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Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with 5 analysts offering views ranging from bullish to indifferent. The average 12-month price target is $134.2, up 7.64% from the previous $124.67, with a high estimate of $138.00 and a low of $127.00. Analysts from Jefferies, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and HSBC have provided updates, with actions including raising and announcing ratings and price targets. Hyatt's financial performance shows a revenue growth rate of 5.26% as of September 30, 2023, but it lags in net margin, ROE, and ROA compared to industry averages. Its debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average, indicating a conservative financial approach.

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January 02, 2024 | 3:00 pm

AYX

Alteryx (NYSE:AYX) has received mixed reviews from 10 analysts in the past three months, with an average 12-month price target of $45.65, up 18.57% from the previous $38.50. Ratings range from 'Buy' to 'Underweight', with recent actions including both raised and lowered price targets. Alteryx's financial performance shows a positive revenue trend but challenges in profitability, asset utilization, and debt management. The company's market capitalization is above industry average, indicating a strong market presence.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 02, 2024 | 3:00 pm

INSP

Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP) received mixed ratings from 10 financial analysts in the past three months, with a current average 12-month price target of $215.7, down 27.06% from the previous average. The company, which focuses on minimally invasive solutions for obstructive sleep apnea, has shown a 40.4% revenue growth rate as of September 30, 2023, but has a net margin of -5.57% and an ROE of -1.59%, indicating profitability challenges. Its debt-to-equity ratio is low at 0.05.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 02, 2024 | 3:00 pm

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Dish Network Corp has completed its merger with EchoStar Corp, with Dish continuing as a subsidiary under EchoStar's complete ownership. The merger is a strategic shift for Dish to focus on wireless services, competing with Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Dish Network's common stock was exchanged for EchoStar's stock as part of the deal. The merger aims to enhance Dish's financial capabilities for developing its 5G network and mobile services. Dish has been facing a decline in TV subscribers and a significant debt, which the merger with EchoStar aims to alleviate. The FCC approved the deal with minimal scrutiny.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

January 02, 2024 | 2:30 pm

LBPH

Stat News reporter Adam Feuerstein commented on Longboard Pharmaceuticals (LBPH), highlighting 'micro-cap red flags' in response to concerns about the small sample size and baseline seizure count imbalances in their data.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 02, 2024 | 2:22 pm

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Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) has seen a 34.73% increase in short interest since its last report, with 13.54 million shares sold short, representing 2.25% of its float. It would take 2.15 days to cover all short positions. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop. Compared to its peers, EW has less short interest, with the peer group average at 3.51% of float.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 02, 2024 | 2:15 pm

SNPS

Sassine Ghazi, in his 2024 letter to stakeholders, discusses Synopsys' (SNPS) progress and future plans. The letter likely outlines the company's achievements, strategic goals, and possibly financial performance, which is common in such communications to investors and the public.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 02, 2024 | 2:09 pm

FLEX

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Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) has completed the spin-off of its remaining interest in Nextracker Inc. (Nextracker), distributing approximately 0.17 shares of Nextracker Class A common stock for every Flex share held as of December 29, 2023. Flex shareholders received 74,432,619 shares of Nextracker in total and will get cash for fractional shares. Post spin-off, Flex holds no Nextracker stock. Flex shares remain on Nasdaq as 'FLEX', and Nextracker trades as 'NXT'.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 02, 2024 | 2:04 pm

NTST

Netstreit (NYSE:NTST) has been rated by 9 analysts in the past three months, with a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target is $16.75, down 14.54% from the previous average. Analysts from firms like Wolfe Research, Exane BNP Paribas, and Keybanc have updated their ratings and price targets, reflecting changes in market dynamics and company performance. Netstreit, a REIT, has shown a revenue growth of 30.31% and a net margin of 13.29%, but its ROE and ROA are below industry averages. The company has a lower market cap and a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 02, 2024 | 2:00 pm

NAVI

Navient (NASDAQ:NAVI) has received mixed analyst ratings over the last three months, with 5 indifferent and 2 somewhat bearish ratings. The average 12-month price target is $16.86, with a high of $18.00 and a low of $16.00, marking a 14.42% decrease from the previous average. Analysts from Stephens & Co., Jefferies, TD Cowen, Citigroup, and JP Morgan have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting changes in market conditions and company performance. Navient's financials show strong revenue growth and net margin, but challenges in asset utilization and debt management.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 02, 2024 | 2:00 pm