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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Salesforce.
Looking at options history for Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) we detected 20 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 40% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 45% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $880,293 and 14, calls, for a total amount of $3,734,812.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $190.0 and $310.0 for Salesforce, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Salesforce options trades today is 1232.75 with a total volume of 4,518.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Salesforce's big money trades within a strike price range of $190.0 to $310.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Salesforce Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841384_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$25.15</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$24.2</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td>896</td>
<td>515</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.94</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$394.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$21.15</td>
<td>$21.15</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$376.4K</td>
<td>648</td>
<td>138</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$18.35</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$18.35</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$367.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$18.55</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$18.22</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$364.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>210</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Salesforce</h3>
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing solutions. The company offers customer relationship management technology that brings companies and customers together. Its Customer 360 platform helps the group to deliver a single source of truth, connecting customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help companies sell, service, market, and conduct commerce. It also offers Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing campaigns, Commerce Cloud as an e-commerce engine, the Salesforce Platform, which allows enterprises to build applications, and other solutions, such as MuleSoft for data integration.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Salesforce, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Salesforce's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,827,601, the price of CRM is down -2.91% at $259.14. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Salesforce</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $328.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $400. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Sector Perform, adjusting the price target to $275. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on Salesforce with a target price of $320. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Neutral rating for Salesforce, targeting a price of $320. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Nike.
Looking at options history for Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) we detected 21 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 52% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 42% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $992,546 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $469,842.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $55.0 to $90.0 for Nike over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Nike options trades today is 4548.11 with a total volume of 5,412.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Nike's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $90.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Nike 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841378_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$438.0K</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>277</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$158.7K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$105.7K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$1.97</td>
<td>$1.91</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>512</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nike</h3>
Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Nike, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Nike's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,724,252, the price of NKE is down by -2.45%, reaching $61.26.</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 13 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Nike</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $65.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Sector Perform rating on Nike, which currently sits at a price target of $65. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on NKE Options

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Sea. Our analysis of options history for Sea (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 55% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $840,065, and 6 were calls, valued at $369,548.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $110.0 to $195.0 for Sea over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Sea'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 Sea's whale trades within a strike price range from $110.0 to $195.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Sea 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841373_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$22.99</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$689.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$46.1</td>
<td>$43.65</td>
<td>$45.03</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$26.1</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$124.4K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$91.9K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>372</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Sea</h3>
Sea started as a gaming business, Garena, but in 2015 expanded into e-commerce. Sea operates Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce company, Shopee, in terms of gross merchandise value. Shopee is a hybrid C2C and B2C marketplace platform operating in Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brazil. For Garena, Free Fire is the key revenue generating game. Sea's third business, SeaMoney, provides lending, payment, digital banking, and insurance services.As of March 31, 2024, Forrest Xiaodong Li, the founder, chairman and CEO, owned 59.8% of voting power and 18.5% of issued shares. Tencent owned 18.2% of issued shares with no voting power.
In light of the recent options history for Sea, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Sea</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,825,388, with SE's price down by -0.72%, positioned at $153.52.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 60 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Sea</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $195.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Loop Capital continues to hold a Buy rating for Sea, targeting a price of $190. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Sea, which currently sits at a price target of $200. 
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Sea Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Shares of Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRMB#NYSE">PRMB</a>) have been under pressure following soggy spring weather that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/beverages">dampened bottled water sales</a> across key regions, such as the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
BofA Securities analyst Peter T. Galbo reiterated the Buy rating on Primo <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRMB/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $42.</a>
Galbo notes that cooler and wetter weather in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, especially over Memorial Day weekend, hurt demand.
With summer heat arriving, Galbo sees potential for a rebound in demand—especially for regional powerhouses like Poland Spring and Deer Park—as favorable forecasts shift momentum.
The analyst also introduced a new summer weather tracker for the company, which will be updated regularly given that the second and third quarters account for roughly 53% of annual sales, and biweekly NielsenIQ scanner data offers timely insights.
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Since bottled water consumption closely tracks temperature and rainfall, Galbo plans to highlight key weather trends from the prior week and include National Oceanic &amp; Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA forecasts for the week ahead.
The analyst highlights that Nielsen scanner data for the week ending May 31, showed a 3.7% year-over-year decline in retail volumes for Primo Brands in May.
The drop was largely driven by an 8.4% slide in Poland Spring sales, a brand sold only in the Northeast. Record rainfall, including the third-wettest May since 1895 with 6.6 inches of precipitation (per NOAA), likely hurt demand.
Galbo predicts that Nielsen data for the week ending June 7 will show a sequential improvement in year-over-year sales trends for Poland Spring and Deer Park.
Warmer and drier-than-usual weather across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic/South should support a rebound from the prior week&#8217;s sharp declines of -18.6% and -9.3%, respectively.
Galbo notes that NOAA&#8217;s latest forecast calls for higher-than-normal temperatures across much of the U.S., particularly in the Southeast and Southwest—key regions for brands like Deer Park, Ozarka, Arrowhead, and Zephyrhills.
Heavier rainfall is expected in parts of the South and Upper Midwest. This could weigh on Ozarka and Ice Mountain sales. Meanwhile, arid conditions in the West may benefit Arrowhead.
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4 analysts have shared their evaluations of UDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDR#NYSE">UDR</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $46.0, along with a high estimate of $51.00 and a low estimate of $41.00. This current average has decreased by 1.6% from the previous average price target of $46.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841276_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of UDR 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>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Malhorta</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Hightower</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Heffern</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$43.00</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 UDR. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of UDR compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of UDR's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of UDR's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know UDR Better</h2>
UDR Inc is a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, acquires, renovates, develops, redevelops, disposes of, and manages multifamily apartment communities in targeted markets located in the United States. The company has two reportable segments; Same-Store Communities segment represents those communities acquired, developed, and stabilized; and Non-Mature Communities/Other segment represents those communities that do not meet the criteria to be included in Same-Store Communities, including, but not limited to, recently acquired, developed and redeveloped communities, and the non-apartment components of mixed-use properties. It generates key revenue from Same-Store Communities.
<h3>UDR: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: UDR's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 2.01%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Real Estate sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: UDR's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 17.9%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): UDR's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 2.26%, 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 0.7%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: UDR's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.82.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</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. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About UDR

5 analysts have shared their evaluations of New Jersey Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NJR#NYSE">NJR</a>) during the recent three months, expressing 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 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">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $50.8, a high estimate of $53.00, and a low estimate of $49.00. Experiencing a 4.15% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $53.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841264_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of New Jersey Resources among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<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>J.R. Weston</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Sunderland</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabriel Moreen</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>-</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 New Jersey Resources. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of New Jersey Resources compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for New Jersey Resources's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of New Jersey Resources's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind New Jersey Resources</h2>
New Jersey Resources is an energy services holding company with regulated and nonregulated operations. Its regulated utility, New Jersey Natural Gas, delivers natural gas to nearly 600,000 customers in the state. NJR's nonregulated businesses include investments in commercial solar projects and several large midstream natural gas projects.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: New Jersey Resources's Finances</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: Over the 3M period, New Jersey Resources showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 38.78% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Utilities sector.
Net Margin: New Jersey Resources's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 22.37%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): New Jersey Resources's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.53% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): New Jersey Resources's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.83% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: New Jersey Resources's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.38. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
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What Analysts Are Saying About New Jersey Resources Stock

10 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Mid-America Apartment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAA#NYSE">MAA</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions 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 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">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $173.0, a high estimate of $194.00, and a low estimate of $160.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 0.29% increase from the previous average price target of $172.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841256_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Mid-America Apartment's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<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>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Malhotra</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aaron Hecht</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lewis</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Buck Horne</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Hightower</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wesley Golladay</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Hightower</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Buck Horne</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$180.00</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 Mid-America Apartment. This offers insight into 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 Mid-America Apartment 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>
To gain a panoramic view of Mid-America Apartment's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Mid-America Apartment's Background</h2>
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc or MAA, is a real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, operation, and development of multifamily apartment communities located in the southeastern and southwestern United States. The company operates two reportable segments; Same Store includes communities that the Company has owned and have been stabilized for at least a full 12 months as of the first day of the calendar year and Non-Same Store and Other includes recently acquired communities, communities being developed or in lease-up, communities that have been disposed of or identified for disposition, communities that have experienced a casualty loss and stabilized communities that do not meet the requirements to be Same Store communities.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Mid-America Apartment's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Mid-America Apartment's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.04%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Real Estate sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 32.91%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Mid-America Apartment's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.03%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Mid-America Apartment's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.53% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Mid-America Apartment's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.84, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</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.
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Where Mid-America Apartment Stands With Analysts

In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Vtex (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTEX#NYSE">VTEX</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives 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 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">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $7.83, a high estimate of $10.00, and a low estimate of $6.50. This current average represents a 11.33% decrease from the previous average price target of $8.83. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841244_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Vtex. 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>Leonardo Olmos</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Herman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$6.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Antonio Pedro Cardoso</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$7.30</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Herman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$6.50</td>
<td>$9.00</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 Vtex. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Vtex compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Vtex's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Vtex'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>Get to Know Vtex Better</h2>
Vtex provides a software-as-a-service digital commerce platform for enterprise brands and retailers. Its platform enables customers to execute their commerce plan, including building online stores, integrating and managing orders across channels, and creating marketplaces to sell products from third-party vendors. It generates maximum revenues from Brazil followed by Latin America and the rest of the world.
<h3>Breaking Down Vtex's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Vtex's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 2.9%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Vtex's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.58%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Vtex's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.34%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Vtex's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Vtex's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.01, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Yum Brands's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.35% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.21 million shares sold short, which is 1.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.14 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Yum Brands Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841235_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Yum Brands has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Yum Brands's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Yum Brands's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.22%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Yum Brands?

During the last three months, 7 analysts shared their evaluations of Camden Prop Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPT#NYSE">CPT</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
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 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">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>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">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Camden Prop Trust, revealing an average target of $133.43, a high estimate of $144.00, and a low estimate of $122.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 1.52% increase from the previous average price target of $131.43.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841231_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Camden Prop Trust 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>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Malhorta</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lewis</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Hightower</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Hightower</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Joseph</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$125.00</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 Camden Prop Trust. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Camden Prop Trust compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Camden Prop Trust's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Camden Prop Trust's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CPT/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Camden Prop Trust analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Camden Prop Trust</h2>
Camden Property Trust is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, management, development, reposition, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. It owned interests in, operated, or developing nearly 177 multifamily properties comprised of nearly 59,996 apartment homes across the United States.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Camden Prop Trust</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Camden Prop Trust's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.94%. 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 Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Camden Prop Trust's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 9.92%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Camden Prop Trust's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 0.83%, 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 0.43%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Camden Prop Trust's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.81, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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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Beyond The Numbers: 7 Analysts Discuss Camden Prop Trust Stock

Home Depot's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.29 million shares sold short, which is 0.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.18 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Home Depot Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841229_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Home Depot has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Home Depot's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Home Depot's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.27%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Home Depot?

Looking into the current session, Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>) shares are trading at $70.76, after a 2.21% drop. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 0.93%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 27.82%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841228_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Trimble P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
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. 
Trimble has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 64.51 of the Electronic Equipment, Instruments &amp; Components industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841228_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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TRMB

Price Over Earnings Overview: Trimble

Tradeweb Markets's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NYSE">TW</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.48% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.95 million shares sold short, which is 2.54% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.71 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Tradeweb Markets Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841223_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Tradeweb Markets has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Tradeweb Markets's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tradeweb Markets's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.69%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Do Investors Really Feel About Tradeweb Markets?

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 9 analysts have published ratings on Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>) in the last three months.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th 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">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</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">0</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">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $17.72, a high estimate of $20.00, and a low estimate of $16.00. This current average represents a 6.74% decrease from the previous average price target of $19.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841220_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Huntington Bancshares's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<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>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Shepard</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terry McEvoy</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Long</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Dietrich</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$18.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$20.00</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 Huntington Bancshares. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Huntington Bancshares compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Huntington Bancshares's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Huntington Bancshares's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HBAN/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Huntington Bancshares analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Huntington Bancshares's Background</h2>
Huntington is a regional US bank with around $200 billion in assets (as of 2024) and has a large presence, particularly in the Midwestern market. It offers a full suite of consumer deposit and lending services, along with commercial services focused on payments, investment management, capital markets, equipment financing, treasury management, and other common banking services.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Huntington Bancshares's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Huntington Bancshares's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 9.46%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower 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 26.04%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Huntington Bancshares's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.76%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Huntington Bancshares's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Huntington Bancshares's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.01. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</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. 
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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BofA Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson reiterated the Buy rating on Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> with a price forecast of $80.</a>
After the closing bell, the company will release its fourth quarter fiscal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45682813/nike-inc-announces-fourth-quarter-fiscal-2025-earnings-and-conference-call" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 financial results on June 26.</a>
Hutchinson writes that the fourth quarter marked Nike&#8217;s &#8220;peak&#8221; of sales and margin pressure, as the company aggressively cleared excess inventory without enough new product innovation to compensate.
The analyst maintains a fourth quarter EPS estimate of 12 cents, in line with consensus, but sees the outlook for fiscal 2026 as the more critical focus of the upcoming earnings call.
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Following recent discussions with CEO Elliott Hill, the analyst highlights growing retailer enthusiasm for Nike&#8217;s Spring &#8217;26 innovation pipeline.
The wholesale landscape remains fluid and not all partners are thriving. But Hutchinson stresses that Nike is positioned to navigate these challenges.
The company can deepen newer retail relationships and reclaim shelf space as competitors scale back their presence, she says.
Nike is expected to outline both the mitigated and unmitigated impact of current tariffs. However, it&#8217;s uncertain what level of forward guidance the company will offer beyond the first quarter.
Hutchinson notes that Nike&#8217;s move to quarterly guidance highlights ongoing visibility challenges. With a new fiscal year starting, he writes that management must clarify when aged inventory will be cleared in wholesale and DTC, and when a sales rebound is likely.
The analyst maintains the Buy rating, seeing the potential for sales to rebound in the first half of fiscal 2026 as inventory normalizes and product innovation gains traction.
Hutchinson further writes that Nike is well-equipped to manage the current tariff environment, thanks to its strong negotiating leverage with both vendors and retailers, as well as its pricing power.
The analyst points out that Nike has already implemented targeted price hikes, including $5–$10 increases on footwear priced over $100 and some modest increases across adult apparel and equipment.
Hutchinson adds that Nike&#8217;s decision to leave kids&#8217; products and footwear under $100 untouched was a smart move, positioning the brand to maintain accessibility.
The analyst sees Nike&#8217;s broad pricing structure and scale as advantages if consumer spending begins to tighten.
This apart, Hutchinson sees early signs of stabilization in Nike&#8217;s wholesale business, noting that Fall &#8217;25 order books outside China are only modestly lower, with weakness in classic footwear being nearly offset by strength in performance categories.
Hutchinson has lowered his FY26 EPS estimate to $1.80 from $2.00 due to foreign exchange adjustments and reduced expectations for China, while keeping his FY27 estimate steady at $3.00.
Price Action: NKE shares are trading lower by 1.50% to $61.86 at last check Friday.
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Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) stock fell on Friday, erasing Thursday&#8217;s gains from its positive second-quarter earnings report.
Adobe reported quarterly revenue of $5.87 billion, up 11%, beating analyst&nbsp;estimates of $5.79 billion. The company reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $5.06 per share, beating estimates of $4.96 per share.
Digital Media revenue climbed 11%, and Digital Experience revenue increased by 10%.
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Adobe expects third-quarter revenue of $5.88 billion-$5.93 billion versus estimates of $5.87 billion. The company anticipates third-quarter adjusted earnings of $5.15-$5.20 per share versus estimates of $5.10.
Adobe raised expectations for full-year 2025 revenue to $23.5-$23.6 billion, up from prior guidance of $23.3 billion-$23.55 billion. Adobe also raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to $20.50-$20.70 per share, up from a previous guidance of $20.20-$20.50 per share.
Analysts are anticipating full-year revenue of $23.44 billion and full-year earnings of $20.36 per share.
Wall Street analysts rerated the stock.
Goldman Sachs analyst&nbsp;Kash Rangan&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADBE/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated a Buy rating</a> on Adobe with a price forecast of $570.
Bank of America Securities analyst Brad Sills maintained a Buy rating on Adobe and raised the price forecast from $424 to $475.
Piper Sandler analyst&nbsp;Brent Bracelin reiterated an Overweight rating on Adobe with a price forecast of $500.
Goldman Sachs: Despite the quarter&#8217;s outperformance and +1% raise to fiscal 2025 Digital Media revenue, the stock is indicated -2% after hours, Rangan&nbsp;noted as investors contemplate the durability of Adobe&#8217;s double-digit topline growth and the tangibility of its AI revenue contribution.
Yet, the analyst remained encouraged by Adobe&#8217;s growth prospects given Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and Apps subscription revenue growth of +40% Y/Y, Express proving a reliable engine adding 8,000+ businesses (+6x Y/Y), accelerating AI adoption, with Firefly App first-time subscribers +30% Q/Q.
Rangan said that Adobe&#8217;s AI strategy is evolving to play a larger role in the company&#8217;s growth narrative. First, AI has the potential to stabilize the core business by infusing value-enhancing capabilities across the product suite, enabling upsell opportunities into higher-priced SKUs such as CC Pro, the analyst said. Early evidence from the core CC suite is promising, which Rangan noted as a compelling proof point.
Further, as AI-standalone SKUs surpass a $250 million run-rate at an accelerated pace, the analyst noted the potential for incremental consumption-based revenue to become additive to topline growth. Rangan continues to view Adobe as well-positioned to benefit as Gen-AI spending moves from Infrastructure into Platform and Application layers.
Bank of America Securities: The second-quarter results and outlook reflect solid execution in a sluggish software demand backdrop, Sills noted. The analyst said that AI optionality for the business is very much intact. As per Sill, total revenue of $5.89 billion topped the outlook by ~$100 million, driven by a balanced upside across Digital Media and Digital Experience. The analyst said Digital Media ARR growth of 12.1% topped the outlook for 11%.
Much of the Digital Media strength came from Document Cloud, with strength in Acrobat AI Assistant, Premium, and Express, Sills said. He said that the Document Cloud business continues to lead the way with AI monetization. However, as per Sills, new offerings such as the Firefly app and Photoshop mobile are beginning to gain traction in the creative business. Also, the company added 8,000 new customers on Adobe Express, demonstrating solid top of funnel traction, the analyst said.
A fiscal 2026 outlook boost contrasts with most software companies, implying a more resilient, diversified business and good execution on growth initiatives, Sills said. While top-of-funnel conversion and AI revenue are not inflecting, they are building and likely to drive a gradually improving growth rate over time, the analyst said. Sills&#8217;s thesis is that the current attractive low valuation compensates for the wait for an anticipated improvement in growth.
Piper Sandler: Another quarter of steady execution, evident by the $78 million revenue beat on 11% constant currency growth (versus $57 million prior four-year average) and 9 cents EPS beat, appears &#8216;good enough&#8217; for the large-cap value investor cohort, Bracelin&nbsp;noted.
However, the analyst said the more skeptical growth investor cohort could remain on the sidelines based on the implied fourth-quarter growth outlook that could further moderate to ~8%, with full-year ARR growth expected to moderate to 11% (versus 12% currently). Bracelin continues to see Adobe as one of the more attractive software franchises for value-orientated investors.
The analyst said Adobe&#8217;s AI book of business is a bright spot as AI-first products are tracking ahead of the $250 million ending ARR target for fiscal 2025.
Price Action: ADBE stock is trading lower by 5.69% to $390.15 at last check Friday.
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UroGen Pharma Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URGN#NASDAQ">URGN</a>) shares are surging this week following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of ZUSDURI, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/fda/25/06/45928053/fda-approves-urogens-zusduri-as-first-drug-for-recurrent-bladder-cancer">novel treatment</a> for a specific type of bladder cancer.
What To Know: UroGen says this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45911033/u-s-fda-approves-urogens-zusduri-mitomycin-for-intravesical-solution-as-the-first-and-only-medicat">decision</a> marks the first and only FDA-approved medication for adults with recurrent low-grade, intermediate-risk, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/fda/25/06/45928053/fda-approves-urogens-zusduri-as-first-drug-for-recurrent-bladder-cancer">approval of ZUSDURI</a>, which combines mitomycin with UroGen&#8217;s proprietary RTGel sustained-release technology, provides a non-surgical option for the estimated 59,000 U.S. patients who face this condition annually. UroGen says the current standard of care involves a repetitive surgical procedure known as transurethral resection of a bladder tumor.
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The FDA&#8217;s green light was based on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45911033/u-s-fda-approves-urogens-zusduri-mitomycin-for-intravesical-solution-as-the-first-and-only-medicat">positive results</a> from the Phase 3 ENVISION trial. The study demonstrated a 78% complete response rate in patients at the three-month mark. Of those who showed a complete response, 79% remained event-free twelve months later. 
Following the news, Guggenheim analyst Kelsey Goodwin on Friday reiterated a Buy rating on UroGen and raised the price target from $15 to $30.
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Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, URGN has a 52-week high of $20.70 and a 52-week low of $3.42.
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