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Skillz Inc is a mobile game development company. It is engaged in re-inventing competitive mobile gaming and thereby expanding the mobile gaming market. Some of the games available on its platform are Dominoes Gold, Blackout Bingo, 21 Blitz, and Solitaire Cube among others. The company's reportable business segments are; the Skillz segment and the Aarki segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Skillz segment which is an eSports gaming platform, enabling game developers to monetize their content through multi-player competition. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Israel, China, Malta, and other countries.

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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) released its second-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46480004/interactive-brokers-group-announces-2q2025-results">from the quarter.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Interactive Brokers reported quarterly earnings of 51 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 45 cents. Quarterly revenue of $1.48 billion beat the Street estimate of $1.36 billion and is an increase over revenue of $1.23 billion from the same period last year.
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For the second quarter, Interactive Brokers reported:
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<li>Commission revenue increased 27% to 516 million on higher customer trading volumes. </li>
<li>Customer trading volume in stocks, options and futures increased 31%, 24% and 18%, respectively.</li>
<li>Net interest income increased 9% to $860 million on higher average customer credit balances and securities lending activity. </li>
<li>Customer accounts increased 32% to 3.87 million.</li>
<li>Customer equity increased 34% to $664.6 billion.</li>
<li>Total DARTs&nbsp;increased 49% to 3.55 million.</li>
<li>Customer credits increased 34% to $143.7 billion.</li>
<li>Customer margin loans increased 18% to $65.1 billion.</li>
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IBKR Price Action: According to data from<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw"> Benzinga Pro</a>, Interactive Brokers stock was up 3.15% at $61.39 in Thursday's extended trading. 
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Interactive Brokers Stock Rallies After Q2 Earnings Report: Here's Why

South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPFI#NASDAQ">SPFI</a>) ("South Plains"), the parent company of City Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share of common stock, a 7% increase from the most recent quarterly cash dividend declared in April 2025. The dividend is payable on August 11, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 28, 2025.

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Orion Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONL#NYSE">ONL</a>) ("Orion" or the "Company") confirmed its receipt today of a revised unsolicited, non-binding indication of interest from Kawa Capital Management, Inc. ("Kawa") to potentially acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company not already owned by Kawa for cash consideration of $2.75 per share. Kawa previously submitted a proposal on June 20, 2025, to acquire the Company's outstanding shares of common stock for cash consideration of $2.50 per share, and which the Orion Board of Directors rejected on July 9, 2025.
As done with the initial Kawa indication of interest, and consistent with its fiduciary duties and in consultation with its independent legal and financial advisors, Orion's Board of Directors will carefully review and evaluate Kawa's revised indication of interest to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the Company and all Orion shareholders.
Orion does not intend to comment further on Kawa's revised indication of interest until the Board has completed its review. Orion shareholders do not need to take any action at this time.

Orion Properties Confirms Revised $2.75/Share Buyout Proposal From Kawa Capital Management

Cohen &amp; Steers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNS#NYSE">CNS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.76 by 3.31 percent. This is a 7.35 percent increase over earnings of $0.68 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $136.126 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $136.390 million by 0.19 percent. This is a 11.83 percent increase over sales of $121.721 million the same period last year.

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Shares of drone solutions developer Draganfly Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPRO#NASDAQ">DPRO</a>) are surging Thursday, propelled by a combination of a new military contract and a subsequent analyst upgrade. Here&#8217;s what investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPRO/news">need to know</a>.
What To Know: The rally follows Draganfly&#8217;s announcement on Wednesday that its versatile Commander3 XL (C3XL) drone was selected by a key branch of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Often called the "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/07/46438023/exclusive-draganflys-swiss-army-knife-drone-lands-dod-deal">Swiss Army Knife</a>" of drones for its modular design, the C3XL will be deployed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Draganfly noted the procurement, arranged through a prime contractor, involved direct collaboration with military end-users to meet specific mission needs.
CEO Cameron Chell <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46450678/dragonfly-stock-is-moving-higher-wednesday-whats-going-on">said</a> the selection &#8220;further validates the Commander3 XL's reliability and versatility for frontline applications.&#8221;
Building on this news, H.C. Wainwright &amp; Co. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPRO/analyst-ratings">analyst</a> Scott Buck reiterated a &#8216;Buy&#8217; rating on Draganfly stock Thursday and nearly doubled his price target, raising it from $3.50 to $6. This strong endorsement from Wall Street, following a pivotal defense contract, is likely the clear catalyst for Thursday's rally.
DPRO Price Action: According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, Draganfly shares closed Thursday up 39.38% to $7.22. The stock has a 52-week high of $7.31 and a 52-week low of $1.58.
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By now, you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Draganfly — be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading; either way, it allows you to profit from the share price decline.
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Principal Financial Group&#xAE; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) announced today that it has received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by Potemkin Limited ("Potemkin") to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Principal Financial Group, Inc. common stock from Principal&#xAE; shareholders. The offer is for approximately 0.0004 percent of Principal's shares of common stock outstanding as of the July 1, 2025, offer date. Potemkin's offer price of $51.70 per share is approximately 34.91 percent lower than the $79.43 closing price of PFG common stock on Nasdaq on June 30, 2025, the last trading day prior to the offer date.
Principal does not endorse Potemkin's unsolicited mini-tender offer and recommends that shareholders do not tender their shares in response to Potemkin's offer because the offer is at a price that is significantly below the June 30, 2025, closing common stock price of $79.43 per share.
Potemkin has made similar mini-tender offers for shares of other companies. Mini-tender offers, such as this one, seek to acquire less than five percent of a company's shares outstanding, thereby avoiding many disclosure and procedural requirements of the SEC. As a result, mini-tender offers do not provide investors with the same level of protections as provided by larger tender offers under U.S. securities laws.

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OR Royalties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OR#NYSE">OR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.81% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.89%. Currently, OR Royalties has a market capitalization of $5.18 billion. 
Buying $1000 In OR: If an investor had bought $1000 of OR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,439.64 today based on a price of $27.65 for OR at the time of writing.
<h3>OR Royalties's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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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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BancFirst (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANF#NASDAQ">BANF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.85 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.65 by 12.33 percent. This is a 22.52 percent increase over earnings of $1.51 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $169.304 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $163.819 million by 3.35 percent. This is a 10.05 percent increase over sales of $153.840 million the same period last year.

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BancFirst Q2 EPS $1.85 Beats $1.65 Estimate, Sales $169.304M Beat $163.819M Estimate

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Independent Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDB#NASDAQ">INDB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.25 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.21 by 3.31 percent. This is a 3.31 percent increase over earnings of $1.21 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $181.800 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $179.473 million by 1.30 percent. This is a 6.78 percent increase over sales of $170.256 million the same period last year.

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Independent Bank Q2 Adj. EPS $1.25 Beats $1.21 Estimate, Sales $181.800M Beat $179.473M Estimate

Shares of Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) are trading higher on Thursday following a series of strategic updates related to the company&#8217;s AI initiatives and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/g46339036/rumble-and-moonpay-strike-exclusive-deal-to-fuel-crypto-creator-revolution"> cloud services business.</a>
What To Know: <a href="https://x.com/chrispavlovski/status/1945905759562113478">On an X post,</a> Rumble announced it is actively assembling a specialized machine learning and artificial intelligence team. This group will oversee development in areas such as search functions, content recommendations, creator tools and the platform's short-form video segment, Rumble Shorts. The move signals the company&#8217;s intent to enhance its technology offerings and competitiveness in the digital content space.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/g46389205/rumble-names-ian-odonnell-vp-for-rumble-cloud">In a separate development</a>, Rumble appointed Ian O&#8217;Donnell as vice president of sales for Rumble Cloud. O&#8217;Donnell brings over two decades of experience in technology sales and marketing, including roles at Google Cloud and Microsoft. At Google Cloud, he worked as an enterprise account executive in the consumer packaged goods sector, while his tenure at Microsoft included serving as director of industry solutions for CPG and retail. His background also features leadership roles at Accelerate 360 and Mars Chocolate North America.
Rumble's CEO Chris Pavlovski stated that the company's independent infrastructure aims to support creators and businesses without the interference of major tech platforms. Pavlovski emphasized that O&#8217;Donnell's appointment is a critical part of Rumble Cloud&#8217;s growth strategy.
Rumble Cloud, which launched in March 2024, has quickly gained traction among businesses seeking alternatives to traditional cloud providers. Notable clients include NFL teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins, the government of El Salvador and Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social.
Rumble also recently announced a partnership with MoonPay to handle crypto on- and off-ramps for the upcoming Rumble Wallet, expected in the third quarter of 2025. As part of this collaboration, MoonPay's creative agency, Otherlife, will use Rumble Cloud for object storage and decentralized computing.
RUM Price Action: Rumble shares closed Thursday up 7.28% at $9.58 at publication, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga pro.</a>
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Retail traders, especially those engaging an ultra-high-profile name like Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), must contend with a harsh reality: you will always be slower than the institutional players. Still, accepting this reality leads to clarity. By not wasting your time and energy trying to find an edge where it does not and cannot exist, you can focus on realistic solutions. Essentially, we're going to play a different game by slowing it down.
Sure, the emphasis on Wall Street is about speed. We've been hearing about high-frequency trading and more recently, using artificial intelligence to find hidden opportunities. The issue with attempting to play the speed game is that, from a retail perspective, you're always going to start off on the back foot.
For instance, throughout this year, one of the biggest concerns about WMT stock has been the trade policies of President Donald Trump. With the administration indelicately <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45484675/trumps-tariff-challenge-amid-rising-price-concerns-president-tells-walmart-to-eat-the-tariffs">imposing tariffs on key economic partners</a>, the move crimps Walmart's global supply chain, forcing the company to either eat the cost or pass it to consumers. Notably, WMT has gained about 5% on a year-to-date basis, conspicuously lower than the S&amp;P 500's gain of around 7% during the same period.
On the other hand, Walmart — along with other retail-centered names like Peloton Interactive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>) and Chewy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) — have been demonstrating their moxie by going after e-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). In short, Amazon's decision to extend its Prime Day promotion this year has opened an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46252593/walmart-peloton-chewy-set-to-steal-amazons-prime-day-again">opportunity for competitors to steal market share</a>.
These are interesting elements but here's the point from a trader's perspective: they've already been baked into the share price.
That's not to say that there isn't an edge that can be exploited. But first, we must define the null hypothesis or the assumption in this case that there is no mispricing in WMT stock. If so, the chance that a long position in WMT will be profitable on any given week (from January 2019) is 57.02%.
An options thesis must have a credible way of beating 57.02%. Otherwise, what are we even doing here?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pinpointing A Strategy For WMT Stock Using Real Analysis</h2>
In practically any domain, the null hypothesis is foundational to analytical rigor. A clear example comes from the biotech industry. The null hypothesis is that the underlying therapeutic has no effect. Therefore, scientists and the medical community only act if the data rejects the null; that is, the drug has a real, measurable effect. It should be the same philosophy in finance.
Unfortunately, I'm not smart enough to look at all the blips and bloops of WMT stock and decipher repeatable patterns. Peruse a typical technical analysis chart: you have support lines here, Fibonacci retracement levels there, MACD and RSI doing some squiggly stuff. And then, the financial research industry wants to put even more stuff on an already busy chart.
Allow me to drop a truth bomb: if your song sucks, adding more reverb isn't going to make it better.
No, we're going to slow this game down by modifying the principles forwarded by Russian <a href="https://meyn.ece.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/archive/spm_files/Markov-Work-and-life.pdf">mathematician</a> Andrei Andreevich Markov. Essentially, we will discretize all the chaos of price action into market breadth or sequences of accumulative and distributive sessions. By compressing share price into root demand, we can then answer the core question: at the end of the session, was the market a net buyer or net seller?
By categorizing all price action — no matter the magnitude of performance — into up weeks or down weeks, we can distinguish various behavioral states. Further, by the examination of past analogs, we can better determine the probability of kinesis among these different states.
Conducting the above compression for WMT stock across rolling 10-week intervals (since January 2019) gives us the following demand profile:
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<td>L10 Category</td>
<td>Sample Size</td>
<td>Up Probability</td>
<td>Baseline Probability</td>
<td>Median Return if Up</td>
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<td>2-8-D</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>100.00%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>1.60%</td>
</tr>
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<td>3-7-D</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>80.00%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>2.25%</td>
</tr>
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<td>4-6-D</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>62.96%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>1.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4-6-U</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>61.54%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>2.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5-5-D</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>55.81%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>1.60%</td>
</tr>
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<td>5-5-U</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>58.33%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>1.15%</td>
</tr>
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<td>6-4-D</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>76.47%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>1.00%</td>
</tr>
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<td>6-4-U</td>
<td>74</td>
<td>59.46%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>1.72%</td>
</tr>
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<td>7-3-D</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>40.00%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>3.55%</td>
</tr>
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<td>7-3-U</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>50.00%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>1.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8-2-U</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>38.89%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>2.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9-1-U</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>33.33%</td>
<td>56.89%</td>
<td>1.93%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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In the trailing two months, WMT stock is printing a "6-4-D" sequence: six up weeks, four down weeks, with a negative trajectory across the 10-week period. It's a relatively rare sequence, having only materialized 17 times. What makes it unusual is that, even though the balance of accumulative sessions outweighs distributive, the trajectory is negative.
Still, the takeaway here is that in 76.47% of cases, the following week's price action results in upside, with a median return of 1%. Should the bulls maintain control of the market for the next three weeks, a push toward the $97 level is on the cards.
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From a trader's perspective, that's what we're going to look for: an upside range between $96.50 to $97 over the next three to four weeks. This is our asymmetric edge, our alternative hypothesis that there may indeed be a (favorable) mispricing in WMT stock.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Using Math To Guide Our Trading</h2>
Based on the market intelligence above, there are two ideas to consider. One is the 95/96 bull call spread expiring Aug. 1. This transaction involves buying the $95 call and simultaneously selling the $96 call, for a net debit paid of $53 (the most that can be lost in the trade). Should WMT stock rise through the short strike price ($96) at expiration, the maximum reward is $47, a payout of nearly 89%.
Those traders who want to stretch for a greater reward may consider the 96/97 bull spread expiring Aug. 8. This trade requires a net debit of $47 but if the short strike is triggered at expiration, the maximum reward is $53, a payout of 113%.
The thing about WMT stock is that the 6-4-D quantitative sequence is empirically intriguing. Running a one-tailed binomial test on the sequence reveals a p-value of 8.19%. This means that there's only an 8.19% chance that WMT will rise 76.47% of the time randomly rather than as a "consequence" of the 6-4-D.
Scientifically, a p-value of 8.19% is too high to be considered statistically significant. However, in the context of the stock market's open system, this is about as significant as you're going to get. At the very least, WMT stock deserves close attention over the next few weeks.
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Seasonality suggests that markets will fade ahead through August and September before rising again.
Knowing this, it&#8217;s an excellent time to start looking for bearish trades. One company in particular is a very promising target.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Live Sunday: Matt Maley's Volatility Trading Plan for Earnings, Tariffs &amp; the Fed</h2>
Three big catalysts are gearing up to hit the markets at month's end.&nbsp;Matt Maley is going live&nbsp;this Sunday at 1 PM ET&nbsp;to reveal how he's trading short-term setups across financials, tech, defense, and more. If you're watching earnings, tariff drama, or Fed risk—this is your moment to act. See Matt's full strategy&nbsp;<a href="https://events2.benzinga.com/matt-maley-webinar-sun-july20-2025-registration/?utm_campaign=webinar072025&amp;utm_adType=sponsorad&amp;utm_ad=RD071825" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a>
Here&#8217;s my favorite options trade for this week.
Labcorp Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LH#NYSE">LH</a>) has come down off its highs for the year and looks set to keep coasting down as the late summer doldrums take hold. Statistically speaking, this stock has performed poorly through August and September. Its relative resistance zone sits right around $265, while support sits near $230. 
That makes it a great target for a long put spread. This type of trade is created by buying a long put and selling a short put further out of the money. The short put will finance the long put. As prices fall, the long put rises quickly in price, and as the short strike is further away, it rises more slowly, creating a profit cushion for the trader. 
Here&#8217;s our trade:
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<li>Buy to open (1) 19 Sept $240 put</li>
<li>Sell to open (1) 19 Sept $230 put</li>
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This long put spread currently carries a debit of $3.40. That&#8217;s the trade&#8217;s total cost and total risk ($340). One can calculate the breakeven price by subtracting the cost of the spread from the strike of $240, so $240 &#8211; $3.40 = $236.60.
The max profit equals the difference between the two strikes, less the cost of the spread, so $240 &#8211; $230 &#8211; $3.40 = $6.30 (less commissions).
The possible ways to leave the trade include:
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<li>Hold the position until around the third week of September. Close the trade in the middle of the week to trade this from a seasonality perspective.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Close the trade at a predetermined profit event. This might be 25%, 50%, or more &#8211; this is a personal choice. I would prefer to look at price action behavior near $233.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Set an alert for the stock price of $255; the breach of this level suggests that closing the trade is required.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Alternatively, set an alert for a spread price of $2.00 – the loss of the price of the spread suggests it&#8217;s time to close the trade.</li>
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The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<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">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>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</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>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Keysight Techs, presenting an average target of $181.75, a high estimate of $200.00, and a low estimate of $170.00. This current average has increased by 8.51% from the previous average price target of $167.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752782880_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Keysight Techs by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<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>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Ridley-Lane</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Keysight Techs. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Keysight Techs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Keysight Techs's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Keysight Techs's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Keysight Techs</h2>
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
<h3>Breaking Down Keysight Techs's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Keysight Techs's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 7.4% as of 30 April, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Keysight Techs's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 19.68%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.82%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Keysight Techs's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.58%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Keysight Techs's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.5. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</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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