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Polestar Automotive

Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC operates as an electric vehicle manufacturer. It engages in designing products that are engineered to excite consumers and drive change. Polestar defines market-leading standards in design, technology, and sustainability. Polestar was established as a premium electric car brand by Volvo Cars and Geely Holdings. Polestar has produced two electric performance cars namely Polestar 1 and Polestar 2. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from USA.

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PSNY

Polestar Automotive registra una caída del 10 % en ingresos del tercer trimestre y ajusta su plan de negocios hasta 2027.

Polestar reporta caída de ingresos: Acciones de PSNY se desploman

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ARKX

Polestar registra un aumento del 5,3% en las ventas al por menor en el 4T de 2024, pero reporta una caída del 15% en el total anual.

Ventas de Polestar aumentan 5,3% en el 4T, pero caen un 15% en 2024

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Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC

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Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $128 to $106.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Crown Castle, Lowers Price Target to $106

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PLRX

Pliant Therapeutics shares are trading higher after the company announced it initiated the assembly of an outside expert panel to review unblinded data from the ongoing BEACON-IPF Phase 2b trial of bexotegrast in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

GeneDx shares are trading higher after the company announced UltraRapid Whole Genome Sequencing, which will deliver actionable results in as soon as 48 hours.

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GPRE

President Trump Memo On Reciprocal Tariffs To Mention Brazil Ethanol Tariffs

Citigroup analyst Atif Malik maintains Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $68 to $71.

CSCO

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Cisco Systems, Raises Price Target to $71

STGW

Stagwell shares are trading higher after the company announced the acquisition of Gold Rabbit Sports, terms not disclosed.

Citigroup analyst Ygal Arounian maintains Trade Desk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $140 to $108.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Trade Desk, Lowers Price Target to $108

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>) shares <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43688480/penske-automotive-group-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">are trading higher on Thursday.</a>
The company reported: 
<ul>
<li>Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $3.54, beating the street view of $3.29. </li>
<li>Quarterly sales of $7.72 billion (up 6% year over year), outpacing the analyst consensus of $7.58 billion.  </li>
<li>Delivery of new and used retail automotive units increased by 3%. </li>
<li>Retail automotive same-store revenue grew by 5%</li>
<li>New vehicle sales up by 7%</li>
<li>Used vehicle sales up by 1%</li>
<li>Finance and insurance down by 3%</li>
<li>Service and parts up by 7%.</li>
</ul>
The gross margin for retail automotive service and parts increased by 30 basis points.
&#8220;New and used automotive gross profit per unit retailed remained strong, including a&nbsp;$74&nbsp;per unit sequential increase in new vehicle gross profit per unit retailed when compared to the third quarter of 2024, and same-store service and parts revenue and gross profit increased 7% and 9%, respectively,&#8221; said Chair&nbsp;and CEO&nbsp;Roger Penske.
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As of Dec. 31, Premier Truck Group operated 45 North American retail commercial truck locations. 
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $72.4 million, lower than $96.4 million a year ago.
Long-term debt as of quarter end totaled $1.130 billion, compared with $1.419 billion a year ago.
Dividend: The company approved a quarterly dividend of&nbsp;$1.22&nbsp;per share, representing an increase of 2.5%, or&nbsp;$0.03&nbsp;per share.
This represents 17th consecutive quarterly increase. The dividend is payable on&nbsp;March 6.
Price Action: PAG shares are trading higher by 6.09% to $174.67 at last check Thursday.
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Earnings

Penske Boasts Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Up As New And Used Car Deliveries Increase 3%

MYGN

Myriad Genetics shares are trading higher on possible continued strength after Craig-Hallum initiated coverage on the stock yesterday with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $29.

Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBRX#NASDAQ">MBRX</a>) ("Moleculin" or the "Company"), a late-stage pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting hard-to-treat tumors and viruses, today announced it has entered into agreements with certain holders of its existing warrants for the immediate exercise of certain outstanding warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,828,570 shares of common stock of the Company originally issued in December 2023 and August 2024 all at a reduced exercise price of $1.00 per share. The shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the outstanding warrants are registered pursuant to effective registration statements on Form S-1 (File No. 333-280951) and on Form S-1 (File No. 333-276851). The aggregate gross proceeds from the exercise of the existing warrants is expected to total approximately $5.8 million, before deducting financial advisory fees.
Roth Capital Partners is acting as the Company's financial advisor for this transaction.
In consideration for the immediate exercise of the warrants for cash, the Company will issue new unregistered warrants to purchase shares of common stock. The new warrants will be exercisable for an aggregate of up to 11,657,140 shares of common stock, at an exercise price of $0.75 per share and will be immediately exercisable upon issuance and for a term of five years from the issuance date.
The transaction is expected to close on or about February 14, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

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MBRX

Moleculin Biotech Enters Agreements With Certain Holders Of Its Existing Warrants For The Immediate Exercise Of Certain Outstanding Warrants To Purchase Up To An Aggregate Of 5,828,570 Shares Of Common Stock Of The Co, Originally Issued In December 2023 And August 2024 All At A Reduced Exercise Price Of $1.00 Per Share Warrants, For Gross Proceeds Of $5.8M

Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday following the company&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43701269/mullen-automotive-inc-announces-reverse-stock-split-effective-feb-18-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">announcement of a 1-for-60 reverse stock split.</a>
The reverse split, set to take effect on February 18, aims to bring the company into compliance with Nasdaq&#8217;s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing.
The company&#8217;s stock will continue to trade under the existing symbol, and will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis when the market opens on February 18.
The new CUSIP number for the common stock following the reverse stock split will be 62526P604.
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While the reverse stock split is a strategic move to maintain its Nasdaq listing, Mullen Automotive has also been making significant efforts to strengthen its U.S.-based battery production capabilities.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, MULN stock has lost over 99% in the past year.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The company recently purchased additional battery production equipment from Nikola Corporation, continuing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43345061/whats-going-on-with-mullen-automotive-stock-today-12" rel="noreferrer noopener">its push to expand American-made battery capabilities.</a>
This follows a $3.5 million acquisition of battery production assets from Nikola&#8217;s subsidiary, Romeo Power, in September 2023.
Additionally, Mullen has submitted a $55 million matching fund request to the U.S. Department of Energy to support its U.S. manufacturing expansion.
Price Action: MULN shares are trading lower by 19.7% to $0.2441 at last check Thursday.
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Stock Split

MULN

What's Going On With Mullen Automotive Stock Today?

ATEX

Anterix shares are trading higher after JP Morgan raised its price target on the stock from $61 to $67.

BSLK

Bolt Projets Holdings shares are trading higher after the company, on X, posted, "Another exciting partnership coming soon, powered by Bolt."

Moody's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.62 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.59 by 1.16 percent. This is a 19.63 percent increase over earnings of $2.19 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.67 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.70 billion by 1.82 percent. This is a 12.97 percent increase over sales of $1.48 billion the same period last year.

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UPDATE: Moody's Q4 Adj $2.62 Beats $2.59 Estimate, Sales $1.67B Miss $1.70B Estimate

QUAD

Quad Graphics shares are trading higher after the company announced that its quarterly dividend will increase from $0.05 to $0.075.

Zebra Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBRA#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>) reported financial results for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43687704/zebra-technologies-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results'" rel="noreferrer noopener">the fourth quarter</a> Thursday. Here&#8217;s what you need to know&nbsp;from the report.
Q4 Earnings:&nbsp;The mobile computing company reported sales of $1.33 billion, up by 32.2%, beating analyst estimates of $1.32 billion.
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Zebra reported adjusted earnings of $4.00 per share, exceeding <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst estimates of $3.94</a>. The stock price declined after the report.
Zebra&#8217;s two main business segments also saw substantial growth during the period. The Enterprise Visibility &amp; Mobility segment recorded net sales of $886 million, up 33.6% from the previous year. The Asset Intelligence &amp; Tracking segment recorded net sales of $448 million, up 29.5% from the previous year.
The consolidated adjusted gross margin increased 410 bps to 48.7%, primarily due to volume leverage. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 670 bps to 22.1%.
The company said it had $901 million in cash and cash equivalents as of Dec. 31. 
CEO Bill Burns noted that strong year-end spending by its North American retail customers drove the fourth quarter outperformance. For the remainder of the year, he remains cautious in his growth outlook as its customers navigate an uncertain environment, including a dynamic global trade, geopolitical, and macroeconomic backdrop.
Outlook:&nbsp;For the first quarter, Zebra expects sales growth of 8%-11% or $1.27 billion-$1.30 billion versus the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.27 billion estimate</a>. The company expects adjusted earnings of $3.50-$3.70 per share versus estimates of $3.56.
The company expects fiscal 2025 net sales growth of 3%-7% or $5.13 billion-$5.33 billion versus the $5.37 billion estimate. It expects adjusted earnings of $14.75-$15.25 per share versus the $15.89 per share estimate.
Zebra Technologies stock surged 32% in the last 12 months. Wall Street analysts raised their price targets on the stock after its upbeat quarterly results in the previous five quarters.
Price Action:&nbsp;ZBRA stock is down 8.59% at 322.61 at the last check Thursday.
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ZBRA

Zebra Tech Q4 Earnings: Revenue Surges 32%, CEO Cites Strong Retail Demand

D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert maintains FibroBiologics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBLG#NASDAQ">FBLG</a>) with a Buy and maintains $16 price target.

FBLG

D. Boral Capital Maintains Buy on FibroBiologics, Maintains $16 Price Target

On Wednesday, Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOG#NYSE">NOG</a>) provided a fourth-quarter 2024 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43679675/nog-provides-fourth-quarter-2024-operational-update-provides-initial-2025-capital-and-production-g" rel="noreferrer noopener">operational update and 2025 guidance</a>.
The company sees fourth-quarter production of 131.0–132.0 MBoe per day, which is near the upper range of its annual production guidance.
The company&#8217;s elective Ground Game and leasehold acquisitions in the quarter totaled $27 million.
Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter, excluding non-budgeted transactions, are projected at $231 million – $232 million.
Nick O&#8217;Grady, NOG&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;Our platform delivered over 25% production growth in 2024 despite an unusual confluence of events that dampened production in the fourth quarter and heading into 2025. Despite these events, we are optimistic about our positioning for the future.&#8221;
Outlook: For 2025, Northern Oil and Gas expects production of 130.0–135.0 MBoe per day and a capital budget of $1.05 billion – $1.20 billion to support increased activity <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">aimed at driving growth in 2026</a>.
In particular, the company projects oil production of 75,000 – 79,000 Bbls per day of the total in 2025.
NOG expects a significant increase in its wells-in-process list in 2025, with 106–110 net well spuds projected to outpace the completion of 97–99 net wells.
Natural gas completions are anticipated to reach 8.0–10.0 net wells, marking a substantial rise from 2024, with most of these completions scheduled for the second half of 2025.
Adam Dirlam, NOG&#8217;s President, said, &#8220;In the fourth quarter, NOG took advantage of the seasonal weakness in the A&amp;D market. We signed our joint development agreement in Appalachia, had our busiest quarter of the year with our Ground Game, and in February signed another Midland Basin joint venture.&#8221;
&#8221;We continue to see a multitude of opportunities across our respective basins as we head into 2025 and are encouraged with the prospects ahead of us.&#8221;
Last month, the Board of Directors declared a first-quarter 2025 cash dividend of $0.45 per share, reflecting a 12.5% increase year over year and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43287479/nog-declares-0-45-quarterly-cash-dividend-12-5-increase-year-over-year-provides-update-on-share-re" rel="noreferrer noopener">a 7% rise from the previous quarter</a>.
The dividend is payable on April 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 28, 2025.
The company plans to release its fourth quarter and year-end 2024&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">results on February 19, 2025</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap Energy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSCE#NASDAQ">PSCE</a>) and Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSCS#NYSE">NSCS</a>)
Price Action: NOG shares are trading lower by 2.96% at $34.08 at the last check Thursday.
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NSCS

PSCE

Northern Oil And Gas Eyes 2025 Growth Despite Q4 Setbacks: Details

During the last three months, 6 analysts shared their evaluations of Lithia Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAD#NYSE">LAD</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares 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">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">1</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">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $401.83, a high estimate of $450.00, and a low estimate of $346.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 8.37% increase from the previous average price target of $370.80.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739469652_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Lithia Motors's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<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>Colin Langan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$397.00</td>
<td>$346.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rajat Gupta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Langan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$346.00</td>
<td>$343.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Chin</td>
<td>Seaport Global</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ali Faghri</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$418.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Lithia Motors. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Lithia Motors compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Lithia Motors's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Lithia Motors's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LAD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Lithia Motors analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Lithia Motors's Background</h2>
Lithia Motors is a retailer of new and used vehicles and related services. The company offers over 50 brands of vehicles at nearly 500 stores globally across the US, Canada, and UK. The company has expanded largely through the acquisition of dealerships in smaller regional markets but now seeks to grow in any part of the US and we expect more deals over time in the US and, at times, abroad. Annual revenue in 2023 was $31 billion and we see over $50 billion possible in a few years. The US was 90% of 2023 revenue and the UK second at 6%, the latter should rise to around 20% with the 2024 Pendragon acquisition. In 2023, new-car sales were about 49% of total revenue. Lithia was founded in 1946, went public in 1996, and is the largest US auto dealer. It is based in Medford, Oregon.
<h3>Lithia Motors'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: Over the 3 months period, Lithia Motors showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 11.41% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Lithia Motors's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 2.27%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lithia Motors's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.22%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lithia Motors's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.9%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 2.13.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Beyond The Numbers: 6 Analysts Discuss Lithia Motors Stock

During the last three months, 6 analysts shared their evaluations of Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHEF#NASDAQ">CHEF</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving 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">5</td>
<td align="right">1</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">2</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">0</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">2</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $64.67, a high estimate of $73.00, and a low estimate of $58.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $55.67, the current average has increased by 16.17%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739469645_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Chefs' Warehouse among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines 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>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Todd Brooks</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Carden</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andy Barish</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Slagle</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Klieve</td>
<td>Lake Street</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$48.00</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 Chefs' Warehouse. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Chefs' Warehouse compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Chefs' Warehouse's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Chefs' Warehouse's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHEF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Chefs' Warehouse analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Chefs' Warehouse</h2>
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc is a specialty food distributor in metropolitan areas across the United States and Canada. The company's product portfolio is comprised of imported and local specialty food products such as cheese, cooking oils, chocolates, dried food, baking products, meats, and other food products. The Chefs' Warehouse operates via one reporting segment called Food Product Distribution. Operations are concentrated on the east, mid and west coasts of the U.S. The company provides service to restaurants, clubs, hotels, caterers, schools, bakeries, casinos and speciality food stores.
<h3>Chefs' Warehouse's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Chefs' Warehouse showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 5.63% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Chefs' Warehouse's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 1.51%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Chefs' Warehouse's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.99%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Chefs' Warehouse's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.81%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.93.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</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.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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