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Textron is a conglomerate that designs, manufactures, and services a range of specialty aircraft including small jets, propeller-driven airplanes, helicopters, and tilt-rotor aircraft. Textron Aviation manufactures and services Cessna and Beechcraft planes. Bell is a helicopter and tilt-rotor manufacturer and servicer for both commercial and military customers. Textron Systems produces uncrewed aircraft and armored vehicles for the military market as well as aircraft simulators and training for the commercial and military markets. Textron Industrial contains the Kautex business, which manufactures plastic fuel tanks for conventional and hybrid motor vehicles, and other subsidiaries that produce specialized vehicles such as golf carts and all-terrain vehicles.

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Textron reports Q4 results, misses sales expectations but meets EPS estimates. Aviation and Bell segments drive revenue growth while Industrial segment faces challenges. FY25 outlook shows growth and improved margins.

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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdefense.txtav.com%2F&amp;esheet=54191092&amp;newsitemid=20250125981993&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Aviation+Defense&amp;index=1&amp;md5=db25f9d3ebd5be4745708812c18a0e05">Textron Aviation Defense</a> LLC, a <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.textron.com%2F&amp;esheet=54191092&amp;newsitemid=20250125981993&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Inc.&amp;index=2&amp;md5=e814ee0fc4f20fad85ff80929d2d31e5">Textron Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) company, today announced in coordination with the <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kanematsu.co.jp%2Fen&amp;esheet=54191092&amp;newsitemid=20250125981993&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Kanematsu+Group&amp;index=3&amp;md5=7f72d613a5d5bae3164f3e0abaf44747">Kanematsu Group</a> that the <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdefense.txtav.com%2Fen%2Ft-6c&amp;esheet=54191092&amp;newsitemid=20250125981993&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Beechcraft+T-6+Texan+II&amp;index=4&amp;md5=43e7b183a3001003dc6733ec14440b86">Beechcraft T-6 Texan II</a> Integrated Training System (ITS) has been chosen to modernize pilot training for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). Japan will join 14 other nations that have selected the T-6 Texan II, adding to a fleet of more than 1,000 T-6 aircraft delivered worldwide.
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The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftxtav.com%2F&amp;esheet=54191092&amp;newsitemid=20250125981993&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Aviation+Inc.&amp;index=5&amp;md5=485641d9e100552d8630ddc64bbf3103">Textron Aviation Inc.</a>
"We are proud to offer the Japan Air Self-Defense Force a proven and highly capable Integrated Training System that will meet their training needs for decades," said Travis Tyler, President and CEO, Textron Aviation Defense LLC. "This selection affirms the capabilities of our T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System to enable a well-equipped, prominent and highly skilled JASDF to meet the challenges of the 21st century."
The T-6 Texan II was selected after a highly competitive and thorough evaluation of training solutions offered by several bidders. Finalization of the contract is expected in 2025.
The JASDF is modernizing its training program with an integrated solution featuring T-6 Texan II trainer aircraft, a comprehensive Ground Based Training System, training for instructor pilots and aircraft maintainers and long-term logistic and sustainment support. The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II will replace the Fuji/Subaru T-7 aircraft that has been the JASDF's basic trainer for many years.

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Japan selects Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System To Modernize Japan Air Self-Defense Force Pilot Training; Finalization Of The Contract Is Expected In 2025

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<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas downgraded CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) from Neutral to Underweight and slashed the price target from $82 to $75. CF Industries shares closed at $95.24 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Michelle Fang downgraded New Oriental Education &amp; Technology Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDU#NYSE">EDU</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $83 to $50. New Oriental Education shares closed at $46.75 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EDU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded the rating for PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and slashed the price target from $149 to $113. PVH shares closed at $96.32 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PVH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein downgraded Textron Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $110 to $85. Textron shares closed at $78.21 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCEC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein downgrades Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $110 to $85.

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B of A Securities Downgrades Textron to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $85

Textron Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) reported downbeat fourth-quarter revenue and issued FY25 EPS guidance below <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43127009/textron-reports-mixed-q4-faces-challenges-in-aviation-and-industrial-segments">estimates on Wednesday.</a>
Sales grew to $3.613 billion, missing the consensus of $3.81 billion, although adjusted EPS of $1.34 was in line with the consensus.
Textron expects GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $5.19-$5.39 or $6.00 -$6.20 on an adjusted basis (vs. consensus of $6.42) and revenue of $14.7 billion (vs. $14.757 billion estimate).
Textron projects cash flow from continuing operations of the manufacturing group of $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion.
Scott C. Donnelly, Chairman and CEO, said, "While a work stoppage at Textron Aviation impacted our 2024 financial results, we saw strong order activity, aftermarket growth, and continued new product development activities with the announcement of the Gen3 family of light jets."
Textron shares fell 3.4% to close at $78.41 on Wednesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Textron following earnings announcement.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintained Textron with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $86 to $82.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Peter Arment maintained Textron with an Outperform and lowered the price target from $100 to $92.</li>
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Baird analyst Peter Arment maintains Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $100 to $92.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Textron, Lowers Price Target to $92

Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintains Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $86 to $82.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Textron, Lowers Price Target to $82

Textron Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) shares are trading lower after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43122702/textron-reports-fourth-quarter-2024-results-announces-2025-financial-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;results</a>.
Sales grew to&nbsp;$3.613 billion, missing the consensus of&nbsp;$3.81 billion, although adjusted EPS of&nbsp;$1.34 was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">in line with the consensus</a>.
Textron Aviation&#8217;s revenues stood at&nbsp;$1.3&nbsp;billion, down&nbsp;$242&nbsp;million&nbsp;year-over-year on lower volume and mix of&nbsp;$282&nbsp;million. Textron Aviation&#8217;s backlog came in at&nbsp;$7.8&nbsp;billion.&nbsp;
Bell revenues stood at $1.1 billion, up&nbsp;$58&nbsp;million&nbsp;Y/Y, on higher military and support program revenues of $67 million mainly led by higher volume on the FLRAA program. Bell backlog stood at&nbsp;$7.5 billion.
Industrial revenues stood at&nbsp;$869&nbsp;million&nbsp;(down $92 million&nbsp;Y/Y), owing to lower volume.
For FY24, the operating cash flow of the manufacturing group was&nbsp;$1.0 billion. As of December 28, cash and cash equivalents stood at&nbsp;$1.39 billion.
In the fourth quarter, Textron repurchased shares worth $232 million, resulting in 2024 share repurchases of $1.1 billion.
In December, Textron disclosed a strategic review of its powersports product line within the Industrial segment, leading to the indefinite suspension of production.
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Consequently, the company recorded total pre-tax special charges of $53 million and a $38 million inventory valuation charge in the fourth quarter to write down powersports-related inventory.
FY25&nbsp;Outlook:&nbsp;Textron expects GAAP EPS from continuing operations of&nbsp;$5.19-$5.39&nbsp;or&nbsp;$6.00 -$6.20&nbsp;on an adjusted basis (vs. consensus of&nbsp;$6.42) and revenue of&nbsp;$14.7 billion<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (vs.&nbsp;$14.757 billion&nbsp;estimate)</a>.
Textron projects cash flow from continuing operations of the manufacturing group of&nbsp;$1.2 billion and $1.3 billion.
Scott C. Donnelly, Chairman and CEO, said, &#8220;While a work stoppage at Textron Aviation impacted our 2024 financial results, we saw strong order activity, aftermarket growth, and continued new product development activities with the announcement of the Gen3 family of light jets.&#8221;
&#8220;2024 was a challenging year with a strike at Aviation and difficult end markets in our Industrial segment. Our 2025 outlook of higher revenue and margin reflects a stabilized production line with improved productivity at Textron Aviation, growth across our aerospace and defense businesses driven by new product development, and an improved cost structure at our Industrial segment,&#8221;&nbsp;Donnelly concluded.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>) and iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>).
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Textron CEO Says Co Expects 2025 Aviation Segment Revenue Of About $6.1B; Exec Says Co Sees 2025 Bell Segment Revenue Of About $4B; Exec Says Co Sees 2025 Industrial Segment Revenue Of About $3.2B

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Textron shares are trading lower after the company missed Q4 revenue expectations and issued FY25 EPS guidance below estimates.

Textron Sees FY25 Adj. EPS $6.00-$6.20 vs $6.42 Est.

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Textron Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $1.34, Inline, Sales $3.613B Miss $3.810B Estimate

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$2.3 million</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>202</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$25.50</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$137.4K</td>
<td>138</td>
<td>969</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>941</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ERJ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$102.3K</td>
<td>216</td>
<td>933</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$18.50</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>849</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>112</td>
<td>680</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>558</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FVRR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>171</td>
<td>523</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 8775 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.3 million, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 1816 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10072 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TXT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 258 contract(s) at a $82.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.8K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 202 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1258 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $25.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $29.0 per contract. There were 34 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1083 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 540 contract(s) at a $116.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $137.4K, with a price of $256.0 per contract. There were 138 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 969 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 441 contract(s) at a $34.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.5K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 2140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 941 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ERJ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERJ#NYSE">ERJ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 930 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.3K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 216 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 933 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $18.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 849 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 38 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.4K, with a price of $287.0 per contract. There were 112 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 680 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 360 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 231 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.2K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 33 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 558 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FVRR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FVRR#NYSE">FVRR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 490 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 47 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 171 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 523 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Citigroup analyst Jason Gursky maintains Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $118 to $111.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Textron, Lowers Price Target to $111

JP Morgan analyst Seth Seifman maintains Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $90 to $88.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Textron, Lowers Price Target to $88

Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $100 to $90.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Textron, Lowers Price Target to $90

Textron's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) short percent of float has risen 22.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.40 million shares sold short, which is 2.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.39 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>Textron Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736268320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Textron 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 Textron'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>, Textron's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.85%, 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>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
Party City Holdco Inc., the one-stop-shop for all things celebration, is calling it a wrap. The company&#8217;s 700 stores are holding going-out-of-business sales. 
This is the second time Party City filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in two years. In 2023, a restructuring process eliminated almost $1 billion in debt — not enough to keep the party going.
Party City also faced some serious buzzkills like inflation and, per a New York Post <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/party-citys-founder-blames-bankruptcy-on-private-equity-firms/">interview</a> with the chain&#8217;s founder, Steve Mandell, shoddy leadership.
Party City is owned by investment firms such as Capital Group, Davidson Kempner and Silver Point Capital.
The Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey-based company filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Over 95% of Party City's 12,000 employees will stay on until <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/20/business/party-city-shut-down/index.html">Feb. 28</a> to help with the big cleanup.
The news of Party City&#8217;s demise came just days after bankrupt retailer Big Lots (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIGGQ#OTC">BIGGQ</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42624759/big-lots-holds-liquidation-sales-analyst-pegs-competitor-as-major-beneficiary-market-share-capture-opportunity">failed to find a buyer</a>.
The retailer previously announced it was selling its assets to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management back in September. But now the deal is pretty much off the table.
In true clearance-sale spirit, the company is launching its "going out of business" blowout. It's also keeping hope alive by exploring other options. Whether that's cajoling Nexus back to the table or finding a new buyer remains to be seen. 
That&#8217;s not all. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/24/11/42254293/deal-dispatch-stoli-bankrupt-ally-financial-to-sell-credit-card-unit">Benzinga Deal Dispatch reported</a> last month The Container Store was on the verge of bankruptcy. Recall how it was unable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41356027/whats-going-on-with-container-store-stock-after-getting-40m-investment-from-beyond">to ink a deal</a> with Beyond Inc. The <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241222725949/en/The-Container-Store-to-Execute-Comprehensive-Recapitalization-Transaction-with-Lender-Support-to-Best-Position-the-Company-for-Future-Success">filing</a> became official on Sunday, Dec. 22, in a Texas district court.
But unlike Party City and Big Lots, The Container Store is staying in business.
&#8220;Our strategy is sound,&#8221; said The Container Store CEO Satish Malhotra. 
The beloved storage solutions and in-home services provider is tidying up its finances. Up to 90% of the company's term loan lenders have jumped on board with a transaction support agreement. 
The Container Store will have $40 million in fresh funds and $45 million in debt reduction. All this means The Container Store is aiming keep its promises to partners, vendors and stakeholders without a hitch. 
The company expects to exit bankruptcy within the next 30 days. When it re-emerges, it will be a private company.
The Container Store&#8217;s Elfa business in Sweden remains unaffected. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRX#NASDAQ">VIRX</a>) is considering a sale. The oncology company — focused on virus-associated cancers — announced the process as part of a strategic review. Viracta voluntarily closed its pivotal Phase 2 NAVAL-1 trial of Nana-val for relapsed/refractory EBV+ lymphomas, citing no new safety concerns. CEO Mark Rothera remains optimistic about Nana-val&#8217;s future approval. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
Buyout firm TPG is in talks to acquire Altus Power (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPS#NYSE">AMPS</a>), a solar energy provider to commercial property owners and residential homes, Reuters reported on Dec. 23. A competing bid could emerge. 
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42680655/alibaba-nears-4b-e-commerce-merger-with-south-koreas-e-mart-report">is close to merging</a>&nbsp;its South Korean operations with&nbsp;E-Mart Inc.&nbsp;in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion. This strategic move aims to bolster their position in South Korea&#8217;s competitive online retail market. The potential joint venture would combine the e-commerce assets of both companies. Discussions are ongoing, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-26/alibaba-is-said-to-near-4-billion-deal-with-korea-s-e-mart">reported</a>&nbsp;on Thursday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h2>
In 2024, private equity and financial investors showed renewed interest, according to Bain &amp; Co. Deal value increased by 29% year-over-year due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">slightly lower interest rates</a>.
Corporate M&amp;A, less impacted by minor debt cost changes, is projected to finish the year 12% higher than 2023, with a 7% rise in deal volume across all regions, the firm noted.
&#8220;Overall, the level of M&amp;A activity was a middling $3.5 trillion,&#8221; the firm <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/looking-back-m-and-a-report-2025/">noted</a>. &#8220;That&#8217;s a number consistent with what we saw in the mid-2010s.&#8221;
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