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Amdocs (NASDAQ:DOX) reported Q1 2024 earnings of $1.56 per share, meeting analyst estimates, with sales of $1.25B surpassing the $1.24B forecast, marking a 5.40% increase from the previous year.

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February 06, 2024 | 9:05 pm

MEG

Montrose Environmental Gr (NYSE:MEG) has been analyzed by 4 analysts, showing a shift towards a more bullish perspective in the last three months. The average 12-month price target is now $41.75, down from $46.00. The company's financial health shows positive revenue growth but challenges in ROE and ROA. Analysts' ratings range from 'Buy' to 'Overweight', with price targets varying from $36.00 to $54.00.

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February 06, 2024 | 9:00 pm

GWW

Analysts have mixed views on W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW), with recent ratings showing a shift towards neutrality. The average 12-month price target has been raised to $917.4, indicating a 15.25% increase from the previous target. The company, a major e-retailer and distributor of maintenance and repair products, has seen a -5.01% decline in revenue growth but maintains strong financial metrics such as net margin and ROE. Analysts' upgrades reflect evolving market conditions and company performance.

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February 06, 2024 | 9:00 pm

SQM

Analyst ratings for Sociedad Quimica Y Minera (SQM) show a mix of sentiments, with recent adjustments reflecting a diverse outlook. The average 12-month price target has been lowered to $63.42 from $69.80, indicating a 9.14% decrease. Analyst actions include both downgrades and upgrades, with price targets ranging from $52.00 to $80.00. SQM's financials reveal challenges in revenue growth, with a -37.79% decline over 3 months, but strong profitability metrics like a net margin of 26.05% and ROE of 9.44%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7 suggests a higher level of debt.

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February 06, 2024 | 8:00 pm

CLSK

In the last three months, 5 analysts have updated their ratings on Cleanspark (NASDAQ:CLSK), showing a shift towards a more bullish outlook. The average 12-month price target has been raised to $11.2, up 12% from the previous $10.00, with ratings ranging from 'Buy' to 'Overweight'. Cleanspark, a bitcoin mining company, has shown significant revenue growth of 98.83% as of September 30, 2023, but struggles with a high net margin loss of -140.98% and below-average ROE and ROA, indicating potential profitability and efficiency challenges.

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February 06, 2024 | 8:00 pm

SWK

Analysts have varied opinions on Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), with recent ratings ranging from indifferent to somewhat bearish. The average 12-month price target is now $92.25, down from $94.67. Key financial indicators show the company underperforming in market capitalization, revenue growth, net margin, ROE, and ROA, with a high debt-to-equity ratio. Analysts' actions and price target adjustments reflect their current views on the company's performance and market conditions.

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February 06, 2024 | 8:00 pm

ARES

Four analysts have recently updated their evaluations of Ares Management (NYSE:ARES), showing a mix of ratings from somewhat bullish to indifferent. The average 12-month price target for ARES has been raised to $121.75, indicating an 8.06% increase from the previous target. Analysts from RBC Capital, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Jefferies have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting their outlook on the company's performance. Ares Management's financial performance shows strong revenue growth but challenges in net margin, ROA, and a high debt-to-equity ratio.

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February 06, 2024 | 8:00 pm

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PINS

Pinterest Inc's (PINS) partnership with Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) is showing promising early trends, with potential for significant revenue growth and new ad partners, including a speculated partnership with Alphabet Inc (GOOG/GOOGL). Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion estimates the Amazon partnership could add $124 million in incremental revenue, contributing to a 23% revenue growth for 2023. Pinterest is also exploring new ad units, as indicated by a 'Shopping Ads Test' profile linked to Google.

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February 06, 2024 | 7:05 pm

IDXX

IDEXX Laboratories (NASDAQ:IDXX) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with a shift towards more bullish sentiment in the last 30 days. Analysts have raised their 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $615.0, an 8.21% increase from the previous average. The company's financial performance shows strong revenue growth, net margin, ROE, and ROA, but it faces challenges with a high debt-to-equity ratio. IDXX develops and distributes diagnostic products for pets and livestock, with significant revenue from outside the U.S.

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February 06, 2024 | 7:00 pm

PLUG

Over the last three months, 25 financial analysts have provided diverse opinions on Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG), with recent ratings showing a shift towards a more cautious stance. The average 12-month price target has been adjusted to $5.14, significantly lower than the previous $8.04, indicating a downward trend in expectations. Analysts' actions, ranging from maintaining to lowering ratings and price targets, reflect changing market conditions and company performance. Plug Power's financials show a mix of positive revenue growth but challenges in net margin, ROE, and ROA, with a sound debt management position.

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February 06, 2024 | 7:00 pm