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Americold Realty Trust Inc is the world's second-largest owner and operator of temperature-controlled warehouses behind privately held Lineage Logistics. The Atlanta, Georgia-based firm owns and operates approximately 245 temperature-controlled warehouses, spanning 1.5 billion cubic feet. In 2022, the firm derived more than 80% of its revenue from the United States but also has sizable operations in Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Americold supplements its core business by providing supply management and transportation services to its various customers. It operates as a real estate investment trust.

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During the last three months, 45 analysts shared their evaluations of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $265.87, with a high estimate of $306.00 and a low estimate of $203.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 7.46% from the previous average price target of $247.42.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740517235_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Amazon.com by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$203.00</td>
<td>$207.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Josey</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Forte</td>
<td>Maxim Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Sandler</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gil Luria</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Graham</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Helfstein</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Jones</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$207.00</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Jones</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nat Schindler</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$306.00</td>
<td>$246.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Beck</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
<td>$197.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Johnen</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Jones</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shweta Khajuria</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Shmulik</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Quail</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Lee</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rohit Kulkarni</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Amazon.com. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Amazon.com compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Amazon.com's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Amazon.com's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Amazon.com analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Amazon.com</h2>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
<h3>Amazon.com's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Amazon.com's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.49%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Amazon.com's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.65% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 7.34%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.31%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Amazon.com's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.46.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of Tenaris (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TS#NYSE">TS</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M 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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Tenaris, presenting an average target of $47.5, a high estimate of $50.00, and a low estimate of $43.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 11.11% increase from the previous average price target of $42.75.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740517218_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of Tenaris 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.
<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>Derek Podhaizer</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Anderson</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Gengaro</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alan Spence</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: 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 Tenaris. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Tenaris compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Tenaris's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Tenaris's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TS/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Tenaris analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Tenaris</h2>
Tenaris is one of the largest global producers of oil country tubular goods, which are used primarily in the construction of oil and gas wells. Its production facilities are located primarily in the US, Argentina, Mexico, and Italy. Tenaris' premium OCTG products are among the most trusted by oil companies for use in the most challenging applications, including deep-water offshore wells and horizontal shale wells.
<h3>Tenaris: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Tenaris's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -2.41%. This indicates a decrease 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 Energy sector.
Net Margin: Tenaris's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 18.14% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Tenaris's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.06%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tenaris's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.48%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Tenaris's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.04, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it&#39;s through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.
While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company&#39;s earnings paid out to shareholders; it&#39;s often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.
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<h2>Cummins in Focus</h2>
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Cummins (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cmi#NYSE">CMI</a>) is headquartered in Columbus, and is in the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. The stock has seen a price change of 3.4% since the start of the year. The engine maker is currently shelling out a dividend of $1.82 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.02%. This compares to the Automotive - Internal Combustion Engines industry&#39;s yield of 0.99% and the S&amp;P 500&#39;s yield of 1.56%.
Taking a look at the company&#39;s dividend growth, its current annualized dividend of $7.28 is up 4% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Cummins has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 7.49%. Any future dividend growth will depend on both earnings growth and the company&#39;s payout ratio; a payout ratio is the proportion of a firm&#39;s annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Cummins&#39;s current payout ratio is 34%, meaning it paid out 34% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Looking at this fiscal year, CMI expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 is $22.54 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 5.47%.
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<h2>Bottom Line</h2>
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Investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons, from tax advantages and decreasing overall portfolio risk to considerably improving stock investing profits. But, not every company offers a quarterly payout.
For instance, it&#39;s a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers their shareholders a dividend. It&#39;s more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. With that in mind, CMI is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold).
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The Zacks <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/industry-rank/industry/retail-restaurants-160">Retail &ndash; Restaurants</a> industry is benefiting from increased sales. Rapid menu price hikes, average check growth and expansion efforts act as tailwinds. Industry participants also benefit from partnerships with delivery channels and digital platforms. Stocks like Brinker International, Inc. EAT, BJ&#39;s Restaurants, Inc. BJRI, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. KRUS and El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. LOCO are well-poised to benefit from the aforementioned factors. &nbsp; 
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Industry Description
The Zacks Retail &ndash; Restaurants industry comprises several owners and operators of casual, upscale casual, fine dining, full-service and fast-casual restaurants. Some industry participants operate as roasters, marketers and retailers of specialty coffee. Some companies develop, operate and franchise quick-service restaurants worldwide. A few restaurant operators offer cooked-to-order dishes, which include noodles and pasta, soups, salads and appetizers. Some industry players develop, own, operate, manage, and license restaurants and lounges worldwide. A few companies also run technology-enabled Japanese restaurants in the United States and provide Japanese cuisine through a revolving sushi service model.
4 Trends Shaping the Future of the Restaurant Industry
Robust Sales Growth: Restaurant sales continued their strong momentum in January, as consumers remained committed to dining out despite economic uncertainties. According to preliminary data from the U.S. Census Bureau, eating and drinking establishments generated $98.6 billion in seasonally adjusted sales, marking a steady increase from the previous month. This growth extended the sector&#39;s winning streak to 10 consecutive months. Restaurant spending remained notably higher than that a year ago, reflecting the industry&#39;s resilience and the sustained preference for dining experiences.
Digitalization to Drive Growth: Restaurant operators&#39; focus on digital innovation, sales-building initiatives and cost-saving efforts has been a catalyst. With the growing influence of the Internet, digital innovation is the need of the hour. Restaurant operators constantly partner with delivery channels and digital platforms to drive incremental sales. Partnerships with delivery channels like DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates and Uber Eats, and the rollout of self-service kiosks and loyalty programs continue to drive growth.
Off-Premise Sales Act as Key Catalyst: The industry is gaining from the increase in off-premise sales, which primarily include delivery, takeout, drive-thru, catering, meal kits and off-site options, such as kiosks and food trucks. Most restaurant operators have initiated the testing of ghost or virtual kitchens. The idea of providing off-premise offerings and a connected curbside service has been garnering positive customer feedback.
Traffic Woes &amp; High Costs Linger: The restaurant industry has been facing declining traffic for quite some time. A rapid increase in menu prices is the primary reason behind traffic erosion. This decline highlights the ongoing challenges that the industry faces with maintaining customer counts, especially as consumers grow frustrated with rising prices. Then again, restaurant operators are grappling with the high cost of operations. Intense competition, high wages and food cost inflation are concerning. The industry continues to bear increased expenses, which have been affecting margins. Higher pre-opening costs, marketing expenses and costs related to sales-boosting initiatives are exerting pressure on the company&#39;s margins.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects
The Zacks Restaurant industry is grouped within the broader <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/industry-rank/sector/retail-wholesale-3">Retail-Wholesale</a> sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #65, which places it in the top 26% of more than 248 Zacks industries.
The group&#39;s <a href="https://www.zacks.com/zrank/zacks-industry-rank.php">Zacks Industry Rank</a>, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bright near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry&#39;s position in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries results from a positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let us take a look at the industry&#39;s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Underperforms the S&amp;P 500 &amp; Sector
The Zacks Retail &ndash; Restaurants industry has underperformed the Zacks S&amp;P 500 Composite and its sector over the past year.
Over this period, the industry has grown 5.7% compared with the Zacks S&amp;P 500 Composite&#39;s jump of 19.7%. The sector has risen 23.9%.
<h2>One-Year Price Performance</h2>
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Restaurant Industry&#39;s Valuation
Based on the forward 12-month P/E, a commonly used multiple for valuing restaurant stocks, the industry is currently trading at 26.74X compared with the S&amp;P 500&#39;s 22.23X. It is above the sector&#39;s forward 12-month P/E ratio of 24.64X.
Over the last five years, the industry traded as high as 34.67X and as low as 20.97X, the median being at 24.40X.
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Brinker: The company remains steadfast in its goal to drive traffic and revenues through a range of sales-building initiatives, such as streamlining the menu and its innovation, strengthening its value proposition, better food presentation, advertising campaigns, kitchen system optimization, and the introduction of a better service platform.&nbsp;
Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company have skyrocketed 231.3% in the past year. EAT&#39;s fiscal 2025 sales and earnings are anticipated to rise 18.7% and 98.8%, respectively, year over year. You can see <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/buy-list?adid=ZP_quote_ribbon_1list&amp;icid=quote-stock_overview-zp_internal-zacks_premium-top_ribbon-1_rank">the complete list of today&#39;s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.</a>.
<h2>Price and Consensus: EAT</h2>
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BJ&#39;s Restaurants: The company has been benefiting from solid Pizookie Meal Deal performance and loyalty program membership expansion. Also, higher guest traffic and average checks, resulting from menu price increases, changes in mix and a higher level of promotions are adding to the positives. Cost-saving and margin expansion plans bode well.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 company have gained 9.5% in the past year. BJRI&#39;s 2025 sales and earnings are anticipated to rise 3.2% and 2%, respectively, year over year.
<h2>Price and Consensus: BJRI</h2>
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Kura Sushi: The company is benefiting from store openings and the return of comparable sales to positive territory. The company remains focused on cost-control measures, strategic expansion, and driving operational excellence to sustain its momentum and deliver growth in the coming periods.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 company have declined 31.7% in the past year. KRUS&#39;s fiscal 2025 sales and earnings are anticipated to rise 18.3% and 237.5%, respectively, year over year.
<h2>Price and Consensus: KRUS</h2>
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El Pollo Loco: The company is benefiting from increased system-wide comparable restaurant sales. El Pollo Loco is taking cost-saving measures, ensuring that food quality and customer experience are enhanced throughout the process. LOCO&#39;s 2025 plans emphasize a blend of innovation and value while leveraging the company&#39;s core strength &mdash; its reputation for offering the best chicken. The company recognizes that achieving long-term success requires a focus on improving customer traffic trends and expresses confidence in its strategic approach to attain this goal in the coming years.
LOCO currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company&#39;s 2025 earnings are anticipated to improve 14.5% year over year.
<h2>Price and Consensus: LOCO</h2>
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As the NASDAQ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), Bitcoin and the Magnificent Seven stocks face a pullback in February, one expert says market price action is looking like a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43906522/billionaire-investor-steve-cohen-warns-of-significant-correction-as-trump-tariffs-immigration-crackdown-and-spending-cuts-shake-market-confidence-its-a-tax">&#8220;real correction now.&#8221;</a>
Louis Navellier, an investment manager, discussed several market trends on Tuesday in a note to investors. Navellier says volatility in the markets, as observed by a sharp increase in the VIX Index, and low bond yields are evidence the market could enter a correction with a catalyst.
&#8220;It&#8217;s difficult to identify what the catalyst is to make this the time for a correction, but it is long overdue, and buying the dip is not happening,&#8221; Navellier said.
The expert noted the steep decline in consumer confidence in February and said the economy could experience stagflation with a decline in consumer spending.
He also noted companies that are likely to succeed during market downturns.
&#8220;Quality names fall the least and are the first to rebound. Look at Costco [Wholesale Corp] (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), it&#8217;s up 1.3% today, seen as a safe haven for fiercely loyal customers,&#8221; Navellier said. &#8220;Apple is still positive for the trailing week on the strength of its massive loyal customer base. Both of these companies have high P/E multiples but are seen as especially recession resistant.&#8221;
Navellier is still bullish on the market in the long run.
&#8220;While this correction is painful, longer-term trends remain positive. It appears to be an adjustment of valuations rather than serious concerns about a lowering of earnings estimates. It would not be a surprise if NVIDIA [Corp] (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) delivers big to see a marked recovery.&#8221;
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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shareholders voted to uphold the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs on Tuesday, rejecting a proposal from a conservative think tank to abolish them, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/25/apple-annual-shareholder-meeting-2025-.html">reports</a>.
What To Know: A proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research rgued that DEI initiatives could lead to discrimination and pose financial risks.
Other tech companies like Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corp and Alphabet Inc reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43517468/google-joins-meta-amazon-in-winding-up-dei-hiring-memo-reveals-details">decided to discontinue</a> DEI programs.
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Apple opposed the measure. The Cupertino, California-based company stated it complies with employment laws and that the proposal overreached in controlling internal policies. 
Per CNBC, CEO Tim Cook reaffirmed Apple's commitment to fostering a diverse workforce but acknowledged evolving legal challenges might require adjustments.
What Else: The vote comes amid a broader corporate retreat from DEI programs following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions and a Trump executive order dismantling federal DEI initiatives. Despite these trends, Apple's shareholders maintained their inclusion policies.
Shareholders also rejected proposals on AI ethics, child exploitation prevention and Apple's OpenAI partnership while approving the board slate, executive compensation and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43910982/apple-commits-500-billion-in-us-investment-for-ai-push-boost-us-manufacturing-tech">$500 billion investment</a> in U.S. operations. Cook also confirmed Apple's commitment to annual dividend increases, with further details expected in May.
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Germany's mainstream conservative parties won the national election as the country struggles with fractured European-US relations and significant economic problems at home.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party won the election with 28.6% of the national vote. The far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) came in second with 20.8% of the votes, gaining public support on concerns about the country's migration policy.
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CDU's Friedrich Merz, an old-school conservative who has never held a government role, is set to <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/germany-merz-confronts-tense-us-ties?r=3nmatg">lead</a> Europe's biggest economy and most populous state. He will try to mend tensions with the Trump administration.
The 69-year-old leader will need to spur the country's economy, raise slowing investments and boost exports. He will also have to mitigate rising public frustration after a string of Islamic extremist attacks.
The rise of&nbsp;<a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/german-voters-head-to-polls-to-tackle">AfD has demonstrated</a>&nbsp;voter dissatisfaction with traditional parties.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Merz Vows to Maintain Transatlantic Ties</h2>
Merz has vowed to maintain a good transatlantic relationship with the US. He has also said he would unify Europe in the face of challenges coming from the US and Russia.
If the relationship is "destroyed, it will not only be to the detriment of Europe, it will also be to the detriment of America," Merz said. It would be unacceptable "if the Americans strike a deal with Russia over the heads of the Europeans, over the heads of Ukraine," Merz said.
On February 18, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Riyadh. The discussions focused on establishing a framework for diplomatic normalization and forming US-Russian teams to chart a path to end the war in Ukraine.
There were no European diplomats at the talks.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Merz Pledges to Protect Borders ‘Better'</h2>
Immigration was the most pressing problem ahead of the elections, according to polls. As many as 37% of people polled by broadcaster Deutsche Welle pointed to immigration as their most pressing concern, followed by the economy and foreign policy.
There have been two terrorist attacks in Germany so far this year. On February 13, an Afghan asylum seeker rammed a car into a crowd in Munich, killing two and injuring 36, a day before the start of the Munich Security Conference.
&#8220;None of us wants to close the borders," Merz said. "But we need to protect our borders better. We must regain control over those who come into our country.&#8221;
Merz's CDU won 208 seats in the 630-seat Bundestag, while AfD won 152, AP reported. The three parties in the former coalition lost seats, with the Social Democratic party (SDP) falling to 120 seats and the Greens to 85.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Merz ‘Goes Weakened' into Coalition Talks</h2>
Robin Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, called the election result "a disaster."
"CDU underperforms and goes weakened into coalition negotiations with SPD and Greens," he&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/robin_j_brooks">wrote</a>&nbsp;on X. They "undermined CDU&#8217;s efforts to restrict immigration and take votes away from AfD," he added.
Germany's main political parties, including the CDU, have said they won't work with AfD, which is under observation by the domestic intelligence agency for suspected right-wing extremism. Merz has pledged to form a government by the end of April.
But for AfD, which was founded 12 years ago, the results were a success. "The change is noticeable," Alice Weidel, the co-leader of AfD,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Alice_Weidel/status/1894072692975833313">said on X</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday.
"More and more people are realizing that national sovereignty and freedom are the right path for Germany and Europe," Weidel said. "The AfD will resolutely continue on this course!"
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">German Economy Has to Turn Around, Merz Says</h2>
Merz has pledged to restore the German economy. He has called for lower taxes, reducing bureaucracy, and supporting entrepreneurs.
&#8220;Taxes must go down so that people have more money in their pockets and businesses can invest,&#8221; Merz said. "We have to make it easier for businesses to operate and compete globally. The economy has to turn around, and we need growth again.&#8221;
But Europe's biggest economy faces&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-02-24/germany-needs-an-economic-miracle-merz-odds-don-t-look-good?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=share&amp;utm_campaign=twitter">considerable headwinds&nbsp;</a>that may hinder Merz's ambitions. They include, among other things, an aging population, high energy costs, weak productivity and the emergence of China as an industrial rival.
Gross domestic product contracted 0.2% in 2024,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.destatis.de/EN/Press/2025/02/PE25_069_811.html">data</a>&nbsp;from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) showed on Tuesday. Investments fell by 2.7% in the 4th quarter, compared with the same quarter a year earlier, Destatis said.
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b19f72-cedd-41e4-867f-a1966c05b1c2_619x322.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23b19f72-cedd-41e4-867f-a1966c05b1c2_619x322.png" alt="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-02-24/germany-needs-an-economic-miracle-merz-odds-don-t-look-good?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=share&amp;utm_campaign=twitter">Bloomberg</a></figcaption></figure>
In the 4th quarter, exports of goods and services dropped 2.2%, compared with the 3rd quarter, Destatis said. That was the steepest decline since the second quarter of 2020 when most of the world was in lockdown due to COVID-19.
"Germany is in its most prolonged manufacturing contraction in decades, worse than [the] Great Financial Crisis or Covid," Michael A. Arouet, an economy, politics and investing analyst wrote on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MichaelAArouet/status/1893913497299288311">X</a>. "And this during relatively good times. Next global recession will be brutal for them."
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb2cd11fc-cf83-490c-84cf-79077a957019_687x423.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb2cd11fc-cf83-490c-84cf-79077a957019_687x423.png" alt="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MichaelAArouet/status/1893913497299288311">X</a></figcaption></figure>
The financial deficit (<a href="https://www.destatis.de/EN/Press/2025/02/PE25_070_813.html">net borrowing</a>) by the German government increased by €15 billion in 2024 to € 118.8 billion from 2023, Destatis said on Tuesday. In 2024, government spending outpaced growth in government revenue.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Markets Initially Welcomed Merz's Election Victory</h2>
Markets initially welcomed the results of the election. The euro rallied to a one-month high, edging above 1.05
Germany's mid-cap stock index, which tracks domestically focused companies, rose 1.4%, marking one of its largest daily gains of the year.
But investors are still concerned about the German economy. The spread between German 10-year government bonds and 10-year interest rate swaps has hit a record low on Tuesday.
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0654e1ca-7ac3-410d-ace6-57f267612d39_1376x651.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0654e1ca-7ac3-410d-ace6-57f267612d39_1376x651.png" alt="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Bloomberg</figcaption></figure>
This highlights "how much investor sentiment toward German government debt has worsened," Holger Zschäpitz, market expert and author at the German newspaper Die Welt, posted on <a href="https://x.com/Schuldensuehner/status/1894310499224867119">X.</a>
"Markets expect Germany to either loosen its debt brake or create a special fund, which would lead to more government bonds being issued—raising concerns about oversupply."
Merz's government "cannot easily reverse years of lunatic left green policies," Arouet said.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WMT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 53 extraordinary options activities for Walmart. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 43% leaning bullish and 49% bearish. Among these notable options, 17 are puts, totaling $888,616, and 36 are calls, amounting to $2,933,970.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $26.67 to $110.0 for Walmart during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Walmart's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Walmart's whale trades within a strike price range from $26.67 to $110.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Walmart Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740516361_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$453.0K</td>
<td>272</td>
<td align="right">324</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$318.3K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td align="right">320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.45</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$212.5K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$162.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td align="right">440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$7.99</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$159.9K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td align="right">232</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walmart</h3>
Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Walmart, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Walmart</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 21,738,309, with WMT's price up by 3.81%, positioned at $97.23.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 79 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Walmart</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $111.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $108. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Walmart with a target price of $107. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $111. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Walmart with a target price of $112. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Walmart with a target price of $120. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on ConocoPhillips.
Looking at options history for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 20% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 70% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $473,625 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $2,875,168.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $110.0 for ConocoPhillips, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for ConocoPhillips's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across ConocoPhillips's significant trades, within a strike price range of $70.0 to $110.0, over the past month.
<h3>ConocoPhillips 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740516355_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.35</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$2.7M</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$115.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>456</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$103.7K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$0.59</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.6K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>273</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ConocoPhillips</h3>
ConocoPhillips is a US-based independent exploration and production firm. In 2023, it produced 1.2 million barrels per day of oil and natural gas liquids and 3.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas, primarily from Alaska and the Lower 48 in the United States and Norway in Europe and several countries in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 were 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
Having examined the options trading patterns of ConocoPhillips, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>ConocoPhillips's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,576,157, with COP's price up by 0.13%, positioned at $98.95.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 65 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for ConocoPhillips</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $131.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips, maintaining a target price of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips, which currently sits at a price target of $128. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $124. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for ConocoPhillips, targeting a price of $137. 
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Decoding ConocoPhillips's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BKNG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 50 extraordinary options activities for Booking Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 28% bearish. Among these notable options, 19 are puts, totaling $1,036,664, and 31 are calls, amounting to $2,227,025.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $3850.0 to $7900.0 for Booking Holdings during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Booking Holdings stands at 37.21, with a total volume reaching 816.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Booking Holdings, situated within the strike price corridor from $3850.0 to $7900.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Booking Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740516350_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$286.9</td>
<td>$264.2</td>
<td>$275.18</td>
<td>$4900.00</td>
<td>$550.3K</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$866.4</td>
<td>$840.6</td>
<td>$848.4</td>
<td>$4500.00</td>
<td>$424.2K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$280.0</td>
<td>$262.0</td>
<td>$262.0</td>
<td>$4250.00</td>
<td>$262.0K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$428.8</td>
<td>$421.0</td>
<td>$428.8</td>
<td>$5150.00</td>
<td>$128.6K</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$413.6</td>
<td>$391.8</td>
<td>$403.9</td>
<td>$4600.00</td>
<td>$80.7K</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Booking Holdings</h3>
Booking is the world's largest online travel agency by sales, offering booking and payment services for hotel and alternative accommodation rooms, airline tickets, rental cars, restaurant reservations, cruises, experiences, and other vacation packages. The company operates several branded travel booking sites, including Booking.com, Agoda, OpenTable, and Rentalcars.com, and has expanded into travel media with the acquisitions of Kayak and Momondo. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of revenue and profits.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Booking Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Booking Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 215,985, the price of BKNG is down -0.68% at $5014.65. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 65 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Booking Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $5677.6.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Booking Holdings, targeting a price of $5600. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Booking Holdings with a target price of $5248. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Neutral rating on Booking Holdings with a target price of $5540. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Citizens Capital Markets downgraded its rating to Market Outperform, setting a price target of $6100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Booking Holdings, maintaining a target price of $5900. 
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 Booking Holdings with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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Illumina (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 9.27% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.48%. Currently, Illumina has a market capitalization of $15.14 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ILMN: If an investor had bought $1000 of ILMN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $23,746.54 today based on a price of $95.56 for ILMN at the time of writing.
<h3>Illumina's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740516309_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The cryptocurrency market plunged on Tuesday, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) slipping below $88,000 and the global market cap retreating below the $3 trillion mark.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>$87,679.28</td>
<td>-6.9%</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>$2,463.78</td>
<td>-7.2%</td>
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<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$143.94</td>
<td>-4.9%</td>
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.25</td>
<td>-6.7%</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.2079</td>
<td>-6.8%</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00001396</td>
<td>-2.3%</td>
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Notable Statistics:
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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 52% and daily active addresses growing by 38.5%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 6,703 to 10.858 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are up by 183.7%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 387,391 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $1.60 billion. Long liquidations of $933.4 million are at the highest level since Feb.3. </li>
<li>Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1894251729237037363">highlighted</a> that the number of new Bitcoin addresses created per day has dropped to 240,534, the lowest level since July 2024.</li>
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Notable Developments:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43934933/bitcoin-plunges-below-88000-what-is-going-on">Bitcoin Plunges Below $88,000: What Is Going On?</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43932037/bitcoin-friendly-vivek-ramaswamy-announces-bid-for-ohio-governor-avoids-mentioning-doge-in-cincinnati-rally">Bitcoin-Friendly Vivek Ramaswamy Announces Bid For Ohio Governor, Trump Offers Total Endorsement: &#8216;Young, Strong, And Smart&#8217;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43945957/liquidity-is-disappearing-bitcoins-downturn-spells-doom-for-altcoins-analyst-warns">&#8216;Liquidity Is Disappearing&#8217;: Bitcoin&#8217;s Downturn Spells Doom For Altcoins, Analyst Warns</a></li>
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Top Gainers:
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<td>Story (CRYPTO: IP)</td>
<td>$5.89</td>
<td>+26.2%</td>
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<td>Celestia (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TIA</a>)</td>
<td>$3.66</td>
<td>+9.1%</td>
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<td>Quant (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">QNT</a>)</td>
<td>$96.41</td>
<td>+8.9%</td>
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Trader Notes: Ali Martinez compares Bitcoin's current price action to the 2021 market top, warning that if the pattern holds, BTC could enter a consolidation phase before another leg down.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is showing similarities to the 2021 market top. If this pattern holds, we could see a period of consolidation at current levels before the next leg down! <a href="https://t.co/lKV0aJIpwB">pic.twitter.com/lKV0aJIpwB</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1894466645298680149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Michael van de Poppe <a href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1894470672388428121">points</a> out Bitcoin's recent dip, emphasizing that a close above $87,000 with strong altcoin performance could signal a market rebound. He notes that peak negative sentiment often aligns with market bottoms.
Roman Trading views this week's Bitcoin close as crucial, warning that a break below key support could send BTC towards $70,000, while a range between $89,000-$78,000 remains possible.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> 1W I think some of you need to realize how important this week's close will be. A close below support and the next area of interest is in the 70ks or at least starting a new range between 89-78k. Pay. Attention.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cryptocurrency?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cryptocurrency</a> <a href="https://t.co/ECKCGBqmNY">pic.twitter.com/ECKCGBqmNY</a>
&mdash; Roman (@Roman_Trading) <a href="https://twitter.com/Roman_Trading/status/1894466324061196377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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