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Tongcheng Travel is an online travel agency platform that provides booking services for hotel and ticketing in China. It generated 84% of its revenue from accommodation reservations and transportation ticketing in 2023. The rest came from advertising and in-house software sales. The platform provides both online and offline services in the form of call centers. Tongcheng Travel was formed from the merger of Tongcheng Network and eLong in 2018. It is currently 21.38% owned by Tencent and 20.86% by Trip.com. Tongcheng targets lower-tier cities and as of 2021, 86.7% of its users are from non-first-tier cities in China and 61.7% of new paying users on Weixin were from Tier 3 or below cities in China. The company competes with Trip.com, Alibaba's Fliggy, and Meituan.

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Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) has been analyzed by 10 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives 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">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</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">2</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $413.1, a high estimate of $435.00, and a low estimate of $358.00. This current average has increased by 10.43% from the previous average price target of $374.10. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738764254_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The perception of Cummins 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>Adam Seiden</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$381.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$424.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Feniger</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$358.00</td>
<td>$354.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$424.00</td>
<td>$369.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Volkmann</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Raso</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$408.00</td>
<td>$294.00</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 Cummins. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Cummins compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Cummins's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Cummins's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Cummins analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Cummins's Background</h2>
Cummins is the top manufacturer of diesel engines used in commercial trucks, off-highway machinery, and railroad locomotives, in addition to standby and prime power generators. The company also sells powertrain components, which include transmissions, turbochargers, aftertreatment systems, and fuel systems. Cummins is in the unique position of competing with its primary customers, heavy-duty truck manufacturers, who make and aggressively market their own engines. Despite robust competition across all its segments and increasing government regulation of carbon emissions, Cummins has maintained its leadership position in the industry.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Cummins's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Cummins displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 0.3%. This indicates a notable 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 Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Cummins's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 9.57%, the company showcases 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 8.14%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cummins's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.55%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Cummins's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.79, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Forecasting The Future: 10 Analyst Projections For Cummins

12 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Prudential Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $127.08, a high estimate of $152.00, and a low estimate of $101.00. Observing a 0.35% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $126.64. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738764246_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Prudential Financial is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jack Matten</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Suneet Kamath</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Bergman</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Gallagher</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$117.00</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 Prudential Financial. 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 Prudential Financial compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Prudential Financial's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Prudential Financial's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRU/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Prudential Financial analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Prudential Financial: A Closer Look</h2>
Prudential Financial is a large, diversified insurance company offering annuities, life insurance, retirement plan services, and asset management products. While it operates in a number of countries, the vast majority of revenue is generated in the United States and Japan. The company's investment management business, PGIM, contributes approximately 10% of its earnings and has around $1.3 trillion in assets under management. The US businesses are responsible for about 50% of earnings and can be classified into Institutional Retirement Strategies, Individual Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, and Assurance IQ. Finally, the international business segment of the company contributes approximately 40% of earnings with a strong market position in Japan.
<h3>Prudential Financial's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Prudential Financial showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 131.38% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Prudential Financial's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.27%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Prudential Financial's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.52% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Prudential Financial's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.06%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Prudential Financial's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.71. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
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.
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12 Analysts Have This To Say About Prudential Financial

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In the last three months, 8 analysts have published ratings on Janus Henderson Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives 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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</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">0</td>
<td align="right">4</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">2</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 Janus Henderson Group, revealing an average target of $46.0, a high estimate of $53.00, and a low estimate of $43.00. This current average has increased by 5.75% from the previous average price target of $43.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738764230_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The perception of Janus Henderson Group 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>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrei Stadnik</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$42.00</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 Janus Henderson Group. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive 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 Janus Henderson Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Janus Henderson Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Janus Henderson Group's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JHG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Janus Henderson Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Janus Henderson Group</h2>
Janus Henderson Group provides investment management services to retail intermediary (56% of managed assets), self-directed (23%) and institutional (21%) clients. At the end of September 2024, active equities (63%), fixed-income (21%), multi-asset (14%) and alternative (2%) investment platforms constituted the company's $382.3 billion in assets under management. Janus Henderson sources most of its managed assets from clients in North America (61%), with customers from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (29%) and the Asia-Pacific region (10%) accounting for the remainder.
<h3>Janus Henderson Group: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Janus Henderson Group showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 13.36% as of 31 December, 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 Financials sector.
Net Margin: Janus Henderson Group's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.76%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Janus Henderson Group's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.54%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Janus Henderson Group's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.67% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, Janus Henderson Group adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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In the latest quarter, 8 analysts provided ratings for Tempus AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving 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">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">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">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>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $63.12, with a high estimate of $74.00 and a low estimate of $52.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 26.24% from the previous average price target of $50.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738764222_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A clear picture of Tempus AI'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>Dan Brennan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Schappel</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan MacDonald</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ryskin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Schenkel</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Subbu Nambi</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Westenberg</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Arias</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$45.00</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 Tempus AI. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Tempus AI compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Tempus AI's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Tempus AI's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TEM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Tempus AI analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Tempus AI</h2>
Tempus AI Inc is a technology company. It has built the Tempus Platform, which comprises both a technology platform to free healthcare data from silos and an operating system to make the resulting data useful. Its Intelligent Diagnostics use AI, including generative AI, to make laboratory tests more accurate, tailored, and personal.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Tempus AI's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Tempus AI'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 32.98%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -41.92%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -99.8%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -8.26%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 8.78, Tempus AI faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<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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Throughout the last three months, 13 analysts have evaluated Voya Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOYA#NYSE">VOYA</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">10</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">2</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">0</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Voya Financial, revealing an average target of $85.31, a high estimate of $95.00, and a low estimate of $75.00. This current average represents a 5.05% decrease from the previous average price target of $89.85. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738764211_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Voya Financial'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>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Gallagher</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$90.00</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 Voya Financial. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Voya Financial compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Voya Financial's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Voya Financial'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/VOYA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Voya Financial analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Voya Financial</h2>
Voya Financial Inc is a financial services company, which, through its subsidiaries, provides various investment, insurance, and retirement solutions to individual and institutional clients in the United States. Its products and services include tax savings plans, individual retirement accounts, group life insurance plans, and employee benefits products, among others. The company tailors each of its products to the needs of its customer base. It operates its business through three principal lines: Wealth Solutions, Investment Management, and Health Solutions The Wealth segment generates roughly half of the company's revenue.
<h3>Breaking Down Voya Financial's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Voya Financial displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 8.49%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Voya Financial's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.08%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Voya Financial's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.24%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Voya Financial's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.06%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, Voya Financial adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</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.
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Buying $100 In AMAT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMAT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $759.51 today based on a price of $177.50 for AMAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Mat's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43489206/stanley-black-decker-reports-4q-full-year-2024-results">fourth-quarter results and provided 2025 guidance.</a>
Stanley Black&nbsp;&amp; Decker&nbsp;reported a fourth-quarter sales decline of 0.43% year over year to $3.720 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $3.580 billion.
Quarterly net sales remained flat, as volume growth (+4%) was offset by declines in price (-1%), currency (-1%), and the Infrastructure divestiture (-2%).
Gross profit increased 3.6% to $1.144 billion, and the gross margin expanded by 120 basis points to 30.8%. The adjusted gross margin was 31.2%, up 140 bps YoY.
Net earnings from continuing operations were 5.2% of sales, up from a loss from continuing operations (7.4%) of sales in the prior year. EBITDA rose to 9.1% of sales from 4.2%, while adjusted EBITDA increased to 10.2% of sales from 9.4%.
Adjusted EPS of $1.49 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the analyst consensus of $1.27.</a>
Tools &amp; Outdoor net sales grew 2% YoY, with 4% volume growth offset by price (-1%) and currency (-1%), driving 3% organic revenue growth. Tools &amp; Outdoor segment margin was 9.2%, down 10 bps YoY, and adjusted segment&nbsp;margin rose to 10.2% (+20 bps), supported by supply chain transformation despite higher costs and growth investments.
Industrial net sales declined 15% YoY, with flat organic sales. Industrial&nbsp;segment margin dropped to 10.7% from 11.2% and an adjusted margin was 10.7% vs. 11.1%, primarily due to lower automotive volume.
Operating cash flow for the quarter was $679 million, compared to $769.3 million a year ago. Free cash flow was ~$565 million. Stanley held $290.5 million in cash and equivalents as of December 28, 2024.
In the fourth quarter, Stanley Black &amp; Decker&#8217;s Global Cost Reduction Program generated $110 million in additional pre-tax savings, contributing to total savings of approximately $1.5 billion since mid-2022 and supporting a return to 35%+ adjusted gross margins.
&#8220;With the recent tariff announcements, we are preparing for a dynamic backdrop in 2025 and expect to respond with supply chain and price actions designed to mitigate the impact from such tariffs to maintain our margin objectives, which enable us to fuel innovation and brand building. Our top priorities remain delivering margin expansion, cash generation and restoring balance sheet strength over the next 12 to 18 months to position the company for long-term growth and value creation,&#8221; commented Patrick D. Hallinan, Executive Vice President and CFO.
2025 Outlook: Excluding new tariffs, Stanley Black &amp; Decker expects GAAP EPS of $4.05 (+/- $0.65) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">adjusted EPS of $5.25 (+/- $0.50) versus consensus of $5.38.</a>
The GAAP-to-adjusted EPS difference of $1.05 to $1.35 mainly reflects charges from the Global Cost Reduction Program&#8217;s supply chain transformation.
The company sees free cash flow of $750 million (+/—$100 million), excluding new tariffs.
The company plans to provide its base planning assumptions and commentary on the current tariff environment. In its conference call, the company said it sees annualized, unmitigated hit of around $90 million &#8211; $100 million if 10% China tariffs remain.
Price Action: SWK shares are trading lower by 5.67% at $81.75 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Disney ended the quarter with 178 million Disney+ Core and Hulu subscriptions and 125 million Disney+ Core paid subscribers, a decrease of 0.7 million over the prior quarter.
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Sports revenue (mostly comprised of ESPN) remained flat year over year at $4.85 billion. Experiences revenue (including Disney&#8217;s theme parks and consumer products) climbed 3% year over year to $9.42 billion.
In the Entertainment segment, Linear Networks revenue declined by 7% year over year to $2.62 billion, Direct-to-Consumer revenue climbed 9% year over year to $6.07 billion, and Content Sales/Licensing and Other revenue grew by 34% year over year to $2.18 billion.
The combined DTC streaming businesses improved their profitability with an operating income of $293 million on revenue of $6.07 billion (up by 9% year over year).
Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King&nbsp;helped drive $312 million in operating income at Content Sales/Licensing and Other in the quarter.
The average revenue per user for domestic Disney+ customers increased from $7.20 during the September 28 quarter to $7.55 due to a higher mix of customers on its cheaper, ad-supported tier.&nbsp;
The consolidated operating income grew 31% year over year to $5.06 billion, led by the Entertainment segment&#8217;s $1.70 billion, the Sports segment&#8217;s $247 million, and the Experiences segment&#8217;s $3.11 billion.
Disney generated a quarterly operating cash flow of $3.21 billion (up 47% year over year) and a free cash flow of $739 million (down 17% year over year).
CEO Robert A. Iger flagged outstanding box office performance from its studios, which had the top three movies of 2024, profitability boost of its Entertainment DTC streaming businesses, and the addition of ESPN tile on Disney+.
Outlook:&nbsp;For fiscal 2025, Disney reiterated <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41971559/disneys-q4-boosted-by-streaming-gains-strong-box-office-and-solid-parks-performance" rel="noreferrer noopener">high-single-digit</a> growth in adjusted earnings per share (EPS) compared to 2024 versus a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $5.41</a>.
The company aims to generate around $15 billion in operating cash flow.
It expects double-digit growth in operating income for the Entertainment segment in fiscal 2025, with an increase in DTC operating income of around $875 million.
Disney expects its Experience segment to see operating income growth of 6%-8% in fiscal 2025.
The company expects its Sports segment to grow 13% in fiscal 2025.
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"Access is improving under the Trump administration. Institutional inflows will continue to gather pace," Kendrick wrote, highlighting the impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs and expanding options markets. 
"This combination—more access, lower vol—is enough to drive Bitcoin to $500,000 before Trump leaves office,&#8221; he added.
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Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) ETFs saw a net inflow of $308 million, marking the fourth consecutive day of positive flows for the asset.
These numbers highlight increasing confidence among institutional investors, despite recent market turbulence. 
Kendrick said that improved access through vehicles like ETFs is critical for Bitcoin's long-term trajectory, as it provides broader exposure for traditional finance participants.
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<h4>Key Takeaways:</h4>

<ul>
	<li>Tongecheng travel announced it scrapped its planned purchase of a fintech company as a post-Covid &lsquo;military-style&rsquo; travel boom starts to fade</li>
	<li>The online travel agent&rsquo;s revenue rose 81% in 2023 as it catered to a new generation of frugal travelers, but the growth rate slowed to 50% in the first quarter</li>
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By Xia Fei

Just when it was flying high on a wave of &ldquo;revenge spending&rdquo; by budget-conscious Chinese travelers,&nbsp;Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNGCF#OTC">TNGCF</a>) suddenly appears to be losing some of its lift.

The online travel agent was soaring for much of last year, as low-budget domestic tourism emerged as one of the rare bright spots in China&rsquo;s otherwise dull economy with the end of pandemic-era restrictions. That lifted Tongcheng and its peers to sky-high revenue and profit growth as they catered to a new generation of enthusiastic but cost-conscious Chinese travelers.

But the company now appears to be adopting a more frugal approach, mirroring the increasingly cost-conscious mindset of its core Gen Z customers. Last week, Tongcheng&nbsp;<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0805/2024080501752.pdf">revealed that</a>&nbsp;it had scrapped its planned 1.15 billion yuan ($162 million) acquisition of 55% of a Guangzhou-based fintech company. When it first announced the deal in February, it said its purchase of the majority stake in Guangzhou Lvjin Technology was aimed at enhancing its customers&rsquo; payment experience.

Tongcheng didn&rsquo;t elaborate on why it abandoned the deal. While it&rsquo;s possible the two sides simply couldn&rsquo;t agree on final terms, Tongcheng may also have backed off from the transaction as its business loses some of its initial post-Covid momentum.

The deal was a big bet for Tongcheng as the cost amounted to 22% of the company&rsquo;s cash at the end of last year. What&rsquo;s more, Guangzhou Lvjin appears to be rapidly losing value. The company was worth 2.8 billion yuan in December 2022, meaning it had lost about a quarter of its value in about a year and half.

Another key reason behind Tongcheng&rsquo;s change of heart may have been the labeling of Tongcheng Finance, a fintech app backed by Guangzhou Lvjin, as a loan shark by state-run broadcaster CCTV during an investigative program in March. Following that, the app was removed from most major Chinese app stores.

Investors appeared to welcome the decision to walk away from the deal. Shares of Tongcheng rose by 8% in the two days after the announcement last week, though they gave back most of those gains as of Friday. Tongcheng&rsquo;s price has gyrated wildly this year, rallying over 55% in the first four months before plunging 37% since May, leaving the shares down nearly 8% year-to-date.

But the investor worries go beyond Tongcheng&rsquo;s splurging on a potentially overvalued fintech firm. Concerns about whether the company can sustain its growth momentum loom large, as young Chinese who are its core customers wrestle with stagnating income and rising job insecurity. Tongcheng&rsquo;s ambition to expand into international markets also faces uncertainty as outbound tourism has been slow to recover post-Covid. Internally, reputational damage over complaints about the company&rsquo;s refund policy and Tongcheng&rsquo;s heavy reliance on Tencent&rsquo;s WeChat app for driving much of its business also loom as clouds over the company.

<h3>Military-Style Tourism Boom</h3>

Since China ended its strict pandemic-related curbs at the end of 2022, a new type of budget travel, dubbed &ldquo;military-style travel,&rdquo; has become the latest fashion among penny-pinching youth. To save money, they typically book the cheapest seats on older trains outside the pricier national high-speed rail network, and zip through cities by foot during the day to check out as many tourism hotspots as possible. In some cases, these travelers even curl up on benches at 24-hour restaurants like McDonald&rsquo;s overnight to forego paying for hotels.

That trend propelled Tongcheng&rsquo;s popularity, as it zeroed in on serving China&rsquo;s Gen Z travelers and focused on smaller cities long ignored by bigger rivals like&nbsp;Trip.com&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>). That helped lift the company&rsquo;s revenue by 81% to nearly 11.9 billion yuan last year, while its adjusted net profit jumped by a whopping 240% year-on-year to 2.2 billion yuan. The gains were all the more remarkable because last year&rsquo;s revenue far exceeded Tongcheng&rsquo;s pre-pandemic level of 7.39 billion yuan in 2019. Its strong gains also defied the broader market, as tourism revenue last year remained 19% below 2019 levels.

Tongcheng&rsquo;s user base also swelled, in large part thanks to its deep ties with WeChat and Tencent, which is a major Tongcheng shareholder. The company&rsquo;s annual paying users reached a fresh record of 235 million by the end of last year, up 54% from 2019, the company&rsquo;s annual report shows. More than 86% of its registered users come from outside of China&rsquo;s four richest cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

While 2023 was a bumper year, it&rsquo;s increasingly looking like a distant memory. Now, the bigger question for Tongcheng is whether the budget travel frenzy that powered the company&rsquo;s comeback last year will peter out.&nbsp;

So far, the numbers continue to look relatively impressive. The company&rsquo;s revenue increased 50% to 3.9 billion yuan in the first quarter this year from a year ago, with adjusted net profit up 11% to 558.5 million, according to its first-quarter report published in May. Significantly, the first-quarter results showed a recovery in overseas hotel room bookings, which rose by over 150% year-on-year. Such global travel has been much slower to recover than domestic travel, and is still well below pre-pandemic levels.

&ldquo;With the resumption of international flights and the simplification of visa policies by a number of countries, the group is optimistic about the Chinese travel industry and the outbound travel market,&rdquo; said Tongcheng CEO Ma Heping.

But there are reasons to expect the global travel rebound will slow. Chinese people took 87 million trips abroad in 2023, still 40% down from 2019. Industry observers noted the recovery pace slowed during this year&rsquo;s Lunar New Year holiday in February, in part because of rising travel costs and problems securing visas, according to a Reuters report. A new survey by Dragon Trail International, a research firm, found that cost of travel has become the primary barrier to selling outbound trips for Chinese travelers this year.

Another challenge for Tongcheng is its deep bond with Tencent. As of the second quarter of 2023, 85% of its users came via WeChat, roughly the same as 84% in 2019. That gives Tencent outsized power in negotiations for continuing the relationship and setting its terms.

Lastly, Tongcheng has also been embroiled in a litany of complaints from customers, including high-profile businessman Zhou Hongyi, the outspoken CEO of 360 Security Technology, one of China&rsquo;s leading online security companies. After being unable to change flight tickets, Zhou called Tongcheng&rsquo;s service the &ldquo;worst&rdquo; and berated it for being &ldquo;bureaucratic&rdquo; in a social media post last October. Meantime, other users on Zhihu and Xiaohongshu, two popular social media platforms, also complain of difficulty getting refunds or changing tickets after making bookings.

Analysts polled by Yahoo Finance have an average target price of HK$22.36 for Tongcheng, well above its Friday close of HK$13.34, implying they still believe the stock has strong upside potential. But until Chinese consumer confidence shows signs of more resilience, Tongcheng may need to tighten its purse strings just like its main Gen Z clients.
This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga's reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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