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Adient began trading Oct. 31, 2016, when Johnson Controls spun off its automotive experience segment. Adient is the leading seating supplier to the industry with about one third of the global market. Its share in China is now nearly 20%, down from about 45%, following the sale of its main joint venture there at the end of fiscal 2021. Unconsolidated revenue from joint ventures was about $3.8 billion in fiscal 2024 and consolidated China revenue was $1.4 billion. The company is headquartered in Ireland but has corporate offices in the Detroit area. Fiscal 2024 (Sept. 30 year-end) consolidated revenue, which excludes joint venture sales, was $14.7 billion.

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In the current market session, Adient Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) price is at $16.88, after a 0.18% spike. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 12.27%, and in the past year, by 54.25%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Adient P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 22.98 in the Automobile Components industry, Adient Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 84.25. Shareholders might be inclined to think that Adient Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Adient Plc shares are trading lower. Wells Fargo downgraded its rating on the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered its price target from $27 to $20.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<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>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$72.1K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>53.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>75.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
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<td>GLBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$57.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
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<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$126.8K</td>
<td>543</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>180</td>
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<td>ADNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>107</td>
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<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>101</td>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>726</td>
<td>20</td>
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<td>TOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>16</td>
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<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$377.50</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>15</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 51 contract(s) at a $460.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.1K, with a price of $1416.0 per contract. There were 7249 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 53747 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 75014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GLBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLBE#NASDAQ">GLBE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 32 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 170 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.8K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 4035 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 396 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 86 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.8K, with a price of $1475.0 per contract. There were 543 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 186 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.5K, with a price of $4329.0 per contract. There were 10226 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 180 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADNT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 368 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 104 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 186 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $3211.0 per contract. There were 726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TOL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 396 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $2080.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 8 contract(s) at a $377.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.1K, with a price of $4645.0 per contract. There were 15 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15 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>. 
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Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan downgrades Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $27 to $20.

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Wells Fargo Downgrades Adient to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $20

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James Conklin, EVP at Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>), reported an insider sell on December 5, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: Conklin's decision to sell 11,500 shares of Adient was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001670541/000167054124000133//Archives/edgar/data/1670541/000167054124000133/0001670541-24-000133-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $232,875.
As of Friday morning, Adient shares are down by 0.36%, currently priced at $19.42.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Adient</h3>
Adient began trading Oct. 31, 2016, when Johnson Controls spun off its automotive experience segment. Adient is the leading seating supplier to the industry with about one third of the global market. Its share in China is now nearly 20%, down from about 45%, following the sale of its main joint venture there at the end of fiscal 2021. Unconsolidated revenue from joint ventures was about $3.8 billion in fiscal 2024 and consolidated China revenue was $1.4 billion. The company is headquartered in Ireland but has corporate offices in the Detroit area. Fiscal 2024 (Sept. 30 year-end) consolidated revenue, which excludes joint venture sales, was $14.7 billion.
<h3>Adient: Delving into Financials</h3>
Revenue Challenges: Adient's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.48%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 6.88%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Adient's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 0.918605.
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Debt Management: Adient's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.13. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Adient's stock is currently priced at a premium level, as reflected in the higher-than-average P/E ratio of 97.45.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 0.12 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Adient's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 4.75, Adient's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Important Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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<li>B of A Securities analyst John Murphy downgraded Adient plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $30 to $24. Adient shares closed at $19.06 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADNT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Jian James Huang, EVP at Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>), reported an insider sell on November 20, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: Huang's recent move involves selling 3,017 shares of Adient. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001670541/000167054124000124//Archives/edgar/data/1670541/000167054124000124/0001670541-24-000124-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value is $59,585.
At Thursday morning, Adient shares are down by 0.94%, trading at $18.88.
<h3>Discovering Adient: A Closer Look</h3>
Adient began trading Oct. 31, 2016, when Johnson Controls spun off its automotive experience segment into this new company. Adient is the leading seating supplier to the industry with about one third of the global market. Its share in China is now nearly 20%, down from about 45%, following the sale of its main joint venture there at the end of fiscal 2021. Unconsolidated seating revenue from joint ventures after factoring in the sale was about $3.8 billion in fiscal 2023 and consolidated China revenue was $1.4 billion. The company is headquartered in Ireland but has corporate offices in the Detroit area. Fiscal 2023 (Sept. 30 year-end) consolidated revenue, which excludes joint venture sales, was $15.4 billion and fiscal 2024 is forecast to about $14.6 billion.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Adient's Financials</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Adient faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -4.48% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 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 Consumer Discretionary sector.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 6.88%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Adient's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 0.918605.
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Debt Management: Adient's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.13, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Navigating Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Adient's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 95.3 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 0.12 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Adient's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 4.69, indicates attractively priced shares.
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Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Transaction: Jian James Huang Sells $59K Worth Of Adient Shares

B of A Securities analyst John Murphy downgrades Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $30 to $24.

B of A Securities Downgrades Adient to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $24

Throughout the last three months, 4 analysts have evaluated Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</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>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Adient, presenting an average target of $25.0, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $19.00. A decline of 11.75% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731614428_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Adient by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Adam Jonas</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
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<td>John Murphy</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
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<td>Colin Langan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edison Yu</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$24.00</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 Adient. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Adient compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Adient's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Adient's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Adient</h2>
Adient began trading Oct. 31, 2016, when Johnson Controls spun off its automotive experience segment into this new company. Adient is the leading seating supplier to the industry with about one third of the global market. Its share in China is now nearly 20%, down from about 45%, following the sale of its main joint venture there at the end of fiscal 2021. Unconsolidated seating revenue from joint ventures after factoring in the sale was about $3.8 billion in fiscal 2023 and consolidated China revenue was $1.4 billion. The company is headquartered in Ireland but has corporate offices in the Detroit area. Fiscal 2023 (Sept. 30 year-end) consolidated revenue, which excludes joint venture sales, was $15.4 billion and fiscal 2024 is forecast to about $14.6 billion.
<h3>Adient: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Challenges: Adient's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.14%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Adient's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.22%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Adient's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.89% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Adient's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.86%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Adient's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.13. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Adient

Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas maintains Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $21 to $19.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Adient, Lowers Price Target to $19

Adient shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Guidance

Adient Sees FY25 Revenues Worth $14.1B-$14.4B Vs. $14.57B Estimate; Projects Adjusted EBITDA Worth $850M-$900M

Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.52 by 30.77 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.562 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.439 billion by 3.59 percent. This is a 4.48 percent decrease over sales of $3.729 billion the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

Adient Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.68 Beats $0.52 Estimate, Sales $3.562B Beat $3.439B Estimate

Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2024-11-08. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Adient to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.58.
The market awaits Adient's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.32, leading to a 0.05% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Adient's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>0.42</td>
<td>0.47</td>
<td>0.59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.31</td>
<td>0.51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730988309_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Adient's Stock</h3>
Shares of Adient were trading at $19.74 as of November 05. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 37.73%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADNT/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Adient visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Examining the Future: Adient's Earnings Outlook

B of A Securities analyst John Murphy maintains Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $35 to $30.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Adient, Lowers Price Target to $30

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Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan maintains Adient (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $29 to $27.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Adient, Lowers Price Target to $27

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FedEx reported first-quarter revenue of $21.6 billion, missing analyst estimates of $21.955 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.60 per share, missing analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40948046/fedex-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-lowered-guidance-challenging-quarter">estimates of $4.80 per share</a>.
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