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A-Mark Precious Metals

A-Mark Precious Metals Inc is a precious metal trading company. It is principally engaged in the wholesale of gold, silver, platinum, copper, and palladium bullion and related products in the form of bars, wafers, coins, and grains. The company's operating segment includes Wholesale Sales and Ancillary Services; Secured Lending and Direct-to-Consumer. It generates maximum revenue from the Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment. The Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment comprises business units such as Industrial, Coin and Bar, Trading and Finance, Storage, Logistics, and Mint. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia, Africa, and other regions.

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DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $43 to $35.

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DA Davidson Maintains Buy on A-Mark Precious Metals, Lowers Price Target to $35

Northland Capital Markets analyst Greg Gibas maintains A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $40 to $36.

Northland Capital Markets Maintains Market Perform on A-Mark Precious Metals, Lowers Price Target to $36

The earnings results for A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) for Q2 were made public on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
A-Mark Precious Metals missed estimated earnings by -57.99999999999999%, reporting an EPS of $0.27 versus an estimate of $0.65.
Revenue was up $663.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Analysis of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company missed on EPS by $0.5 which was followed by a 16.0% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at A-Mark Precious Metals's past performance:

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<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.87</td>
<td>0.69</td>
<td>0.69</td>
<td>0.79</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.37</td>
<td>0.60</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.57</td>
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<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>2.62B</td>
<td>2.72B</td>
<td>2.03B</td>
<td>2.24B</td>
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<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>2.72B</td>
<td>2.52B</td>
<td>2.61B</td>
<td>2.08B</td>
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To track all earnings releases for A-Mark Precious Metals <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMRK/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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Earnings

A-Mark Precious Metals Q2 Earnings Summary & Key Takeaways

A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.65 by 58.46 percent. This is a 52.63 percent decrease over earnings of $0.57 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.74 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.49 billion by 10.08 percent. This is a 31.89 percent increase over sales of $2.08 billion the same period last year.

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A-Mark Precious Metals Q2 EPS $0.27, Sales $2.74B Beat $2.49B Estimate

A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) reported quarterly sales of $2.74 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.49 billion by 10.09 percent. This is a 31.91 percent increase over sales of $2.08 billion the same period last year.

A-Mark Precious Metals Q2 Sales $2.74B Beat $2.49B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 6, 2025

A-Mark Precious Metals Enters Into A Definitive Agreement To Acquire 100% Of The Stock Of Spectrum Group International; A-Mark Will Pay $92M To Acquire 100% Of SGI's Outstanding Stock

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $52 to $43.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on A-Mark Precious Metals, Lowers Price Target to $43

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A-Mark Precious Metals shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 adjusted EPS results.

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Interactive Strength (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNR#NASDAQ">TRNR</a>) shares increased by 35.3% to $0.12 during Thursday's pre-market session. </li>
<li>Dutch Bros (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>) stock increased by 17.34% to $41.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) stock moved upwards by 10.36% to $0.82. The company's market cap stands at $7.0 million. </li>
<li>Jiuzi Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZXN#NASDAQ">JZXN</a>) shares increased by 8.88% to $1.47. The company's market cap stands at $13.3 million. </li>
<li>Planet Fitness (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>) shares increased by 6.46% to $90.12. The company's market cap stands at $7.6 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Under Armour (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UA#NYSE">UA</a>) stock moved upwards by 6.45% to $8.58. The company's market cap stands at $3.7 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out today. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) shares declined by 12.8% to $32.8 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $752.8 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Arhaus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARHS#NASDAQ">ARHS</a>) stock fell 11.19% to $8.1. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Digital Brands Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>) stock decreased by 9.77% to $0.11. The company's market cap stands at $1.0 million. </li>
<li>Jumia Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JMIA#NYSE">JMIA</a>) stock decreased by 9.55% to $4.36. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $533.9 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) shares declined by 8.9% to $1929.0. The company's market cap stands at $97.7 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>SAG Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAG#NASDAQ">SAG</a>) shares decreased by 8.17% to $2.7. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $26.6 million. 
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<li>Dutch Bros (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>) shares moved upwards by 17.34% to $41.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) stock increased by 10.36% to $0.82. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.0 million. </li>
<li>Jiuzi Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZXN#NASDAQ">JZXN</a>) stock moved upwards by 8.88% to $1.47. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.3 million. </li>
<li>Planet Fitness (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>) shares increased by 6.46% to $90.12. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.6 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Under Armour (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UA#NYSE">UA</a>) shares moved upwards by 6.45% to $8.58. The company's market cap stands at $3.7 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out today. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) stock decreased by 12.8% to $32.8 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $752.8 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Arhaus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARHS#NASDAQ">ARHS</a>) shares decreased by 11.19% to $8.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Digital Brands Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>) stock fell 9.77% to $0.11. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 million. </li>
<li>Jumia Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JMIA#NYSE">JMIA</a>) stock fell 9.55% to $4.36. The company's market cap stands at $533.9 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) stock fell 8.9% to $1929.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $97.7 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>SAG Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAG#NASDAQ">SAG</a>) stock fell 8.17% to $2.7. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $26.6 million. 
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A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.87 by 57.47 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.715 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.622 billion by 3.53 percent. This is a 9.26 percent increase over sales of $2.485 billion the same period last year.

A-Mark Precious Metals Q1 2025 Adj. EPS $0.37 Misses $0.87 Estimate, Sales $2.715B Beat $2.622B Estimate

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=M77cIbHtLb4ThpAR339fcXpNZBlVdj7PbX9plMHbp8Sa3pAKvkLz1xCdN65INGXS5MDnVV5-oD8GfovcLrelEsYgQbNkU8yH95HCBOe6py0=">A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.</a> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) (A-Mark), a leading fully integrated precious metals platform, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Silver Towne Mint, operated through AM&amp;ST Associates, LLC, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Regency Mint Manufacturing, LLC (Regency Mint), for $2 million. Regency Mint, a 25-year old family-owned and operated business located in Orem, Utah, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified mint that sells primarily to distributors and retailers of precious metals. &nbsp;
With the acquisition, Silver Towne Mint acquired all of Regency Mint's minting equipment, which is expected to be moved shortly to the Silver Towne Mint's facility in Winchester, Indiana, as well as its entire customer list. Among the immediate benefits of the acquisition to Silver Towne Mint include additional capacity for proof-quality coins and rounds and breakable rounds, along with new extrusion equipment that will enable faster and more efficient production of fractional products.

A-Mark Precious Metals' Silver Towne Mint Acquires Assets Of Regency Mint Manufacturing For $2M

Financing

A-Mark Precious Metals Agrees To Extend Termination Date Of Credit Agreement To Earlier Of Sept 30, 2026 Or When Commitments Terminate

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $47 to $52.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on A-Mark Precious Metals, Raises Price Target to $52

A large exercise of company stock options by GREGORY ROBERTS, Chief Executive Officer at A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) was disclosed in a new SEC filing on September 23, as part of an insider exercise.
What Happened: Disclosed in a Form 4 filing on Monday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001591588/000159396824001220//Archives/edgar/data/1591588/000159396824001220/0001593968-24-001220-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, ROBERTS, Chief Executive Officer at A-Mark Precious Metals, executed a strategic derivative sale. This involved exercising stock options for 14,320 shares of AMRK, resulting in a transaction value of $493,610.
The Tuesday morning update indicates A-Mark Precious Metals shares down by 0.0%, currently priced at $42.87. At this value, ROBERTS's 14,320 shares are worth $493,610.
<h3>Get to Know A-Mark Precious Metals Better</h3>
A-Mark Precious Metals Inc is a precious metal trading company. It is principally engaged in the wholesale of gold, silver, platinum, copper, and palladium bullion and related products in the form of bars, wafers, coins, and grains. The company's operating segment includes Wholesale Sales and Ancillary Services; Secured Lending and Direct-to-Consumer. It generates maximum revenue from the Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment. The Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment comprises business units such as Industrial, Coin and Bar, Trading and Finance, Storage, Logistics, and Mint. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia, Africa, and other regions.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of A-Mark Precious Metals</h3>
Revenue Challenges: A-Mark Precious Metals's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -19.06%. 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.
Navigating Financial Profits:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 1.7%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): A-Mark Precious Metals's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 1.34.
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Debt Management: A-Mark Precious Metals's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.28. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 15.1 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for A-Mark Precious Metals's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 0.11, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an impressive EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.79, A-Mark Precious Metals demonstrates exemplary market valuation, surpassing industry averages.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions, although significant, should be considered within the larger context of market analysis and trends.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals 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 Trades

Trading Ideas

Insider Move: GREGORY ROBERTS Exercises Options, Realizing $493K At A-Mark Precious Metals

In a new SEC filing on September 20, it was revealed that TaylorSimpson, Chief Financial Officer at A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>), executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: TaylorSimpson, Chief Financial Officer at A-Mark Precious Metals, made a strategic move by exercising stock options for 25,000 shares of AMRK as detailed in a Form 4 filing on Friday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001591588/000159396824001211//Archives/edgar/data/1591588/000159396824001211/0001593968-24-001211-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>. The transaction value amounted to $1,015,699.
A-Mark Precious Metals shares are trading up 0.02% at $43.44 at the time of this writing on Friday morning. Since the current price is $43.44, this makes TaylorSimpson's 25,000 shares worth $1,015,699.
<h3>All You Need to Know About A-Mark Precious Metals</h3>
A-Mark Precious Metals Inc is a precious metal trading company. It is principally engaged in the wholesale of gold, silver, platinum, copper, and palladium bullion and related products in the form of bars, wafers, coins, and grains. The company's operating segment includes Wholesale Sales and Ancillary Services; Secured Lending and Direct-to-Consumer. It generates maximum revenue from the Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment. The Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment comprises business units such as Industrial, Coin and Bar, Trading and Finance, Storage, Logistics, and Mint. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia, Africa, and other regions.
<h3>Financial Insights: A-Mark Precious Metals</h3>
Revenue Challenges: A-Mark Precious Metals's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -19.06%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
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Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 1.7%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): A-Mark Precious Metals's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 1.34. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: A-Mark Precious Metals's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.28. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Valuation Analysis:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: A-Mark Precious Metals's P/E ratio of 15.3 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 0.11 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Boasting an EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.89, A-Mark Precious Metals demonstrates a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however, they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals 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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Chief Financial Officer At A-Mark Precious Metals Exercises Options Worth $1.02M

In a new SEC filing on September 17, it was revealed that ROBERTS, Chief Executive Officer at A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>), executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001591588/000159396824001205//Archives/edgar/data/1591588/000159396824001205/0001593968-24-001205-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday revealed that ROBERTS, Chief Executive Officer at A-Mark Precious Metals in the Consumer Discretionary sector, exercised stock options for 27,000 shares of AMRK stock. The exercise price of the options was $8.4 per share.
A-Mark Precious Metals shares are currently trading down by 0.61%, with a current price of $44.16 as of Wednesday morning. This brings the total value of ROBERTS's 27,000 shares to $965,520.
<h3>Get to Know A-Mark Precious Metals Better</h3>
A-Mark Precious Metals Inc is a precious metal trading company. It is principally engaged in the wholesale of gold, silver, platinum, copper, and palladium bullion and related products in the form of bars, wafers, coins, and grains. The company's operating segment includes Wholesale Sales and Ancillary Services; Secured Lending and Direct-to-Consumer. It generates maximum revenue from the Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment. The Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services segment comprises business units such as Industrial, Coin and Bar, Trading and Finance, Storage, Logistics, and Mint. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia, Africa, and other regions.
<h3>Breaking Down A-Mark Precious Metals's Financial Performance</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, A-Mark Precious Metals faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -19.06% in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Interpreting Earnings Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 1.7%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): A-Mark Precious Metals's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 1.34.
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Debt Management: A-Mark Precious Metals's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.28. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
Exploring Valuation Metrics Landscape:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: A-Mark Precious Metals's P/E ratio of 15.64 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 0.11 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for A-Mark Precious Metals'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): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 13.06 is above the industry average, suggesting that the market values the company more highly for each unit of EBITDA. This could be attributed to factors such as strong growth prospects or superior operational efficiency.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Important Transaction Codes</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, 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 signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001591588">Check Out The Full List Of A-Mark Precious Metals's Insider Trades.</a>
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At A-Mark Precious Metals, GREGORY ROBERTS Chooses To Exercise Options, Resulting In $965K

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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>26.5K</td>
<td>167.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>22.9K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>29.4K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLCE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$327.7K</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>801</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$71.5K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>559</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>514</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$48.6K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>354</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>299</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>228</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $274.0 per contract. There were 26569 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 167964 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $1400.0 per contract. There were 22969 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17531 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1409 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 55 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.4K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 29449 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3419 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLCE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLCE#NASDAQ">PLCE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 185 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 2131 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1034 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 827 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 373 contract(s) at a $43.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $327.7K, with a price of $880.0 per contract. There were 158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 801 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KSS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.5K, with a price of $143.0 per contract. There were 13802 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 559 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 318 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $109.0 per contract. There were 2418 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 514 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMRK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 99 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 157 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.6K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 354 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 127 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 105 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $297.0 per contract. There were 6394 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 299 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 51 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 2686 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 228 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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