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DLTR

The article compares Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) to its competitors in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, analyzing financial metrics such as P/E, P/B, P/S, ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, revenue growth, and debt-to-equity ratio. Dollar Tree's P/E ratio is above the industry average, suggesting overvaluation, while its P/B ratio is below, indicating potential undervaluation. The company's P/S ratio is high, ROE is low, and revenue growth is below the industry average, signaling potential underperformance.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm

LAD

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) has been analyzed by four financial analysts, with one being somewhat bullish and three indifferent. The average 12-month price target for LAD is $313.5, with a high of $400 and a low of $259. Analysts from Evercore ISI Group, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo have provided recent evaluations, with one maintaining an 'Outperform' rating and three giving 'Neutral' ratings. Lithia Motors has shown strong financial performance with a 13.45% revenue growth rate, a net margin of 3.16%, an ROE of 4.45%, an ROA of 1.45%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.7. The company has expanded through acquisitions and is the largest U.S. auto dealer.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm

CABO

CHTR

CMCSA

Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) is analyzed against industry competitors, showing a low PE ratio, high PB ratio, low PS ratio, high ROE, EBITDA, and revenue growth, but lower gross profit and a high debt-to-equity ratio. These factors suggest CHTR may be undervalued with strong profitability and growth potential, but also indicate potential financial risk due to high debt levels.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm

AMX

Four analysts have recently updated their ratings on America Movil (NYSE:AMX), with a mix of opinions ranging from bullish to indifferent. Over the past quarter, there have been 2 bullish and 2 indifferent ratings, with a shift towards a more cautious stance in the last 30 days. The 12-month price targets set by analysts average $20.82, with a high of $22.80 and a low of $19.00, marking an increase from the previous average target of $20.17. America Movil, a major telecom carrier in Latin America, has seen a -3.3% decline in revenue growth as of September 30, 2023, but maintains a strong net margin of 1.0%. The company's ROE and ROA are below industry averages, and it has a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm

CDW

CDW Corp (NASDAQ:CDW) is analyzed in comparison to its competitors in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. CDW trades at a premium with higher P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios than the industry average. It has a higher ROE, indicating efficient profit generation, and its EBITDA and gross profit are significantly above the industry average. However, CDW's revenue growth is negative and below the industry average. The company also has a higher debt-to-equity ratio compared to its top 4 peers, suggesting increased financial risk.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm

PLUG

Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) shares continue to decline, hitting new 52-week lows, following a downgrade by Susquehanna analyst Biju Perincheril from Positive to Neutral. The downgrade was due to near-term uncertainties, including delays in the company's green hydrogen production facility and concerns over financing for growth plans. Revenue estimates were also lowered for Q4 and the years 2024 and 2025. The company's stock fell nearly 65% last year and is down over 25% in the last week. A business update is scheduled for January 23.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

January 17, 2024 | 3:58 pm

AMZN

SHOP

The article discusses how Shopify (SHOP) has an advantage over Amazon (AMZN) in the payments sector. It highlights the strategies and tools that Shopify offers to merchants, which may give it an edge in facilitating online transactions over Amazon's payment services.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 17, 2024 | 3:58 pm

DWAC

Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC) are trading higher following Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa GOP caucus. DWAC is the business combination partner of Trump Media & Technology Group.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 17, 2024 | 3:58 pm

AMZN

DIS

SBGI

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has acquired a minority stake in Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (NASDAQ:SBGI), as part of a deal to become the primary partner for streaming regional sports networks. This move follows Amazon's success with NFL Thursday Night Football and includes Sinclair's $495 million cash payment to Diamond Sports to settle litigation. The deal is part of Diamond Sports' bankruptcy restructuring and will allow Amazon to stream MLB, NBA, and NHL games on Prime Video. Sinclair will provide management and transition services during Diamond's reorganization. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) previously divested Diamond Sports, which was then known as Fox Sports Networks.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

January 17, 2024 | 3:57 pm

PLD

Prologis Inc (NYSE:PLD) reported Q4 FY23 results with rental revenue of $1.76 billion, missing consensus estimates of $1.81 billion. Core funds from operations (FFO) per diluted share increased to $1.26 from $1.24 year-over-year, and net earnings per share rose to $0.68 from $0.63. The company's average occupancy was 97.1%. Prologis issued $286 million of debt at a 2.0% interest rate. The company provided FY24 guidance with expected net earnings per share of $3.20 to $3.45 and core FFO of $5.42 to $5.56, with occupancy rates between 96.50% and 97.50%. Despite economic uncertainties, the CEO remains positive about 2024. PLD shares dropped 1.47% to $128.05 following the earnings release.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

January 17, 2024 | 3:52 pm