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AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is evaluated against its competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. AMD's P/E ratio is significantly higher than the industry average, indicating a higher valuation. Its P/B ratio is lower, suggesting potential undervaluation, while a higher P/S ratio implies potential overvaluation relative to sales. AMD's ROE is below the industry average, indicating inefficiency in profit generation from equity. The company's EBITDA and gross profit are also below the industry average, and it has experienced slower revenue growth compared to its peers. AMD's lower debt-to-equity ratio compared to its top 4 peers suggests a stronger financial position.

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December 19, 2023 | 4:00 pm

ABNB

The article compares Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) with its competitors in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, analyzing financial metrics such as P/E, P/B, P/S ratios, ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth. Airbnb shows a lower P/E ratio than the industry average, suggesting potential undervaluation, but higher P/B and P/S ratios indicate possible overvaluation. The company's ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit are above industry averages, demonstrating strong profitability and operational efficiency, while its revenue growth is below the industry average.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 19, 2023 | 4:00 pm

AZEK

Analysts have recently provided ratings and price targets for AZEK Co (NYSE:AZEK), showing a positive sentiment with 9 bullish and no bearish ratings. The average 12-month price target is $39.56, with a high of $44.00 and a low of $35.00. The current average has increased by 2.94% from the previous $38.43. Analysts from firms like Stifel, Wolfe Research, and BMO Capital have raised their price targets, while others from B. Riley Securities, Truist Securities, and Barclays have lowered theirs. AZEK Co is a manufacturer of outdoor living products with a focus on the Residential segment, showing a positive revenue trend with a growth rate of 27.63% as of September 30, 2023, but has below-average net margin, ROE, and ROA.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 19, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Southern Inc. (NYSE:SO) stock is currently priced at $71.41, with a slight decrease of 0.01% in the current session. Over the past month, the stock has increased by 2.23%, and over the past year, by 0.66%. The company's P/E ratio of 26.07 is higher than the Electric Utilities industry average of 22.2, suggesting that the stock might be overvalued or that investors expect better future performance and potential dividend increases. Investors are advised to consider the P/E ratio alongside other financial metrics and qualitative analysis for a comprehensive investment decision.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 19, 2023 | 3:46 pm

LGCB

Linkage Global, identified by the ticker LGCB, has opened its shares for trade as part of its initial public offering (IPO).

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 19, 2023 | 3:21 pm

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U.S. stocks traded higher, but several companies saw their shares fall. bluebird bio announced a $150 million public offering, causing its stock to drop 14.2%. CureVac shares plummeted 35.7% after a German Federal Patent Court decision. Other stocks that moved lower include Shengfeng Development, Invivyd, Diversified Energy, Vertex Energy, uniQure, TFF Pharmaceuticals, Lyft, and Array Technologies, with various factors such as downgrades and clinical trial updates influencing their declines.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

December 19, 2023 | 3:19 pm

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Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:KGS) is set to merge with CSI Compressco (NASDAQ:CCLP) in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at $854.00 million, expected to close in Q2 of 2024. The merger will involve significant changes in leadership and operations for both companies, which are active in the U.S. compression infrastructure sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 19, 2023 | 3:10 pm

TAC

TransAlta Corporation (NYSE:TAC) has initiated an automatic share purchase plan (ASPP) to facilitate the repurchase of its common shares under its normal course issuer bid (NCIB). The NCIB, approved by the TSX, allows for the buyback of up to 14 million shares from May 31, 2023, to May 30, 2024. As of now, TransAlta has bought back 6,989,000 shares at an average price of $11.53 and 871,100 shares at $10.92 under the current NCIB. The ASPP enables share repurchases during regulatory or self-imposed blackout periods. TransAlta believes the buybacks are a good use of funds, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns and supported by strong free cash flow. The ASPP will be effective January 1, 2024, and will end on the earliest of reaching the maximum limit, February 24, 2024, or if the company terminates it.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 19, 2023 | 3:06 pm

MOTS

Motus GI Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MOTS) shares dropped 46% to $1.16 after announcing a public offering of approximately 3.3 million shares and warrants to raise $5.0 million. The offering includes Series A and Series B warrants with exercise prices of $1.50 per share, expiring in five and eighteen months respectively. The company aims to close the offering by December 21 and will use the proceeds for general corporate purposes and working capital. MOTS has a 52-week high of $23.39 and a 52-week low of $1.16.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

December 19, 2023 | 3:03 pm

FTV

Fortive (NYSE:FTV), a diversified industrial technology firm, has been evaluated by analysts with mixed sentiments. The average 12-month price target among 7 analysts is $74.86, with a high of $90.00 and a low of $66.00. This target has decreased by 1.72% from the previous $76.17. Analysts' actions include both upgrades and downgrades, with ratings ranging from 'Buy' to 'Neutral'. Fortive's financial performance shows a revenue growth of 2.64% as of September 30, 2023, a high net margin of 14.59%, but lower ROE and ROA compared to industry averages, and a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 19, 2023 | 3:02 pm