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Annuities are a popular financial product that can provide tax-deferred growth and guaranteed income. However, as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42728529/suze-orman-warns-medicare-doesnt-cover-everything-why-you-need-2000-for-drugs-and-1676-for-hospital-costs-in-2025">Suze Orman</a> explains on a <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/suze-ormans-women-and-money/ask-kt-and-suze-anything-why-buying-a-condo-can-en">recent episode</a> of her Women &amp; Money podcast, they aren&#8217;t always the best solution for everything.&nbsp;
A listener named Janet wrote into the show and shared her experience with an annuity she purchased six years ago with an inheritance. Now, Janet is asking Orman about the best way to move the funds from her annuity. "Do I have to cash out the annuity or can a brokerage firm have the money transferred for me?" Janet wrote.&nbsp;
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Here's a breakdown of Janet's situation and Orman's recommendations for those who wish to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40324684/exactly-how-much-cash-will-a-50-000-annuity-pay-you-every-month">cash out an annuity</a>.&nbsp;
Janet invested $50,000 in a variable and index-linked deferred annuity. Over six years, her investment grew to $68,300 – a little over 36% for the total increase. Janet felt like that was a pretty good return, but Orman calculated that the annualized growth rate was only 5.4%. "That is horrific," Orman said.&nbsp;
Janet's annuity was tied to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42737644/us-stocks-poised-open-higher-on-the-trading-day-of-2024-analyst-sees-sp-500-at-7000-in-first-half-of-2025">S&amp;P 500 index</a>, which Orman explained had significantly stronger returns over the same period. However, the nature of index-linked annuities meant Janet only received a percentage of the index's gains, not the full amount.
Orman also emphasized the tax drawbacks of annuities. If Janet cashes out, the $18,300 in growth will be taxed as ordinary income, which could place her in a higher tax bracket. This is a key difference from other investments like mutual funds or ETFs, which are taxed at a lower capital gains rate upon sale.
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Additionally, annuities do not offer the "step-up in cost basis" other investments provide. If Janet's beneficiaries inherit the annuity, they would owe ordinary income tax on any gains above her original $50,000 investment. In contrast, inheriting a mutual fund or ETF would mean the beneficiaries pay no taxes on gains due to the step-up in basis.
Orman advised Janet to carefully plan her <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42073506/i-want-to-buy-a-250000-annuity-whats-the-monthly-income-itll-bring-in">annuity withdrawal</a> to minimize taxes. Assuming Janet is no longer subject to surrender charges – a fee many annuities impose for early withdrawals – Orman suggested splitting the withdrawal over two years.
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<li>Before Year-End: Janet could withdraw $9,150 (half the gain) and pay taxes in 2024.</li>
<li>After Jan. 1: She could withdraw the remaining $59,150, which includes the rest of her gain and the original principal, spreading the tax liability over two years.</li>
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By staggering the withdrawals, Janet could reduce her immediate tax burden and avoid a potential spike in her tax bracket.
Orman's advice to Janet illustrates the importance of fully understanding an annuity&#8217;s terms and potential drawbacks before purchasing one. While annuities can be useful for certain situations, they may not be the best investment for everyone, particularly compared to other options like mutual funds or ETFs.
If you're considering cashing out an annuity, evaluate the tax implications and consult with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-online-financial-advisors">financial advisor</a> to ensure it aligns with your long-term goals.
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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine has ranked among the top nations using cryptocurrency. According to the September 2024 Global Adoption Report by Chainanlysis, <a href="https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/2024-global-crypto-adoption-index/">Ukraine is No. 6 in crypto adoption</a>.
The war has caused significant economic instability in Ukraine, including a weakened Hryvnia, Ukraine's national fiat currency, and banking disruptions in many regions, which have limited access to traditional financial services. To limit the exodus of wealth from the country, the Ukraine government put restrictions on cross-border money transfers and foreign fiat currency withdrawals.
The Ukrainian government did embrace cryptocurrency on a regulatory level. From the start of the war, cryptocurrency became a vital channel for timely international donations to NGOs and the Ukrainian government. According to United24, the official fundraising platform for Ukraine, cryptocurrency donations have totaled $923,514,470 from the global community.
With limits on sending money abroad and the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, the beta launch of HitBit Pro, a Ukraine-based fintech platform that offers Telegram integration and a fiat-like experience, has been a natural extension.
"We launched HitBit Pro at the end of November 2024. We did a small campaign in Ukraine, but people around the world can apply, proceed with KYC, and use our service. At this point, we have a lot of Ukrainians who live in Europe, Turkey, Asia (like Bali), and all over the world. With their user experience and feedback, we can find out what to improve in general, but we do the same with feedback from Germans and Poles," <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/i-kucherenko/">Igor Kucherenko</a>, co-founder of HitBit Pro said in an interview with Benzinga.
According to Kucherenko, the company has 10,000 users in the testing stage and has improved the customer experience based on customer feedback.
"We got a lot of valuable feedback, fixed everything, and we're still in the process of upgrading a couple of things. In mid-January, we're planning to have a massive marketing campaign in Ukraine with Ukrainian retailers. For Europe, it will probably be three to four months from now because it's a more complicated process. You have to take it to each country as a separate case.&#8221;
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HitBit Pro has helped Ukrainians make international money transfers and is trying to provide an experience similar to fiat and Web2 money transfer services.
"For Ukrainians, it's a great solution to the challenges caused by the restrictions imposed by the National Bank of Ukraine on international transactions. The limits are very low, which makes it hard for families living abroad to transfer money from Ukraine. With HitBit Pro, you can use SEPA to wire money, pay rent, school fees, or even doctors, without relying only on cards," Kucherenko said.
HitBit Pro allows a one-time payment limit of 10,000 euros and a daily transaction limit of 50,000 euros. It also offers physical cards and standard ATM and local bank fees apply.
The goal of HitBit Pro is to provide a seamless service for transfers and payments that bridges the gap between cryptocurrency and traditional finance (TradFi) users. To do that, the company must overcome the perception of cryptocurrency as innately speculative.
"Instead of using traditional fiat cards with lots of restrictions, regulations and compliance, users can use our platform. For most people, when they hear crypto, they think of speculation, investments and volatility. HitBit Pro has nothing to do with that. It's like using fiat, but you pay into your account with crypto instead," said Kucherenko.
Kucherenko described the platform as a conventional nano-bank technology that allows a Visa- or Mastercard-like experience. The only difference is on the backend where payments are made using cryptocurrency instead of fiat.
"The idea is to build a bridge for the 90% of people who have never experienced crypto, showing them how it can be part of their daily lives,&#8221; said Kucherenko.
&#8220;Cash has become almost obsolete now. Transactions are electronic, whether it's traditional money or crypto. There's no real difference between fiat and crypto on the front end for users. When you're traveling, for instance, if you're using a U.S. card in Bali, the system automatically handles currency conversion. The same applies to crypto. The system handles the conversion seamlessly if you have USDT or any other cryptocurrency," said the HitBit Pro co-founder.
Kucherenko compares the HitBit Pro experience to Apple Pay, Google Pay or other popular web-based payment methods. Users don't need to understand blockchain, mining or any technical details. He said it's the same as using Visa or Mastercard. Only the backend is cryptocurrency, and there's no need for complicated procedures to set up or maintain an account or wallet.
"People need to understand that crypto is no longer a pilot project. It's a reality. The sooner they accept it, the faster they can become part of this new world we already live in. Crypto is a currency. Whether people like it or not, it's a reality, and it's becoming a practical tool for daily transactions," said. Kucherenko.
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Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.67% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.49%. Currently, Freeport-McMoRan has a market capitalization of $55.61 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FCX: If an investor had bought $1000 of FCX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,976.08 today based on a price of $38.70 for FCX at the time of writing.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan's Performance Over Last 5 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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$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Dana White served as the matchmaker who wanted to make a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/23/08/33606870/musk-vs-zuckerberg-billionaire-bout-latest-odds-reveal-clear-favorite-potential-100-bet-wi"> cage fight between billionaires</a> Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg a reality. While the fight didn't happen, White has now turned to helping one of the billionaires as a member of his company&#8217;s board of directors.
What Happened: White once said a cage fight between Musk and Zuckerberg could<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32988611/elon-musk-vs-mark-zuckerberg-fight-back-on-mom-says-no-but-dana-white-says-lets-make-it-happen"> raise millions of dollars</a> for charity.
"This would be the biggest fight ever in the history of the world. It would break all pay-per-view records," White previously said.
While the fight never happened, White is now tasked with helping Zuckerberg's company as he was named a member of the Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) board of directors on Monday.
White, who is the CEO of the UFC said he makes "fights that people want to see." Now alongside his everyday job, White will help Meta usher in the new era of artificial intelligence.
"I've never been interested in joining a board of directors until I got the offer to join Meta's board. I am a huge believer that social media and AI are the future," White said.
White said he's excited to learn more about Meta from the inside and to join the incredible team.
"There is nothing I love more than building brands, and I look forward to helping take Meta to the next level."
The appointment of White brings a Donald Trump ally closer to the social media executive and could create synergies between UFC and Meta. While Trump and Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42454227/months-after-trump-threatened-to-put-mark-zuckerberg-in-prison-meta-ceo-donates-1m-to-president-elects-inaugural-event">previously clashed</a> over social media bans imposed on the former president, Zuckerberg recently met with Trump and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42454227/months-after-trump-threatened-to-put-mark-zuckerberg-in-prison-meta-ceo-donates-1m-to-president-elects-inaugural-event">donated to his inauguration fund.</a>
The announcement of White joining the Meta board comes on the same day that WWE, which like UFC is owned by TKO Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>), is set to make its live debut on streaming giant Netflix.
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Other Board Appointees: Alongside White, two other Meta board of directors appointees were announced Monday.
Exor CEO John Elkann and investor Charlie Songhurst were also announced as new Meta board members.
Exor, which is controlled by the Agnelli family, is one of the largest European investment companies, according to the press release. Elkann is the executive chairman of both Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) and Ferrari NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RACE#NYSE">RACE</a>). Exor owns stakes in Stellantis, Ferrari, CNH, Phillips, Louboutin and Juventus Football Club.
"I look forward to bringing my global experience and long-term perspective to the board as Meta continues to shape and push the next frontiers of innovation and technology," Elkann said.
Songhurst is an investor specializing in the technology sector and startups. He previously worked at Microsoft helping with partnerships and M&amp;A.
"As part of Meta's advisory group, I've seen firsthand the opportunities to scale new products and grow AI and enterprise capabilities," Songhurst said.
Zuckerberg highlighted the AI opportunity in Monday's announcement.
"Dana, John and Charlie will add a depth of expertise and perspective that will help us tackle the massive opportunities ahead with AI, wearables and the future of human connection," Zuckerberg said.
META Price Action: Meta stock closed Monday up 4.23% to $630.20 versus a 52-week trading range of $352.05 to $638.40. Meta shares were up 0.66% to $634.35 in after-hours trading. The stock is up 76% over the past year.
TKO shares traded higher on news of the announcement in the after-hours trading market before returning to the $141.63 level it closed at Monday at the time of writing.
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Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 10.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.69%. Currently, Motorola Solns has a market capitalization of $76.28 billion. 
Buying $100 In MSI: If an investor had bought $100 of MSI stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $709.32 today based on a price of $456.45 for MSI at the time of writing.
<h3>Motorola Solns'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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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

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Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.53%. Currently, Valero Energy has a market capitalization of $38.66 billion. 
Buying $100 In VLO: If an investor had bought $100 of VLO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $659.75 today based on a price of $122.13 for VLO at the time of writing.
<h3>Valero Energy's Performance Over Last 15 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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$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

In addition, in a concurrent private placement, the Company will issue unregistered warrants to purchase up to 2.46 million shares of common stock. The warrants will have an exercise price of $0.90 per share, will be exercisable upon issuance and expire five years following the date of issuance. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about January 7, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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Buying $100 In KULR: If an investor had bought $100 of KULR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $237.67 today based on a price of $3.51 for KULR at the time of writing.
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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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Enovix Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVX#NASDAQ">ENVX</a>) shares are rising in extended trading Monday after the company announced the completion of site acceptance testing for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42831392/enovix-completes-site-acceptance-testing-sat-of-fab2">Fab2 in Malaysia</a>.
What Happened: Enovix said it completed&nbsp;site acceptance testing for its high-volume manufacturing line at Fab2&nbsp;in late December. The battery manufacturing company plans to begin mass production later this year.
The site acceptance testing validates the readiness of the company&#8217;s manufacturing equipment and marks the final stage of factory acceptance testing before commercial-scale production begins. Enovix noted the milestone shows Fab2 is fully equipped to produce high-performance silicon batteries at volume.
&#8220;The completion of SAT represents a turning point for Fab2 and for Enovix,&#8221; said Raj Talluri, CEO of Enovix.
&#8220;It reflects the dedication of our team and our commitment to operational excellence. With significant customer interest in our cutting-edge technology, Fab2 will enable us to meet large-scale production demands while maintaining the highest quality standards.&#8221;
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Is ENVX A Good Stock To Buy?</h1>
An investor can make a few decisions when deciding whether a stock is a good buy. In addition to valuation metrics and price action which you can find on Benzinga's quote pages — such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENVX">Enovix</a>&#8216;s page, for example — there are factors like whether or not a company pays a dividend or buys a large portion of its stock each quarter.
These are known as capital allocation programs. Enovix does not pay a dividend, but has a few ways it can return value to shareholders. Feel free to search Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">dividend calendar</a> for the next company that is due to pay a dividend and determine what kind of yield you can earn for holding a share of the company.
Buyback programs are obviously different and highly variable. A company can approve a buyback program and purchase shares as it sees fit over the course of time in which the buyback was authorized. Looking through the latest news on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENVX">Enovix</a> will often yield whether or not the company has approved a buyback program recently. Buyback programs usually serve as a support for share prices, serving as a backstop for demand.
ENVX Price Action:&nbsp;<a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/envx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Enovix shares</a>&nbsp;were up 5.54% in after-hours, trading at $13.15 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.85%. Currently, Gilead Sciences has a market capitalization of $113.70 billion. 
Buying $100 In GILD: If an investor had bought $100 of GILD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,101.15 today based on a price of $91.23 for GILD at the time of writing.
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A Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) analyst sees upcoming revamped and new vehicle models helping to boost sales along with Full Self-Driving licensing potential, brushing aside the company's recent<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42766117/tesla-stock-tumbles-on-q4-deliveries-whats-going-on"> fourth-quarter delivery miss.</a>
The Tesla Analyst: Tesla analyst Stephen Gengaro reiterated a Buy rating on Tesla. He also raised the price target from $441 to $492.
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The Analyst Takeaways: The upcoming rollout of the "Model 2" from Tesla is a catalyst, Gengaro said in a new investor note.
Strong demand is anticipated for the lower-priced Model 2, according to the analyst. The introduction of this new vehicle could serve as a new way for Tesla vehicles to be more accessible to a wider range of consumers.
The analyst also highlighted the company's revamped Model 3 and a Model Y refresh as items that could boost vehicle sales, as <a href="https://in.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/stifel-lifts-tesla-stock-target-buy-rating-on-growth-outlook-93CH-4598738">reported </a>by Investing.com.
"We believe Tesla is very well positioned to deliver robust multi-year growth in 2025-27+," Gengaro said in the note, as <a href="https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1876294513138012509">shared </a>by Sawyer Merritt.
The analyst considers the potential removal of $7,500 in electric vehicle tax credits under the new White House administration as an advantage for Tesla over competitors.
Outside of vehicle sales, the analyst also highlights Tesla's Full Self-Driving and artificial intelligence initiatives that could bring value and revenue to the company and its shares.
"We also believe Tesla's AI-based Full Self-Driving initiative has the potential to generate significant value through both sales of FSD, possible licensing agreements, and a critical part of longer-term Cybercab initiatives."
The analyst's price target increase comes after the delivery miss and the company posting its first annual sales decline on a year-over-year basis. Analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42777950/teslas-first-sales-drop-splits-wall-street-2025-will-be-the-prove-it-year">continue to debate</a> what the short-term and long-term looks like for the electric vehicle leader with new vehicles, robotaxis and FSD among the most covered topics.
Tesla will report fourth-quarter financial results after the market closes on Jan. 29. 
Price Action: Tesla stock was up 0.2% to $411.05 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $138.80 to $488.54. Tesla stock is up 71% over the last year.
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New York City&#8217;s congestion toll program launched on Sunday, adding new fees for drivers and rideshare customers. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) and LYFT, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) lobbied in favor of congestion tolls and are positioned to benefit<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42806918/new-york-citys-historic-congestion-pricing-starts-sunday-uber-and-lyft-passengers-to-pay-for-entering-manhattan"> from the new fees. </a>
What To Know: The new congestion toll program is intended to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and raise funds for the city's mass transit system. Most drivers entering Manhattan&#8217;s Congestion Relief Zone, south of 60th Street, will be charged a $9 toll during peak hours while rideshare services will be charged significantly less $1.50 per vehicle. 
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According to <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/01/04/us-news/uber-lyft-spent-millions-pushing-for-nyc-congestion-pricing-and-stand-to-make-killing/">a report </a>from the New York Post, Uber and Lyft have spent millions of dollars lobbying in favor of the congestion toll program and stand to benefit from its rollout.
According to the New York Post report, Lyft contributed $18,500 in each of the last four years to Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign, which championed the new congestion tolls. The Post also reported that Uber spent $2 million between 2015 and 2019 to promote congestion tolls. 
Why It Matters: Uber and Lyft are passing the additional fee to the customer so the increased tolls will not directly affect the companies' bottom lines. The companies could also benefit from reduced traffic leading to faster service and from drivers switching to ridesharing services in order to avoid higher tolls.&nbsp;
Lyft announced it is refunding the new $1.50 congestion fee in the form of a credit for future trips for all rides completed in the month of January.&nbsp;
"Since 2019 rideshare riders have already paid a $2.75 congestion fee to the MTA for rides that start, end or pass through a separate congestion zone that begins below 96th Street in Manhattan. We don't think riders should be double taxed, and we lobbied hard for them to be exempt from this new additional $1.50 congestion fee," the company said in <a href="https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/navigating-the-new-nyc-congestion-fee-with-lyft">a statement</a> released last week.&nbsp;
Josh Gold, a Uber spokesman, told the New York Post that the company was "early supporters of congestion pricing" but "government can't continue to raise prices and fees on New Yorkers and expect no consequences."
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Every January, traders and market enthusiasts look to the first month's performance as a potential crystal ball <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color">for the year ahead. </a>
The &#8216;January Barometer&#8217; and the &#8216;January Effect&#8217;—two staples of market lore—suggest that January holds predictive power over the entire year's stock market trajectory. 
But while these ideas are catchy, investors may find more reliable gains by focusing elsewhere.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The January Effect And Barometer: A Closer Look</h3>
The January Effect refers to a historical trend where stocks tend to rise during the month of January. This phenomenon is often attributed to year-end tax-loss harvesting, where investors sell off losing positions in December to offset capital gains, only to reinvest at the start of the new year.
Meanwhile, the January Barometer, introduced by Yale Hirsch in 1972, takes a broader perspective. It suggests that the S&amp;P 500's performance in January can serve as a predictor for the rest of the year. 
The logic behind the January Barometer is simple, with the sentence "as goes January, so goes the year," frequently cited in financial circles. 
According to Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, the January Barometer has proven accurate more often than not.
Data shows that between 1965 and 2024, January's performance matched the market's full-year direction in 42 out of 59 years, or about 71% of the time. 
Moreover, January ranks as the fourth-best performing month for stocks historically, with an average gain of 1.2% since 1928.
Looking at a more recent history, in 2024, the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), posted a 1.6% gain in January and ended the year up by a strong 23.3%. In 2023, a spectacular 6.3% surge in January set the stage for a 24.4% annual rally, while in 2022, a sharp 6.3% drop in January foreshadowed a nearly 20% decline for the year.
On paper, these stats make January look significant. But are they truly actionable?
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Flaws In January's Predictive Power</h3>
While intriguing, the January Barometer and Effect often rely on loose correlations rather than causal relationships.
Almost all months of the year, with the sole exclusion of September, tend to show historical gains simply because stock prices have a natural upward trend over time. 
The January Effect, tied to tax-loss selling and reinvestment, also presents logical inconsistencies, as Yardeni highlighted.
If tax-loss selling depresses December's performance, how does December maintain its reputation for the so-called Santa Claus rallies? In fact, December outperforms January historically, with an average gain of 1.3% since 1928, making it the third-best month for stocks.
These contradictions highlight why traders should be cautious when relying on January-based strategies. Statistical quirks don't necessarily translate into consistent profits.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look Beyond January</h3>
January's allure as a market bellwether often overshadows its true significance. Although the January Barometer and Effect have historical appeal, their predictive power is more coincidence than strategy.
&#8220;It is better simply to stay invested for the long run than to trade these two January statistical regularities,&#8221; Yardeni said.
While the January Barometer and Effect have historical merit, their predictive power pales in comparison to the benefits of long-term, fundamentals-based strategies. 
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Across the recent three months, 22 analysts have shared their insights on Confluent (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">13</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">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $32.45, a high estimate of $40.00, and a low estimate of $25.00. This current average has increased by 7.66% from the previous average price target of $30.14. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736200844_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of Confluent'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>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Hedberg</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Reback</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregg Moskowitz</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Miller Jump</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pinjalim Bora</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cikos</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Hedberg</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Altmann</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derrick Wood</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregg Moskowitz</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cikos</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Power</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pinjalim Bora</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregg Moskowitz</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$31.00</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 Confluent. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Confluent compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Confluent'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 Confluent's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CFLT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Confluent analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Confluent</h2>
Confluent Inc is a new category of data infrastructure designed to connect all the applications, systems, and data layers of a company around a real-time central nervous system. Its products include Confluent Platform; Connectors; ksqlDB and others. The company generates revenue from the sale of subscriptions and services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States. The company provides solutions to Financial Services; Insurance; Retail and eCommerce; Automotive; Government and other sectors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Confluent's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Confluent's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 24.99%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Confluent's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -29.63%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Confluent's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -8.2%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Confluent's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -2.89%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Confluent's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.19. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</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.
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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Ratings for CVS Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) were provided by 14 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">7</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</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">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated CVS Health and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $68.07, accompanied by a high estimate of $82.00 and a low estimate of $58.00. This current average has decreased by 0.93% from the previous average price target of $68.71. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736200837_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of CVS Health'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>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>George Hill</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Ryhee</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jessica Tassan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Hendrix</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Caliendo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Mok</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ann Hynes</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Mok</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Mok</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$63.00</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 CVS Health. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on 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 CVS Health compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of CVS Health's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of CVS Health's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on CVS Health analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About CVS Health</h2>
CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates over 9,000 stores primarily in the us. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It also operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) where it serves about 26 million medical members. The company's recent acquisition of Oak Street adds primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all its existing business lines.
<h3>Breaking Down CVS Health's Financial Performance</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.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining CVS Health's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 6.31% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: CVS Health's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 0.09%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): CVS Health's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.12%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): CVS Health's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.03%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: CVS Health's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.1, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</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.
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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Breaking Down CVS Health: 14 Analysts Share Their Views

10 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGX#NYSE">DGX</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions 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">3</td>
<td align="right">4</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">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</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 $175.3, a high estimate of $185.00, and a low estimate of $165.00. This current average has increased by 9.26% from the previous average price target of $160.44. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736200831_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The perception of Quest Diagnostics by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<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>Michael Cherny</td>
<td>Leerink Partners</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erin Wright</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derik De Bruin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tycho Peterson</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Westenberg</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ann Hynes</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Caliendo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Donnelly</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephanie Davis</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Coldwell</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>$157.00</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 Quest Diagnostics. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on 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 Quest Diagnostics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Quest Diagnostics's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Quest Diagnostics's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DGX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Quest Diagnostics analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Quest Diagnostics Better</h2>
Quest Diagnostics is a leading independent provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services in the us. The company generates over 95% of its revenue through clinical testing, anatomic pathology, esoteric testing, and substance abuse testing with specimens collected at its national network of roughly 2,300 patient service centers, as well as multiple doctors offices and hospitals. The firm also runs a much smaller diagnostic solutions segment that provides clinical trials testing, risk-assessment services, and information technology solutions.
<h3>Quest Diagnostics's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Quest Diagnostics's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 8.41%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Quest Diagnostics's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 9.04%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Quest Diagnostics's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.35%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Quest Diagnostics's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.5%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Quest Diagnostics's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.02.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
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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