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With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.

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이들 10개 대형주는 지난주 최고의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요? 1. 어펌 홀딩스(NASDAQ:AFRM)의 주가는 강력한 4분기 실적과 낙관적인 1분기 가이던스에 따라 36.04% 상승했다. 몇몇 분석가는 주가 전망을 상향 조정했다.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$272.50</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>39.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$77.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$315.1K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$249.5K</td>
<td>47.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>673</td>
<td>566</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$49.50</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>177</td>
<td>299</td>
</tr>
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<td>LVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$202.5K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>165</td>
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<td>BBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>142</td>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SKY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$89.1K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $272.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 3712 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39776 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 771 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.8K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 1063 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11529 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FIVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 3001 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $315.1K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 7491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7095 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 81 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 322 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $249.5K, with a price of $775.0 per contract. There were 47847 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2048 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $602.0 per contract. There were 673 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $49.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 177 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 299 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 235 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 164 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $202.5K, with a price of $1235.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 53 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 131 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $382.0 per contract. There were 1031 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 142 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 263 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $765.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SKY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKY#NYSE">SKY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 104 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 104 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.1K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Billionaire investor Mark Cuban warned that proposed tariffs proposed by former President Donald Trump could significantly increase the cost of Christmas holiday shopping for American families, according to comments made Friday on MSNBC&#8217;s &#8220;The Beat,&#8221; which he later shared on X, formerly Twitter.
What Happened: &#8220;I would ask them what they bought their kids for Christmas last year,&#8221; Cuban said during the interview. &#8220;Then I go through the list and show them how many were made in China because most of them are. Then I tell them with Trump&#8217;s tariffs, all those are probably going to go up 60%, and you&#8217;re going to have to make choices.&#8221;
Cuban emphasized the potential impact on local businesses. &#8220;What about the local retailer, the gift shop, the dress store, the sporting goods store, they&#8217;re going to be out of luck too because you&#8217;re buying less, they&#8217;re getting less, so you&#8217;re going to put them out of business.&#8221;
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Separately from Cuban&#8217;s comments, financial markets often experience what traders call a &#8220;Santa Claus Rally&#8221; &#8211; a historical market phenomenon that typically occurs in the last week of December through the first two trading days of January.
During the holiday season, retail and e-commerce companies often see increased consumer activity. Major retailers that typically experience <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/christmas-stocks">higher trading volumes during this period include</a>:
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) reported a 12% increase in net sales, reaching $574.8 billion in 2023, up from $514.0 billion in 2022. Excluding the minor $0.1 billion impact from foreign exchange fluctuations, net sales still reflected a 12% year-over-year growth.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) posted revenue of approximately $120 billion for the October-to-December quarter, marking a 2.1% increase compared to the same period last year. Net income rose 13% to $34 billion, with both figures surpassing analyst expectations as <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/apple-aapl-q1-earnings-report-2024-049de87c">reported</a> by The Wall Street Journal.
The retail sector&#8217;s performance during this period can be influenced by holiday shopping patterns, with both brick-and-mortar and online retailers seeing increased consumer spending. Transportation and shipping companies may also see increased activity due to higher delivery demands during the holiday season.
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U.S. consumers plan to shell out $2,100 on holiday shopping this year, a 7% increase over 2023, according to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bank-of-america">new survey from Bank of America</a>.
The 2024 holiday season promises to be dynamic, with more consumers shopping earlier and spending more, despite lingering economic concerns. 
Online shopping continues to grow, and reward points are increasingly becoming a go-to tool for managing holiday expenses. Gift cards, meanwhile, are solidifying their place as a favored gift option across generations.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Early Holiday Shopping Trends: A Shift Toward Black Friday</h3>
According to the survey, 54% of consumers expect to shop on Black Friday, making it the most popular day for holiday deals. 
Moreover, 49% of respondents intend to begin their holiday shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or even earlier, showing that the demand for early-season discounts continues to dominate.
In terms of spending, Americans are expected to shell out an average of $2,100 during the holiday season, marking a 7% increase compared to 2023. Generational differences are evident, with Baby Boomers budgeting about $800, while Gen X will spend around $1,200. 
On the higher end, Millennials plan to spend $4,000, and Gen Z forecasts around $3,300.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Strain And Shopping Preferences</h3>
The survey reveals that 62% of Americans anticipate financial strain due to holiday expenses—though this is a slight improvement from last year&#8217;s 67%. 
Younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are the most likely to feel this pressure, with 68% in each group expecting financial strain. In contrast, 63% of Gen X and 54% of Baby Boomers share the same concern.
Nearly 60% of respondents plan to shop more at discount retailers compared to last year, with a preference for wholesalers/big-box stores (54%), e-commerce sites (41%) and dollar stores (39%). 
Online shopping remains a crucial part of the holiday retail landscape. 48% of survey respondents said they will increase their online shopping this year, while 13% plan to shop online less. 
This surge aligns with the latest Bank of America&#8217;s credit and debit card data, which shows that online spending at retailers increases by about 35% during November and December compared to non-holiday months.
Millennials lead the charge in online shopping, with 43% of their retail transactions made online, while Gen Z trails with 33%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gift Cards: The Preferred Holiday Choice</h3>
Gift cards continue to be a popular choice for both givers and receivers during the holidays. The Bank of America survey found that nearly 99% of people who receive gift cards appreciate them. 
More than six out of 10 consumers received gift cards during last year's holiday season, with 35% of respondents saying they prefer gift cards over physical gifts. Additionally, 61% of consumers are equally satisfied with both gift cards and traditional presents.
Regarding gift card usage, 47% of consumers used all of their holiday gift cards last year, while 19% used most of them and 9% used only half.
According to the survey, 75% of consumers plan to start buying gift cards no earlier than October, with 13% making purchases in October, 35% in November, and 27% waiting until December. 
Gen Z leads the pack in receiving gift cards with 79% having received them during the holidays, followed by 75% of Millennials, 69% of Gen X, and 52% of Baby Boomers.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Implications: The Best Time To Buy Retail Stocks Is After The Holiday Season</h3>
A seasonality analysis of the SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>), a popular retail-focused exchange traded fund which includes heavyweights like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), uncovers a surprising trend: despite the holiday season being a retail bonanza for consumers, it&#8217;s actually a historically weak period for retail stocks. 
Over the last 17 years, the holiday months have shown on average negative performances for the retail sector, while the strongest gains are concentrated in the first four months of the year.
For retail stocks, December represents the second-worst month of the year after June, with an average drop of 1.46%. In contrast, February and January are the best months, with average gains of 2.16% and 1.1%, as per TradingView data. 
The rationale behind this counterintuitive trend may lie in the timing of earnings reports. Investors tend to wait for post-holiday earnings results, which often reflect the success of the season. 
As those results come in after the holidays, there's a rush of buying on positive news, causing stock prices to rally early in the following year, rather than during the holiday period itself.
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US Shoppers Plan To Spend $2,100 This Holiday Season, 7% Higher Than 2023: When Should Traders Start Buying Retail Stocks?

Goldman Sachs identified 20 stocks with high short interest that could be primed for a short squeeze, particularly if upcoming earnings reports exceed expectations, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest/most-shorted">providing opportunities for traders</a>. 
In a note shared this week, analyst John Marshall and his team saw the potential for substantial upside for this group of stocks if the current trend of short-covering continues.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Is A Short Squeeze?</h3>
A short squeeze happens when a stock with high short interest sees a rapid price surge, forcing short sellers to buy back shares to cover their positions. This buying frenzy often propels the stock price even higher. 
Short sellers bet that the price of a stock will fall, borrowing shares to sell them at the current price with the intent of repurchasing them at a lower price. 
When a stock rises instead, short sellers scramble to cover their positions, accelerating the stock&#8217;s upward momentum.
Short squeezes typically occur when heavily shorted stocks see unexpected positive news or earnings results, triggering forced buying.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Relief Rallies On Earnings</h3>
Goldman analysts also highlighted that heavily shorted stocks tend to be more prone to &#8220;relief rallies&#8221; around earnings. 
A relief rally occurs when stocks perform better than expected after earnings, alleviating bearish concerns and pushing share prices higher.
"We see greater than normal potential for relief rallies on earnings," said Marshall.
The Goldman Sachs team screened for 20 stocks with high short interest, liquid options, upcoming earnings, and a Buy rating from their equity research department.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs recommend to buy call options in order to bet on a potential short squeeze. 
Call options give investors the right, but not the obligation, to buy a stock at a specific price within a set timeframe. This strategy limits risk while allowing for participation in any significant price increases due to a short squeeze or positive earnings surprise.
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Earnings Date</th>
<th>Short Interest (% of Float)</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Chewy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>)</td>
<td>Dec 4 (After Market Close)</td>
<td>10.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 22 (AMC)</td>
<td>10.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 31 (Before Market Open)</td>
<td>9.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 6 (AMC)</td>
<td>8.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 19 (BMO)</td>
<td>7.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 19 (BMO)</td>
<td>7.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TKO Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 6 (AMC)</td>
<td>6.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 27 (BMO)</td>
<td>5.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 28 (BMO)</td>
<td>5.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 5 (BMO)</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 31 (AMC)</td>
<td>5.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 7 (AMC)</td>
<td>5.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 23 (BMO)</td>
<td>5.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 29 (BMO)</td>
<td>4.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 29 (AMC)</td>
<td>4.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>)</td>
<td>Dec 3 (BMO)</td>
<td>4.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 25 (AMC)</td>
<td>4.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 30 (BMO)</td>
<td>4.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 27 (AMC)</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 26 (AMC)</td>
<td>4.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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"Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription," said Commission Chair Lina M. Khan. "The FTC's rule will end these tricks and traps, saving Americans time and money. Nobody should be stuck paying for a service they no longer want."
The final rule is part of the FTC&#8217;s ongoing efforts to modernize the 1973 Negative Option Rule in order to combat unfair and deceptive practices related to subscriptions and memberships. The agency reported complaints regarding recurring subscription practices have been steadily increasing over the past five years and in 2024 the FTC received nearly 70 consumer complaints per day on average, up from 42 per day in 2021.
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Why It Matters: The click-to-cancel rule will go into effect in about six months and could have major consequences for digital retailers including Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), online service providers like Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and more traditional subscriptions like The New York Times Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYT#NYSE">NYT</a>). Under the new rule, companies will have to get consent for subscriptions, auto-renewals and free trials that convert to paid memberships and must "make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up."&nbsp;
The FTC has previously targeted Amazon's <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-takes-action-against-amazon-enrolling-consumers-amazon-prime-without-consent-sabotaging-their">business practices</a> which it claims includes enrolling consumers into its Prime subscription service without their expressed consent and then making it difficult for consumers to cancel the Prime subscriptions. The FTC has also scrutinized similar subscription services from other large retailers including Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>).&nbsp;
Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>) has become well-known for its notoriously difficult-to-cancel gym memberships. The issue was highlighted in a <a href="https://x.com/linakhanftc/status/1479162568799395840">tweet</a> from FTC Chair Kahn and later featured in a Bear Cave <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/01/30486679/planet-fitness-an-illegal-billing-operation-with-gyms-on-the-side-short-seller">short-seller report</a> on the company.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"FTC has made clear that to comply with the law, businesses must ensure sign-ups are clear, consensual and easy to cancel," Khan tweeted in reference to a complaint about Planet Fitness's cancellation process.&nbsp;
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Analysts' ratings for Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 16 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $105.12, along with a high estimate of $123.00 and a low estimate of $80.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $93.40, the current average has increased by 12.55%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729008034_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of Best Buy Co by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Suzuki</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Best Buy Co. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Best Buy Co compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Best Buy Co's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Best Buy Co's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Best Buy Co analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Best Buy Co</h2>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Best Buy Co's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Best Buy Co faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -3.08% in revenue growth as of 31 July, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Best Buy Co's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.13%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Best Buy Co's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.4%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Best Buy Co's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.92%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Best Buy Co's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.32, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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The Latest Analyst Ratings For Best Buy Co

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $117 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Best Buy Co, Maintains $117 Price Target

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BBY usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for Best Buy Co. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 53% leaning bullish and 46% bearish. Among these notable options, 11 are puts, totaling $518,380, and 2 are calls, amounting to $77,627.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $80.0 to $105.0 for Best Buy Co during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Best Buy Co's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Best Buy Co's whale activity within a strike price range from $80.0 to $105.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Best Buy Co Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727981634_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$87.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">383</td>
<td>214</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">467</td>
<td>408</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.27</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">125</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">64</td>
<td>376</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$1.27</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.27</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">125</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Best Buy Co</h3>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Best Buy Co, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Best Buy Co</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,795,677, the BBY's price is down by -1.89%, now at $97.83. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 47 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Best Buy Co</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $100.0.
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Best Buy Co

Consumers remained a pillar of support for the economy despite the high interest-rate environment that has prevailed since early 2022. With the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40965372/fed-delivers-large-interest-rate-cut-in-bid-to-sustain-labor-market-stocks-gold-set-new-record-h">Federal Reserve implementing a substantial 50 basis-point</a> rate cut, the benefits of which are expected to trickle down to them, consumers are forecasted to splurge on purchases this holiday season, according to early forecasts provided by Adobe on Wednesday.
Vibrant Spending: Consumer E-commerce spending will likely reach a record $240.8 billion from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, Adobe said. This included spending online, discounting, &#8216;Buy Now, Pay Later,&#8217; mobile shopping and more, it said. The forecast would mean an 8.4% year-over-year increase from the $221.8 billion spent in 2023, which saw a more modest 4.9% growth.
Electronics, apparel and furniture/home goods will account for the bulk of the spending. The firm&#8217;s analytics show spending on Black Friday &#8211; the Friday that follows the Thanksgiving Thursday, and Thanksgiving day will grow 9.9% and 8.7%, respectively. Cyber Monday online spending is expected to be up a more modest 6.1%.
Adobe expects discounts to peak at 30% this season, and drive over $2 billion in incremental online spending for retailers. The firm also said consumers will likely trade up to more expensive goods this season as opposed to the trend seen in recent months. Expensive goods will likely make up 19% of the share of the total online spending. In electronics, the share will likely be a steeper 58%.
Mobile shopping could make up 53.2% of total online spending and spending through BNPL could see another record this time. BNPL sales are expected to rise 11.4% to $18.5 billion, over 75% of this driven by mobile purchases.
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Best Time To Buy: This time around, discounts would be more spread out, with deals starting in October itself, Adobe said, adding that goods could trade up to 16% off the listed price in October. The discount could go up to 18% in November before the Cyber Week.
Hot Sellers: Among the most sought-after items are:
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<li> Bluey Ultimate Lights</li>
<li> Sounds Playhouse​</li>
<li> Slime Kits</li>
<li>Sony Group Corp.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNE#NYSE">SNE</a>) PlayStation 5</li>
<li>Madden NFL 25</li>
<li>Apple, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40971882/as-apples-iphone-16-goes-on-sale-analyst-says-demand-off-to-strong-start-keeping-cu">iPhone 16</a></li>
<li> ice cream maker Ninja Creami</li>
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Stock Implications: With most spending likely happening online, those retailers having a strong online presence could be the ones to benefit the most. Pureplay electronics retailers such as Best Buy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NASDAQ">BBY</a>), Apple and Sony, e-commerce giant Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and retailers such as Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Costco Wholesale Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NYSE">COST</a>) could also be preferred destination for buying consumer electronics goods. 
Madden NFL 25 is an American football video game developed by Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) Orlando and published by EA Sports. It could be bought on EA&#8217;s website, Amazon, or any other video game retailer.
BNPL stocks such as Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), and PayPal, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) could reap the benefit of rising interest in purchases via the BNPL route.
The Commerce Department&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40897882/retail-sales-rise-0-1-in-august-more-than-expected-boosting-odds-of-larger-fed-ra">retail sales report for August </a>released earlier this month showed an unexpected increase as weak auto &amp; auto parts sales were more than offset by strength in online sales, underlining the underlying strength. 
The SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>) ended Tuesday&#8217;s session up 0.80% at $77.13 but it has lost about 0.8% for the year even as the broader market hovers at a record high. The Fed rate cuts &#8211; the one announced and the two more anticipated before the year-end, and the seasonally strong holiday season could bring these stocks back to favor in the near term.
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 16 analysts have published ratings on Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) in the last three months.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $103.19, a high estimate of $123.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 12.99% increase from the previous average price target of $91.33.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727114456_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Best Buy Co is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Suzuki</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Best Buy Co. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Best Buy Co compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Best Buy Co's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Best Buy Co's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Best Buy Co analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Best Buy Co's Background</h2>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
<h3>Best Buy Co: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Challenges: Best Buy Co's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 July, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -3.08%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Best Buy Co's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.13%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Best Buy Co's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 9.4%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Best Buy Co's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.92% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Best Buy Co's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.32, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Decoding 16 Analyst Evaluations For Best Buy Co

Melius Research analyst Karen Short initiates coverage on Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $100.

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Melius Research Initiates Coverage On Best Buy Co with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $100

Best Buy Co's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.68% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.52 million shares sold short, which is 8.06% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Best Buy Co Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726667117_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Best Buy Co has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Best Buy Co's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Best Buy Co's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.43%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.62% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.4%. Currently, Best Buy Co has a market capitalization of $22.07 billion. 
Buying $100 In BBY: If an investor had bought $100 of BBY stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $318.47 today based on a price of $102.33 for BBY at the time of writing.
<h3>Best Buy Co's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725384836_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane maintains Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $95 to $116.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">VOXX International Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOXX#NASDAQ">VOXX</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 27, the company announced that its board of directors is exploring methods to maximize shareholder value. The board is evaluating options, including a sale of the company, a sale of segments, operational improvements or other strategic transactions.. The company's stock gained around 92% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VOXX">52-week high of $11.70</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 81.77&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>VOXX Price Action: Shares of VOXX International gained 12.7% to close at $5.49 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 6, Aramark posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings results. The company's stock gained around 11% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARMK">has a 52-week high</a> of $36.68.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.72</li>
<li>ARMK Price Action: Shares of Aramark rose 1.5% to close at $36.63 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sharkninja Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>The company's stock gained around 31% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SN">52-week high</a> of $95.90.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 74.23</li>
<li>SN Price Action: Shares of Sharkninja gained 4.3% to close at $95.82 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 29, General Motors said that it is moving its BrightDrop electric vans under its Chevrolet brand.. The company's stock jumped around 25% over the past month and has a 52-week high is $50.50.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.42</li>
<li>GM Price Action: Shares of General Motors rose 0.6% to close at $49.78 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best Buy Co Inc &nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 29, Best Buy reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results raised its FY25 earnings guidance. The company's stock jumped around 25% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY">has a 52-week high</a> of $103.71.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 75.83</li>
<li>BBY Price Action: Shares of Best Buy climbed 0.2% to close at $100.40 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
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U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining 2.3% during August to record its fourth consecutive winning month. The Dow rose around 1.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded a 0.7% gain for the period.
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#8217;s opinion to trust.
Benzinga&#8217;s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.
Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#8217;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock</a> Ratings.
Analyst: Leo Mariani
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<li>Analyst Firm: Roth MKM</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 88%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Initiated coverage on Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) with a Buy rating and a price target of $32 on Aug. 27. This analyst sees around 19% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On July 31, Antero Resources posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Richard Davis
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<li>Analyst Firm: Canaccord Genuity</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 88%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Hold rating on Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) and cut the price target from $95 to $90 on Aug. 29. This analyst sees around 14% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Okta reported quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 61 cents per share.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Zachary Fadem
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<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) and raised the price target from $80 to $95 on Aug. 30. This analyst sees around 5% downside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 29, Best Buy reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results raised its FY25 earnings guidance.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: William Stein
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<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and boosted the price target from $145 to $148 on Aug. 29. This analyst sees more than 24% gain in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Nvidia reported better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its second quarter.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Doug Anmuth
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: JP Morgan</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on Chewy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) and raised the price target from $28 to $33 on Aug. 29. This analyst sees around 16% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Chewy reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2024 results and reaffirmed annual guidance.</li>
</ul>
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U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index notching a new record high during the session.
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#8217;s opinion to trust.
Benzinga&#8217;s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.
Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#8217;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock</a> Ratings.
Analyst: Leo Mariani
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<li>Analyst Firm: Roth MKM</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 88%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Upgraded rating on Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRA#NYSE">CTRA</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $25 to $29 on Aug. 27. This analyst sees around 19% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 1, Coterra Energy reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Richard Davis
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<li>Analyst Firm: Canaccord Genuity</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 88%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Hold rating on Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) and slashed the price target from $95 to $90 on Aug. 29. This analyst sees around 14% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Okta reported quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 61 cents per share.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Zachary Fadem
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<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) and increased the price target from $80 to $95 on Aug. 30. This analyst sees around 5% downside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 29, Best Buy reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results raised its FY25 earnings guidance.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: William Stein
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<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and increased the price target from $145 to $148 on Aug. 29. This analyst sees about 24% gain in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Nvidia reported better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its second quarter.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Trevor Walsh
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<li>Analyst Firm: JMP Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated a Market Outperform rating on SentinelOne, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) with a price target of $33 on Aug. 28. This analyst sees around 40% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 27, SentinelOne reported quarterly GAAP losses of 22 cents per share, in-line with the analyst consensus estimate.</li>
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This Analyst With 87% Accuracy Rate Sees Over 24% Upside In Nvidia - Here Are 5 Stock Picks For Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) shares escalated 36.04% following strong&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;earnings and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40613433" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upbeat&nbsp;first-quarter&nbsp;guidance</a>. Several analysts raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40630056" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) stock jumped 18.80% after the company reported fourth-quarter&nbsp;financial results and issued&nbsp;first-quarter&nbsp;and FY25 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40614905" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revenue&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;above estimates</a>. Many analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40626089" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">boosted the stock&#8217;s price target</a>.</li>
<li>Mongodb Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>) stock gained 16.32% in the last week on better-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued strong guidance. Several analysts bumped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MDB/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) stock increased 13.54% after it reported second-quarter results and raised its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40624075" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FY25 earnings&nbsp;guidance</a>. Several analysts boosted their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40651188" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>GE Vernova Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) upped 11.62% in the last week after William Blair initiated coverage on the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with an Outperform rating</a>.</li>
<li>Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>) stock upped 11.42% after the company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40564652" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> reported quarterly results</a>.</li>
<li>The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COO#NASDAQ">COO</a>) shares were up 11.30% after the company reported third-quarter results and issued&nbsp;above-estimates<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40611992" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fourth-quarter&nbsp;and FY25&nbsp;guidance</a>.&nbsp;Several analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COO/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> upped the price target</a>.</li>
<li>Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PODD#NASDAQ">PODD</a>) shares upped 9.94% after the company recently announced its Omnipod is now indicated for use by people <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40562757" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with type 2 diabetes in the US</a>.</li>
<li>Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) shares were up 8.44% after the company reported&nbsp;financial results and issued&nbsp;third-quarter&nbsp;and FY25 adjusted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40611557" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EPS&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;above estimates</a>. Several analysts bumped the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/veev/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target on the company</a>.</li>
<li>Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZPN#NASDAQ">AZPN</a>) shares were up 8.12%.</li>
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Affirm, Mongodb And Best Buy Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Gainers Last Week (Aug 25-Aug 31): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

August saw the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40648231/wall-street-poised-for-strong-start-as-inflation-data-looms-strategist-says-brace-for-volatile-fall">equity market make good the losses</a> it experienced post its mid-July peak, with earnings and benign data helping the fightback. With August in the rearview mirror, here&#8217;s a look at the leaders and laggards among the S&amp;P 500 Index, a broader gauge of market performance.
3-Part Trend: The month&#8217;s trading could be characterized as a tale of three trends. Stocks extended the weakness into August, with the S&amp;P 500 bottoming on Aug. 5, coinciding with the collapse of the global equity markets. The unwinding of the yen carry trades due to the yen&#8217;s strength perked up risk aversion, sending Japanese stocks into a tailspin, and the reverberations became evident elsewhere.
The S&amp;P 500 Index fell 4.3% intraday on Aug. 5, which happened to be a Monday. The collapse was promptly dubbed Black Monday 2.0 to differentiate it from the Black Monday crash of Oct. 1987. The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly called VIX, more than doubled to 65.73 intraday before pulling back. 
On a positive note, the S&amp;P 500 closed off the lows of the day and was down a more modest 3% by the close.
The market saw a steady recovery from the low through Aug. 22, thanks to a slew of catalysts that reinforced expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee would begin cutting rates at its September meeting.
The strong and rapid recovery pushed traders on the defensive, and the market has been moving sideways since then. 
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For August, the S&amp;P 500 Index gained 2.28%, ending the month at 5,648.40, off its record closing high of 5,667.20 hit on July 16.
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The Leaders: None of the Magnificent seven stocks, which have been spearheading the broader market uptrend since the start of the 2023, made it to the list of the top 10 gainers. The list featured two cybersecurity companies, namely CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Fortinet, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>). CrowdStrike was rebounding from its global-outage-induced slump seen since July 19. 
Fortinet was helped by a strong post-earnings rally.
Two household and personal care products companies also made the cut, while a management change did the truck for coffee chain Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>).
The top 10 gainers for the month are:
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<li>Packaged food company Kellanova&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>) (+38.62%) (upside primarily due to the rumors of a buyout by privately-held Mars and the subsequent confirmation of the deal)</li>
<li>Fortinet (+32.17%)</li>
<li>Starbucks (+26.52%)</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) (+21.65%); Much of the gains stemmed from a post-earnings bump seen on Aug.7)</li>
<li>Clorox Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) (+21.02%)</li>
<li>CrowdStrike (+19.54%)</li>
<li>Kenvue Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>) (+19.88%)</li>
<li>Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) (+16.04%)</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) (+18.07%)</li>
<li>Progressive Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) (+17.78%)</li>
</ul>
The Laggards: Artificial intelligence server manufacturer Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), which had a dream run after its inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 Index, plummeted following a short report and the delay flagged by the company in filing its 10-K report. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), which is fraught with fundamental risk, was also one of the worst performers for the month.
A few retailers ended up in the list of the top 10 S&amp;P 500 decliners for August.
The top 10 losers for the month are:
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<li>Super Micro (-37.62%)</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) (-35.08%)</li>
<li>Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) (-31.08%)</li>
<li>Intel (-27.86%)</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) (-20.19%)</li>
<li>Dollar Tree, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) (-19.02%)</li>
<li>Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) (-18.99%)</li>
<li>Airbnb, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) (-15.94)</li>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) (-15.80%)</li>
<li>Etsy, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) (-15.43%)</li>
</ul>
Earnings reactions triggered the weakness seen in some of these stocks, including Intel, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40139012/moderna-stock-trading-lower-on-dismal-guidance-analysts-cuts-price-targets-noting-c">Moderna, which reduced its full-year forecast.</a>
With the Fed all but decided on a September rate cut, some of these beaten-down stocks, especially those in the retail space, could stage a turnaround. 
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, ended Friday&#8217;s session up 0.95% at $563.68, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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이번 주에 공유된 메모에서 분석가 존 마샬(John Marshall)과 그의 팀은 현재 공매도 청산 추세가 계속될 경우 이 그룹의 주식들이 상당한 상승 잠재력을 가지고 있다고 보았다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">쇼트 스퀴즈란 무엇인가?</h3>
쇼트 스퀴즈는 공매도 비율이 높은 주식이 급격한 가격 상승을 경험하여 공매도 세력이 자신의 포지션을 커버하기 위해 주식을 다시 사야 하는 상황을 말한다. 이러한 매수 열풍은 종종 주가를 더욱 상승시키기도 한다.
공매도 세력은 주가가 하락할 것이라고 예상하고 현재 가격으로 주식을 빌려서 판매한 후, 가격이 낮아졌을 때 다시 사들일 의도로 매도한다.
그러나 주가가 상승하면 공매도 세력은 서둘러 포지션을 커버해야 하므로, 주가 상승의 모멘텀이 가속화된다.
쇼트 스퀴즈는 일반적으로 예상치 못한 긍정적인 뉴스나 실적 발표가 있는 경우, 즉시 매수로 이어지는 상황에서 발생한다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">실적 발표에 따른 반등</h3>
골드만삭스의 분석가들은 또한 공매도 비율이 높은 주식들이 실적 발표 전후에 &#8220;반등(relief rallies)&#8221;에 더 취약하다는 점을 강조했다.
반등은 실적 이후 주가가 예상보다 좋아 약세 우려가 완화되고 주가가 상승할 때 발생한다.
마샬은 "실적에 대한 반등의 잠재력은 평소보다 더 크다고 본다"고 말했다.
골드만삭스 팀은 높은 공매도 비율, 유동적인 옵션, 다가오는 실적 발표 일정 그리고 그들의 주식 연구 부서에서 매수 등급을 받은 20개의 주식을 선별했다.
골드만삭스의 분석가들은 쇼트 스퀴즈 발생 가능성에 베팅하기 위해 콜 옵션 매수를 추천했다.
콜 옵션은 투자자들에게 특정 가격으로 주식을 특정 기간 내에 구매할 수 있는 권리를 부여한다. 이 전략은 리스크를 제한하면서도 쇼트 스퀴즈나 긍정적인 실적 발표로 인한 주가 급등에 참여할 수 있게 해준다.
관련 기사: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%9D%B4%EB%B2%88-%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%81-%EC%8B%9C%EC%A6%8C%EC%97%90%EB%8A%94-%EB%A7%A4%EC%88%98%ED%95%A0-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D-18%EA%B0%9C-%EB%A7%A4%EB%8F%84%ED%95%A0-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D-7%EA%B0%9C/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">올 실적 시즌에 매수할 18개 주식과 매도할 7개 주식: 골드만삭스가 &#8216;주식 선택자의 해&#8217;라고 부름</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">골드만삭스가 쇼트 스퀴즈 반등이 예상되는 20개 주식을 선정.</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>회사명</th>
<th>실적 발표일</th>
<th>공매도 비율 (% of Float)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>츄이 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>)</td>
<td>12월 4일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>10.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>엔페이즈 에너지 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>10월 22일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>10.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>모더나 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>)</td>
<td>10월 31일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>9.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>어펌 홀딩스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>)</td>
<td>11월 6일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>8.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>딕스 스포팅 굿즈 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>)</td>
<td>11월 19일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>7.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>베스트 바이 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>11월 19일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>7.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TKO 그룹 홀딩스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>)</td>
<td>11월 6일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>6.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>달러 트리 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td>
<td>11월 27일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>5.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>온 세미컨덕터 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>)</td>
<td>10월 28일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>5.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>아폴로 글로벌 매니지먼트 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)</td>
<td>11월 5일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>드래프트킹스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>)</td>
<td>10월 31일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>5.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>익스피디아 그룹 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</td>
<td>11월 7일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>5.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>버티브 홀딩스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>)</td>
<td>10월 23일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>5.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>로얄 캐리비안 그룹 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>10월 29일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>4.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>퍼스트 솔라 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>10월 29일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>4.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>몽고DB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>)</td>
<td>12월 3일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>4.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>델 테크놀로지스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</td>
<td>11월 25일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>4.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>제네락 홀딩스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>)</td>
<td>10월 30일 (장 개장 전)</td>
<td>4.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>스노우플레이크 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>)</td>
<td>11월 27일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>크라우드스트라이크 홀딩스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)</td>
<td>11월 26일 (장 마감 후)</td>
<td>4.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
지금 읽기:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41314387/most-widely-hated-bull-market-reaches-2-year-milestone-top-20-s-p-500-stocks-drivin">강세 시장이 2주년을 맞이했다: 상승을 주도하는 S&amp;P 500 주식 20개</a></li>
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5. GE 베르노바(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>)의 주식은 투자 은행 윌리엄 블레어(William Blair)가 주식을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">아웃퍼폼 등급으로 커버리지를 개시</a>한 후 11.62% 상승했다.
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7. 쿠퍼 컴퍼니스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COO#NASDAQ">COO</a>)의 주식은 3분기 실적을 발표하고 예상치를 상회하는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40611992" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4분기 및 2025 회계연도 가이던스를 발표</a>한 후 11.30% 상승했다. 여러 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COO/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 목표를 상향 조정</a>했다.
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10. 아스펜 테크놀로지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZPN#NASDAQ">AZPN</a>)의 주식은 8.12% 상승했다.
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월스트리트 분석가들은 매일 새로운 주식을 선택한다. 투자자들에게는 불행하게도 모든 분석가들이 시장 동향을 예측하는 데 특히 인상적인 실적을 가지고 있는 것은 아니다. 단일 주식에 대해서도 애널리스트 등급과 목표 가격이 크게 달라질 수 있어 투자자들은 어떤 애널리스트의 의견을 믿어야 할지 혼란스러워진다.
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최고 애널리스트 추천: 다행히도, Benzinga의 독자들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">애널리스트 주식 평가</a> 페이지를 통해 최신 애널리스트 평가를 접근할 수 있다. 트레이더들이 Benzinga의 방대한 애널리스트 평가 데이터 베이스를 분류하는 방법 중 하나는 애널리스트의 정확성이다. 다음은 Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">애널리스트 주식</a> 평가 기준으로 가장 정확한 월스트리트 애널리스트 5명의 최신 주식 추천을 살펴보겠다.
애널리스트: 레오 마리아니(Leo Mariani)
<ul>
<li>애널리스트 회사: 로스 MKM</li>
<li>평가 정확도: 88%</li>
<li>최신 평가: 8월 27일 코테라 에너지(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRA#NYSE">CTRA</a>)에 대한 투자의견을 보류에서 매수로 상향 조정하고 목표 가격을 25달러에서 29달러로 높였다. 이 분석가는 주가 상승 여력이 약 19%라고 보고 있다.</li>
<li>최근 뉴스: 8월 1일, 코테라 에너지는 예상보다 저조한 2분기 재무 결과를 보고했다.</li>
</ul>
애널리스트: 리차드 데이비스(Richard Davis)
<ul>
<li>애널리스트 회사: 캐너코드 제뉴이티(Canaccord Genuity)</li>
<li>평가 정확도: 88%</li>
<li>최신 평가: 옥타(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>)에 대해 보류 등급을 유지하고 8월 29일에 목표 가격을 95달러에서 90달러로 낮췄다. 이 분석가는 주가 상승 여력이 약 14%라고 보고 있다.</li>
<li>최근 뉴스: 8월 28일, 옥타는 주당 72센트의 분기 이익을 발표하여 애널리스트 컨센서스 예상치인 주당 61센트를 초과했다.</li>
</ul>
애널리스트: 재커리 파덤(Zachary Fadem)
<ul>
<li>애널리스트 회사: 웰스 파고(Wells Fargo)</li>
<li>평가 정확도: 87%</li>
<li>최신 평가: 베스트 바이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)에 대해 동일 가중치 등급을 유지하고 8월 30일 목표 가격을 80달러에서 95달러로 높였다. 이 분석가는 주가가 약 5% 하락할 것으로 보고 있다.</li>
<li>최근 뉴스: 8월 29일, 베스트 바이는 예상보다 좋은 2분기 재무 결과를 발표하고 FY25 실적 가이던스를 상향 조정했다.</li>
</ul>
애널리스트: 윌리엄 스타인(William Stein)
<ul>
<li>애널리스트 회사: 트루이스트 증권(Truist Securities)</li>
<li>평가 정확도: 87%</li>
<li>최신 평가: 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)에 대해 매수 의견을 유지하고 8월 29일 목표 가격을 145달러에서 148달러로 높였다. 이 분석가는 주가가 약 24%의 상승 여력을 보고 있다.</li>
<li>최근 뉴스: 8월 28일, 엔비디아는 2분기 예상보다 좋은 이익과 매출 결과를 발표했다.</li>
</ul>
애널리스트: 트레버 월시(Trevor Walsh)
<ul>
<li>애널리스트 회사: JMP 증권(JMP Securities)</li>
<li>평가 정확도: 86%</li>
<li>최신 평가: 8월 28일, 센티넬원(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>)에 대해 목표 가격 33달러로 마켓 아웃퍼폼(Market Outperform) 평가를 반복했다. 이 분석가는 주가 상승 여력이 약 40%에 달할 것으로 보고 있다.</li>
<li>최근 뉴스: 8월 27일, 센티넬원은 주당 22센트의 분기 GAAP 손실을 보고하여 애널리스트 컨센서스 예상치와 일치했다.</li>
</ul>
자세히 읽기: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/08/40666406/top-2-real-estate-stocks-that-could-blast-off-this-quarter">이번 분기에 급등할 가능성이 있는 상위 2개 부동산 주식</a></li>
</ul>
다른 트레이더들보다 30분 일찍 독점 시장 움직임 뉴스를 받아보세요 
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8월에는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40648231/wall-street-poised-for-strong-start-as-inflation-data-looms-strategist-says-brace-for-volatile-fall">주식 시장이</a> 7월 중순 정점 이후 겪은 손실을 만회했으며, 이는 실적과 양호한 데이터가 반등에 도움이 되었다. 8월을 뒤로 보내면서 시장 성과를 더욱 폭넓게 측정하는 S&amp;P 500 지수의 상승주와 하락주를 살펴보겠다.
세 가지 추세: 이번 달의 거래는 세 가지 추세로 특징지어질 수 있다. 주식은 8월까지 약세를 이어갔고, S&amp;P 500은 글로벌 주식 시장의 붕괴와 동시에 8월 5일에 바닥을 쳤다. 엔화 강세로 인한 엔캐리 트레이드의 청산은 위험 회피를 부추겨 일본 증시를 급락시켰고 그 반향은 다른 곳에서도 뚜렷이 드러났다.
S&amp;P 500 지수는 공교롭게도 월요일이었던 8월 5일 장중 4.3% 하락했다. 이 붕괴는 1987년 10월의 블랙 먼데이 붕괴와 구별하기 위해 즉시 블랙 먼데이 2.0으로 명명되었다. 일반적으로 VIX라고 불리는 CBOE 변동성 지수는 하락하기 전 장중 65.73으로 두 배 이상 상승했다.
긍정적인 점은 S&amp;P 500이 오늘의 저점을 마감했고 종가까지 3% 정도 하락했다는 것이다.
연방공개시장위원회(FOMC)가 9월 회의에서 금리 인하를 시작할 것이라는 기대감을 강화한 수많은 촉매제 덕분에 시장은 8월 22일까지 저점에서 꾸준히 회복세를 보였다.
강력하고 빠른 회복으로 인해 트레이더들은 방어적인 태도를 취하게 되었고, 그 이후로 시장은 횡보세로 전환되었다.
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출처: Yahoo Finance
8월 S&amp;P 500 지수는 2.28% 상승해 5,648.40으로 한 달을 마감했다. 이는 7월 16일 기록적인 종가인 5,667.20에서 조금 떨어진 수준이다.
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-growth-stocks">현재 최고의 성장주</a>
상승 주식들: 2023년 초부터 광범위한 시장 상승세를 주도해 온 매그니피센트 7개 종목 중 어느 종목도 상위 10개 종목에 포함되지 않았다. 이 목록에는 크라우드스트라이크(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)와 포티넷(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)라는 두 개의 사이버 보안 회사가 포함되어 있다. 크라우드스트라이크는 7월 19일 이후 글로벌 IT 중단으로 인한 하락세에서 반등하고 있었다.
포티넷은 실적 발표 후 강력한 반등으로 도움을 받았다.
두 개의 가정용 및 개인 관리 제품 회사들도 포함되었으며, 커피 체인 스타벅스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)는 경영 변화로 주가가 상승했다.
8월의 상위 10개 상승주는 다음과 같다:
<ul>
<li>포장 식품 회사 켈라노바(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>) (+38.62%) (주로 비상장 마즈(Mars)의 인수 소문과 그에 따른 거래 확인으로 인해 상승세를 보임)</li>
<li>포티넷 (+32.17%)</li>
<li>스타벅스 (+26.52%)</li>
<li>엑슨 엔터프라이즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) (+21.65%); (실적 발표 후 8월 7일에 주가가 상승함)</li>
<li>크로락스 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) (+21.02%)</li>
<li>크라우드스트라이크(+19.54%)</li>
<li>켄뷰(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>) (+19.88%)</li>
<li>베스트 바이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) (+16.04%)</li>
<li>아치 캐피털 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) (+18.07%)</li>
<li>프로그레시브 손해보험사(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) (+17.78%)</li>
</ul>
하락 주식들: S&amp;P 500 지수에 편입된 후 꿈을 꾸었던 인공 지능 서버 제조업체 슈퍼 마이크로 컴퓨터(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)는 공매도 보고서와 회사의 10-K 보고서 제출 지연으로 인해 급락했다. 펀더멘털 리스크를 안고 있는 인텔(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)도 이번 달 최악의 실적을 거뒀다.
몇몇 소매업체들이 8월 S&amp;P 500 하락주 10개 목록에 포함되었다.
8월의 하락 주식 10개는 다음과 같다:
<ul>
<li>슈퍼 마이크로(-37.62%)</li>
<li>모더나(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) (-35.08%)</li>
<li>달러 제너럴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) (-31.08%)</li>
<li>인텔(-27.86%)</li>
<li>월그린스 부츠 얼라이언스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) (-20.19%)</li>
<li>달러 트리(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) (-19.02%)</li>
<li>찰스 리버 래보래토리즈 인터내셔널(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) (-18.99%)</li>
<li>에어비앤비(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) (-15.94)</li>
<li>배스 앤 바디 웍스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) (-15.80%)</li>
<li>엣시(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) (-15.43%)</li>
</ul>
실적 반응으로 인해 인텔 및 모더나를 포함한 일부 주식에서 나타난 약세가 촉발되어 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40139012/moderna-stock-trading-lower-on-dismal-guidance-analysts-cuts-price-targets-noting-c">연간 전망을</a> 낮췄다.
연방준비제도(연준)가 9월 금리 인하를 거의 결정함에 따라 이러한 하락세를 보인 주식 중 일부, 특히 소매관련 주식이 반등할 수 있다.
<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro 데이터</a>에 따르면, S&amp;P 500 지수를 추적하는 상장지수펀드인 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)는 금요일 0.95% 상승한 563.68달러로 마감했다.
다음 기사 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40594093/economist-peter-schiff-warns-fed-may-be-committing-mistake-by-lowering-rates-in-sep">경제학자 피터 쉬프, 연준이 9월에 금리를 인하하면 실수할 수 있다고 경고</a></li>
</ul>
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재고 손실은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/retail" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">소매업체들</a>의 재정적 어려움의 주요 원인이며, 일부 소매업체들은 &#8216;슈링크(shrink, 재고 손)&#8217; 수준이 증가했다고 보고했다.
달러 제너럴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)의 CFO인 켈리 딜츠(Kelly Dilts)는 목요일에 &#8220;&#8216;슈링크&#8217;는 계속해서 상당한 역풍이 되고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40623595" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">부진한 2분기 재무 결과</a>가 발표된 후 이 회사의 주가는 30% 이상 하락했다.
달러 제너럴은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40656935/dollar-general-market-share-loss-to-walmart-is-opposite-of-what-historically-happen" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">분석가의 기대치를 놓쳐</a> 투자자들을 실망시켰다. 동일 매장 매출과 소비자 트래픽의 증가에도 불구하고 영업 이익은 20.6% 감소했다.
이 결과는 또한 달러 트리(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)의 주가에도 영향을 주어 최근 5거래일 동안 14% 하락했다. 이번 하락은 수요일 저녁과 목요일 아침 사이의 10% 급락도 포함한다.
슈링크란 무엇인가? &#8220;슈링키지(shrinkage)&#8221; 또는 &#8220;슈링크&#8221;는 회계사들이 실제 제품 재고와 재고 장부에 기재된 수치 간의 차이를 설명하는 용어이다.
구어체로 &#8220;슈링크(축소)&#8221;라는 용어는 좀도둑질에서 유래되었다. 하지만 절도 외에도 직원 절도, 관리 오류, 공급업체 사기, 제품 손상 등 다른 요인들도 있다. 이는 운송 중이나 제품 유효기간이 만료된 경우에도 발생할 수 있다.
미 전국소매연맹(NRF)에 <a href="https://nrf.com/research/national-retail-security-survey-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">따르면</a>, 슈링크는 2022년 미국 기업들의 손실 1,121억 달러를 차지했다. 이는 전체 매출의 1.6%에 해당한다.
이 수치는 2021년보다 20bp(베이시스 포인트) 증가했으며, 올해 기업에서 나온 예비 데이터에 따르면 일부 소매 카테고리에서는 이 수치가 훨씬 더 증가할 수 있음을 암시한다.
포춘(Fortune)의 한 <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/01/09/why-retail-100-billion-shrink-crisis-may-shoplifting/">보고서</a>에 따르면, 미국 매장에서의 슈링크(축소)는 지난 5년 동안 두 배로 증가했다.
재정이 빠듯한 소비자: 달러 제너럴의 CEO인 토드 J. 바소스(Todd J. Vasos)는 목요일 회사의 예상보다 부진한 매출 실적은 &#8220;재무 상태에 불안한 핵심 고객층&#8221;에 기인한다고 말했다.
트루이스트 증권(Truist Securities)의 한 증권 분석가는 이 회사가 월마트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40656935" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">시장 점유율을 잃고 있을 수 있다</a>고 제안했다.
달러 제너럴의 핵심 소비자층은 주로 연간 소득이 35,000달러 미만인 가구이다.
소비자 지출은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40494701/is-the-consumer-ok-what-we-know-from-retailers-about-spending-in-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">계속해서 전국적으로 기대치를 초과</a>하고 있지만, 저소득층 소비자 행동에 대한 이 회사의 설명은 높은 인플레이션이 가장 낮은 경제 집단에 미치는 부정적인 영향을 입증한다.
지난 7월 연방준비제도(연준)이 선호하는 인플레이션 지표인 개인소비지출(PCE) 지수는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/08/40650834/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-falls-short-of-expectations-in-july-personal-spend">전년 동기 대비 2.5% 증가</a>했다.
한 전문가는 금요일에 &#8220;인플레이션 수치는 천천히 그러나 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40654794/inflation-is-becoming-boring-again-as-numbers-are-right-on-target-economists">확실히 다시 지루해지고</a> 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
인플레이션 데이터는 연준이 9월 회의에서 금리를 인하할 것이라는 가정을 강화하고 니다.
추가 정보: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40634810">인플레이션이 모든 기업들의 매출을 잠식하고 있다. 심지어 이 가정용 식품 브랜드도</a>
회사의 경영진은 통화에서 연말까지 슈링크가 순풍으로 바뀔 것이라고 &#8220;조심스럽게 낙관하고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39181520" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">최근 실적 발표</a>에서 경쟁사인 달러 트리도 자사 매장의 슈링크가 증가하고 있다고 말했다.
지난 6월 CEO 겸 회장인 릭 드레일링(Rick Dreilin은 &#8220;슈링크가 여전히 ​​문제이지만 작년처럼 악화되지는 않고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
드레일링은 회사가 발견한 한 가지 해결책은 슈링크 비율이 높은 제품을 매장에서 직접 제거하는 것이라고 말했다.
&#8220;우리는 약 1년 전부터 이를 시작했다. 그리고 통제할 수 있는 계산대 뒤에 배치했다&#8221;고 드레일링이 말했다.
이 회사의 2분기 실적 발표는 9월 4일에 예정되어 있으며, 이러한 조치가 달러 트리의 재고에 어떤 결과를 가져왔는지에 대한 정보를 제공할 수 있다.
베스트 바이는 잘하고 있을까? 달러 매장 기업들은 적어도 매장 절도와 관련하여 슈링크를 방지하고 있는 회사인 베스트 바이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)에서 한 가지를 배울 수 있다.
이 회사는 목요일에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40624075">예상보다 좋은 분기 실적</a>를 발표한 후 주가가 12% 이상 상승했다.
몇 달 전 CNN은 베스트 바이가 매장 내 직원 수를 늘려 좀도둑들을 상대하고 있다고 <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/24/business/best-buy-shoplifting-prevention/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도</a>했다.
전국소매연맹에 <a href="https://cdn.nrf.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/National%20Retail%20Security%20Survey%20Organized%20Retail%20Crime%202022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">따르면</a> 베스트 바이 매장에서 판매되는 전자제품 및 가전제품이 가장 많이 도난당하는 것으로 나타났다. 기타 카테고리에는 의류, 건강 및 미용, 식품 및 음료, 신발, 가정용 가구 및 가정용품, 주택 개조, 안경, 사무용품, 유아 관리 및 장난감이 포함된다.
지난 4분기 연속 베스트 바이의 실적 발표 대화에서 슈링크(축소)라는 용어는 언급되지 않았다.
2023년 8월, 베스트 바이의 CEO인 코리 배리(Corie Sue Barry)는 2023년 2분기 동안 슈링크(축소)는 매출의 &#8220;10bp 이내로 팬데믹 이전 수준과 동일하다고 말했다.
이 회사가 판매하는 제품의 &#8220;고가 특성&#8221; 때문에 역사적으로 슈링크(축소) 문제를 표준 관행으로 다루어왔다.
배리는 &#8220;이것은 실제로 문화에 뿌리를 두고 있다&#8221;고 말했다. &#8220;우리 매장에는 보통 입구가 하나뿐이다. 셀프 계산대가 적은 경향이 있다&#8221;고 그녀가 말했다.
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사진 출처: Dollar General Newsroom.
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베스트 바이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)는 회계연도 2분기 조정 주당순이익(EPS)를 1.34달러로 보고하여 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">월가의 추정치</a>인 1.16달러를 능가했다. 분기별 매출은 92억 9천만 달러로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40621701/best-buy-reports-second-quarter-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">애널리스트 컨센서스</a>인 92억 4천만 달러를 상회했다. 이 발표 후 목요일 주가는 14% 급등했다.
분기별 국내 매출은 86억 2천만 달러로 전년 동기 대비 3.0% 감소했다. 비교 매장 매출은 2.3% 감소했다.
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이 회사는 해당 분기에 700만 달러의 구조조정 비용을 지출했다.
국내 온라인 매출은 27억 2천만 달러로 비슷한 기준으로 1.6% 감소했다.
상품 측면에서 가중 기준 비교 매장 매출 감소의 가장 큰 원인은 가전제품, 홈 시어터 및 게임이었다. 태블릿, 컴퓨팅 및 서비스 범주의 성장은 이러한 동인을 부분적으로 상쇄한다.
국내 총이익률은 23.5%로 지난해 23.1%보다 높아졌다. 이는 멤버십 상품 등 상품마진율 하락으로 부분적으로 상쇄되는 등 회사 서비스 부문의 재무실적이 개선된 덕분이다.
해외 매출은 6억 6,500만 달러로 전년 대비 4.0% 감소했다. 해외 총이익률은 23.9%로 지난해 24.2%보다 높아졌다. 총 이익률이 낮은 것은 주로 제품 마진율이 좋지 않았기 때문입이.
배당금: 이 회사는 주당 0.94달러의 정기 분기 배당금을 승인했다.
CEO 코리 배리(Corie Barry): &#8220;우리는 국내 태블릿 및 컴퓨팅 부문에서 강력한 성과를 거두었으며, 이는 작년 대비 6%의 비교 매장 매출 성장을 기록했다.&#8221;
전망: 베스트 바이는 2025회계연도 조정 EPS 전망을 이전 5.75달러~6.20달러에서 6.10달러~6.35달러로 높였다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">예상치</a> 6.08달러와 비교된다. 이 이전 매출 전망의 상단을 413억 달러-426억 달러에서 413억 달러-419억 달러로 하향 조정했다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/39084657/best-buy-q1-earnings-eps-beat-restructuring-charges-ceo-confident-in-strengthening-position-in-comp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">418.1억 달러 예상치</a>와 비교된다.
이 회사는 2025 회계연도 3분기에 비교 매장 매출이 약 1.0% 감소하고 조정 영업 이익률이 약 3.7%가 될 것으로 예상하고 있다.
베스트 바이의 주식은 지난 12개월 동안 14% 이상 상승했다.
주가 움직임: 베스트 바이의 주식은 목요일 14.09% 상승한 100.18달러에 마감되었다.
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