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Rob Gronkowski is best known for his time in the National Football League, but his recent call of timing the bottom in the stock market might be a welcome sign during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/07/40025773/bad-news-ahead-for-investors-august-september-are-worst-two-months-over-past-20-years-">often losing month of September.</a>
What Happened: Gronkowski offered a sense of urgency to get stock market prices back up last week after<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500"> the S&amp;P 500, </a>which is tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), started the week down.
The former NFL star, who won four Super Bowls during his 11-year NFL career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was featured in a live television interview sharing his financial takes.
"I want to bring the stock market back. I heard it's down right now with the election thing and everything that's going on. So I'm here at Cantor Fitzgerald to do some trades. I want to do the biggest trades of the day and bring that stock market so it's just moving back, you know, back up to the sky," Gronkowski said.
Tker founder Sam Ro shared the chart below on Gronkowski's comments and the S&amp;P 500 move shortly after.
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What followed in the days after Gronkowski spoke was the S&amp;P 500 trading higher. The index was up Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On Monday, the S&amp;P 500 also traded up.
So was Gronkowski the good luck charm the stock market needed as September came in with a whimper? 
Not exactly.
Wednesday saw the release of CPI data and the stock market reacted negatively with the S&amp;P 500 going down 1.6% before finishing the day 1.1% higher, as shared by Freedom Capital Markets Chief Global Strategist Jay Woods in his weekly <a href="https://jaywoods.substack.com/">newsletter</a>.
Woods said Wednesday marked the largest intraday comeback since November 2022, which he said is coincidentally "about the same time this current bull market began."
The market strategist, like many financial experts and analysts, attributed the rally on Wednesday to positive comments from NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40820349/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-admits-its-tense-as-surging-demand-for-blackwell-chips-sparks-customer-fru">speaking at the day's</a> Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference.
"That led to an 8% rally in one of the most influential stocks in the market and continued to rally the rest of the week. In fact, the semiconductor and technology sectors had their best week of the year," Woods said.
Woods said Gronkowski timed the market "just right."
"I'll let the readers decide if it was more of a Jensen Huang-led rally or Gronk. Either way, the markets held the lows set a week ago Friday and finished last week at its highs."
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Why It's Important: While the chart above points to Gronkowskis' timing, the likely reason for the stock market optimism last week was Nvidia and Huang.
Huang <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40837620/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-eases-investor-concerns-on-ai-demand-blackwell-timeline-and">spoke of strong AI demand</a>, no Blackwell (AI chip) delays and the potential return on investment for companies buying products from Nvidia.
The comments sparked optimism for Nvidia and the overall stock market.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF is now up 4.2% from its low of $539.96 on Sept. 11. With a closing price of $562.84 on Monday (Sept. 16), the stock market index ETF is now almost even with the August closing price of $563.68.
The weak open to September could soon be a thing of the past thanks to Huang and Gronkowski.
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Content creators MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI have teamed up on a new food company called Lunchly that is taking on the well-known<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/08/33960652/kraft-heinz-plans-to-offer-lunchables-to-school-cafeterias-sees-multi-billion-opportunity-report"> ready-to-eat Lunchables brand.</a>
What Happened: Food giant Kraft Heinz Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NYSE">KHC</a>) may<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36680301/this-warren-buffett-favorite-just-made-a-golden-cross-bullish-signals-on-the-horizon"> have trouble ahead</a> for its Lunchables brand with Lunchly now in direct competition.
Lunchly was launched with the "goal of revolutionizing lunch" and providing a focus on quality ingredients, delicious flavors and healthier options for the grab-and-go lunch sector, the creators said.
There are three <a href="https://lunchly.com/">Lunchly </a>meal options at launch: Turkey Stack ‘Ems, Pizza and Fiesta Nachos. Each meal comes with a PRIME hydration drink and a Feastables bar. PRIME was launched in 2022 by Paul and KSI; Feastables was also launched that same year by MrBeast.
Paul said Lunchables has dominated the lunch grab-and-go market for years and Lunchly will provide a "better option" for people looking for convenience and healthy options.
Lunchly products will hit stores later this month. A search on the company's website showed Kroger Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) locations as stores that will carry the products.
MrBeast said Lunchly will provide healthier and "better-tasting options.
"Lunchly is all about giving kids a fun, grab-and-go meal that's not just delicious, but also good for them. We're here to change what lunchtime looks like for the next generation," MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, said.
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Why It's Important: With three of the most widely followed names in content creation and people popular with the younger generation today, Lunchly could present a major challenge to Lunchables.
The news also comes at a bad time for Lunchables, which said in August that it was ready to offer Lunchables in school cafeterias with a potential $25 billion opportunity.
MrBeast is the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/07/39720279/mrbeast-celebrates-youtube-record-with-new-video-featuring-50-content-creators-competing-fo">most followed person </a>on YouTube with 315 million followers. PRIME has been one of the fastest growing beverages since it launched, hitting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/23/11/35711957/logan-paul-ksis-prime-beverage-hits-1-billion-units-sold-should-pepsi-and-coca-cola-be-worried">one billion units sold milestone</a> in November.
Existing distribution deals that Feastables and PRIME have in place could help the company quickly land in retailers globally.
Bad news for Lunchables could also be bad news for billionaire Warren Buffett. Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) owns over 325 million Kraft Heinz shares and more than 25% of the company.
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In 2022, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) lost out to Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), a multiyear Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) PlayStation 6 chip deal, according to a Reuters exclusive report.
The sources told Reuters that tapping Intel would have posed backward compatibility issues, entailing higher costs and engineering resources, as AMD made the PlayStation 5 chip.
Intel fell out with Sony by failing to quote an appropriate selling price per chip after factoring in its profit share per chip sold to the PlayStation maker, the sources told Reuters.
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According to Reuters, the five-year deal involving contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) could have contributed $30 billion to Intel.
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Since its release in 2020, the PlayStation 5 has sold over 59 million units, marking a respite for significant console makers, which faced double-digit percentage declines in May 2024. Sony is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40801792/sonys-playstation-5-pro-to-hit-shelves-in-november-boasting-45-faster-performance" rel="noreferrer noopener">eying an upgraded</a>, premium version dubbed PlayStation 5 Pro before the holiday season.
Sony&#8217;s&nbsp;fiscal first-quarter 2024&nbsp;topline growth&nbsp;was 2% to $19.3 billion, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$17.19 billion.&nbsp;Game &amp; Network Services (G&amp;NS) revenue increased 12%.
Intel stock has been&nbsp;down over 48% in&nbsp;the last 12 months as it has failed to capitalize on the artificial intelligence shift.
This has forced it to weigh strategic options for Israeli autonomous driving company&nbsp;Mobileye Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>)&nbsp;and its Enterprise Networking division.
The contract chipmaker bagged two wins in September, including $1.91 billion in Polish state grants for a new chip plant in the country and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40864854/intel-bags-3-5b-contract-to-produce-chips-for-pentagon-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3.5 billion deal</a> to manufacture semiconductors for the U.S. military.
AMD stock is up 49% in the last 12 months as it succeeded in tapping the AI frenzy while <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40820316/amd-gains-ground-in-ai-chip-market-oracle-exec-confirms-growing-demand-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">maneuvering its position</a> versus Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Price Actions: INTC stock closed higher by 6.36% to $20.91 on Monday. AMD closed at $152.08.
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Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;rally disproportionately influences the S&amp;P 500 index, reflecting concerns over the domino effect due to the integrated semiconductor ecosystem.
Nvidia accounted for 25% of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 17% gain in 2024, Reuters reports.
The chip designer has risen by 166% in the last 12 months as Big Techs, including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), splurge on their artificial intelligence ambitions.
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The rising valuation of NvidiaNVIDIA in 2024 has helped boost the wealth of Jensen Huang, the co-founder and CEO of the company that was once created inside <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/03/37879478/humble-beginnings-like-nvidia-reddit-was-founded-inside-a-restaurant" rel="noreferrer noopener">a Denny&#8217;s restaurant.</a>
Huang has a wealth of $90.5 billion, ranking 18th according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bloomberg</a>. While Huang hasn&#8217;t cracked the top 10 list yet and would currently need to hit a wealth of $130 billion, the Nvidia co-founder is one of the fastest risers among the world&#8217;s richest people. Huang&#8217;s wealth is up $46.4 billion year-to-date in 2024.
That figure is more than the combined $41.83 billion gained by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. Musk, Bezos and Gates currently rank first, second and fifth, respectively, with their current wealth and year-to-date gains.
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The gain by Huang is one of the largest year-to-date gains, trailing only Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is up $49.9 billion and listed fourth at $178 billion.
It&#8217;s not just personal wealth &#8211; due to the AI frenzy, Huang expects hyper-scale customers to produce <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40837620/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-eases-investor-concerns-on-ai-demand-blackwell-timeline-and" rel="noreferrer noopener">$5 in rental revenue</a> for every $1 spent on Nvidia&#8217;s infrastructure. He also reiterated that Blackwell-based products will ship in the fourth fiscal quarter.
This indicates that Nvidia stock losing value would impact the S&amp;P500 and Huang&#8217;s wealth. However, Huang had snubbed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40820349/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-admits-its-tense-as-surging-demand-for-blackwell-chips-sparks-customer-fru" rel="noreferrer noopener">geopolitical tensions surrounding</a> supplier&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), voicing the possibility of switching suppliers.&nbsp;
Microsoft, Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Nvidia have a combined weighting of 20% in the S&amp;P 500. Microsoft gained 31%, and Apple has risen 22% in the last 12 months as they remain invested in their AI goals.
Investors can gain exposure to Nvidia and the S&amp;P 500 through SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>).
Price Action: NVDA stock closed lower by 1.95% to $116.78 on Monday.
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&#8220;The previously announced substantial cessation of our R&amp;D efforts and the realignment of our headcount to focus on execution has led to a reduction in payroll and engineering related expenditures, and we will continue to see further benefits of these efforts going forward,&#8221; Stratmann added.
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The company said it will use the proceeds from the offering to fund the conditional <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40886423/microstrategy-announces-conditional-full-redemption-of-6-125-senior-secured-notes-due-2028">full redemption</a> of $500 million of MicroStrategy&#8217;s outstanding 6.125% senior secured notes due 2028.
MicroStrategy said it will use the balance of the proceeds from the offering to purchase additional Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and for general corporate purposes. 
MicroStrategy shares fell nearly 5% in regular trading Monday after Canaccord Genuity maintained its Buy rating, but lowered its price target on the stock from $185 to $173.
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Russia&#8217;s army will soon become the world&#8217;s <a href="https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-september-15-2024">second-largest army </a>behind China, leapfrogging the size of the U.S. and India armies.
President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the army&#8217;s size to be increased by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million active servicemen, a move that would take its overall size to 2.38 million people, Reuters reported.
This is the third time since the war with Ukraine began in February 2022 that Russia expanded the size of its army. This is happening as Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine and try to expel Ukrainian forces from Russia&#8217;s Kursk region.
Andrei Kartapolov, chairman of Russia&#8217;s lower house of parliament&#8217;s defence committee, said the army expansion is part of a plan to revamp the armed forces and increase their size to match the international situation and behavior of &#8220;our former foreign partners.&#8221;
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Governor Brian Kemp signed Bill 494 into law in late April, introducing strict guidelines on cannabis product sales, advertising, and store locations, The Telegraph<a href="https://www.macon.com/living/article292554219.html"> reported.</a>
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A major component of the new law is the introduction of an age restriction, banning the sale of CBD and cannabis products to anyone under 21. Governor Kemp raised the legal age in response to concerns about hemp products, particularly edibles, being marketed to resemble popular children&#8217;s snacks.
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In the latest quarter, 9 analysts provided ratings for American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMH#NYSE">AMH</a>), 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 style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $42.11, a high estimate of $48.00, and a low estimate of $39.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $39.00, the current average has increased by 7.97%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726520501_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive American Homes 4 Rent. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Steve Sakwa</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Paolone</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Blouin</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Sakwa</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Feldman</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Goldsmith</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Heffern</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Sakwa</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$38.00</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 American Homes 4 Rent. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of American Homes 4 Rent compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of American Homes 4 Rent's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into American Homes 4 Rent's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMH/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Homes 4 Rent analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into American Homes 4 Rent's Background</h2>
American Homes 4 Rent is a real estate investment trust primarily focused on acquiring, operating, and leasing single-family homes as rental properties throughout the United States. The company's real estate portfolio is largely comprised of single-family properties in urban markets in the Southern and Midwestern regions of the U.S. American Homes 4 Rent's land holdings also represent a sizable percentage of its total assets in terms of value. The company derives the vast majority of its income in the form of rental revenue from single-family properties through short-term or annual leases. The firm's largest geographical markets include Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Atlanta, Georgia; and Charlotte, North Carolina in terms of the number of properties in each.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of American Homes 4 Rent</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: American Homes 4 Rent's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.07%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: American Homes 4 Rent's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 21.76%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Homes 4 Rent's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.31%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.71%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: American Homes 4 Rent's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.71, 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>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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9 Analysts Assess American Homes 4 Rent: What You Need To Know

Analysts' ratings for Chesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHK#NASDAQ">CHK</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts.
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 style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Chesapeake Energy and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $109.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $118.00 and a low estimate of $105.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 3.11% lower than the prior average price target of $112.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726520495_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The perception of Chesapeake Energy 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>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cameron Bean</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Chesapeake Energy. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Chesapeake Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Chesapeake Energy's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Chesapeake Energy'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/CHK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Chesapeake Energy analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Chesapeake Energy: A Closer Look</h2>
Chesapeake Energy Corp is a us-based exploration and production company. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties for the production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs. Geographically, the company focuses on areas of Marcellus, Northern Appalachian Basin in Pennsylvania; Haynesville, Northwestern Louisiana (Gulf Coast); and Eagle Ford, South Texas.
<h3>Key Indicators: Chesapeake Energy's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Challenges: Chesapeake Energy's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -64.55%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Chesapeake Energy's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -45.13%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Chesapeake Energy's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -2.16%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Chesapeake Energy's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -1.64%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Chesapeake Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.2.
<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 enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Key Takeaways From Chesapeake Energy Analyst Ratings

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Buying $1000 In GOOGL: If an investor had bought $1000 of GOOGL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $12,731.22 today based on a price of $157.94 for GOOGL at the time of writing.
<h3>Alphabet'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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Across the recent three months, 6 analysts have shared their insights on Alkermes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALKS#NASDAQ">ALKS</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Alkermes, presenting an average target of $39.0, a high estimate of $48.00, and a low estimate of $31.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $38.50, the current average has increased by 1.3%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726520475_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A clear picture of Alkermes'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>Charles Duncan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Duncan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jessica Fye</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joel Beatty</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Douglas Tsao</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jessica Fye</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$32.00</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 Alkermes. 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 Alkermes compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Alkermes's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Alkermes's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Alkermes</h2>
Alkermes PLC is a fully integrated biotechnology company that applies its proprietary technologies to research, develop, and commercialize pharmaceutical products designed for unmet medical needs in therapeutic areas. The company utilizes several to develop and commercialize products and, in so doing, access technological, financial, marketing, manufacturing, and other resources. Alkermes either purchases active drug products from third parties or receives them from its third-party licensees to formulate products using its technologies. It operates in U.S., which derives maximum revenue, Ireland and Rest of the world.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Alkermes's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Alkermes's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -35.35% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 22.89%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Alkermes's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.2% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Alkermes's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 4.22%, the company showcases efficient use 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 0.29.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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