts in 2025 and two in 2026.
The interest rate cut is a positive development for banks, including Fifth Third, CMA and BAC, which have been struggling with rising funding cost pressures. While higher rates have led to a significant jump in banks&#39; net interest income (NII) the same led to increased funding costs, which squeezed margins.
FITB&#39;s NII has witnessed a three-year (2020-2023) compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. However, the company&#39;s NII declined in the first half of 2024 due to higher funding costs.
So now that the Fed has cut the rates, funding costs will gradually stabilize and eventually start declining, thus supporting FITB&#39;s NII.
<h2>Other Factors Supporting FITB&#39;s Performance</h2>
Raised Guidance: At the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference, FITB raised its third-quarter 2024 outlook. The bank stated that total revenues are now expected to rise 2-3% sequentially in the third quarter from its baseline of $2.2 billion compared with the previous guidance of a 1-2% increase. Also, management updated its non-interest income, now expecting a 3-4% increase from its baseline of $717 million, up from the earlier projection of a 1-2% rise.
Strategic Collaborations: The company has been expanding its embedded payments platform on the back of strategic partnerships, positioning itself for substantial growth in the commercial payments space. Fifth Third&#39;s embedded payments platform, Newline, entered into a collaborative agreement with Trustly in September. This collaboration aims to develop its pay-by-bank arrangements and payments made through the Automated Clearing House&nbsp;and Real Time Payments networks.
In July, the bank announced a collaborative agreement between its embedded payments arm, Newline, and Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform, to expand embedded financial services offerings.
In May 2024, in collaboration with Bottomline, Fifth Third launched Enhanced Payables &mdash; a new payment platform powered by the latter&#39;s business payments network, Paymode-X. This partnership offers customers access to a wide range of payment options, including invoice automation, virtual card payments, premium ACH payments, standard ACH payments, check payments and business-to-consumer payments.
Through such strategic collaborations, the bank anticipates commercial payments to be a $1 billion business in the next five years. This will eventually boost the company&#39;s non-interest income growth over time.
Balance Sheet: The bank has a strong liquidity position. As of June 30, 2024, the company had a total debt (long-term debt and other short-term borrowings) of $19.7 billion and total liquidity (cash and due from banks and other short-term investments) of $23.9 billion. The company&#39;s senior debt enjoyed investment-grade credit ratings of BBB+, A- and Baa1 from Standard &amp; Poor&#39;s, Fitch and Moody&#39;s, respectively. This will likely enable the company to access the debt market at favorable rates.
Impressive Capital Distribution: The company is expected to keep enhancing shareholder value through efficient capital distribution.&nbsp; This month, the company announced a 5.7% rise in quarterly dividend to 37 cents per share. It has increased its dividend five times in the last five years. At present, the company has a dividend payout ratio of 40% with an annualized dividend growth rate of 8.55%.
Similarly, BAC hiked quarterly dividends by 8.3% in July to 26 cents, while CMA has kept its dividend payouts steady at 71 cents per share since February 2023.&nbsp;
In addition to dividends, the company has an impressive share repurchase plan. FITB repurchased 3.5 million of its outstanding common shares in the first half of 2024 as part of the 100-million-share repurchase plan announced on June 18, 2019. As of June 30, 2024, 28.6 million shares remain available under the authorization. Going forward, the company expects to repurchase $200 million worth of shares for each remaining quarter of 2024. Such efforts will enhance shareholder value in the long term.
<h2>Few Concerns Prevail for FITB</h2>
Mounting Expenses: Fifth Third&#39;s non-interest expense saw a five-year CAGR of 2.8%, ending 2023. In the first half of 2024, the non-interest expenses remained flat compared with the same period of last year. Higher compensation and benefits expenses, as well as initiatives, such as branch expansion and digitization, will keep the company&#39;s expense base under pressure in the short term.
Limited Loan Portfolio Diversification: The company&#39;s loan portfolio comprises majorly of commercial loans (61.6% of total portfolio loans and leases as of June 30, 2024). The current rapidly changing macroeconomic backdrop may put some strain on commercial lending. Moreover, in case of any economic downturn, the asset quality of these credit categories might deteriorate. Thus, the lack of loan portfolio diversification is likely to hurt the company&#39;s financials if the economic situation worsens.
<h2>Final Words on FITB</h2>
FITB&#39;s inorganic expansion efforts and a robust balance sheet position, along with the Fed&#39;s recent rate cut, are set to support FITB&#39;s financials in the upcoming period.
<h3>Sales Estimate</h3>
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<h3>EPS Estimate</h3>
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<h2>Unlocking Valuation</h2>
FITB stock appears expensive relative to the industry. The company is currently trading at the 12-month trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) F12M ratio of 12.49%, above the industry&#39;s 11.59%.
<h3>P/E F12M</h3>
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Though the rising expense and lack of diversification in its loan portfolio remain near-term concerns, FITB&#39;s long-term prospects remain bright.
Considering its expensive valuation, prospective investors can keep this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock on their radar and can wait for a better entry point.
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