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PJT

Analyst ratings for PJT Partners (NYSE:PJT) have shown a diverse range of opinions, with recent updates indicating a generally positive outlook. The average 12-month price target has been raised to $101.2, reflecting a 2.48% increase from the previous target. Analyst actions from firms like JMP Securities, UBS, Goldman Sachs, and Wolfe Research have varied, with price targets adjusted accordingly. PJT Partners, an advisory-focused investment bank, has shown solid revenue growth and strong financial performance metrics such as ROE and ROA, despite facing challenges in market capitalization and net margin.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 07, 2024 | 5:00 pm

FDMT

4D Molecular Therapeutics announced the price of an upsized public offering of 6,586,015 shares at $29.50 per share, causing its shares to trade lower.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 4:42 pm

PVH

Pzena Investment Management, LLC has reported a 10.7% stake in PVH Corp. as of December 31, 2023, according to a 13G filing with the SEC.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 4:34 pm

VCNX

Vaccinex Inc (NASDAQ:VCNX) shares surged 15% to $0.69 after announcing a $3.7 million private placement with significant participation from new and existing investors, including company leadership. The deal involves selling shares and warrants, expected to fund the SIGNAL-AD trial until Q3 2024. VCNX's 52-week range is $0.51 to $12.35.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

February 07, 2024 | 4:09 pm

PLTR

The analysis of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) compared to its competitors in the Software industry reveals that PLTR's stock is priced at a premium with a high P/E ratio of 243.0, suggesting overvaluation. Despite this, its P/B ratio indicates potential undervaluation. The company's P/S ratio, ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth are below the industry average, indicating potential underperformance and inefficiency. Palantir's lower debt-to-equity ratio suggests a stronger financial position with less reliance on debt financing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 07, 2024 | 4:00 pm

FI

Analyst ratings for Fiserv (NYSE:FI) show a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives with an average 12-month price target of $152.0, reflecting a 6.17% increase from the previous target. Recent actions by analysts include raises and announcements of ratings, with price targets ranging from $133.00 to $175.00. Fiserv's financials indicate strong revenue growth and net margin, but challenges in ROE and a sound debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 07, 2024 | 4:00 pm

CRM

The article provides a comparative analysis of Salesforce (CRM) against its competitors in the Software industry, focusing on financial metrics like P/E, P/B, P/S ratios, ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, revenue growth, and debt-to-equity ratio. Salesforce is highlighted for its potential undervaluation based on P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios, strong profitability indicated by high EBITDA and gross profit, but concerns are raised regarding its ROE and revenue growth. The company's lower debt-to-equity ratio compared to top peers suggests a strong financial position.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 07, 2024 | 4:00 pm

LEA

Pzena Investment Management, LLC has reported a 10.8% stake in Lear Corporation (LEA) as of December 31, 2023, according to a 13G filing with the SEC.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 3:53 pm

MLNK

MeridianLink Inc (MLNK) shares dropped 14.5% to $18.88 after announcing a secondary offering of 6,906,015 shares at $19.00 each, an increase from the initial announcement. The offering includes a 30-day option for underwriters to buy up to an additional 675,000 shares. MeridianLink will repurchase 2,406,015 shares using existing cash but will not receive proceeds from the sale. Citigroup and J.P. Morgan are leading the offering. MLNK's 52-week range is $13.62 to $25.88.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

February 07, 2024 | 3:48 pm

MLNK

MeridianLink's stock price is trading lower following the announcement of a $131.2 million secondary offering. The offering consists of 6.9 million shares priced at $19 each, sold by certain stockholders.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 3:46 pm