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In the current session, the stock is trading at $32.60, after a 0.34% spike. Over the past month, Blackstone Secured Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXSL#NYSE">BXSL</a>) stock increased by 2.17%, and in the past year, by 16.62%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Evaluating Blackstone Secured P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</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. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 43.08 in the Capital Markets industry, Blackstone Secured Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 9.05. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Brixmor Property Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRX#NYSE">BRX</a>) underwent analysis by 7 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th 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">3</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">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">1</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>
Analysts have recently evaluated Brixmor Property Group and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $31.07, accompanied by a high estimate of $33.00 and a low estimate of $27.50. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 8.48% increase from the previous average price target of $28.64.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735048819_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Brixmor Property Group. 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>Samir Khanal</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Haendel St. Juste</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Juan Sanabria</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg McGinniss</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ki Bin Kim</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Todd Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simon Yarmak</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$25.50</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 Brixmor Property Group. 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 Brixmor Property Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Brixmor Property Group's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Brixmor Property Group's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BRX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Brixmor Property Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Brixmor Property Group's Background</h2>
Brixmor Property Group Inc is a real estate investment trust based in the United States. The company owns and operates a portfolio of grocery-anchored community and neighborhood shopping centers across the United States. It leases its rentable areas to retailers, restaurants, theatres, entertainment venues, and fitness centers, with the company's tenants consisting of large department stores, discount retailers, and grocery stores. The company is an internally managed REIT. The company operates in Florida, Texas, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio and other states.
<h3>Brixmor Property Group: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Brixmor Property Group's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.35% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Brixmor Property Group's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 30.15%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Brixmor Property Group's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.37%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Brixmor Property Group's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.11%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Brixmor Property Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.85.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</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 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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Warren Buffett's financial empire may be a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37589669/warren-buffett-explains-the-stock-doesnt-know-you-own-it-stocks-cant-love-you-back-and-your-feel">$981 billion powerhouse</a> today, but its origins are surprisingly humble – like, really humble. Imagine one of the world's most famous investors kicking off his journey with just $100. That's exactly how Warren Buffett started in 1956 when he was a 25-year-old with big dreams and a knack for numbers.
The story begins with Buffett launching Buffett Associates, Ltd., his first investment partnership. Now, you might think he had a fortune to start with, but in reality, Buffett scraped together only $100 from his pocket. The real muscle came from his inner circle – family and friends who believed in his vision. They chipped in $105,000, putting their trust in this young upstart. His sister Doris, Aunt Alice and father-in-law were among the first to back him, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most remarkable financial stories of our time.
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What set Buffett apart from the start was his innovative approach to investing. He wasn't interested in taking a slice off the top just for managing money. Instead, he structured the partnership to earn a 50% share of profits exceeding a 6% annual return while taking on 25% of any losses. This move wasn't just smart – it was game-changing. It meant Buffett's interests were perfectly aligned with his investors: he would only make money if they did.
Following the principles of his mentor, Benjamin Graham, Buffett focused on undervalued companies that others overlooked. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/04/38190099/warren-buffett-flipped-his-neighbors-67-000-life-savings-into-a-50-million-fortune-this-would-be">strategy worked like a charm</a>. Over the years, Buffett Partnership Ltd. achieved a jaw-dropping compounded annual return of 25.9%, turning heads in the investment world. By 1962, the partnership had ballooned to over $7 million in assets and Buffett himself crossed the million-dollar mark for the first time.
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That same year, Buffett began buying shares of Berkshire Hathaway, a struggling textile company, through the partnership. It wasn't exactly a gold mine – more like a rusting relic – but Buffett saw an opportunity. By 1965, he had fully controlled the company and transformed it into his investment vehicle.
As Berkshire grew, Buffett recognized the declining prospects of the textile business. He pivoted the company into other areas, starting with the 1967 acquisition of National Indemnity. This decision was pivotal – National Indemnity provided insurance "float," a steady stream of cash that Buffett used to fuel further investments.
By the late 1960s, Buffett grew disillusioned with Wall Street's speculative environment. Mergers, shady accounting practices and inflated valuations made finding quality investments increasingly difficult. In 1969, Buffett decided to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37563241/warren-buffett-says-hed-trade-a-significant-percentage-of-his-net-worth-for-some-extra-years-of-">shut down Buffett Partnership Ltd.</a>
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During the Christmas season that year, Buffett worked tirelessly to finalize the dissolution of the partnership. According to Alice Schroeder's The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, he spent Christmas in Laguna Beach writing letters to his investors, answering their questions and ensuring the closure process went smoothly. On Dec. 26, Buffett sent a detailed letter addressing partner concerns after exchanging Christmas gifts.
This moment marked a critical turning point. With the partnership dissolved, Buffett redirected his attention to Berkshire Hathaway, which would become his primary investment vehicle moving forward.
What began with a $100 personal investment and $105,000 in family trust became the foundation for one of the world's largest and most successful conglomerates. It's a reminder that sometimes, it's not about where you start but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">where you're headed</a>.
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Danaher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.74%. Currently, Danaher has a market capitalization of $164.51 billion. 
Buying $100 In DHR: If an investor had bought $100 of DHR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $392.62 today based on a price of $227.76 for DHR at the time of writing.
<h3>Danaher's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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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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In the preceding three months, 6 analysts have released ratings for Regency Centers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th 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">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">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">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Regency Centers, presenting an average target of $78.17, a high estimate of $80.00, and a low estimate of $75.00. Marking an increase of 6.21%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $73.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735048807_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Regency Centers 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>Steve Sakwa</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Gorman</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Mueller</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wesley Golladay</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Todd Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derek Johnston</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Regency Centers. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Regency Centers compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Regency Centers'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 Regency Centers's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/REG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Regency Centers analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Regency Centers: A Closer Look</h2>
Regency Centers is one of the largest shopping center-focused retail REITs. The company's portfolio includes an interest in 483 properties, which includes over 57 million square feet of retail space following the completion of the Urstadt Biddle acquisition in August 2023. The portfolio is geographically diversified with 22 regional offices and no single market representing more than 12% of total company net operating income. Regency's retail portfolio is primarily composed of grocery-anchored centers, with 80% of properties featuring a grocery anchor and grocery stores representing 20% of annual base rent.
<h3>Regency Centers: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Regency Centers showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 8.96% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Regency Centers's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 27.22% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Regency Centers's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.5%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Regency Centers's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.79% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Regency Centers's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.77.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts 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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Waymo, Alphabet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) autonomous driving system subsidiary, released a new research report last week showing that Waymo's autonomous vehicles outperform human-driven vehicles <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41541316/waymo-fleet-hits-25m-driverless-miles-autonomous-driving-company-says-its-fleet-is-safer-than-human">in terms of safety.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Waymo partnered with Swiss Re, a leading reinsurer, to analyze insurance industry third-party auto liability claims from 25.3 million miles of fully autonomous driving. The <a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/waymo-uploads/files/documents/safety/Comparison%20of%20Waymo%20and%20Human-Driven%20Vehicles%20at%2025M%20miles.pdf">report showed</a> a substantial safety improvement over its previous 3.8-million-mile study which "not only validates ADS safety at scale but also provides a new approach for ongoing ADS evaluation," the report stated.&nbsp;
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Waymo vehicles demonstrated an 88% reduction in property damage claims and a 92% reduction in bodily injury claims compared to human drivers. The report revealed only nine property damage claims and two bodily injury claims involving Waymo vehicles, while human drivers would have been expected to generate 78 and 26 such claims, respectively.&nbsp;
Against newer vehicles equipped with ADAS features like automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance, Waymo showed an 86% reduction in property damage claims and a 90% reduction in bodily injury claims.&nbsp;
"Auto insurance claims data, traditionally used to assess human driver liability and risk, is a powerful tool in evaluating the safety performance of autonomous vehicles," said Mauricio Peña, chief safety officer at Waymo. 
"This is a truly groundbreaking study that not only validates the Waymo Driver's strong safety record, but also provides a scalable framework for ongoing assessment of the impact autonomous vehicles make on road safety," Peña added.
Why It Matters: The safety of autonomous vehicles is under intense scrutiny as automakers push to advance the technology and regulators work to ensure new frameworks and ensure safety on the roadways.&nbsp;
Waymo is involved in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/39027038/auto-regulator-nhtsa-pulls-up-alphabets-waymo-after-spotting-9-more-unexpected-driving-behavior-repo">an investigation</a> by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched in May 2024 due to concerns about the performance and safety of Waymo&#8217;s self-driving vehicles. The company also recently announced plans to expand its robotaxi service to Tokyo and Miami in 2026.
Earlier this month, General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) shuttered its autonomous vehicle unit, Cruise, following a serious accident in October 2023. GM said it intends<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42425386/general-motors-stock-is-rising-after-the-bell-whats-driving-the-action"> to combine</a> its majority-owned Cruise and GM technical teams into a single team working on advancing autonomous and assisted driving for personal vehicles rather than robotaxis.&nbsp;
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares settled slightly higher during <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42664887/apples-near-term-success-will-be-driven-by-strong-holiday-season-iphone-16-says-dan-ives-analyst-sees-stock-hitting-300-cupertino-hitting-4-trillion-marketcap">Monday's session</a>.
Apple is on track to become the first company to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization by "early 2025," driven by strong iPhone sales and artificial intelligence innovations, according to Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives.
The tech giant's shares have surged nearly 40% since January, closing at $255 per share on Monday with a market cap of $3.86 trillion. This performance puts Apple ahead of rivals NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) at $3.35 trillion and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) at $3.22 trillion.
With the recent buzz around Apple, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. Currently, Apple offers an annual dividend yield of 0.39%, a quarterly dividend amount of 25 cents per share ($1.00 a year).
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $1,531,620 or around 6,000 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $306,324 or around 1,200 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($1.00 in this case). So, $6,000 / $1.00 = 6,000 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $1.00 = 1,200 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
AAPL Price Action: Shares of Apple gained 0.3% to close at $255.27 on Monday.
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa maintains Urban Edge Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UE#NYSE">UE</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $23 to $22.

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Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Urban Edge Props, Lowers Price Target to $22

Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa maintains Regency Centers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $78 to $77.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Regency Centers, Lowers Price Target to $77

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Evercore ISI Group analyst Samir Khanal maintains Brixmor Property Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRX#NYSE">BRX</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $32 to $31.

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Dollar Gen's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.56% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.27 million shares sold short, which is 4.25% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.2 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Dollar Gen Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735047921_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Dollar Gen 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 Dollar Gen'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dollar Gen's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.44%, which means the company has more 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/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NYSE">ALNY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.39 million shares sold short, which is 3.03% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.92 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735047916_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals 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 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.97%, 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/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Dollar Tree's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NYSE">DLTR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 22.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.53 million shares sold short, which is 5.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.52 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Dollar Tree Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735047911_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Dollar Tree 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 Dollar Tree'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dollar Tree's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.30%, which means the company has more 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/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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