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COOK

Traeger Inc (NYSE:COOK) has seen varied analyst ratings over the past three months, with a shift towards a more cautious outlook recently. The average 12-month price target for COOK has been adjusted to $4.00 from $4.60, indicating a 13.04% decrease. Analysts from firms like Telsey Advisory Group, Piper Sandler, Baird, and Canaccord Genuity have updated their ratings and price targets, reflecting changes in market conditions and company performance. Despite a notable revenue growth of 18.35%, Traeger faces challenges with a net margin of -14.71%, ROE of -7.97%, ROA of -2.83%, and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57.

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May 03, 2024 | 4:00 pm

REGN

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) was analyzed by 16 financial analysts, showing a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target for REGN is $1046.81, up 1.92% from the previous target. Analyst actions include maintaining, raising, and announcing ratings with price targets ranging from $720 to $1189. Regeneron's financial performance shows a revenue growth rate of 0.58% and a net margin of 33.77%, but it lags in ROE and ROA compared to industry benchmarks. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.1, indicating prudent financial management.

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May 03, 2024 | 4:00 pm

DRVN

In the last three months, 8 analysts have reviewed Driven Brands Hldgs (NASDAQ:DRVN), showing a shift towards a more cautious stance. The average 12-month price target was reduced by 13.26% to $16.81. Analysts from firms like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Piper Sandler, Canaccord Genuity, and RBC Capital have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting a mix of lowered expectations and a single upgrade. Driven Brands Hldgs, an automotive services company, has shown revenue growth but faces challenges in net margin, ROA, and carries a high debt-to-equity ratio.

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May 03, 2024 | 4:00 pm

LNG

Cheniere Energy's Chief Commercial Officer, Feygin, reported a shift in the LNG market from Europe to Asia, with a 13% drop in LNG demand in Europe during Q1 due to high storage levels, according to Reuters.

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May 03, 2024 | 3:30 pm

TDS

TDS Telecommunications LLC reported significant growth in its first quarter earnings, highlighting a 5% increase in total operating revenues and a milestone of exceeding 100,000 residential broadband connections in its expansion markets. The company added 28,000 marketable fiber service addresses this quarter, aiming for 125,000 by year-end. TDS Telecom's fiber strategy has led to a 12% year-over-year growth in total service addresses and improvements in profitability. The company is progressing towards its long-term goals, including reaching 1.2 million marketable fiber service addresses and increasing the percentage of service addresses served with fiber. Demand for higher broadband speeds is rising, with significant customer uptake of 100 Mbps or greater and 1 Gig or higher speeds. TDS Telecom's residential broadband connections grew by 6%, contributing to a 10% increase in total residential revenue.

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May 03, 2024 | 3:25 pm

ICE

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) has been analyzed by 15 analysts, showing a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target is $153.47, indicating a 3.25% increase from the previous target. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting their views on the company's performance and market position. ICE operates major financial exchanges and has seen a revenue growth of 12.16% as of December 31, 2023, but faces challenges in net margin and asset utilization.

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May 03, 2024 | 3:01 pm

APPN

In the last three months, 5 analysts have updated their ratings on Appian (NASDAQ:APPN), showing a mix of sentiments. The recent evaluations range from bullish to bearish, with a notable shift towards a somewhat bearish stance in the last 30 days. The average 12-month price target for APPN has been adjusted to $44.4, up from $43.80, indicating a slight positive revision in expectations. Analysts' actions, including raising and lowering ratings and price targets, reflect their adaptation to Appian's market performance and recent financial indicators such as revenue growth, net margin, and debt management.

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May 03, 2024 | 3:01 pm

NVTS

Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) has seen varied analyst ratings over the last quarter, with a total of 4 bullish ratings. The average 12-month price target for NVTS has been adjusted to $11.25, up from $11.00, with a high estimate of $12.00 and a low of $9.00. Analysts from Rosenblatt and Needham have maintained and lowered their price targets respectively, reflecting a nuanced view on NVTS's market position. Despite challenges in profitability and efficiency, NVTS has demonstrated significant revenue growth, outpacing industry averages with a 111.0% increase as of December 31, 2023.

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May 03, 2024 | 3:00 pm

MRNA

In the past three months, Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) received mixed analyst ratings, ranging from bullish to bearish, with a notable upward trend in the 12-month price targets, now averaging $119.17. Recent analyst actions include ratings and price target adjustments by firms such as Oppenheimer and Jefferies, reflecting changing market dynamics and Moderna's performance. Despite challenges in revenue growth and profitability indicators, Moderna's market presence remains strong, supported by its mRNA technology and a diverse clinical trial pipeline.

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May 03, 2024 | 3:00 pm

AFL

Aflac (NYSE:AFL) has been evaluated by 7 analysts in the past three months, showing a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target for Aflac has been raised to $84.57, up 1.54% from the previous $83.29. Analyst actions include both upgrades and downgrades, with price targets ranging from $80.00 to $95.00. Aflac's financials indicate a strong market presence but a slight revenue decline of -2.5% over the last quarter. Despite this, Aflac maintains high profitability and efficient asset management, with a notable net margin of 6.95%, ROE of 1.2%, and ROA of 0.21%.

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May 03, 2024 | 3:00 pm