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WAB

In the last three months, 5 analysts have updated their ratings on Westinghouse Air Brake (NYSE:WAB), showing a mix of bullish to indifferent sentiments. The average 12-month price target has been raised to $144.4, indicating an 18.85% increase from the previous target of $121.50. The company has shown impressive revenue growth of 22.54% as of September 30, 2023, and a strong net margin of 9.41%, although its ROE and ROA are below industry averages. Westinghouse Air Brake's market capitalization and prudent debt management indicate investor confidence and a balanced financial strategy.

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February 15, 2024 | 12:01 pm

DNTH

Dianthus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DNTH) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with a recent shift towards a more bullish outlook. The average 12-month price target has been raised to $28.25, indicating a 22.83% increase from the previous target. Despite this optimistic analyst sentiment, the company faces financial challenges, including a significant revenue decline, below-average net margin, and low ROE and ROA, although it maintains a sound debt-to-equity ratio.

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February 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm

JELD

Analysts have diverse views on JELD-WEN Holding (NYSE:JELD), with recent ratings being indifferent. The average 12-month price target has risen to $19.75, up 18.48% from $16.67. Analysts from Loop Capital, Stifel, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays have adjusted their price targets, reflecting a cautiously optimistic outlook. JELD-WEN's financials show a mix of strong net margin and ROE but a concerning revenue decline and high debt-to-equity ratio.

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February 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm

DECK

20 analysts have recently updated their ratings on Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK), showing a diverse range from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target has increased by 14.78% to $828.35. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's performance. Deckers Outdoor, known for brands like UGG and Teva, has shown strong financial performance with a revenue growth of 15.95%, a net margin of 24.99%, and an ROE of 20.0%. The company's market capitalization, however, falls below industry benchmarks.

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February 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm

GPC

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has provided its FY24 outlook, projecting adjusted EPS of $9.70-$9.90, slightly above the $9.84 estimate. Revenue is expected to grow by 3%-5%, with automotive sales growth at 2%-4% and industrial sales growth at 3%-5%. The company anticipates diluted EPS of $8.95-$9.15, an effective tax rate of approximately 24%, net cash from operating activities between $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion, and free cash flow of $800 million to $1 billion.

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February 15, 2024 | 11:57 am

LYFT

UBER

On February 14th, U.S. stock markets closed higher, with significant gains in Lyft and Uber after Lyft beat profit estimates and Uber announced a $7 billion share buyback plan. U.S. inflation decreased to 3.1% in January. Asian and European markets also saw gains, while commodities like crude oil and gold experienced mixed movements. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed higher.

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February 15, 2024 | 11:44 am

ZBRA

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) projects a decline in Q1 2024 net sales by 17%-20% year-over-year, with an adjusted EPS of $2.30-$2.60, surpassing the $2.08 estimate. The adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be around 18%, factoring in a 50 basis point benefit from foreign currency translation and an adjusted effective tax rate of about 16%.

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February 15, 2024 | 11:33 am

OTIS

Otis has released its medium-term financial outlook, projecting organic sales growth in the low to mid-single digits, average adjusted operating profit growth in the mid-to-high single digits, and an adjusted EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10%. Additionally, Otis anticipates its adjusted free cash flow (FCF) CAGR to increase in the high single digits.

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February 15, 2024 | 11:18 am

OTIS

Otis has reaffirmed its 2024 financial outlook, projecting an increase in organic sales by 3%-5%, a rise in adjusted EPS by 7% to 10%, and an expected adjusted free cash flow of approximately $1.6 billion.

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February 15, 2024 | 11:16 am

GEO

The GEO Group anticipates Q1 net income of $22M-$24M and revenues of approximately $600M, slightly below the $605.35M estimate. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $117M-$122M. The guidance accounts for one fewer day in Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2023 and higher early-year payroll taxes.

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February 15, 2024 | 11:13 am