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Weatherford International provides diversified oilfield services across international markets for an array of oilfield types. The firm is a global market leader in artificial lift and tubular running services. Other key product lines include cementing products, directional drilling, and wireline evaluation.

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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Tuesday in what CEO Lisa Su called "an outstanding start to 2025." Analysts are weighing in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45237261/amd-q1-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-driven-by-expanding-data-center-ai-momentum-chipmaker-expects-strong-growth-in-2025"> on the report.&nbsp;</a>
Key Takeaways: Benchmark analyst Cody Acree emphasized AMD's market share gains as one of the strongest in computing markets and recommended using the stock's near-term price weakness as a buying opportunity.
<ul>
<li>Benchmark reiterated its Buy rating and $170 price target. </li>
</ul>
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Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy highlighted the company's gross margin expansion to 54% and said he expects strong sequential growth in the Client and Gaming segments.&nbsp;
"In our view, AMD&#8217;s market position is the best in the company&#8217;s history. We continue recommending the shares," Cassidy said.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Rosenblatt maintained its Buy rating and $200 price target.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore predicted strong PC and server gains, but remained cautious on AI due to competitive market pressures. The analyst also cut AMD's multiple to 22x due to sector-wide contraction.
<ul>
<li>Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating on AMD, but lowered its price target from $137 to $121.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson highlighted data center revenue growth of 57% year-over-year and noted that strong traditional compute and gaming helped to offset weaker GPU sales in the quarter. The analyst raised the price target on AMD stock despite headwinds from the loss of China's data center GPU market.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Wedbush maintained its Outperform rating and raised its price target from $115 to $120.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya upgraded AMD from a Neutral to a Buy and highlighted "multiple growth cylinders" and continued market share gains in PC/server CPU against Intel. Arya also raised EPS estimates by 4% for fiscal 2025 and 6% for fiscal 2026, lifting them to $3.80 and $5.60, respectively.
<ul>
<li>BofA upgraded AMD from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $105 to $120.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur reduced 2025's EPS to from $4.30 to $4 due to China-related inventory write-down and warned that AMD will have to invest heavily in R&amp;D in order to keep pace with market leaders.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>JPMorgan maintained a Neutral rating on AMD shares and lowered its price target from $130 to $120.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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AMD Market Position Is 'The Best In The Company's History,' Says Analyst

Across the recent three months, 10 analysts have shared their insights on JELD-WEN Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JELD#NYSE">JELD</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</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">2</td>
<td align="right">1</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $5.88, with a high estimate of $8.00 and a low estimate of $2.00. This current average represents a 26.04% decrease from the previous average price target of $7.95. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746644484_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of JELD-WEN Holding among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration 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>Mike Dahl</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Susan Maklari</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Lovallo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Bouley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Bouley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Stevenson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Dahl</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Susan Maklari</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Lovallo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$9.00</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 JELD-WEN Holding. 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 JELD-WEN Holding compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of JELD-WEN Holding's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of JELD-WEN Holding's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind JELD-WEN Holding</h2>
JELD-WEN Holding Inc is engaged in door and window manufacturing. The company designs, produces, and distributes interior and exterior building products, offering a selection of doors, windows, walls, and related products. The products are used in the new construction of residential single and multi-family homes and non-residential buildings. The firm's operating segments are North America, Europe, and Australasia. It generates a majority of its revenue from North America.
<h3>Breaking Down JELD-WEN Holding's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Challenges: JELD-WEN Holding's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -13.37%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: JELD-WEN Holding's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -23.17%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): JELD-WEN Holding's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -33.22%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -7.12%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: JELD-WEN Holding's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.77. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<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 also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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JELD

What Analysts Are Saying About JELD-WEN Holding Stock

Throughout the last three months, 10 analysts have evaluated Viper Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNOM#NASDAQ">VNOM</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous 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">0</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</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">5</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">3</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, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $52.6, a high estimate of $62.00, and a low estimate of $47.00. A 6.07% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $56.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746644475_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Viper Energy. The following summary 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>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Rezvan</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hanwen Chang</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hanwen Chang</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$56.00</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 Viper Energy. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Viper Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Viper Energy's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Viper Energy</h2>
Viper Energy Inc is focused on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties primarily in the Permian Basin. The Permian Basin is known to have a number of zones of oil and natural gas-bearing rock throughout.
<h3>Viper Energy's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Viper Energy's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.21%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 30.61%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Viper Energy's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.44%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Viper Energy's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.33%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Viper Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.31, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</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 also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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VNOM

Assessing Viper Energy: Insights From 10 Financial Analysts

Throughout the last three months, 9 analysts have evaluated Lucid Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions 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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Lucid Group, revealing an average target of $3.0, a high estimate of $5.00, and a low estimate of $1.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 5.96% lower than the prior average price target of $3.19. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746644466_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Lucid Group among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration 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>Andres Sheppard</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andres Sheppard</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andres Sheppard</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Jonas</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Zgutowicz</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Gengaro</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andres Sheppard</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Murphy</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$1.00</td>
<td>$3.00</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 Lucid Group. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive 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 Lucid Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Lucid Group's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Lucid Group's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LCID/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Lucid Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Lucid Group: A Closer Look</h2>
Lucid Group Inc is a technology and automotive company. It develops the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) technologies. It offers its own geographically distributed retail and service locations and through direct-to-consumer online and retail sales. It also boasts a product roadmap of future vehicle programs and technologies. It focuses on in-house hardware and software innovation, vertical integration, and a clean-sheet approach to engineering and design led to the development of the Lucid Air. The Lucid Air is a luxury sedan that redefines both the luxury car segment and the EV space. Its geographic segments include North America, the Middle East, and Other International.
<h3>Lucid Group: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Lucid Group's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 49.2% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Lucid Group's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -271.63% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lucid Group's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -19.43%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lucid Group's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -7.02%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Lucid Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.64, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</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.
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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Expert Outlook: Lucid Group Through The Eyes Of 9 Analysts

In the latest quarter, 9 analysts provided ratings for Paymentus Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</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">2</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">4</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">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>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $34.33, with a high estimate of $38.00 and a low estimate of $29.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $33.56, the current average has increased by 2.29%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746644455_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Paymentus Holdings. The following summary 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>Andrew Bauch</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will Nance</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$40.00</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 Paymentus Holdings. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Paymentus Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Paymentus Holdings's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Paymentus Holdings's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Paymentus Holdings</h2>
Paymentus Holdings Inc provides electronic bill presentment and payment services, enterprise customer communication and self-service revenue management to billers and financial institutions through a Software-as-a-Service, (SaaS), secure, omni-channel technology platform. The platform integrates into a biller's core financial and operating systems to provide flexible and secure access to payment processing of credit cards, debit cards, eChecks and digital wallets across a number of channels including online, mobile, IVR, call center, chatbot and voice-based assistants. The Company generates revenue from payment transaction fees processed through the Company's platform. The fees are generated as a percentage of transaction value or a specified fee per transaction.
<h3>Paymentus Holdings's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Paymentus Holdings's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 56.48%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Paymentus Holdings's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 5.1%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.76%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.33%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, Paymentus Holdings adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
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.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Paymentus Holdings Through 9 Analysts

Trimble's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NYSE">TRMB</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.48% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.15 million shares sold short, which is 2.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.68 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Trimble Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746644451_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Trimble has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Trimble's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Trimble's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.97%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 8 analysts have published ratings on Energizer Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENR#NYSE">ENR</a>) in the last three months.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting 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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</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">2</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">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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 $30.12, a high estimate of $40.00, and a low estimate of $26.00. A decline of 13.94% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746644445_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Energizer Hldgs 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>Peter Grom</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian McNamara</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Chappell</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian McNamara</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Grom</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lauren Lieberman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrea Teixeira</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lauren Lieberman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$36.00</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 Energizer Hldgs. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on 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 Energizer Hldgs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Energizer Hldgs's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Energizer Hldgs's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Energizer Hldgs: A Closer Look</h2>
Energizer Holdings Inc makes and distributes household batteries, specialty batteries, and lighting products. Energizer offers batteries using lithium, alkaline, carbon-zinc, nickel-metal hydride, zinc-air, and silver oxide technologies. These products are sold under the Energizer, Rayovac, Varta and Eveready brands at performance and premium price segments. It also offers auto care products in the appearance, fragrance, performance, and air conditioning recharge product categories. The company operates in two geographical segments: Americas and International, of which the majority of its revenue is derived from the America. It has two product segments: Batteries &amp; Lights and Auto Care. It earns maximum revenue from Batteries &amp; Lights segment.
<h3>Energizer Hldgs: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Energizer Hldgs's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 2.11%. This signifies 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: Energizer Hldgs's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.05%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Energizer Hldgs's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 16.14%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Energizer Hldgs's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.52%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 22.96, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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VSE's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSEC#NYSE">VSEC</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.52 million shares sold short, which is 14.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 9.57 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>VSE Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746644446_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for VSE has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing VSE's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, VSE's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.42%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Sprouts Farmers Market's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NYSE">SFM</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.46% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.12 million shares sold short, which is 11.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.72 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Sprouts Farmers Market Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sprouts Farmers Market has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sprouts Farmers Market's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sprouts Farmers Market's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.44%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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How Do Investors Really Feel About Sprouts Farmers Market?

In the latest quarter, 8 analysts provided ratings for Primoris Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRIM#NYSE">PRIM</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting 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">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</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">2</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">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">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $81.25, a high estimate of $110.00, and a low estimate of $67.00. A 5.34% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $85.83. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746644437_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Primoris Services. The following summary outlines 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>Sangita Jain</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sangita Jain</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Chamberlain</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thielman</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$85.00</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 Primoris Services. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Primoris Services compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Primoris Services's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Primoris Services's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRIM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Primoris Services analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Primoris Services</h2>
Primoris Services Corp is a provider of infrastructure services operating mainly in the United States and Canada. It provides a wide range of construction services, maintenance, replacement, fabrication and engineering services to a diversified base of customers. The reportable segments are the Utilities segment and the Energy segment. The Utilities segment operates in a range of services, including the installation and maintenance of new and existing natural gas and electric utility distribution and transmission systems, and communication systems. The Energy segment operates in a range of services that include engineering, procurement, and construction, retrofits, highway and bridge construction, demolition, site work, outages, pipeline construction and maintenance, and others.
<h3>Key Indicators: Primoris Services's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Primoris Services's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -5.35%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.68%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Primoris Services's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.1% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.05%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Primoris Services's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.64.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</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.
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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Looking into the current session, Virtus Inv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTS#NYSE">VRTS</a>) shares are trading at $160.00, after a 0.24% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock spiked by 0.77%, but in the past year, fell by 31.31%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Emerson Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) shares are trading higher on Wednesday after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45248007/emerson-reports-second-quarter-2025-results-updates-2025-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported second-quarter FY25 results</a>.
Net sales growth of&nbsp;1%&nbsp;year over year (Y/Y) to&nbsp;$4.43 billion, beating the&nbsp;consensus of&nbsp;$4.38 billion.
Underlying sales were up&nbsp;2%&nbsp;Y/Y, and&nbsp;underlying&nbsp;orders increased&nbsp;by&nbsp;4%&nbsp;Y/Y&nbsp;in&nbsp;the quarter.
Sales by Segments: Final Control&nbsp;$1.07 billion&nbsp;(+2% Y/Y), Measurement &amp; Analytical&nbsp;$1.00 billion&nbsp;(-1% Y/Y), Discrete Automation&nbsp;$615 million&nbsp;(-3% Y/Y); Safety &amp; Productivity&nbsp;$339 million&nbsp;(-7% Y/Y), Control Systems &amp; Software&nbsp;$1.06 billion&nbsp;(+10% Y/Y), and Test &amp; Measurement&nbsp;$359 million&nbsp;(-2% Y/Y).
Adjusted Segment EBITA was&nbsp;$1.24 billion compared to&nbsp;$1.139 billion&nbsp;in the prior&nbsp;year&nbsp;quarter and the margin improved to&nbsp;28.0%&nbsp;from&nbsp;26.0%&nbsp;a year ago quarter.
Adjusted EPS improved&nbsp;9%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$1.48,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$1.41</a>.
Emerson&#8217;s operating cash flow for the quarter totaled&nbsp;$825 million, compared to&nbsp;$733 million&nbsp;in the prior year; free cash flow was&nbsp;$738 million&nbsp;(+14%&nbsp;Y/Y).
Emerson held cash and equivalents of&nbsp;$1.89 billion&nbsp;as of March-end.
Dividend: Emerson declared a quarterly cash dividend per share of&nbsp;$0.5275, payable on June 10, to stockholders of record on&nbsp;May 16, 2025.
We achieved another quarter of record gross profit and adjusted segment EBITA margins, supported by our Emerson Management System, demonstrating the value customers attribute to our leading technology. Our superior first half performance and ability to navigate the tariff environment give us the confidence to update our 2025 outlook.&#8221; Emerson president&nbsp;and CEO&nbsp;Lal Karsanbhai said.
&#8220;We have also marked the conclusion of Emerson&#8217;s portfolio transformation with the completion of the AspenTech buy-in on&nbsp;March 12. We are pleased to be making significant progress on the integration. In addition, our review of strategic alternatives for our Safety &amp; Productivity segment concluded the best value for our shareholders is to retain the business and continue to drive the segment&#8217;s industry leading margins and cash flow.&#8221;
Outlook: For FY25, Emerson Electric raised FY25 sales guidance from&nbsp;$17.75 billion-$18.10 billion&nbsp;to&nbsp;$18.19 billion&nbsp;vs&nbsp;$17.91 billion and adjusted EPS from&nbsp;$5.85-$6.05&nbsp;to&nbsp;$5.90-$6.05&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43494028" rel="noreferrer noopener">vs consensus of&nbsp;$5.91</a>.
For the&nbsp;third quarter, the company projects net sales growth of&nbsp;$4.577 billion-$4.621 billion&nbsp;vs&nbsp;street view of $4.53 billion&nbsp;and adjusted EPS of&nbsp;$1.48-$1.52&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">vs. consensus of&nbsp;$1.54</a>.
Emerson expects to return around&nbsp;$3.2 billion&nbsp;to shareholders through around&nbsp;$2.0 billion&nbsp;of share buyback and about&nbsp;$1.2 billion&nbsp;of dividend payments for FY25.
Emerson expects an operating cash flow of&nbsp;$3.5 billion –&nbsp;$3.6 billion&nbsp;and an FCF of&nbsp;$3.1 billion –&nbsp;$3.2 billion&nbsp;for FY25.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;ProShares S&amp;P Kensho Smart Factories ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAKX#NYSE">MAKX</a>) and&nbsp;Gabelli Automation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAST#NYSE">GAST</a>)
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