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CSCO

The article provides a comparative analysis of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) and its competitors in the Communications Equipment industry. Cisco Systems, the world's largest provider of networking equipment, shows potential for growth with a lower than average Price to Earnings ratio and Price to Book ratio, indicating potential undervaluation. However, its Return on Equity is lower than the industry average, suggesting inefficiency in using equity to generate profits. The company's EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth are higher than the industry average, indicating strong financial performance.

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October 31, 2023 | 4:00 pm

CPRT

The article provides a comprehensive comparison of Copart (NASDAQ:CPRT) with its competitors in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. The analysis reveals that Copart's PE, PB, and PS ratios are higher than its peers, suggesting a premium valuation. However, its ROE and revenue growth are lower, indicating potential inefficiencies and challenges in business expansion. Despite this, Copart's EBITDA and gross profit are higher, indicating stronger profitability.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 31, 2023 | 4:00 pm

BKR

The article provides a comprehensive comparison of Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) with its competitors in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. The analysis includes financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects. Baker Hughes shows potential for growth with a lower than average Price to Earnings ratio and is potentially undervalued based on its Price to Book and Price to Sales ratios. However, its Return on Equity is below the industry average. The company's EBITDA and gross profit are higher than the industry average, indicating strong profitability and robust cash flow. Its revenue growth is also higher than the industry average.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 31, 2023 | 4:00 pm

SNPS

Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years, producing an average annual return of 39.01%. If an investor had bought $100 of SNPS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $521.60 today.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 31, 2023 | 4:00 pm

BDX

Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years, producing an average annual return of 10.3%. If an investor had bought $1000 of BDX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,077.64 today.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 31, 2023 | 4:00 pm

PRTS

CarParts.Com reported worse-than-expected Q3 revenue results, causing its shares to trade lower. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on the stock but lowered its price target from $7 to $4.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 3:53 pm

ETN

Eaton Corporation (ETN) reported mixed Q3 results but raised its FY23 adjusted EPS guidance, leading to a rise in its share prices.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 3:52 pm

HUBB

Hubbell Inc. reported lower than expected Q3 financial results and issued FY23 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates, leading to a drop in its share price.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 3:48 pm

BFRI

Biofrontera Inc. (NASDAQ:BFRI) has entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor to issue and sell 1,205,000 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase up to 1,807,000 shares at $3.55 per share. The company also agreed to adjust the strike price of 385,236 outstanding warrants held by the investor to $3.55. The offering is expected to close on November 2, 2023. The net proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 3:48 pm

ECL

Ecolab Inc (NYSE:ECL) reported Q3 FY23 sales growth of 8% YoY to $3.958 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $4.01 billion. However, its adjusted EPS of $1.54 beat the consensus estimate of $1.52. The company sees Q4 FY23 adjusted EPS of $1.48-$1.58, and expects mid-teens or better growth in adjusted EPS for FY24. ECL shares are trading higher by 2.44% at $163.04.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

October 31, 2023 | 3:48 pm