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Cloud software company Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) could highlight its growth in AI and recent partnerships when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market close Wednesday.</a>
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Salesforce to report fourth-quarter revenue of $10.04 billion. That&#8217;s up from $9.29 billion in last year's fourth quarter according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022525&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
Salesforce has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in two straight quarters and nine of the last 10 quarters overall.
Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $2.61, up from $2.29 in last year's fourth quarter. The company missed analyst estimates for earnings per share in the third quarter, but has beaten estimates in nine of the last 10 quarters.
Several of the figures reported by the company could be records if analyst estimates are met. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42302924/salesforce-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-free-cash-flow-up-30-ai-driving-groundbreaking-transformation-and-more">Guidance from Salesforce </a>calls for fourth-quarter revenue to be in a range of $9.9 billion to $10.1 billion. The company expects fourth-quarter earnings per share will come in a range of $2.57 to $2.62.
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What Analysts Are Saying: Analysts have been mixed on Salesforce stock heading into the earnings print.
JPMorgan analysts highlighted Salesforce as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43494592/jpmorgan-picks-winners-losers-after-deepseek-debut-how-alphabet-amazon-intel-and-oracle-rank">a potential winner</a> in the AI ripple effect created by DeepSeek's entry in the AI space.
The analysts said companies like Salesforce that enable seamless AI adoption could see an acceleration in demand. Rival companies that are reliant on legacy infrastructure could be hurt by the presence of DeepSeek, the analysts said.
Here are recent<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/analyst-ratings"> analyst ratings on Salesforce </a>and their price targets:
<ul>
<li>Citigroup: Maintained Neutral rating, lowered price target from $390 to $350</li>
<li>BMO Capital: Maintained Outperform rating, lowered price target from $425 to $375</li>
<li>Loop Capital: Maintained Hold rating, lowered price target from $360 to $330</li>
<li>Needham: Reiterated Buy rating, with $400 price target</li>
<li>TD Cowen: Upgraded stock from Hold to Buy, raised price target from $380 to $400</li>
</ul>
Key Items to Watch: The financial results from Salesforce come after several recent business announcements. Salesforce announced it is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43919364/ai-meets-data-salesforce-google-collaborate-to-revolutionize-autonomous-business-agents">expanding its strategic partnership</a> with Google to offer greater flexibility to businesses in selecting AI models and deploying AI-driven agents.
Through the partnership, Salesforce customers can build Agentforce agents using Google's Gemini and deploy Salesforce on Google Cloud.
Salesforce also recently announced its plan to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43616463/salesforce-and-aws-pledge-500m-to-boost-ai-development-in-saudi-arabia">invest $500 million</a> in Saudi Arabia to boost its artificial intelligence deployment. The company will roll out Hyperforce in Saudi Arabia through an alliance with Amazon Web Services.
Salesforce is setting up a regional headquarters in Riyadh as part of its plan to expand its AI footprint around the world.
The company is ramping up hiring for AI sales roles as the sector becomes a larger driver for growth.
Analysts and investors will be looking for more commentary on the company's Agentforce, which got plenty of love from CEO Marc Benioff in the third-quarter results commentary.
"With Agentforce, we're not just witnessing the future — we're leading it, unleashing a new era of digital labor for every business and every industry," Benioff said.
Investors and analysts will also be looking forward to guidance for the next fiscal year.
Price Action: Salesforce stock is down 0.7% to $306.00 Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $212.00 to $369.00. Salesforce stock is down 7.5% year-to-date in 2025.
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Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) reported quarterly sales of $2.80 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.82 billion by 0.55 percent. This is a 0.88 percent decrease over sales of $2.83 billion the same period last year.

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Caesars Entertainment Q4 Sales $2.80B Miss $2.82B Estimate

Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.92 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.69 by 13.61 percent. This is a 1.54 percent decrease over earnings of $1.95 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $469.44 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $470.37 million by 0.20 percent. This is a 3.70 percent decrease over sales of $487.50 million the same period last year.

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SLR Inv (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLRC#NASDAQ">SLRC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.43 by 2.33 percent. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $55.58 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $56.22 million by 1.13 percent. This is a 7.03 percent decrease over sales of $59.79 million the same period last year.

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SLR Inv Q4 EPS $0.44 Beats $0.43 Estimate, Sales $55.58M Miss $56.22M Estimate

Arcutis Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARQT#NASDAQ">ARQT</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.09) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.24) by 62.5 percent. This is a 87.5 percent increase over losses of $(0.72) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $71.400 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $60.160 million by 18.68 percent. This is a 427.87 percent increase over sales of $13.526 million the same period last year.

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Arcutis Biotherapeutics Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $(0.09) Beats $(0.24) Estimate, Sales $71.400M Beat $60.160M Estimate

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Big 5 Sporting Goods Sees Q1 EPS $(0.85)-$(0.75)

Intuit (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.32 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.58 by 28.68 percent. This is a 26.24 percent increase over earnings of $2.63 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.00 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.83 billion by 4.47 percent. This is a 18.13 percent increase over sales of $3.39 billion the same period last year.

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Intuit Q2 2025 Adj EPS $3.32 Beats $2.58 Estimate, Sales $4.00B Beat $3.83B Estimate

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Sempra Earlier Reported Co's Board Declared Semi-Annual Dividend Of $24.375/Share

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.
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<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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Demystifying Amazon.com: Insights From 45 Analyst Reviews

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Sezzle Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $4.39 Beats $3.12 Estimate, Total Revenue Less Transaction Related Costs $54.300M

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>
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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.
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<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.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Derek Podhaizer</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>David Anderson</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Stephen Gengaro</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
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<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>
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<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>
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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.
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<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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Ovintiv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OVV#NYSE">OVV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.05% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.03%. Currently, Ovintiv has a market capitalization of $11.32 billion. 
Buying $1000 In OVV: If an investor had bought $1000 of OVV stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,677.92 today based on a price of $43.50 for OVV at the time of writing.
<h3>Ovintiv's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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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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Navellier is still bullish on the market in the long run.
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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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