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Running a small, family-owned business is already a challenge, but having a corporate giant like Dunkin&#8217; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNKN#NASDAQ">DNKN</a>) set up shop right next door takes it to another level. That's the reality for one coffee drive-thru owner, who recently <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/smallbusiness/comments/1hhes7t/i_own_a_small_family_owned_coffee_drive_thru/">shared</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/12/42727607/a-homebuyer-posts-were-not-falling-for-this-again-issuing-a-warning-to-fellow-house-hunters-on-local-boards">their frustration on social media and sought advice</a>. The post received significant attention, with over a thousand people offering support and suggestions.
&#8220;I&#8217;m honestly a little shook up and angry,&#8221; the post began. &#8220;Does anyone have any advice on how I should approach this or what I should be feeling?&#8221;
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The responses poured in, ranging from strategic advice to words of encouragement.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Turn Competition Into Opportunity</h2>
Several commenters pointed out that Dunkin&#8217;s decision to open nearby could actually validate the location&#8217;s potential. One user noted, &#8220;They thought the area was good enough for their third location, so it must be great for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/04/38237838/bad-news-chocolate-and-coffee-lovers-prices-are-only-going-higher">coffee</a>. Use that to your advantage.&#8221; By drawing more coffee lovers to the area, Dunkin&#8217; might unintentionally bring new customers to the local drive-thru as well.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Double Down on Quality</h2>
The overwhelming consensus was to focus on what you do best. &#8220;Make better coffee, which you probably already do, understand what chains can&#8217;t offer and offer that. Cleaner, more comfortable eating area,&#8221; one commenter advised.&nbsp;
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Others suggested emphasizing freshly made products, like pastries and specialty drinks, that big chains simply can&#8217;t replicate. &#8220;Dunkin&#8217; food and baked goods come packaged and frozen. A good local coffee joint that makes their food fresh every morning will get my business 100% of the time over a franchise like Dunkin, Starbucks or Tim Hortons,&#8221; said another.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lean Into Local Roots</h2>
Being a family-owned business offers a competitive edge that corporations can't match. One advice was to highlight community involvement: &#8220;I would develop some strong talking points about how you&#8217;re local, family-owned, keep the money in the community, etc., where Dunkin&#8217; is a corporation that sends your community&#8217;s hard-earned money back to HQ.&#8221; Others recommended showcasing the personal side of the business, like the faces behind the counter or stories about how the shop started.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Be Bold with Marketing</h2>
Several responses encouraged creative and even humorous marketing strategies. Ideas included putting up signs like &#8220;Support Local&#8221; or &#8220;Better Coffee, No Drive-Thru Lines.&#8221; One user suggested a tongue-in-cheek approach: &#8220;Put a sign out front: ‘Fresh 20oz coffee: $2.99 here. 20oz $4.99 coffee go there.'&#8221;
This small coffee drive-thru owner's story shows how hard it can be for small businesses to compete when big chains move in. But it also proves how creative and tough local business owners can be. As one commenter wisely said, &#8220;Don&#8217;t discount customer loyalty … a lot of folks don&#8217;t like big corporations coming in to try and hurt small, local businesses.&#8221;
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DNKN

'Shook Up And Angry'—A Family-Owned Coffee Drive-Thru Owner Reacts As Dunkin' Opens Its 3rd Location Next Door

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Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill announced Thursday that investigators now suspect the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42757028/tesla-cybertruck-ignites-outside-trump-international-hotel-in-las-vegas">explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck</a> outside the Trump International Hotel on New Year&#8217;s Day was likely a suicide.
Speaking at a news conference Thursday, McMahill revealed that evidence suggests the driver died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound moments before the vehicle exploded. A firearm was found at the driver's feet inside the charred vehicle, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/01/02/las-vegas-explosion-tesla-cybertruck-trump-hotel-colorado/">according to</a> the Washington Post.
Authorities are still working to confirm the driver's identity, as the body was burned beyond recognition. Preliminary evidence, they said, points to 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger of Colorado Springs. 
Livelsberger was a Special Forces soldier on leave from a mission in Germany at the time of his death. He first enlisted in 2006 and had served multiple deployments, including to Afghanistan, the newspaper reported.
The FBI, as part of its Joint Terrorism Task Force, is investigating the case, which included searching a Colorado Springs residence on Thursday connected to the incident, though no further details were provided. "This activity is related to the explosion in Las Vegas," the FBI said in a statement.
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk said on X that Tesla&#8217;s senior team is involved and has shared video footage from charging stations across the country.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Colleagues Shocked</h2>
Livelsberger's colleagues and former commanders expressed shock. Speaking on the condition of anonymity due to his work in the U.S. government, one soldier described Livelsberger as warm and caring, the Washington Post reported. 
Livelsberger held the rank of master sergeant and was assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group based in Colorado Springs.
Surveillance footage and Tesla data helped authorities track the Cybertruck's journey from Colorado to Las Vegas. The vehicle, rented in Colorado, arrived at the Trump Hotel around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. It detonated an hour later. Video shared by authorities shows the truck, loaded with firework mortars and gas canisters, erupting in a fiery explosion near the hotel's entrance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FBI Says No Link Between Las Vegas, NOLA Attack</h2>
Meanwhile, the FBI addressed concerns over potential links between this incident and a separate attack in New Orleans earlier this week. 
"There is no definitive link between the attack here in New Orleans and the one in Las Vegas," Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI's counterterrorism division, said at a Thursday news conference on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42769136/turo-used-for-new-orleans-las-vegas-attacks-we-are-devastated-by-these-horrible-incidents">the New Orleans attack</a>.
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Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Outside Trump Las Vegas Hotel Was Likely Suicide, Authorities Say

Key Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) analysts and influencers are out with their takes on the company's fourth-quarter delivery figures, which missed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42766117/tesla-stock-tumbles-on-q4-deliveries-whats-going-on">analyst consensus estimates.</a>
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Daniel Ives on TSLA: Wedbush analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dan-ives">Daniel Ives</a>, who is one of the biggest Tesla bulls on Wall Street, shared his take on Tesla's fourth-quarter delivery figures.
"TSLA announced its Q4 delivery numbers of 495.6k vehicles, below the Street's whisper number of ~500k. While knee jerk stock will be down, we view these as respectable numbers with all of our focus on the 2025 growth story and autonomous vision. Buyers today on any sell-off," Ives <a href="https://x.com/DivesTech/status/1874825698088722761">tweeted</a>.
Ives maintained an Outperform rating on Tesla with a $515 price target, as <a href="https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1874825337894285750">shared </a>by Sawyer Merritt on X.
"We remain highly confident in Tesla's ability to accelerate delivery growth into FY25 with 20%-30% growth," Ives wrote in a new note.
Ross Gerber on TSLA: Tesla investor and Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ross-gerber">Ross Gerber </a>took exception to the tweet from Ives above.
"Excuses. They used every discount they had to move vehicles and still couldn't. These Tesla numbers suck. No spin. Sorry," Gerber <a href="https://x.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1874829802097774881">tweeted </a>while sharing Ives' post.
Gerber went on to <a href="https://x.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1874830269154513235">criticize </a>Tesla's FSD v13 in another post and said the self-driving technology doesn't come close to Waymo's technology.
"No excuses FSD is not close."
Responding to a user who replied to Gerber's FSD post, the investment manager said, "close means nothing when it's people's life at risk."
"One can make excuses all day for Tesla but 2025 will be the prove it year… Can they grow sales? Can they grow profits ? Can they solve FSD? Can they make a new vehicle that is successful?&#8221; another Gerber <a href="https://x.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1874830913366048871">post </a>said.
Gerber <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41999238/long-time-tesla-bull-rages-as-elon-musk-reportedly-backs-trumps-plan-to-ax-7-5k-ev-credit-insanity">recently took exception</a> to news that Tesla CEO Elon Musk backs the elimination of the $7,500 EV tax credit, calling it "insanity."
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Gene Munster on TSLA: Deepwater Asset Management co-founder <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gene-munster">Gene Munster</a> said the "small" miss by Tesla Thursday doesn't matter to the long-term investment case for the stock.
"While Elon is focusing investors on autonomy, EV's still matter given those cars are the foundation of autonomy," Munster <a href="https://x.com/munster_gene/status/1874825401236934951">said</a>.
The investor said the deliveries figure missed the Street consensus by around 1%.
"All eyes now shift to Tesla earnings on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Besides the usual focus on margins, investors will be listening for updates to Musk delivery expectations for CY25."
Munster said one of the key questions is what Tesla and other EV companies' demand will look like outside of tax credits.
"I believe we'll be exiting the EV winter in 2025, and the segment will grow around 15% in 2025."
With Tesla shares falling Thursday, Munster suggested that part of the three-month rally in the stock&#8217;s price may have been driven by emotion. Similarly, he attributed Thursday&#8217;s decline to emotional reactions as well.
"While I'm bracing for a further pullback going into the January 29th earnings, I continue to believe that shares are undervalued over the long-term given Tesla's doing more in AI than any non-native AI company." 
The Delivery Figures: Tesla produced 459,445 vehicles and delivered 495,570 vehicles in the fourth quarter.
The delivery figure missed a street consensus estimate of 506,763 units, which Tesla shared <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/24/12/42745852/tesla-q4-delivery-preview-will-2024-stock-gains-hold-as-growth-slows">ahead of the report.</a>
Tesla had deliveries of 484,507 in last year's fourth quarter.
With the new report, Tesla's full-year delivery total is now 1.79 million units for 2024, down from a record 1.81 million in 2023. Tesla needed to report fourth-quarter deliveries of around 515,000 units to beat the 2023 full year total.
Thursday's report was the first time Tesla's annual delivery total has declined on a year-over-year basis.
Tesla previously said it expected to post growth in vehicle deliveries in 2024 and fell shy of that mark.
The comments from Ives, Gerber and Munster highlight the importance of 2025 in getting the company back on track with vehicle growth and other upcoming catalysts.
TSLA Price Action: Tesla stock was down 6% to $379.28 on Thursday, versus a 52-week trading range of $138.80 to $488.54. Tesla stock was up around 62% in 2024.
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Analyst Ratings

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Tech

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Guidance

DCBO

Docebo Reports No Changes To Outlook As Previously Issued In Its Q3 Earnings Report On November 8, 2024

Mehta will continue to serve in his current role through February 28, 2025 to ensure an orderly transition as the board conducts a search to identify a successor that will include both internal and external candidates. Upon Mr. Mehta's departure, Brandon Farber, Senior Vice President – Finance will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Management

Docebo Says Sukaran Mehta Will Be Stepping Down From His Role As CFO; Brandon Farber, To Serve As Interim CFO

Throughout the last three months, 14 analysts have evaluated Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th 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">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $38.21, along with a high estimate of $47.00 and a low estimate of $33.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 7.28% lower than the prior average price target of $41.21. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735855252_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Halliburton among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Anderson</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Connor Lynagh</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Anderson</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Rollyson</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Minervino</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kurt Hallead</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Anderson</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chase Mulvehill</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Gengaro</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Minervino</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phillip Jungwirth</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$40.00</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 Halliburton. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Halliburton compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Halliburton's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HAL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Halliburton analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Halliburton: A Closer Look</h2>
Halliburton is North America's largest oilfield service company as measured by market share. Despite industry fragmentation, it holds a leading position in the hydraulic fracturing and completions market, which makes up nearly half of its revenue. It also holds strong positions in other service offerings like drilling and completions fluids, which leverages its expertise in material science, as well as the directional drilling market. While we consider SLB the global leader in reservoir evaluation, we think Halliburton leads in any activity from the reservoir to the wellbore. The firm's innovations have helped multiple producers lower their development costs per barrel of oil equivalent, with techniques that have been homed in over a century of operations.
<h3>Key Indicators: Halliburton's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: Halliburton's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.84%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: Halliburton's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 10.02%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Halliburton's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.63%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Halliburton's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.26%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.84.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Deep Dive Into Halliburton Stock: Analyst Perspectives (14 Ratings)

37 analysts have shared their evaluations of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th 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">17</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">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">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">15</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">4</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 $659.81, a high estimate of $811.00, and a low estimate of $525.00. This current average has increased by 7.34% from the previous average price target of $614.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735855243_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Meta Platforms'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>Matthew Condon</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$725.00</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Beck</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$641.00</td>
<td>$652.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Josey</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$705.00</td>
<td>$645.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$719.00</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aaron Kessler</td>
<td>Seaport Global</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$555.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Boone</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$635.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rohit Kulkarni</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$635.00</td>
<td>$620.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Sandler</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nat Schindler</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$583.00</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Lee</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$605.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$811.00</td>
<td>$811.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Shmulik</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Lee</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$636.00</td>
<td>$555.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$663.00</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rohit Kulkarni</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$620.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nat Schindler</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Beck</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Patterson</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$655.00</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
<td>$635.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Morris</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$665.00</td>
<td>$600.00</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 Meta Platforms. 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 Meta Platforms compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Meta Platforms's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Meta Platforms's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Meta Platforms analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Meta Platforms's Background</h2>
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Meta Platforms's 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.
Revenue Growth: Meta Platforms's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 18.87%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Meta Platforms's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 38.65% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.77%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 6.45%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.3.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Meta Platforms Through 37 Analysts

26 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions 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">9</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">6</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">2</td>
<td align="right">2</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $208.77, along with a high estimate of $232.00 and a low estimate of $185.00. Marking an increase of 3.04%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $202.62. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735855235_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of Alphabet among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Boone</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alan Gould</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Levine</td>
<td>Pivotal Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Shmulik</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Boone</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rohit Kulkarni</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
<td>$206.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Patterson</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$206.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$196.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$222.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Alphabet. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Alphabet compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Alphabet's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Alphabet's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOGL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Alphabet analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Alphabet</h2>
Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly less than 90% of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google's subscription services (YouTube TV, YouTube Music among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google's cloud computing platform, or GCP, accounts for roughly 10% of Alphabet's revenue with the firm's investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo), health (Verily), and internet access (Google Fiber) making up the rest.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Alphabet's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Alphabet showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 15.09% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Alphabet's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 29.8%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 8.55%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Alphabet's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 6.22%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Alphabet's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.09, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
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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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Alphabet Through 26 Analysts

Funko (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNKO#NASDAQ">FNKO</a>) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range 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.
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<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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Funko, revealing an average target of $14.62, a high estimate of $16.00, and a low estimate of $10.50. This current average reflects an increase of 8.3% from the previous average price target of $13.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735855216_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Funko 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>Linda Bolton Weiser</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Linda Bolton Weiser</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Linda Bolton Weiser</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Crum</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
<td>$9.00</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 Funko. 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 Funko compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Funko's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Funko's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Funko's Background</h2>
Funko Inc is an us-based pop culture consumer products company. It creates whimsical, fun, and different products that enable the customer to express their affinity for their favorite through the movie, TV show, video game, musician, or sports team. The company's current products are principally figures, fashion accessories, apparel, plush products, accessories, homewares, and NFTs. The company sells its products through a diverse network of retail customers across multiple retail channels, including specialty retailers, mass-market retailers, and e-commerce sites. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the core collectibles products.
<h3>Funko's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Funko faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -6.45% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 1.48%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.88%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Funko's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.57%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29, Funko faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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4 Analysts Have This To Say About Funko

Ares Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 25.61% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 38.23%. Currently, Ares Management has a market capitalization of $36.10 billion. 
Buying $100 In ARES: If an investor had bought $100 of ARES stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $502.47 today based on a price of $178.83 for ARES at the time of writing.
<h3>Ares Management's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735855207_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Ares Management 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Goldman Sachs research kicked off the new year with bold stock picks and a spotlight on five investment themes poised to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/12/42710358/veteran-investor-bets-big-on-sp-500-hitting-7000-by-end-of-2025-these-sectors-could-lead-the-charge">shape markets in 2025.</a>
What Happened: In a note shared Thursday, the analyst team led by Steven Kron shuffled its &#8220;Conviction List&#8221; — a carefully curated portfolio of top investment ideas.
Goldman Sachs added Belden Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDC#NYSE">BDC</a>), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) to the list. These companies replaced Fox Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>), Parker Hannifin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), and TPG Inc. (TPG).
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Why It Matters: Industrial tech is back in vogue. Analyst Mark Delaney sees Belden riding a cyclical industrial recovery while expanding its high-margin software solutions business. Delaney models earnings per share (EPS) above consensus estimates for both 2025 and 2026, making this a standout pick in the industrial space.
Cruises are sailing into a stronger 2025. Analyst Lizzie Dove cites accelerating Net Purchase Intent (NPI) data and cost savings from a 2023 management shuffle. Dove expects Norwegian to widen its yield-to-unit-cost spread by 2.5 percentage points, bringing its valuation closer to peer Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>).
Analyst Eric Sheridan remains bullish on Uber despite skepticism over its mobility business and the rise of autonomous vehicles. He forecasts a robust 39% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in adjusted EBITDA from 2023-2026. According to the bank, Uber is set to deliver $3.50 in GAAP EPS by 2026—a projection that sits 7% above consensus. Goldman Sachs holds a 12-month price target of $96 on Uber stock, implying a nearly 60% upside from current market levels.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Themes For 2025: AI, M&amp;A, Deglobalization, And More</h3>
The investment bank also outlined five key themes to track as we enter the new year.
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<li>Artificial Intelligence: Goldman's Kash Rangan expects AI investment to shift in 2025, moving from infrastructure spending to platforms and applications. In a recent note, Rangan highlighted the increasing integration of AI into enterprise software. Stocks with exposure to this trend include Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) and Teradyne Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>).</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>De-regulation, M&amp;A, And Capital Markets Rebound: Regulatory changes under a potential second Trump administration could accelerate M&amp;A activity, Goldman analysts say. Financial firms like Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>), and S&amp;P Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>) are positioned to benefit. Analyst Richard Ramsden recently indicated a more favorable environment for banks and financial advisors.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Re-powering America: Carly Davenport flagged the surging power demands of data centers and AI compute, noting this trend is driving sustained growth in utilities capex. Her team stressed the importance of energy infrastructure to support the transportation electrification. Stocks like DBA Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) is Goldman&#8217;s top pick here.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Deglobalization: The era of tariff wars is far from over. Jan Hatzius and economics team expect a 20 percentage point hike in tariffs on Chinese imports and new duties on European autos and Mexican EVs. Companies like Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>) and Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>) are well-positioned to adapt to supply chain disruptions caused by these policies.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Resilient US Consumers: Despite macro concerns, Goldman Sachs continues to paint another strong year for U.S. consumers. Discretionary cash flow is expected to grow by 5.2% in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2024, supported by higher savings rates. Stocks to watch include Norwegian Cruise Line, Uber, Burlington Stores Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>), and Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>).</li>
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Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 8.15% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.35%. Currently, Arthur J. Gallagher has a market capitalization of $68.92 billion. 
Buying $100 In AJG: If an investor had bought $100 of AJG stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $591.91 today based on a price of $275.89 for AJG at the time of writing.
<h3>Arthur J. Gallagher's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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$100 Invested In Arthur J. Gallagher 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Investors dumped a popular long-dated Treasury ETF at a record pace in December, fleeing the bond market as surging yields and fiscal uncertainty cast a shadow ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">to the White House.</a>
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>), the largest Treasury-focused exchange-traded fund with $50 billion in assets under management, recorded $5.5 billion in outflows last month. 
This marks the fund's largest single-month outflows in its history, surpassing the $4 billion withdrawn during the pandemic-driven turmoil in March 2020.
On the performance front, the fund tumbled by 7.1% in December, recording the worst drop since September 2023. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: TLT ETF Witnessed Record Monthly Outflows In December</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Yields Soar As Trump Policies Ignite Inflation Risks</h3>
Yields on 30-year Treasury bonds climbed sharply, gaining more than 40 basis points in December to close the year at 4.80%. That's the highest level in over a year, driven by concerns about rising inflation and shifting monetary policy.
The Federal Reserve, which delivered a 25-basis-point interest rate cut in December, sounded hawkish in its accompanying guidance.
Officials signaled fewer rate cuts in 2025 than markets had expected and raised inflation forecasts to reflect upcoming administration policies.
&#8220;The&nbsp;Bond&nbsp;Vigilantes are sending a loud warning message,&#8221; said Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, in a recent note. 
&#8220;They aren&#8217;t convinced Donald Trump, the new sheriff coming to town, will maintain fiscal law and order any better than the old sheriff. They are also losing their confidence in Jerome Powell, the deputy in charge of monetary law and order,&#8221; he added.
In a recent report, Bravos Research highlighted that&nbsp;the 10-year&nbsp;Treasury&nbsp;yield&nbsp;rocketed from 3.6% in September to 4.6% in late December, implying a 25% increase in just 100 trading sessions.
&#8220;Moves like this are rare and have massive implications for the stock market,&#8221; the Bravos Research Team wrote. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Policies Add To Market Jitters</h3>
Investor anxiety over Trump's incoming administration added another layer of complexity to the bond market.
Trump has floated the idea of scrapping the federal debt ceiling, a controversial move that could enable unchecked government borrowing and stoke inflationary pressures.
Such a policy would effectively remove a key restraint on federal deficits, raising alarm among bond investors already bracing for fiscal expansion.
"There's now more bad reasons for the rise in yields," Yardeni stated. 
As the expert highlighted, while stronger-than-expected economic data in the second half of 2024 initially pushed bond yields higher, the recent decline in the Citigroup Economic Surprise Index has shifted focus to structural concerns, such as persistent inflation risks and growing deficits.
Investors are also bracing for potential trade turbulence, as Trump has pledged to impose a universal 10% tariff and hike tariffs on Chinese imports to 60%. These measures, if enacted, could exacerbate inflationary pressures and add fuel to the bond market&#8217;s recent turmoil.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Treasury Department Breach Highlights New Risks</h3>
Compounding the challenges in December, the U.S. Treasury Department confirmed it was the target of a Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack. 
Hackers compromised a third-party vendor, BeyondTrust, and gained access to unclassified documents, according to a <a href="https://legacy.www.documentcloud.org/documents/25472740-letter-to-chairman-brown-and-ranking-member-scott/">letter</a> sent to lawmakers.
The major breach allowed hackers to override security protocols and access Treasury workstations via a stolen key. 
The Treasury Department said it became aware of the attack on Dec. 8 and is working with the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to assess the damage.
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The Details: Russia's gas firm Gazprom said the gas stopped at 0500 GMT after Ukraine refused to renew the transit agreement in a widely anticipated move.  
Reuters reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram that the end of Russian natural gas flows through Ukraine was &#8220;one of Moscow&#8217;s biggest defeats.&#8221;&nbsp;
Zelenskyy also encouraged allies to supply more gas to Europe to fill the gap left by the end of the Russian supply.&nbsp;
&#8220;The more there is on the market from Europe&#8217;s real partners, the faster we will overcome the last negative consequences of European energy dependence on Russia,&#8221; he wrote.
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Shares of U.S.-based liquified natural gas exporters, including Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) and Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>), are up Thursday as LNG exports to Europe are expected to rise in 2025. 
"Cheniere's LNG has been a vital part of the European response to Russia's war in Ukraine and has shown how security of supply, in the form of reliability of production and flexibility of delivery, are vastly important for this moment, and for the decades to come," Corey Grindal, COO of Cheniere Energy said in a 2023<a href="https://www.lng2023.org/news/cheniere-key-contributor-european-energy-security"> interview</a>.&nbsp;
"Cheniere produced about 11% of all LNG worldwide in 2022 and more than 70% of Cheniere's LNG was exported to Europe, by Cheniere or our customers," Grindal added.&nbsp;
The European Commission released a statement stating that the EU had anticipated and prepared for the stoppage of Russian gas flows.&nbsp;
‘&#8221;The European gas infrastructure is flexible enough to provide gas of non-Russian origin,&#8221; a spokesperson for the commission said. &#8220;It has been reinforced with significant new LNG (liquefied natural gas) import capacities since 2022.&#8221;
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The Slovakian government said on Tuesday that there is no danger of a gas shortage and its state-owned gas firm SPP has gas supply contracts with large international suppliers including BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>), Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>). 
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Building on an earlier <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113757022203490348">Truth Social rant</a> shortly after the terrorist attack in which Trump called the U.S. a laughing stock and blamed the "open borders" of the Biden administration, he <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113757022203490348">let loose again on Thursday</a>, referring to "the outside and inside violent SCUM that has infiltrated all aspects of our government, and our Nation itself."
Trump used the New Orleans attack that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens more to bash the FBI, the Department of Justice and other agencies. He called on the CIA to get involved even though the agency deals with foreign rather than domestic issues.
"The USA is breaking down &#8211; A violent erosion of Safety, National Security, and Democracy is taking place all across our Nation. Only strength and powerful leadership will stop it," Trump wrote.
President Joe Biden, who called the attack "despicable," expressed sympathy for the victims' families and the city of New Orleans.
"The situation is very fluid," said Biden, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/01/01/new-orleans-vehicle-crowd-bourbon-street/">according</a> to the Washington Post. "The investigation is continuing to be active, and no one should jump to conclusions." Biden acknowledged that the perpetrator was an American citizen born in Texas who served in the U.S. Army and was likely influenced by the Islamic State.
"The FBI also reported to me that mere hours before the attack, he posted videos on social media indicating that [he] was inspired by ISIS," Biden said.
A top FBI official detailed the series of videos posted by the Bourbon Street attacker in which he claimed to have joined ISIS, <a href="https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/bourbon-street-attack-isis/article_fd9d20e4-c927-11ef-8203-63f6eb3110b4.html">reported</a> nola.com.  
 &#8220;In the first video, Jabbar explains he originally planned to harm his family and friends, but was concerned the news headlines would not focus on the quote, &#8216;war between the believers and the disbelievers,&#8217; end quote,&#8221; Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI&#8217;s Counterterrorism Division, reportedly said at a press conference.
Raia also <a href="https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/bourbon-street-attack-isis/article_fd9d20e4-c927-11ef-8203-63f6eb3110b4.html">said</a> the FBI believes that Jabbar acted alone and that, at this point, no links have been uncovered between the New Orleans attack and the Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas. 
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