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<p>First Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THFF#NASDAQ">THFF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.95 by 1.05 percent. This is a 27.82 percent decrease over earnings of $1.33 per share from the same period last year.</p>


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<p>Citigroup  analyst Michael Ward   maintains Aflac (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $84 to $93.</p>


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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Aflac, Raises Price Target to $93

<p>Eagle Bancorp Montana (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBMT#NASDAQ">EBMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.29 by 24.14 percent. This is a 15.38 percent decrease over earnings of $0.26 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $15.63 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $15.33 million by 1.97 percent. This is a 2.41 percent increase over sales of $15.26 million the same period last year.</p>


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Eagle Bancorp Montana Q2 EPS $0.22 Misses $0.29 Estimate, Sales $15.63M Beat $15.33M Estimate

<p>JMP Securities  analyst Aaron Hecht   reiterates Alexandria Real Estate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $140 price target.</p>


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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Alexandria Real Estate, Maintains $140 Price Target

<p>JMP Securities  analyst Nicholas Jones   reiterates Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $225 price target.</p>


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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Amazon.com, Maintains $225 Price Target

<p><i>World's largest cruise company finalizes agreement with Fincantieri for&nbsp;three new landmark cruise ships scheduled for delivery in 2029, 2031 and 2033</i></p>
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<p>MIAMI, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With consumer demand for cruise vacations at historic levels, <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4217162-1&amp;h=2499676418&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carnivalcorp.com%2F&amp;a=Carnival+Corporation+%26+plc">Carnival Corporation &amp; plc</a> ((NYSE/LSE: CCL, NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CUK#NYSE">CUK</a>), the world's largest cruise company, today announced an order for three new ships for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand for a new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, and construction of these liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ships, which will be delivered in the summers of 2029, 2031 and 2033, respectively.</p>


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Carnival Corporation Orders 3 Additional Ships For Carnival Cruise Line, Scheduled For Delivery In 2029, 2031 And 2033

<p>JMP Securities  analyst Devin Ryan   maintains Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $85 to $82.</p>


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JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Charles Schwab, Lowers Price Target to $82

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<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on UnitedHealth Group. Our analysis of options history for UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 37% of traders were bullish, while 25% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $197,603, and 3 were calls, valued at $134,004.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $410.0 to $545.0 for UnitedHealth Group over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in UnitedHealth Group's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to UnitedHealth Group's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $410.0 to $545.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>UnitedHealth Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721743333_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/02/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$59.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$39.2</td>
<td>$37.05</td>
<td>$38.68</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$46.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/30/24</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$545.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$39.4</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$38.65</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$13.25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$40.3K</td>
<td>99</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">42</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<p>UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers, providing medical benefits to about 50 million members globally, including 1 million outside the US as June 2024. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in managed care. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's continued investments in its Optum franchises have created a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from medical and pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to both affiliated and third-party customers.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of UnitedHealth Group, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Current Position of UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 235,825, with UNH's price down by -0.69%, positioned at $554.68.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 80 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<p>A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $618.6.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Baird persists with their Outperform rating on UnitedHealth Group, maintaining a target price of $640. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Argus Research keeps a Buy rating on UnitedHealth Group with a target price of $600. </li>
<li>In a positive move, an analyst from Jefferies has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $647. </li>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $591. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for UnitedHealth Group, targeting a price of $615. </li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for UnitedHealth Group with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>ARM Holdings</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for ARM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) we detected 21 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 52% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $101,215 and 19, calls, for a total amount of $1,042,618.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $180.0 for ARM Holdings, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in ARM Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to ARM Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $180.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>ARM Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721743328_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$29.9</td>
<td>$29.55</td>
<td>$29.9</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$149.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$30.35</td>
<td>$29.75</td>
<td>$29.75</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$148.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">332</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$65.9K</td>
<td>467</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">142</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$63.4K</td>
<td>467</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">182</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$61.6K</td>
<td>467</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About ARM Holdings</h3>
<p>Arm Holdings is the IP owner and developer of the ARM architecture (ARM stands for Acorn RISC Machine), which is used in 99% of the world's smartphone CPU cores, and it also has high market share in other battery-powered devices like wearables, tablets, or sensors. Arm licenses its architecture for a fee, offering different types of licenses depending on the flexibility the customer needs. Customers like Apple or Qualcomm buy architectural licenses, which allows them to modify the architecture and add or delete instructions to tailor the chips to their specific needs. Other clients directly buy off-the-shelf designs from Arm. Off-the-shelf and architectural customers pay a royalty fee per chip shipped.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for ARM Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is ARM Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 685,411, with ARM's price down by -0.39%, positioned at $162.92.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 8 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About ARM Holdings</h3>
<p>A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $179.5.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Morgan Stanley has elevated its stance to Overweight, setting a new price target at $190. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Guggenheim keeps a Buy rating on ARM Holdings with a target price of $169. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest ARM Holdings options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


ARM Holdings Unusual Options Activity For July 23

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>MercadoLibre</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MELI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for MercadoLibre.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 25%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $89,540, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $363,548.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $1520.0 to $1690.0 for MercadoLibre over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for MercadoLibre's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of MercadoLibre's whale activity within a strike price range from $1520.0 to $1690.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>MercadoLibre Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721743323_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$120.9</td>
<td>$108.2</td>
<td>$114.55</td>
<td>$1690.00</td>
<td>$117.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$198.1</td>
<td>$184.3</td>
<td>$189.9</td>
<td>$1550.00</td>
<td>$94.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$133.6</td>
<td>$120.1</td>
<td>$127.1</td>
<td>$1640.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/26/24</td>
<td>$49.0</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$43.97</td>
<td>$1655.00</td>
<td>$43.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$202.4</td>
<td>$197.4</td>
<td>$202.45</td>
<td>$1550.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
<p>MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions as of the end of 2023. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for MercadoLibre, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 9,348, the price of MELI is up by 0.45%, reaching $1694.95.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 13 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for MercadoLibre with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


MELI

This Is What Whales Are Betting On MercadoLibre

<p>Roth MKM  analyst Philip Shen   maintains SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $55 to $27.</p>


SEDG

Roth MKM Maintains Neutral on SolarEdge Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $27

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Tivic Health Systems Receives Three New Patents From USPTO And EPO; Advances In Bioelectronic Medicine

<p>Analysts' ratings for PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 8 analysts.</p>
<p>The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</tbody>
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<p>Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $146.62, a high estimate of $161.00, and a low estimate of $139.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 2.42%. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721743266_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
<p>The perception of PPG Indus 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.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aleksey Yefremov</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Byrne</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Cunningham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John McNulty</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Leithead</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to PPG Indus. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of PPG Indus compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of PPG Indus's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of PPG Indus's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PPG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on PPG Indus analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Discovering PPG Indus: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>PPG is a global producer of coatings. The company is the world's largest producer of coatings after the purchase of selected Akzo Nobel assets. PPG's products are sold to a wide variety of end users, including the automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial markets. The company has a footprint in many regions around the globe, with less than half of sales coming from North America in recent years. PPG is focused on its coatings and specialty products and expansion into emerging regions, as exemplified by the Comex acquisition.</p>
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: PPG Indus's Finances</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.</p>
<p><strong>Decline in Revenue:</strong> Over the 3 months period, PPG Indus faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately <strong>-1.6%</strong> in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction 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 Materials sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> PPG Indus's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of <strong>11.01%,</strong> the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> PPG Indus's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>6.72%</strong>. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> PPG Indus's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>2.42%</strong>. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> PPG Indus's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of <strong>0.93</strong>.</p>
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


The Analyst Landscape: 8 Takes On PPG Indus

<p>Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLI#NYSE">HLI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.89% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.89%. Currently, Houlihan Lokey has a market capitalization of $9.97 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In HLI:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of HLI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$311.95</strong> today based on a price of $145.37 for HLI at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Houlihan Lokey's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721743239_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Houlihan Lokey Stock In The Last 5 Years

<p>ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 13.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.07%. Currently, ON Semiconductor has a market capitalization of $32.32 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In ON:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of ON stock 10 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$853.24</strong> today based on a price of $75.13 for ON at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>ON Semiconductor's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721743233_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$100 Invested In ON Semiconductor 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

<p><strong>Sherwin-Williams Company</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) shares are&nbsp;trading higher after the company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/n39902282/the-sherwin-williams-company-reports-2024-second-quarter-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter FY24 results</a>.</p>
<p>Adjusted earnings per share of&nbsp;$3.70,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the Wall Street view of&nbsp;$3.48</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Quarterly revenue rose 0.5% Y/Y to&nbsp;$6.27 billion,&nbsp;missing the analyst consensus of&nbsp;$6.33 billion.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Revenue increased due to higher sales volumes in the Paint Stores and Performance Coatings Groups despite lower volumes in the Consumer Brands Group.</p>
<p>Net sales in Paint Stores Group rose 3.5% Y/Y, mainly due to low-single-digit volume growth and the continued impact of higher selling prices implemented earlier in the year.</p>
<p>Quarterly gross profit increased to&nbsp;$3.06<strong> </strong>billion&nbsp;from&nbsp;$2.87 billion&nbsp;a year ago. Gross margin in the quarter under review expanded to&nbsp;48.8%&nbsp;from&nbsp;46.0%&nbsp;a year ago.</p>
<p><strong>Repurchase &amp; Dividend</strong>: The company returned cash of&nbsp;$1.34 billion to shareholders&nbsp;in the form of&nbsp;dividends and repurchases of 3.1 million shares of its common stock during the&nbsp;first six months of 2024.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As of June 30, 2024, the company had authorization to buy back 36.5 million shares of its common stock through open market purchases.</p>
<p>Sherwin-Williams exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth&nbsp;$200.0 million.</p>
<p><strong>Outlook:&nbsp;</strong>Sherwin-Williams raised 2024 adjusted EPS&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;to $11.10-$11.40 (from&nbsp;$10.85-$11.35) versus the&nbsp;$11.37&nbsp;estimate.</p>
<p>The company expects consolidated net sales to be up a low-single-digit percentage (vs. up low to&nbsp;mid-single digit percentage earlier) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">compared to the full year 2023</a>.</p>
<p>For the third quarter, Sherwim-Williams expects net sales growth to be a low-single-digit percentage Y/Y.</p>
<p>President and Chief Executive Officer Heidi G. Petz said, &#8220;Led by strong performance in the Paint Stores Group, we continued to execute on our proven strategy across the Company to deliver consolidated sales within our expectations, gross margin expansion, EBITDA growth, and a 12.5% percent increase in adjusted diluted net income per share.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Consumer Brands Group sales continued to be impacted by soft North America DIY paint demand.&#8221;</p>
<p>Investors can gain exposure to the stock via <strong>Materials Select Sector SPDR</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) and <strong>Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMAT#NYSE">FMAT</a>).</p>
<p><strong>Price Action: </strong>SHW shares are up 4.20% at $335.89 at the last check Tuesday.</p>
<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:</em></strong><em> This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.</em></p>
<p><em>Image: Shutterstock/ Sebastian Duda</em></p>


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<p>In the latest quarter, 5 analysts provided ratings for Gold Royalty (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GROY#AMEX">GROY</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.</p>
<p>Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.</p>
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Gold Royalty, revealing an average target of $3.9, a high estimate of $5.75, and a low estimate of $2.50. This current average has decreased by 9.51% from the previous average price target of $4.31. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721743220_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>A clear picture of Gold Royalty'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.</p>
<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>Heiko Ihle</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian MacArthur</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rene Cartier</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Heiko Ihle</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian MacArthur</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Gold Royalty. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Gold Royalty compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Gold Royalty's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Gold Royalty's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GROY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Gold Royalty analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<p>If you are interested in following small-cap stock news and performance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap">you can start by tracking it here</a>.</p>
<h2>Discovering Gold Royalty: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>Gold Royalty Corp is a precious metals-focused royalty and streaming company. It offers creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. The company's mission is to acquire royalties, streams and similar interests at varying stages of the mine life cycle to build a balanced portfolio offering near, medium and longer-term attractive returns for investors. It has its business as a single operating segment, being the investment in royalty and mineral stream interests.</p>
<h3>Gold Royalty: Delving into Financials</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.</p>
<p><strong>Positive Revenue Trend:</strong> Examining Gold Royalty's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of <strong>277.31%</strong> as of 31 March, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Materials sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-48.55%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Gold Royalty's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>-0.27%</strong>. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Gold Royalty's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>-0.2%</strong>. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Gold Royalty's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at <strong>0.06</strong>, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.</p>
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
<p>Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


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