Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jan 16 $5 Calls at the Bid: 10 vs 3202 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jan 16 $5 Calls at the Bid: 10 @ $613.82 vs 3202 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$618.13

Meta Platforms Option Alert: May 16 $615 Calls Sweep (13) near the Bid: 168 vs 692 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: May 16 $615 Calls Sweep (13) near the Bid: 168 @ $38.557 vs 692 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$615.4

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $630 Calls at the Ask: 270 vs 370 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $630 Calls at the Ask: 270 @ $134.2 vs 370 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$614.4

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Fri $620 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 700 vs 6472 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Fri $620 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 700 @ $7.55 vs 6472 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$615.62

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Fri $640 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 1801 vs 6126 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Fri $640 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 1801 @ $3.3 vs 6126 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$620.46

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Sep 19 $550 Puts Sweep (5) near the Ask: 200 vs 3317 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Sep 19 $550 Puts Sweep (5) near the Ask: 200 @ $37.161 vs 3317 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$595.195

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Apr 17 $680 Puts Sweep (12) near the Ask: 236 vs 1658 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Apr 17 $680 Puts Sweep (12) near the Ask: 236 @ $89.047 vs 1658 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$591.59

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jul 18 $670 Puts Sweep (12) near the Bid: 236 vs 285 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jul 18 $670 Puts Sweep (12) near the Bid: 236 @ $93.047 vs 285 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$591.59

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun 20 $5 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 10 vs 218 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun 20 $5 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 10 @ $586.098 vs 218 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$590.6208

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Sep 19 $5 Calls at the Bid: 10 vs 331 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Sep 19 $5 Calls at the Bid: 10 @ $586.3 vs 331 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$590.79

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun 20 $5 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 10 vs 218 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun 20 $5 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 10 @ $585.643 vs 218 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$590.25

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun 20 $550 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 100 vs 12235 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun 20 $550 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 100 @ $70.25 vs 12235 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$588.2

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $5 Calls at the Bid: 20 vs 4620 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $5 Calls at the Bid: 20 @ $587.19 vs 4620 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$591.84

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun 20 $10 Calls at the Bid: 10 vs 83 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jun 20 $10 Calls at the Bid: 10 @ $581.57 vs 83 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$591.19

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Sep 19 $5 Calls at the Bid: 10 vs 269 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Sep 19 $5 Calls at the Bid: 10 @ $596.32 vs 269 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$600.785

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $650 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 66 vs 686 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $650 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 66 @ $111.0 vs 686 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$588.03

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jan 16 $5 Calls at the Ask: 10 vs 2914 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Meta Platforms Option Alert: Jan 16 $5 Calls at the Ask: 10 @ $583.22 vs 2914 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$587.49

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Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.

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Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 15.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.06%. Currently, Amazon.com has a market capitalization of $1.88 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In AMZN: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMZN stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $9,530.19 today based on a price of $178.40 for AMZN at the time of writing.
<h3>Amazon.com's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743720310_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Anyone following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mlb">Major League Baseball</a> in the 2025 season has heard about torpedo bats, a new trend of bats that have seen impressive results for those using them.
A deep dive into legal bats shows soaring demand and a public company that gives investors exposure to the latest hitting trend.
What Happened: The New York Yankees lost the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/10/41521768/world-series-yankees-dodgers-showdown-could-boost-fox-betting-odds-how-to-watch-matchup-of"> 2024 World Series,</a> but if early results for the 2025 season are any indication, the team may be back with a vengeance.
The Yankees are currently 3-2 on the season and the team&#8217;s run differential of +19 ranks third best in the league behind the undefeated Los Angeles Dodgers (+22, 8-0) and San Diego Padres (+25, 7-0) which have played more games than them.
Through the first four games of the season, the Yankees had 18 home runs, breaking an MLB record for the first four games of any season. The team also had nine players hit home runs in the stretch and three players hit at least three home runs in the stretch, MLB firsts, as reported by <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/02/sport/yankees-home-run-record-torpedo-bats-spt/index.html">CNN</a>.
Helping the Yankees make history could be torpedo bats, a newer customized bat that is shaped like a torpedo and allocates extra wood to each hitter's "sweet spot."
The bats are legal as they fall within length and wood requirements and are made by an MLB-approved manufacturer.
Among the Yankees players using the bats are Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt.
"I don't know the science of it… I think I still hit the ball the same, like, exit velocity as I always did. I just feel like it gives you a feeling of — just feeling like you have more to work with," Chisholm Jr. said, as reported by <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/sport/torpedo-bats-mlb-yankees-explained-spt/index.html">CNN</a>.
The bats were developed by former MIT physicist Aaron "Lenny" Leanhardt, who spent time with the Yankees organization and is now a staff member for the Miami Marlins.
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The Winning Company? While the big question will be if torpedo bats continue to see demand from MLB players and other baseball players, one company is already seeing increasing sales.
Victus president Jared Smith told <a href="https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabilia/swing-like-the-pros-torpedo-bats-now-available-for-anyone-to-order">cllct </a>that he has not seen demand like the torpedo bat in his 15 years in the industry.
"Of course, we are going to lean into it," Smith told cllct.
Smith said the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles are among the teams that have tested torpedo bats in the company's bat lab.
Smith said the question is how long the demand will last.
"It will definitely be here for good now. I'm not sure if it will take over the league or it will just be a fad."
Victus is <a href="https://ir.compassdiversified.com/news-releases/news-release-details/compass-diversified-completes-sale-marucci-sports">owned </a>by Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXF#NASDAQ">FOXF</a>), a company known better for its bikes.
"The Torpedo has definitely achieved cool status," Smith added.
Fox Factory's business lines are predominantly bicycles, on-road and off-road vehicles, side-by-side vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and vehicle products. The company acquired Marucci and Victus, two baseball equipment makers, in 2023. The companies are the makers of the official bats for Major League Baseball. 
&#8220;Torpedo Shape. Victus Built. Get your hands on the most talked-about bat in the game,&#8221; Victus&#8217; <a href="https://victussports.com/">website </a>reads. 
Fox Factory's fourth-quarter financial <a href="https://investor.ridefox.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Fox-Factory-Holding-Corp.-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-Fiscal-2024-Financial-Results/default.aspx">results </a>saw the company's Specialty Sports Group post a 33.3% year-over-year increase in net sales helped by the acquisition.
The next quarterly results from Fox Factory could show if there was an immediate impact for this business segment thanks to torpedo bats. The company commentary could also highlight if it is boosting guidance for the sports segment.
Why It's Important: Sports leagues evolve and new technology often makes players and teams better, which sometimes can break records and also create a more enjoyable experience for fans.
Betting on players to hit home runs has become a top bet for sportsbooks for the MLB season. Both DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) and Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>) -owned FanDuel are leaning into the torpedo bats. Each sportsbook has sections featuring players who have used torpedo bats during the season.
On DraftKings, bettors can easily place wagers on the players using torpedo bats to hit a home run, get an RBI or hit a double. It&#8217;s not just Yankees players who are using the torpedo bats either.
Some players and baseball fans are skeptical of the torpedo bats and while legal, question the integrity of those using them.
"It's about fairness and equality," Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/dave-portnoy-slams-yankees-torpedo-bats-warns-infiltrating-sacred-game-baseball">said </a>in a recent interview.
Portnoy said his hatred of torpedo bats is not about his dislike for the Yankees, but instead for the integrity of the game.
As long as MLB players keep hitting home runs with torpedo bats, the newer hitting tool will likely be a trending topic in baseball. 
FOXF Price Action: Fox Factory stock closed Thursday down 15.92% at $20.91 versus a 52-week trading range of $20.78 to $54.86, hitting new yearly lows on Thursday. The stock is down 25.6% year-to-date and over 50% over the past year.
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<li>BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned that Bitcoin could usurp the U.S. dollar.</li>
<li>Fink has sounded the alarm on U.S. debt.</li>
<li>Ironically, some also see Bitcoin as the solution to the U.S.&#8217;s problems.</li>
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BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink has joined the chorus of voices warning that the U.S. dollar&#8217;s reserve currency status is at risk. Unlike most, however, he has gone one step further to suggest a likely replacement: Bitcoin.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why BlackRock&#8217;s Larry Fink Thinks Bitcoin Might Usurp The Dollar</h2>
Fink <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/presentation/larry-fink-annual-chairmans-letter.pdf">warned</a> in his annual letter on Monday to investors that Bitcoin could replace the U.S. dollar as the world&#8217;s reserve currency.
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While much of the recent concern around the dollar&#8217;s reserve status has been triggered by President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44554008/wall-street-on-edge-futures-slide-ahead-of-trumps-liberation-day-tariff-shock">Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policy</a>, Fink pointed to the U.S.&#8217;s ballooning national debt as the primary concern.
At the time of writing, this debt stands at over $36 trillion and, according to Fink, is growing at an unsustainable rate.
Specifically, Fink lamented that the national debt has grown three times the U.S. GDP since 1989, with interest payments at $952 billion set to surpass defense spending this year. He also argued that government spending and debt servicing were on pace to surpass all government revenue by 2030, creating a permanent deficit.
&#8220;If the U.S. doesn&#8217;t get its debt under control, if deficits keep ballooning, America risks losing that position to digital assets like Bitcoin,&#8221; he wrote.
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Nonetheless, Fink stressed that his warning wasn&#8217;t meant to be missive against digital assets.&nbsp;
&#8220;I&#8217;m obviously not anti-digital assets (far from it; see the next section). But two things can be true at the same time: Decentralized finance is an extraordinary innovation. It makes markets faster, cheaper, and more transparent. Yet that same innovation could undermine America&#8217;s economic advantage if investors begin seeing Bitcoin as a safer bet than the dollar,&#8221; he wrote.
Indeed, Fink has become <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43150952/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-bitcoin-could-rise-to-700000-on-fiat-fears-if-youre-frightened-of-the-debasement">a vocal proponent of Bitcoin</a> over the past year, especially since BlackRock launched a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. This fund is the largest Bitcoin ETF in the world, with $48 billion in assets under management at the time of writing.
BlackRock has also dived headfirst into tokenization, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44473477/blackrock-brings-tokenized-money-market-fund-buidl-to-solana">its tokenized money market fund BUIDL</a> spread across seven blockchains and boasting over $1.7 billion in assets under management. In Fink&#8217;s latest annual letter to investors, he tipped tokenization to do for finance what email did for communication.
Fink&#8217;s recent statements come as, perhaps ironically, some have tipped Bitcoin as the solution to the U.S.&#8217;s rising debt problem.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve The Answer?</h2>
Strong Bitcoin, supporters such as Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Strategy. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) Chair <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44274267/michael-saylors-bitcoin-superpower-strategy-could-it-generate-106-trillion-for-the-us">Michael Saylor have argued</a>, that the U.S. can tackle its debt problem by accumulating the leading cryptocurrency.
The argument is based on the belief that Bitcoin will eventually soar to over seven figures, and with a large enough stash, the U.S. can leverage it to neutralize debt and attract capital.
It is an idea that Trump also flirted with on the campaign trail, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40983160/donald-trump-sees-good-future-for-crypto-suggests-it-could-help-pay-off-35-trillion-nation">asserting in September</a> that perhaps the U.S. could pay off its debt in crypto.
While economists debate whether this is feasible, Trump already appears to have taken the first step in line with this Bitcoin strategy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">by establishing a U.S. reserve</a> through an executive order.
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The New York Mets have started the 2025 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/major-league-baseball">Major League Baseball </a>season with a 3-3 record. Investors could soon be rooting for the team to hit the 100-win milestone thanks to a new multimillion-dollar sponsorship.
What Happened: Trading platform moomoo <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/03/3055569/0/en/Moomoo-and-the-NY-Mets-Announce-Strategic-Partnership-to-Elevate-Fans-Experience-to-the-Next-Level.html">announced </a>a new strategic partnership with the Mets on Thursday that could award one lucky customer $1 million.
The trading platform, which is owned by Futu Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), will have permanent and rotational signage at CitiField during Mets games, including on the moomoo bullpen.
To celebrate the partnership, moomoo is offering cash prizes for customers based on the number of wins the Mets reach in the 2025 season.
Moomoo will pay out $1 million to one investor if the Mets win 100 games during the season. That potential grand prize drawing will take place on Sept. 28, 2025. Moomoo will also pay out prizes of $10,000 for 25 wins, $20,000 for 50 wins and $30,000 for 75 wins if the Mets reach those milestones.
The <a href="https://invest.us.moomoo.com/moomoomillion">contest </a>is open to people living in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut who open a moomoo account and place a deposit or mail a postcard to moomoo.
"We are very excited to partner with New York Mets, not only because I am a baseball fan, but also because we are committed to elevating the fan experience through various interactive games and promotions," moomoo's U.S. CEO Neil McDonald said.
The tagline "from bullpen to bull-market, moomoo, your powerful trading platform" will be used for the sponsorship and promotion.
"As more fans become financially savvy and explore online trading, this is a great opportunity to utilize a new, user-friendly platform while also receiving select benefits for upcoming Mets games," Mets President of Business Operations M. Scott Havens said.
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Why it's Important: Moomoo's global presence includes 25 million users and the new sponsorship could be a way to add additional users in the growing competitive trading platform sector.
In the fourth quarter, Futu <a href="https://ir.futuholdings.com/static-files/135c4132-48f1-408c-80b5-f178dda1b712">reported </a>paying clients up 41% year-over-year, registered clients up 28.7% year-over-year and total number of users up 16.2% year-over-year.
Trading platform Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) recently offered a $1 million prize in Bitcoin to users who participated in the company's 12-question multiple choice trivia game. The contest was played by over 300,000 people and was a way for Robinhood to try and promote its Gold subscription service.
As for the Mets chances of 100 wins, sportsbooks predict the team to be one of the top MLB teams in the 2025 season.
At DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), the Mets have the fifth-best odds of winning the World Series at +1,400. At FanDuel, which is owned by Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>), the over/under on the Mets wins for the season currently sits at 91.5, suggesting a likely total of 92 wins.
Last season, the Mets went 89-73 and made the playoffs. There were seven teams with 90 wins last season, but none eclipsed the 100-win plateau with the Los Angeles Dodgers closest at 98 wins.
The Mets have won 100 or more games several times in their history, including going 101-61 in 2022 and winning 100 or more in 1988, 1986 and 1969.
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Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 6.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.4%. Currently, Microsoft has a market capitalization of $2.77 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In MSFT: If an investor had bought $1000 of MSFT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $14,942.33 today based on a price of $372.10 for MSFT at the time of writing.
<h3>Microsoft's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743717637_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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13 analysts have shared their evaluations of Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</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>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Kroger, revealing an average target of $70.46, a high estimate of $75.00, and a low estimate of $61.00. This current average reflects an increase of 1.85% from the previous average price target of $69.18. 
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<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The perception of Kroger by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>John Heinbockel</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael Montani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ken Goldman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Heinbockel</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael Montani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Leah Jordan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Goldman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$69.00</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 Kroger. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Kroger compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Kroger'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 Kroger's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Kroger</h2>
Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company boasts an ingrained presence in US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its own food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.
<h3>Kroger's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Kroger's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 January, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -7.44%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 1.79%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kroger's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.8%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kroger's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.07%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Kroger's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 3.03. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
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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The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
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GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) shares are trading higher in Thursday&#8217;s after-hours session after a regulatory filing showed CEO Ryan Cohen increased his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GME/insider-trades">stake in the company</a>.
What To Know: In a new filing released after the market close on Thursday, Cohen disclosed the purchase of 500,000 shares of GameStop at an average price of $21.55 per share. The purchases were made in the open market on Thursday.
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When President Donald Trump announced steep trade tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">targeting key U.S. partners</a>, he spared Mexico and Canada.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)—a trade agreement that went into effect on July 1, 2020—shields U.S. neighbors from the immediate fallout.
The decision surprised market participants, who had expected a heavy tariff on the Central American economy. After all, Mexico runs a large trade surplus in goods with the U.S.
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The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) — a popular vehicle for U.S. investors seeking exposure to Mexican equities — surged 4.5% on the day. This marks its strongest one-day gain since June 2024.
Its performance was aided by the Mexican peso, which rose 1.4% against the dollar. 
Meanwhile, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) plummeted 4.8%. That&#8217;s the worst daily performance since June 2020. 
This sets up an extraordinary 9.2 percentage point outperformance by Mexican stocks over their U.S. counterparts — a historically rare divergence.
According to historical market data, a performance gap of this magnitude between the two ETFs hasn't been seen since Sept. 15, 1998, when the Bank of Mexico intervened to defend the peso during a capital exodus from emerging markets triggered by Russia's default crisis.
Top daily performers included Operadora de Sites Mexicanos, S.A.B. de C.V. (OTCPK: OPMXF), which surged 5.5%, Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (OTCPK: BOMXF), up 4.7%, and Grupo Carso, S.A.B. de C.V. (OTCPK: GPOVF), which gained 3.9%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Tariffs Are Applied To Mexico? </h3>
According to Goldman Sachs economist Alberto Ramos, the April 2 tariff order does not alter existing restrictions placed under the IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) related to fentanyl and migration issues.
"USMCA-compliant goods will continue to see 0% tariff; non-USMCA compliant goods will face a 25% tariff, while non-compliant energy and potash exports are subject to a 10% levy," Ramos wrote in a note. 
Should the IEEPA orders be lifted, non-compliant goods would face a 12% "reciprocal" tariff, while USMCA-compliant exports would retain preferential access.
Mexico&#8217;s exports to the U.S. account for over 27% of GDP, underscoring the country's elevated sensitivity to U.S. trade policy. 
Ramos estimates that, under current rules, average U.S. tariffs on Mexican imports amount to roughly 8%, assuming most trade shifts to USMCA-compliant channels. 
Should more trade migrate to USMCA-compliant categories and if reciprocal tariffs replace IEEPA orders, the average effective tariff rate could fall slightly above 6%, improving Mexico's competitive positioning.
Despite the relief rally in Mexican assets, the economist cautions that Mexico remains indirectly exposed to global fallout. 
The broader package of reciprocal tariffs could dampen global growth and weigh on U.S. industrial demand, which would eventually affect Mexican exporters. 
&#8220;All in, in relative terms Mexico's external competitiveness was not hurt by today's announcements versus the current tariff baseline, but indirectly Mexico and LatAm could suffer from the potential impact on US and global growth of the broad reciprocal tariffs and any eventual retaliatory measures,&#8221; he said. 
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<li>TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNMG#NASDAQ">TNMG</a>) stock rose 8.1% to $0.69 during Thursday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.0 million. </li>
<li>Vimeo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMEO#NASDAQ">VMEO</a>) shares rose 7.55% to $5.27. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $868.7 million. </li>
<li>Vivid Seats (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEAT#NASDAQ">SEAT</a>) shares moved upwards by 5.99% to $2.93. The company's market cap stands at $388.2 million. </li>
<li>Moving iMage Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MITQ#AMEX">MITQ</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.5% to $0.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.4 million. </li>
<li>Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHR#NYSE">SPHR</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.2% to $30.34. The company's market cap stands at $1.0 billion. </li>
<li>BloomZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMZ#NASDAQ">BLMZ</a>) shares rose 5.01% to $0.2. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>QuinStreet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QNST#NASDAQ">QNST</a>) shares fell 5.2% to $15.5 during Thursday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $875.2 million. </li>
<li>Pop Culture Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPOP#NASDAQ">CPOP</a>) shares fell 4.63% to $0.55. The company's market cap stands at $8.2 million. </li>
<li>WiMi Hologram Cloud (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIMI#NASDAQ">WIMI</a>) shares fell 4.22% to $0.44. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $43.2 million. </li>
<li>Treasure Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGL#NASDAQ">TGL</a>) stock decreased by 4.22% to $0.05. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.8 million. </li>
<li>Star Fashion Culture (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STFS#NASDAQ">STFS</a>) shares decreased by 4.09% to $0.94. The company's market cap stands at $11.4 million. </li>
<li>Global Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GITS#NASDAQ">GITS</a>) stock declined by 3.67% to $1.05. The company's market cap stands at $2.7 million. 
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<li>Entero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTO#NASDAQ">ENTO</a>) shares moved upwards by 85.35% to $0.81. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.8 million. </li>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) shares rose 29.54% to $0.81. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $180.9 million. </li>
<li>Aldeyra Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALDX#NASDAQ">ALDX</a>) shares rose 15.19% to $1.63. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $97.0 million. </li>
<li>Ernexa Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERNA#NASDAQ">ERNA</a>) shares moved upwards by 10.49% to $0.2. The company's market cap stands at $10.4 million. </li>
<li>Coya Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COYA#NASDAQ">COYA</a>) shares increased by 8.19% to $6.6. The company's market cap stands at $110.3 million. </li>
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<li>NeuroOne Medical Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMTC#NASDAQ">NMTC</a>) stock declined by 36.2% to $0.55 during Thursday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $16.9 million. </li>
<li>Virpax Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRPX#NASDAQ">VRPX</a>) stock fell 28.95% to $0.47. </li>
<li>Genprex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNPX#NASDAQ">GNPX</a>) shares declined by 15.16% to $0.37. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.1 million. </li>
<li>Bone Biologics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBLG#NASDAQ">BBLG</a>) stock fell 13.37% to $0.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.8 million. </li>
<li>Portage Biotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRTG#NASDAQ">PRTG</a>) stock declined by 9.28% to $5.67. The company's market cap stands at $9.3 million. </li>
<li>Aditxt (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADTX#NASDAQ">ADTX</a>) stock declined by 7.53% to $5.16. The company's market cap stands at $5.3 million. 
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<li>XCHG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XCH#NASDAQ">XCH</a>) stock increased by 19.0% to $1.5 during Thursday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $89.1 million. </li>
<li>Decent Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXST#NASDAQ">DXST</a>) shares increased by 14.61% to $1.49. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.2 million. </li>
<li>NeoVolta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEOV#NASDAQ">NEOV</a>) stock rose 10.39% to $2.23. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $74.5 million. </li>
<li>ClearSign Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIR#NASDAQ">CLIR</a>) stock increased by 10.22% to $0.68. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $33.9 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREB#NASDAQ">AREB</a>) stock increased by 9.84% to $4.35. The company's market cap stands at $2.6 million. </li>
<li>Eshallgo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHGO#NASDAQ">EHGO</a>) stock increased by 9.61% to $1.05. The company's market cap stands at $26.7 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Baiya International Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIYA#NASDAQ">BIYA</a>) shares declined by 8.9% to $3.36 during Thursday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $42.0 million. </li>
<li>Vast Renewables (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTE#NASDAQ">VSTE</a>) shares decreased by 7.44% to $0.31. The company's market cap stands at $9.2 million. </li>
<li>WANG &amp; LEE Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLGS#NASDAQ">WLGS</a>) stock decreased by 6.03% to $0.27. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.7 million. </li>
<li>Aeries Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AERT#NASDAQ">AERT</a>) stock fell 5.44% to $0.65. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $29.0 million. </li>
<li>SUNation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUNE#NASDAQ">SUNE</a>) stock fell 5.31% to $0.25. </li>
<li>ConnectM Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTM#NASDAQ">CNTM</a>) shares fell 4.83% to $0.83. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.2 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>CXApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXAI#NASDAQ">CXAI</a>) stock increased by 42.3% to $1.17 during Thursday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $21.8 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Wellchange Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCT#NASDAQ">WCT</a>) stock increased by 12.82% to $0.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.1 million. </li>
<li>Argo Blockchain (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBK#NASDAQ">ARBK</a>) shares rose 11.85% to $0.37. The company's market cap stands at $23.8 million. </li>
<li>Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNAI#NASDAQ">BNAI</a>) stock rose 11.33% to $0.33. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.8 million. </li>
<li>Taoping (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAOP#NASDAQ">TAOP</a>) stock rose 10.0% to $0.26. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.4 million. </li>
<li>Kopin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOPN#NASDAQ">KOPN</a>) stock rose 5.6% to $0.88. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $134.8 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Alpha Modus Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMOD#NASDAQ">AMOD</a>) stock decreased by 11.9% to $1.17 during Thursday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $14.6 million. </li>
<li>Soluna Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNH#NASDAQ">SLNH</a>) stock declined by 10.09% to $0.44. The company's market cap stands at $4.6 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBB#NASDAQ">ARBB</a>) shares decreased by 7.88% to $0.69. The company's market cap stands at $18.2 million. </li>
<li>Baijiayun Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTC#NASDAQ">RTC</a>) shares fell 5.01% to $0.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.4 million. </li>
<li>SmartKem (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTK#NASDAQ">SMTK</a>) shares declined by 5.0% to $2.66. The company's market cap stands at $9.4 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Silvaco Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVCO#NASDAQ">SVCO</a>) stock declined by 4.95% to $4.23. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $121.2 million. 
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 5 analysts have published ratings on Marex Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRX#NASDAQ">MRX</a>) in the last three months.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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>1M Ago</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>2M Ago</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>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $41.2, a high estimate of $44.00, and a low estimate of $39.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 13.19% increase from the previous average price target of $36.40.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743714215_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Marex Group 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>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Marex Group. 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 Marex Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Marex Group's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Marex Group's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRX/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Marex Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Marex Group</h2>
Marex Group PLC offers a diversified financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access, and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities, and financial markets. It provides critical services to the clients by connecting them to exchanges and providing various execution and hedging services across its assets and products. The group operates in a large and fragmented market with infrastructure requirements and regulatory and technological complexity. It has five segments Clearing, Agency and Execution, Market Making, Hedging and Investment Solutions, and The Corporate. The group generates revenue from Agency and Execution that matches buyers and sellers by facilitating price discovery across the energy and financial securities markets.
<h3>Financial Insights: Marex Group</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Marex Group's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 19.7%. 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 Financials sector.
Net Margin: Marex Group's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.53%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Marex Group's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 4.48%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Marex Group's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.2%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Marex Group's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 6.28, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts 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.
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