Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:TW) Stock

Tradeweb Markets

NYSE

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York City, Tradeweb Markets is a leading fixed-income trading platform. While it does offer electronic processing for some voice-negotiated trades, the company focuses primarily on providing electronic trading networks that connect broker/dealers, institutional clients, and retail customers. While the company offers trading in a wide variety of products, the bulk of its business is in U.S. and European government debt, mortgage-backed securities, interest-rate swaps, and U.S. and international corporate bonds. The firm also sells fixed-income trading and price data, primarily through a deal with Refinitiv's Eikon service.

Towers Watson

Towers Watson & Co

Businessman.Markets.Shutterstock

Analyst Color

Coverage of Bitcoin, Etherum, Ripple and all the latest digital currencies.

Cryptocurrency

Equities

Large Cap

Price Target

Tech

Trading Ideas

HOOD

IBKR

SCHW

Bank of America bullish on U.S. brokers, asset managers and exchanges for 2025. Red wave in 2024 to open doors for crypto and alts. Blue Owl, IBKR and TW top picks; HOOD and SCHW underperformers.

Bank Of America Raises Bullish Outlook On US Brokers, Exchanges, Alternative Investments: 3 Top Picks For 2025

trump-banks

Mid Cap

Sector ETFs

Politics

Small Cap

Econ #s

Economics

Markets

ETFs

ALLY

ARES

FCNCA

HBAN

LPLA

PIPR

ZION

Financial stocks rally after Trump&#39;s return to White House; investors expect deregulation and tax cuts. Goldman Sachs predicts top picks in sector.

Trump Trade Sparks Biggest Financial Stock Inflows In 2 Years

How AI-based ETFs performed

News

Contracts

Listed Funds Trust Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF

BCDF

Neuberger Berman ETF Trust Neuberger Berman Disrupters ETF

NBDS

Tradeweb partners with Tokyo Stock Exchange to improve access to Japanese ETF liquidity, expanding its ETF platform and global trading volume.

Tradeweb Expands Horizons With TSE Partnership, Boosting Access To Japanese ETFs

Tradeweb Markets Inc. - Class A Common Stock

Tradeweb Markets Inc

Towa Bank Ltd

TWA Corp

TOWA PHARM CO LTD ORD by Towa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

TOWA Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

T.W. CHRISTIAN INC by T.W. Christian, Inc.

Tidal ETF Trust Sofi Web 3 ETF

Towerstream Corp

TWFG Inc

Top Wealth Group Holding Limited - Ordinary Shares

Top Wealth Group Holding Ltd

TAIWAN PAIHO CO LTD ORD by Taiwan Paiho Co., Ltd.

Titan International, Inc. (DE) Common Stock

Titan International Inc

Twin Disc Inc

Spinnaker ETF Series Trajan Wealth Income Opportunities ETF

TREE ISLAND STEEL LTD NEW by Tree Island Steel Ltd.

Tree Island Steel Ltd

THOUGHTWORKS HLDG INC COM

Twilio Inc

Twelve Seas Investment Co II Class A

Twelve Seas Investment Co II Units (1 Ord Class A & 1/3 War)

Twelve Seas Investment Co II Warrants (26/02/2026)

ProShares UltraShort Russell2000

TIDEWATER MIDSTRM & INFRA by Tidewater Midstream & Infrastructure Ltd.

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd

Taiwan Fund Inc

TOWNE BANCORP INC AZ by Towne Bancorp, Inc.

Towne Bancorp Inc Az

Tailwind International Acquisition Corp Class A

Tailwind International Acquisition Corp Warrants (01/03/2028)

HOSTESS BRANDS INC CL A

29Metals Ltd

Twin Hospitality Group Inc. - Class A Common Stock

Twin Hospitality Group Inc

TWIN HOSPITALITY GROUP INC COM WHEN ISSUED

Two Harbors Investment Corp

TWO CL A SHS

21SHARES AG ETP OE CARDNO by 21SHARES AG

TAYLOR WIMPLEY PLC ORD by Taylor Wimpey Plc

Taylor Wimpey PLC

TAYLOR WIMPEY UNSP/ADR by Taylor Wimpey Plc

Two Hands Corp

T2 Metals Corp

2U Inc COM NEW

2U Inc

iShares Trust iShares Large Cap Accelerated ETF

Two Harbors Investments Corp 8.125% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ($25.00 liquidation preference per share)

Two Harbors Investments Corp 7.625% Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

Two Harbors Investments Corp 7.25% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

THAI WAH PUB CO LTD by THAI WAH PUB CO LTD.

TOWER RESOURCES LTD ORD by Tower Resources Ltd.

Tower Resources Ltd

TheWorks.Co.uk PLC

Tower Ltd

TRISTAR WELLNESS SLTNS by Tristar Wellness Solutions Inc.

Tristar Wellness Solutions Inc

Twist Bioscience Corporation - Common Stock

Twist Bioscience Corp

Trust Wallet Token

TAIWAN TAXI CO LTD by TAIWAN TAXI CO LTD.

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $154 to $149.

Analyst Ratings

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Tradeweb Markets, Lowers Price Target to $149

Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) has been analyzed by 6 analysts in the last three months, revealing 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">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">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>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $148.0, along with a high estimate of $155.00 and a low estimate of $131.00. Highlighting a 0.11% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $148.17. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738951218_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Tradeweb Markets 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>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Kramm</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Tradeweb Markets. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Tradeweb Markets compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Tradeweb Markets's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Tradeweb Markets'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/TW/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Tradeweb Markets analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Tradeweb Markets</h2>
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York City, Tradeweb Markets is a leading fixed-income trading platform. While it does offer electronic processing for some voice-negotiated trades, the company focuses primarily on providing electronic trading networks that connect broker/dealers, institutional clients, and retail customers. While the company offers trading in a wide variety of products, the bulk of its business is in U.S. and European government debt, mortgage-backed securities, interest-rate swaps, and U.S. and international corporate bonds. The firm also sells fixed-income trading and price data, primarily through a deal with Refinitiv's Eikon service.
<h3>Breaking Down Tradeweb Markets's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Tradeweb Markets displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 36.72%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Tradeweb Markets's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 25.36%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Tradeweb Markets's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.01%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tradeweb Markets's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.56%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Tradeweb Markets's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.01.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</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.
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.
Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?
Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=be8be9arja3be22bz21&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here to stay ahead of the market</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Forecasting The Future: 6 Analyst Projections For Tradeweb Markets

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kyle Voigt maintains Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $150 to $145.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Tradeweb Markets, Lowers Price Target to $145

UBS analyst Alex Kramm maintains Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $165 to $155.

UBS Maintains Buy on Tradeweb Markets, Lowers Price Target to $155

Tradeweb Average ADV January Increase 20.3% YoY

Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.74 by 2.7 percent. This is a 18.75 percent increase over earnings of $0.64 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $463.34 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $462.18 million by 0.25 percent. This is a 25.23 percent increase over sales of $370.00 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

Tradeweb Markets Q4 Adj EPS $0.76 Beats $0.74 Estimate, Sales $463.34M Beat $462.18M Estimate

AAMI

AFRM

AGCO

AMRK

AMZN

APTV

BILL

CCEC

CIGI

CLFD

CLSK

CRNC

CTLP

DOCS

EMBC

ENTG

EXPE

EXPO

FARM

FBIN

FTNT

GOOS

GPRO

GTES

GTIM

HUBG

IBEX

IDCC

IIIV

ILMN

INTR

KVUE

LADR

LESL

Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

LION

LITE

LIVE

LQDT

LSPD

LTRX

MAGN

MATW

MCFT

MCHP

MKTX

MPWR

MSGE

MTSI

Earnings Scheduled For February 6, 2025

Tradeweb Markets's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NYSE">TW</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.65 million shares sold short, which is 1.42% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.74 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Tradeweb Markets Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738269913_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Tradeweb Markets has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Tradeweb Markets's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tradeweb Markets's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

(TW) - Analyzing Tradeweb Markets's Short Interest

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $153 to $154.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Tradeweb Markets, Raises Price Target to $154

Tradeweb Markets's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NYSE">TW</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.49 million shares sold short, which is 1.28% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.21 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Tradeweb Markets Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736775912_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Tradeweb Markets has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Tradeweb Markets's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tradeweb Markets's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.91%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Tradeweb Markets's Recent Short Interest

Tradeweb Markets's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NYSE">TW</a>) short percent of float has fallen 19.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.27 million shares sold short, which is 1.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.32 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Tradeweb Markets Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735141517_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Tradeweb Markets has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Tradeweb Markets's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tradeweb Markets's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.05%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Tradeweb Markets?

In the last three months, 12 analysts have published ratings on Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<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">6</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $141.75, a high estimate of $153.00, and a low estimate of $127.00. Marking an increase of 6.72%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $132.82. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734696029_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Tradeweb Markets. 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>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick O'Shaughnessy</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Carrier</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>-</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 Tradeweb Markets. 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 Tradeweb Markets compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Tradeweb Markets's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Tradeweb Markets's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TW/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Tradeweb Markets analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Tradeweb Markets</h2>
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York City, Tradeweb Markets is a leading fixed-income trading platform. While it does offer electronic processing for some voice-negotiated trades, the company focuses primarily on providing electronic trading networks that connect broker/dealers, institutional clients, and retail customers. While the company offers trading in a wide variety of products, the bulk of its business is in U.S. and European government debt, mortgage-backed securities, interest-rate swaps, and U.S. and international corporate bonds. The firm also sells fixed-income trading and price data, primarily through a deal with Refinitiv's Eikon service.
<h3>Key Indicators: Tradeweb Markets's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Tradeweb Markets's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 36.72% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Tradeweb Markets's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 25.36%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Tradeweb Markets's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.01%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tradeweb Markets's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.56%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Tradeweb Markets's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.01.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</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.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?
Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=be8be9arja3be22bz21&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here to stay ahead of the market</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Deep Dive Into Tradeweb Markets Stock: Analyst Perspectives (12 Ratings)

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kyle Voigt upgrades Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raises the price target from $143 to $150.

Upgrades

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Upgrades Tradeweb Markets to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $150

Bank of America is bullish on U.S. brokers, asset managers and exchanges heading into 2025, raising price targets across the sector by an average of 14%, citing strong tailwinds from deregulation, rising retail investor engagement and solid U.S. GDP growth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">projected at 2%-2.5%.</a>
In a new report released Wednesday, analyst Craig Siegenthaler dubbed 2025 as the year of &#8220;extensions&#8221; of ongoing trends, amid a fresh boost from a red political sweep and deregulation efforts under a Trump presidency.
According to Bank of America, the red wave of the 2024 elections is also set to open new doors for crypto and alternative investments (Alts) and give brokers and asset managers room to shine.
The report highlights three top Buy-rated stocks — Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>), Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), and Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) — and two key Underperformers: Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) and Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NASDAQ">CG</a>).
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Alts: Blue Owl Leads The Charge</h1>
Alternative asset managers (Alts) are primed for a strong year, with Blue Owl Capital emerging as the standout pick.
<ul>
<li>Buy Rating and $33 price target. Bank of America expects a four-fold earnings per share (EPS) growth by 2027.</li>
<li>Valuation: Blue Owl trades at just 16x its 2027 EPS, offering a 4% dividend yield.</li>
<li>Earnings Quality: Remarkably, 100% of Blue Owl's EPS is Fee-Related Earnings (FRE), and nearly all of its asset under management (AUM) is locked in either permanently or long-term capital.</li>
<li>Secular Growth Drivers: Key tailwinds include retail access to Alts (via RIAs), insurance partnerships, and consolidation among general partners.</li>
</ul>
Siegenthaler highlighted Blue Owl's unique position: "Under-owned, undervalued and underappreciated.&#8221;
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Brokers: Interactive Brokers In A &#8220;Goldilocks&#8221; Setup</h1>
Interactive Brokers is Bank of America&#8217;s top broker pick for 2025, as solid U.S. GDP growth (2.0%-2.5%) and sticky inflation (&gt;2.5%) create a "Goldilocks" environment for brokers.
Bank of America is also bullish on Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), seen as &#8220;best-positioned given high tech/low legacy cost models with strong innovation track records.&#8221;
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Interactive Brokers </h4>
<ul>
<li>Buy Rating and $288 price target</li>
<li>Fundamentals: Interactive Brokers boasts an operating margin of over 70%, with incremental margins exceeding 80%. It also holds $7 billion in excess capital, which supports reinvestment and growth.</li>
<li>Competitive Edge: The broker's tech-first approach, including investments in R&amp;D and innovative tools like its Global Trader app, has spurred 20-40% annual account growth.</li>
<li>Valuation: &#8220;Undervalued due to unique set of factors — float, voting rights/control, capital retention.&#8221;</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Exchanges: Tradeweb Offers Long-Term Growth</h1>
Tradeweb Markets is Bank of America's top pick among exchanges due to its wide product breadth, first-mover innovation, and long-term visibility.
<ul>
<li>Buy Rating and $205 price target</li>
<li>Competitive advantages: Tradeweb Markets offers a diverse menu spanning fixed income, ETFs and money markets, appealing to a broad client base, including market makers, financial advisors, and corporate treasurers.</li>
<li>Innovation edge: Tradeweb Market&#8217;s portfolio trading and session trading protocols have driven consistent market share gains.</li>
<li>Long-term growth visibility: The secular shift from voice to electronic bond trading provides a long runway for growth.</li>
</ul>
Read Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42421528/trumps-tariff-storm-3-survival-strategies-us-companies-are-using-to-fight-back">Trump&#8217;s Tariff Storm: 3 Survival Strategies US Companies Are Using To Fight Back</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Shutterstock

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $149 to $153.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Tradeweb Markets, Raises Price Target to $153

Tradeweb Markets's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NYSE">TW</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.39 million shares sold short, which is 1.2% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.75 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Tradeweb Markets Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733162417_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Tradeweb Markets has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Tradeweb Markets's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tradeweb Markets's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.95%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Ratings for Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) were provided by 12 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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 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">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">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">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</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 have recently evaluated Tradeweb Markets and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $135.67, accompanied by a high estimate of $151.00 and a low estimate of $113.00. This current average reflects an increase of 6.9% from the previous average price target of $126.91. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731348046_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Tradeweb Markets among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick O'Shaughnessy</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Carrier</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$110.00</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 Tradeweb Markets. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on 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 Tradeweb Markets compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Tradeweb Markets'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 Tradeweb Markets's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TW/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Tradeweb Markets analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Tradeweb Markets</h2>
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York City, Tradeweb Markets is a leading fixed-income trading platform. While it does offer electronic processing for some voice-negotiated trades, the company focuses primarily on providing electronic trading networks that connect broker/dealers, institutional clients, and retail customers. While the company offers trading in a wide variety of products, the bulk of its business is in U.S. and European government debt, mortgage-backed securities, interest-rate swaps, and U.S. and international corporate bonds. The firm also sells fixed-income trading and price data, primarily through a deal with Refinitiv's Eikon service.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Tradeweb Markets's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Tradeweb Markets displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 36.72%. This indicates a notable 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 Financials sector.
Net Margin: Tradeweb Markets's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 25.36% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Tradeweb Markets's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.01%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tradeweb Markets's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.56%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Tradeweb Markets's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.01.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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.
Breaking: Wall Street's Next Big Mover
Benzinga's #1 analyst just identified a stock poised for explosive growth. This under-the-radar company could surge 200%+ as major market shifts unfold. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/turning-point-trader-checkout-2/?t=Tu1tu3arja3be22tu36&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for urgent details</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

The Analyst Verdict: Tradeweb Markets In The Eyes Of 12 Experts

Deutsche Bank analyst Brian Bedell maintains Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $129 to $131.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Hold on Tradeweb Markets, Raises Price Target to $131

Financial stocks are basking in a post-election rally after Donald Trump's election win as investors anticipate a friendlier regulatory landscape for banks, brokers and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets"> consumer finance companies</a>.
With expectations of deregulation and possible tax cuts, traders are piling into financials at levels not seen in years.
The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) jumped over 5% last week, hitting fresh record highs, while weekly inflows surged to $1.573 billion—the highest in over two years. 
Regional banks, in particular, were on fire, with the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) skyrocketing nearly 11% and seeing $1.09 billion in inflows, marking its largest influx of money since March 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Drivers: Deregulation, Tax Cuts Fuel Investor Optimism</h3>
Investors are betting on a wave of Trump-favored financial reforms that could benefit the sector. 
Richard Ramsden, a Goldman Sachs analyst, highlighted that "the market is pricing in the potential for changes to a number of proposed regulations, a step up in capital markets activity, as well as the potential for a reduction in the corporate tax rate."
Potential regulatory changes under Trump could include:
<ol>
<li>401K Reform: Opening up retirement plans to private investments could attract a flood of new capital.</li>
<li>Relaxed Antitrust Regulations: A more lenient antitrust stance may spark increased mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) activity.</li>
<li>Reduced SEC Oversight: There is limited clarity on whether the SEC will continue probing brokers' sweep pricing practices.</li>
<li>Crypto-Friendly Policies: Financial firms with crypto exposure may benefit from a more favorable regulatory environment and higher digital asset prices.</li>
</ol>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs's Top Picks Among Financials Stocks</h3>
In anticipation of these shifts, Ramsden and his team have identified several top picks across the financial sector. 
Here's where they see the biggest potential gains:
<ul>
<li>Large Banks: Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>).</li>
<li>Consumer Finance: Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFH#NYSE">BFH</a>), Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>), and Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>).</li>
<li>Capital Markets: Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>), KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), LPL Financial Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>), Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>), and PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>).</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Steeper Yield Curve Expected to Boost Regional Banks</h3>
As markets react to potential economic stimulus and reduced regulatory pressure, analysts anticipate a steeper yield curve, which could be a windfall for banks with heavy exposure to fixed-rate assets. 
Around 60% of both regional and large banks' balance sheets consist of fixed-rate holdings, positioning them to profit as long-term rates rise.
Ramsden's picks for banks that stand to gain the most from a steeper yield curve include:
Regional Banks: 
<ul>
<li>Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)</li>
<li>Comerica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</li>
<li>First Hawaiian Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHB#NASDAQ">FHB</a>)</li>
<li>Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>)</li>
<li>Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)</li>
<li>Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</li>
<li>Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</li>
<li>PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</li>
<li>Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>).</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Surge in Capital Velocity: M&amp;A and Trading Boost Expected</h3>
Trump's pro-business stance is also expected to accelerate capital velocity in the M&amp;A and equity capital markets, providing a strong backdrop for trading activity. 
According to Ramsden, large banks like Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) could be the biggest beneficiaries, while among regional banks,&nbsp;KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)&nbsp;stand out.
Investment banks could also see a boost, with&nbsp;Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>),&nbsp;Moelis &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MC#NYSE">MC</a>),&nbsp;PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>), and&nbsp;Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>)&nbsp;positioned to capitalize on a more active M&amp;A market. 
In the alternative asset management space,&nbsp;Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NASDAQ">CG</a>),&nbsp;KKR,&nbsp;Apollo,&nbsp;TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>), and&nbsp;Ares Management Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>)&nbsp;are expected to benefit from an uptick in private equity deal flow.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tax Cut Hopes Could Supercharge Regional Banks</h3>
Financial stocks are uniquely positioned to benefit from any corporate tax reductions, given that 90% of their earnings come from the U.S. and are currently taxed at an average rate of 23%. After the 2017 tax reform slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, financials saw their effective tax rate drop by 10 percentage points.
Ramsden estimates that if the Trump administration pursues another tax cut, regional banks would likely see the most significant upside. 
His top tax-cut beneficiaries include&nbsp;Moelis &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MC#NYSE">MC</a>),&nbsp;American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>),&nbsp;Evercore Inc.,&nbsp;Bread Financial Holdings,&nbsp;Piper Sandler,&nbsp;First Citizens BancShares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>),&nbsp;Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNV#NYSE">SNV</a>), and&nbsp;Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Insurers to Benefit from Steeper Curve, P&amp;C Pricing Power</h3>
The insurance sector may also stand to gain under Trump's pro-business policies. Ramsden expects potential increases in claim costs but sees positive momentum for property and casualty pricing.
Insurers with substantial U.S. exposure and a favorable position on the yield curve could see tailwinds.
Ramsden's picks in the insurance space include&nbsp;W.R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>),&nbsp;Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>), and&nbsp;The Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), which he believes are better positioned than brokers to benefit from these trends.
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41857487/exclusive-trump-victory-triggers-reshoring-rally-as-supply-chain-security-outweighs-cost">EXCLUSIVE: Trump Victory Triggers &#8216;Reshoring&#8217; Rally As Supply Chain Security Outweighs Cost</a></li>
</ul>
Image created using artificial intelligence via Midjourney and Shutterstock.

Tradeweb Markets's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NYSE">TW</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.62 million shares sold short, which is 1.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Tradeweb Markets Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731332748_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Tradeweb Markets has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Tradeweb Markets's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tradeweb Markets's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.94%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Comments

Tradeweb Markets

Popular Channels

Tools & Features

Partners & Contributors

About Benzinga