MillerKnoll에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 MillerKnoll의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

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MillerKnoll Inc, formerly Herman Miller Inc researches, designs, manufactures, sells, and distributes interior furnishings across the globe. The Company has three reportable segments: Americas Contract , International Contract & Specialty International & Specialty and Global Retail. The company's products are sold through a variety of sources, including owned and independent contract furniture dealers, direct customer sales, owned and independent retailers, direct-mail catalogs, and the company's online stores. The independent retailer division generates the majority of the firm's overall sales.

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밀러놀(NASDAQ:MLKN)의 주식은 회사가 목요일 시장 마감 후 1분기 재무 결과를 발표한 후 5% 이상 하락했다. 보고서의 세부 사항은 다음과 같다.

밀러놀의 주식은 엇갈린 1분기 실적과 2분기 전망에 시간외 거래에서 5% 이상 하락

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index and S&amp;P 500 hitting fresh record highs during the session. The US Federal Reserve, on Wednesday, slashed interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday at its September Federal Open Market Committee meeting, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4.75% to 5%.
On the economic data front, the U.S. reported a current account deficit of $266.8 billion in the second quarter versus a gap of $241 billion in the prior period and higher than market estimates of a $260 billion gap. U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 from the prior week to 219,000 in the week ending September 14, compared to market expectations of 230,000.
Tech stocks rallied, with shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) gaining around 4% and 6%, respectively. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) shares added 2.2% during the session. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) also surged, closing the day with gains of 7.4%.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology stocks recording the biggest gains on Thursday. However, consumer staples and utilities stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 522 points to 42,025.19 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 surged 1.70% to 5,713.64, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.51% at 18,013.98 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 65.7, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 60.8.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Nvidia, Tesla Rally As Dow, S&P 500 Surge To Fresh Highs After Fed Cuts Rates: Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

General Motors' (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) autonomous driving unit Cruise said on Thursday that it is eyeing resuming operations of its robotaxis in California which was paused after the involvement of one of its driverless vehicles in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/12/36246017/future-of-gm-autonomous-vehicle-maker-cruise-in-peril-after-900-job-cuts">pedestrian accident</a> late last year.
What Happened: The company said that it will deploy several manual mapping vehicles in Sunnyvale and Mountain View starting Thursday. The company intends to start supervised robotaxi testing in the state later this fall with up to five autonomous vehicles, it added.
&#8220;Resuming testing in the Bay Area is an important step forward as we continue to work closely with California regulators and local stakeholders. This will allow our local employees to engage directly with our product as they refine and improve our tech through R&amp;D,&#8221; the company said in a post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
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Why It Matters: Cruise suspended all of its operations in the U.S. late last year following the involvement of one of its robotaxis in an accident in San Francisco, leading to heightened regulatory scrutiny and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38606510/us-is-currently-sc-ed-ex-cruise-ceo-calls-for-manufacturing-makeover-to-win-over-chinese-auto-rivals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exit of its co-founder </a>and then CEO Kyle Vogt.
The company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38155753/cruise-back-on-phoenix-roads-soon-gms-self-driving-unit-reportedly-gears-up-to-resume-robotaxi-testi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">resumed manual driving in the city of Phoenix</a>&nbsp;to gather road information earlier this year in April and in Houston and Dallas, Texas in June.
For the first half of 2024, Cruise accrued an operating loss of $1.65 billion, 28% higher than the loss of $1.29 billion recorded in the corresponding period of last year. GM also spent $583 million on restructuring Cruise in the period.
Last month, Cruise issued a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40502871/gms-autonomous-driving-unit-cruise-recalls-all-u-s-vehicles-over-concerns-of-unexpected-braking-auto">recall for the entirety of its U.S. fleet</a> over concerns that they may brake unexpectedly. The company updated software in all of its vehicles on the road to fix the issue. 
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GM's Cruise Eyes Resuming Robotaxi Operations In California After Long Pause Due To Pedestrian Accident In 2023

The United States will continue to keep a mid-range missile system in the Philippines, the decision comes despite demands from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39710570/us-has-better-global-image-than-china-survey-reveals">China for its removal</a>.
What Happened: The Typhon missile system, capable of launching missiles that can reach Chinese targets, was initially deployed for joint exercises earlier this year. However, it has remained in place, reported Reuters on Friday, citing sources familiar with the situation.
The Philippines, located near Taiwan, is a crucial part of the U.S. strategy in Asia. The missile system&#8217;s presence is seen as vital for supporting Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack.
China and Russia have criticized the deployment, accusing the U.S. of escalating an arms race. China&#8217;s foreign ministry expressed significant concern over the decision to keep the system in place, stating it threatens regional security.
Philippine officials confirmed ongoing training with the missile system on the northern island of Luzon, near the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, according to the report. They indicated no immediate plans to withdraw the system, even though joint exercises conclude this month.
A senior Philippine government official noted that the U.S. and the Philippines are testing the system&#8217;s feasibility for potential conflict scenarios. 
&#8220;It is up to the higher headquarters to decide on its stay, and most importantly the United States Army Pacific&nbsp;(USARPAC) because they own this, it is not our capability,&#8221; Philippines army spokesman, Colonel Louie Dema-ala said according to the report.
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Why It Matters: The decision to retain the missile system in the Philippines comes amid a series of escalating tensions between the U.S. and China. 
Recently, President Joe Biden&#8216;s administration launched an investigation into a significant rise in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40896792/us-probes-surge-in-chinese-uranium-imports-amid-fears-of-russian-ban-evasion">enriched uranium imports from China</a>, suspecting it as a potential loophole for Russia to bypass a U.S. import ban. 
Additionally, key congressional panels have warned that the U.S. is lagging behind China in war preparedness. Lawmakers have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40936105/us-lagging-behind-china-in-war-preparedness-congressional-panels-warn">criticized outdated Pentagon procedures</a> and emphasized the need for faster technology transfers to allies.
Tensions in the South China Sea have also been on the rise. In June, a collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels near the Spratly Islands led to accusations of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39351335/us-ally-slams-chinas-claims-of-vessel-collision-as-deceptive-and-misleading-amid-rising-south-china">deceptive information from Beijing</a>. The Philippine military has previously condemned China&#8217;s actions as illegal within their exclusive economic zone.
Furthermore, a survey by the Pew Research Center revealed that the U.S. enjoys a significantly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39710570/us-has-better-global-image-than-china-survey-reveals">better global image</a> than China in numerous high- and middle-income countries. This perception plays a crucial role in the ongoing geopolitical rivalry between the two nations.
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US Keeps Missiles Vital For Defence Of Taiwan In Philippines Despite Beijing's Demands For Removal: Report

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>FedEx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40948046/fedex-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-lowered-guidance-challenging-quarter">weaker-than-expected results</a> for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and lowered its full-year guidance. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $21.6 billion, missing analyst estimates of $21.955 billion, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.60 per share, missing analyst estimates of $4.80 per share. FedEx shares tumbled 11% to $267.25 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Wall Street expects VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>) to report a quarterly loss at 21 cents per share on revenue of $460.09 million before the opening bell. VinFast Auto shares rose 0.2% to $3.9665 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Chewy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) announced a public offering by a selling stockholder and a concurrent share repurchase. Chewy shares fell 0.8% to $30.85 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLKN#NASDAQ">MLKN</a>) reported downbeat <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40949071/millerknoll-stock-dips-after-q1-results-heres-why">first-quarter financial results</a> on Thursday. The company also said it sees second-quarter earnings of between 51 cents and 57 cents per share, versus the estimate of 61 cents, and second-quarter revenue in a range of $950 million to $990 million, versus the $948.12 million estimate. MillerKnoll shares declined 5.3% to $26.02 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40948948/homebuilder-lennar-reports-better-than-expected-q3-results-details">reported</a> better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter. The company said it sees fourth-quarter new orders in a range of 19,000 to 19,300 and deliveries between 22,500 and 23,000. The company expects the average sales price to be approximately $425,000. Lennar shares fell 2.4% to $187.75 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) co-founder, Joe Lonsdale, has expressed his support for Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31810229/elon-musk-bought-twitter-1-year-ago-a-look-back-at-whats-happened-since-and-what-could-be-next">acquisition of</a> Twitter, now rebranded as X.
What Happened: On Thursday, while appearing on CNBC&#8217;s Squawk Box, Lonsdale was asked about Musk&#8217;s sentiments toward his $44 billion purchase of Twitter. 
Lonsdale responded positively, suggesting that Musk&#8217;s acquisition was a crucial step for the preservation of the West.
&#8220;If Elon hadn&#8217;t bought Twitter, if he hadn&#8217;t done this, the entire West would be at 10x the threat,&#8221; he said and went on to underscore the significance of free speech in maintaining our civilization.
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When probed about the financial implications of the acquisition, Lonsdale acknowledged a decrease in revenue due to brands pulling their support.
However, he contended that this was a result of illegal coordination and attacks, which he deemed &#8220;probably illegal.&#8221;
he stated that while brands have the right to withdraw their support, behind-the-scenes coordination to damage a company is inappropriate.
Musk also shared the clip from this discussion on X and said, &#8220;Thanks Joe.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s acquisition of Twitter has been fraught with controversy. Just earlier this month, it was reported that X is expected to see a drastic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40762349/x-faces-major-advertiser-exodus-amid-string-of-elon-musk-controversies">reduction in advertising expenditure</a> in 2025, following a 26% decline in marketers' ad spending on the platform.
Last month, it was reported that since Musk&#8217;s acquisition, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/08/40533138/as-twitters-revenue-collapses-by-84-tesla-bulls-fear-elon-musk-will-liquidate-more-tesla-stock-bring">X&#8217;s revenue has plummeted by 84%</a>. This number also reportedly sparked fears among Tesla investors that Musk might sell more of his Tesla stock to fill the financial gap.
Previously, Meta Platforms Inc's president for global affairs, Nick Clegg, also criticized X for becoming a "tiny" platform for elites that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40852207/meta-exec-slams-elon-musks-x-as-tiny-platform-that-allows-anyone-say-anything">permits anyone to say anything</a>.
He also noted that individuals banned from Meta's platforms like Facebook and Instagram remain active on X and Telegram, and were involved in the far-right protests and riots in Britain last month.
Meanwhile, on Thursday morning, Palantir <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40939510/palantir-stock-hits-52-week-highs-thursday-whats-going-on">shares made a new 52-week high</a>. This development came after the company got a new contract from the U.S. Army worth $99.8 million.
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<li>Kineta will be trading under the symbol &quot;KANT&quot; on OTC Pink</li>
<li>Kineta will continue to pursue strategic alternatives as previously announced</li>
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Reported Earlier, Kineta Transitions From Nasdaq To OTC Markets, Continues Focus On Strategic Alternatives

Approval based on compelling safety and efficacy from the Phase 3 MARIPOSA-2 study, marking&nbsp;the third new indication for RYBREVANT&reg;&nbsp;this year, with four indications overall

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Germany Producer Price Index (MoM) For August 0.2% Vs. 0.0% Est.; 0.2% Prior

U.K. Retail Sales (YoY) For August 2.5% Vs. 1.4% Est.; 1.5% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Retail Sales (MoM) For August 1.0% Vs. 0.3% Est.; 0.7% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Core Retail Sales (YoY) For August 2.3% Vs. 1.1% Est.; 1.4% Prior

U.K. Core Retail Sales (MoM) For August 1.1% Vs. 0.5% Est.; 1.0% (Revised) Prior

TRIN

Reported Earlier, Trinity Capital Expands Credit Facility To $510M With $70M Boost From New Lenders

Ascendis estimates the net proceeds from the offering will be approximately&nbsp;$281.3 million&nbsp;(assuming no exercise of the underwriters&#39; option to purchase additional ADSs), after deducting the underwriting commissions and estimated offering expenses. Ascendis intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to support the commercial preparations, launch and commercial activities, clinical development and regulatory approvals for its products and product candidates, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

ASND

Reported Earlier, Ascendis Pharma Prices $281.3M Public Offering Of 2M ADSs At $150/ADS

Leveraging NVIDIA accelerated computing and offering personalized drinks, Scorpion is expected to save costs, generate revenue, and provide an unforgettable customer experience

Reported Earlier, Richtech Robotics Launches Scorpion, An AI-Driven Single-Arm Beverage Service Robot, And Secures 500-Unit Distribution Deal Over Five Years

Agreement designed to foster collaboration and usage of quantum computing solutions for optimization and AI applications

QBTS

Reported Earlier, D-Wave And Staque Join Forces To Accelerate Annealing Quantum Computing Adoption Across The Middle East

The gross proceeds from the sale of the shares by the Selling Stockholders will be approximately $2.2 billion. Diamondback will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the Selling Stockholders. The Secondary Offering is expected to close on September 23, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
In addition, Diamondback has agreed to purchase from the underwriters 2,000,000 shares of common stock that are the subject of the Secondary Offering at a price per share equal to the price per share to be paid by the underwriters to the Selling Stockholders (the &quot;Share Repurchase&quot;) under Diamondback&#39;s existing share repurchase program. Diamondback plans to fund the Share Repurchase from existing cash on hand. The underwriters will not receive any compensation for the shares being repurchased by Diamondback in the Share Repurchase.

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Reported Earlier, Diamondback Energy Prices Upsized $2.2B Secondary Common Stock Offering Of 12.77M Shares

YouTube, a subsidiary of&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, has announced the implementation of &#8220;Pause ads,&#8221; a feature that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35613857/youtubes-war-against-ad-blockers-leads-to-record-uninstalls-but-users-are-fighting-back">displays advertisements</a> even when a video is paused.
What Happened: On Thursday, YouTube confirmed the broad rollout of &#8220;Pause ads&#8221; to all advertisers. Now, when a user pauses a video, an ad will appear&nbsp;on the side of the&nbsp;screen, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/19/business/youtube-ads-paused-screen/index.html">reported</a> CNN.
The new feature is intended to be &#8220;seamless for viewers&#8221; and offers an opportunity for&nbsp;them to learn more about&nbsp;a brand, a Google spokesperson told the report.
The update is seen as beneficial&nbsp;for the entire YouTube ecosystem&nbsp;and is part of the modern Connected TV (CTV) ads experience.
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Despite YouTube&#8217;s assertion that&nbsp;the update creates a less&nbsp;interruptive viewing experience, social media users have voiced their annoyance over the new, unavoidable ads.
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&mdash; RoÆther (@Roaether) <a href="https://twitter.com/Roaether/status/1832186161743216724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">nice one thing i hate when i pause a youtube video is the silence <a href="https://t.co/86sNagJ9Y4">https://t.co/86sNagJ9Y4</a>
&mdash; Keefler (@Keefler_Elf) <a href="https://twitter.com/Keefler_Elf/status/1836947769317020159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YouTube</a> Playing ads when pausing a video is an absolute trash idea. Stop trying these atrocious implementations to try to strongarm users into your subscription service. When I pause a video I want to disconnect not have to also wait to mute/pause/skip and ad.
&mdash; Cannoli Senpai (@CannoliSenpai) <a href="https://twitter.com/CannoliSenpai/status/1836956020226040198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The introduction of &#8216;Pause ads&#8217; comes amid growing user frustration over the increasing number of ads on YouTube. Last year, Elon Musk agreed with millions of users worldwide that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35483941/elon-musk-agrees-with-millions-of-users-worldwide-youtube-ads-are-getting-out-of-control">YouTube ads were &#8220;getting out of control.&#8221;</a>
In May this year, some YouTube users with ad blockers installed reported that their videos were skipping to the end, a phenomenon that was speculated to be a strategy by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39054233/youtube-videos-reportedly-skipping-to-the-end-for-ad-block-users-bug-or-strategy">YouTube to counter ad blockers</a>.
YouTube has also been experimenting with new ways to prevent rampant ad-blocking on the platform, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39438445/youtube-steps-up-ad-blocker-crackdown-is-it-making-a-difference">server-side ad injection</a>.
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The home improvement industry promises sustained growth due to increasing smart remodeling options, aging housing stock, and strong demand driven by changing consumer preferences. Therefore, strong home improvement stocks: MillerKnoll (MLKN) and Acuity Brands (AYI) could be worth your attention for this month. Read on... Despite a slow 2023, the home improvement market shows promise, with rising consumer confidence and stabilizing inflation expected to boost spending. Analysts forecast growth in both professional and consumer markets, driven by trends like AI, smart design tools, and increased appliance needs. These factors create lucrative investment opportunities.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to consider investing in fundamentally strong home improvement stocks such as MillerKnoll, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MLKN/">MLKN</a>) and Acuity Brands, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AYI/">AYI</a>).
The home improvement market is expected to grow in the latter half of 2024 and in 2025 due to factors such as urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and changing consumer preferences, particularly for renovation and aesthetic enhancements. The global market is projected to reach around $490.13 billion by 2030, with a <a href="https://www.zionmarketresearch.com/report/home-improvement-market">CAGR of approximately 4.7%</a>.
Although remodeling activity has decreased since the pandemic peak, spending per project has risen. Longer homeowner tenures, the need to maintain aging homes, increased demand for smart building management, and heightened security demands drive this trend. The U.S. residential remodeling market is expected to grow from $538.10 million this year to <a href="https://www.polarismarketresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-residential-remodeling-market">$754.75 million by 2032</a>, with a CAGR of 4.3%.
Considering these conducive trends, let's analyze the fundamental aspects of the two <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/home-improvement-goods/">Home Improvement &amp; Goods</a> picks, beginning with the second choice.
Stock #2: MillerKnoll, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MLKN/">MLKN</a>)
MLKN researches, designs, manufactures, and distributes interior furnishings worldwide. It operates through three segments: Americas Contract, International Contract &amp; Specialty, and Global Retail. The company also provides seating products, furniture systems, and other freestanding furniture elements.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, MLKN's 39.12% is 24.9% higher than the 31.33% industry average. Likewise, the stock's 11.36% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 73.3% higher than the 6.55% industry average. Also, the stock's 0.87x trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/assetturnover.asp">asset turnover ratio</a> is 12.1% higher than the 0.78x industry average.
MLKN reported net sales of $889.90 million for the fourth quarter ended June 1, 2024. The company's adjusted EBITDA was $104.10 million, up 15.9% year-over-year. Its net earnings attributable to MLKN were $9.90 million, compared to a net loss of $0.10 million in the year-ago quarter. Additionally, its adjusted EPS stood at $0.67, representing an increase of 63.4% from the previous year's quarter.
Analysts expect MLKN's EPS for the quarter ending August 31, 2024, to increase 8.8% year-over-year to $0.40, and its revenue for the quarter ending February 28, 2025, is expected to increase 2.6% year-over-year to $895.10 million. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 51.9% to close the last trading session at $30.19.
MLKN's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect strong prospects. It has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has a B grade for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Quality. It is ranked #6 out of 59 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/home-improvement-goods/">Home Improvement &amp; Goods</a> industry. Beyond what we stated above, we also have given MLKN grades for Stability and Sentiment. Get all the MLKN's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MLKN/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Acuity Brands, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AYI/">AYI</a>)
AYI provides lighting, lighting controls, building management systems, and location-aware applications internationally. The company operates in two segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL), and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG).
On June 26, 2024, AYI declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share, payable on August 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2024.
In terms of the trailing-12-month levered FCF margin, AYI's 11.60% is 76.9% higher than the 6.55% industry average. Similarly, the stock's 10.12% trailing-12-month net income margin is 66% higher than the 6.10% industry average. Also, the stock's 10.61% trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets is 118.8% higher than the 4.85% industry average.
During the third quarter that ended May 31, 2024, AYI's net sales came in at $968.10 million. The company's adjusted operating profit rose 2.6% from the year-ago value to $167.10 million.
For the same period, its adjusted net income and EPS stood at $130.70 million and $4.15 up 8.8% and 10.7% year-over-year growth, respectively. Also, the company's adjusted EBITDA grew 2.5% from the previous year's quarter to $180 million.
For the quarter ending August 31, 2024, AYI's revenue is expected to increase marginally year-over-year to $1.01 billion. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to increase 5.6% year-over-year to $4.19. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past nine months, the stock has gained 47.5% to close the last trading session at $239.38.
AYI's POWR Ratings reflect a favorable outlook. It has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth and Value. It is ranked #4 in the Home Improvement &amp; Goods industry. To see AYI's Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AYI/">click here</a>.
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AYI shares were trading at $230.39 per share on Friday afternoon, down $8.99 (-3.76%). Year-to-date, AYI has gained 12.68%, versus a 12.58% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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