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Okta is a cloud-native security company that focuses on identity and access management. The San Francisco-based firm went public in 2017 and focuses on two key client stakeholder groups: workforces and customers. Okta's workforce offerings enable a company's employees to securely access its cloud-based and on-premises resources. The firm's customer offerings allow its clients' customers to securely access the client's applications.

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클라우드 네이티브 사이버 보안 회사 옥타(NASDAQ:OKTA)는 화요일(3일) 장 마감 후 3분기 재무 실적을 발표했다. 실적 보고서 요약은 다음과 같다.

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이들 10개 대형주는 지난주 최악의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요? 1. 달러 제너럴(NYSE:DG)의 주식은 회사가 2분기 실적과 매출이 예상보다 저조하게 나타났으며 2024년 가이던스를 하향 조정했다고 발표한 후 32.42% 하락했다. 많은 애널리스트들이 주가 목표를 하향 조정했다.

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Leading cryptocurrencies mounted losses on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of a crucial jobs report
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-2.54%</td>
<td>$92,600.34</td>
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<td>-3.22%</td>
<td>$3,220.17</td>
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<td>-5.10%</td>
<td>$0.3237</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $91,220 late afternoon before recouping some losses by evening. The leading cryptocurrency has declined nearly 10% since the highs of $102,000 earlier in the week.
The report of the Justice Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42890745/us-government-granted-[%E2%80%A6]date-65-billion-in-bitcoin-seized-from-silk-road-case-report">getting approval to sell $6.5 billion in Bitcoin </a>and on-chain movements created panic in the market, although it was yet to be confirmed the sale happened.
The extended slump triggered a fresh wave of liquidations, with nearly $285 million in upside bets getting evaporated in the last 24 hours.
That said, more than 68% of traders on Binance were betting on Bitcoin's rebound, according to the Long/Short ratio.
A reversal to $100,000 will liquidate nearly $780 million in short positions.
The market sentiment slipped into the "Neutral" zone from "Greed," according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index, as traders lowered risk appetite.
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<td>BitTorrent New (BT)</td>
<td>+3.68%</td>
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<td>+3.19%</td>
<td>$0.2108</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.23 trillion, falling by 2.54% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures slipped in overnight trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures fell 183 points, or 0.43%, as of 7:44 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 dropped 0.58%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 0.73%.
Investors were gearing up for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42881085/is-labor-market-cooling-or-raising-fed-concerns-what-to-watch-in-fridays-jobs-report">December jobs report</a>, due on Friday, to determine the Federal Reserve's next moves on monetary policy.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq were closed on Thursday in observance of a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Markets will resume trading on Friday.
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Analyst Notes: Popular blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant stated that Bitcoin was yet to reach a cycle top, according to analysis of the Market Value to Realized Value indicator.
"MVRV metric reached the value of 3 at the market tops in the past two cycles, whereas it currently stands at 2.14… it can be said that Bitcoin is preparing to move towards the top price of this cycle," CryptoQuant added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">100-day moving average of MVRV: Bitcoin has not yet reached the top price of this cycle "MVRV metric reached the value of 3 at the market tops in the past two cycles, whereas it currently stands at 2.14… it can be said that Bitcoin is preparing to move towards the top price of… <a href="https://t.co/YlNLQwgE3w">pic.twitter.com/YlNLQwgE3w</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1877346597501022612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Michaël van de Poppe, another widely followed cryptocurrency analyst, noted that the altcoin season was yet to begin, citing the Altcoin Season Index.
"However, as the number drops sub 50, it provides a tremendous opportunity to accumulate your altcoins," Van De Poppe added. "It&#8217;s bull market year."
At the time of the X post, the indicator showed a reading of 47.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Altseason indicator says: It&#39;s not an altseason! However, as the number drops sub 50, it provides a tremendous opportunity to accumulate your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a>. It&#39;s bull market year. <a href="https://t.co/BfXm4pyzeW">pic.twitter.com/BfXm4pyzeW</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1877432402034725084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip Ahead Of Key Jobs Data Release: Top Analyst Remains Positive On 2025 — 'It's Bull Market Year'

Alphabet Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) search engine arm Google and aerospace leader Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) have each pledged a donation of $1 million to the inaugural committee of President-elect Trump. This move aligns them with other prominent corporations in supporting the forthcoming inauguration event on Jan. 20.
What Happened: Both Google and Boeing validated their respective $1 million donations to the inaugural committee, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5077817-google-boeing-donate-trump-inauguration/">reported</a> The Hill. 
Karan Bhatia, Google's global head of government affairs and public policy, expressed, &#8220;Google is pleased to support the 2025 inauguration, with a livestream on YouTube and a direct link on our homepage. We're also donating to the inaugural committee.&#8221;
Boeing also confirmed its contribution, stating, &#8220;We&nbsp;are pleased to continue Boeing's&nbsp;bipartisan tradition of supporting U.S.&nbsp;Presidential Inaugural Committees.&#8221; The company has a history of backing past presidential inaugural committees.
Other corporations, such as Meta, Amazon, and Uber, have also contributed to Trump&#8217;s inaugural fund. Toyota and Ford have each donated $1 million. Several top executives, including Google&#8217;s Sundar Pichai and Amazon&#8217;s Jeff Bezos, have met with the President-elect at his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago.
These meetings and contributions suggest a shift among some corporations aiming to establish a stronger relationship with the incoming President as he prepares to take office later this month.
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Why It Matters: This recent wave of corporate support for the incoming administration is not without precedent. As reported by Benzinga in December, Amazon&#8217;s Bezos <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42479253/jeff-bezos-amazon-pledges-1-million-to-trumps-inaugural-event-following-in-the-footsteps-of-mark-zuckerberg-and-meta">pledged $1 million</a> to the inaugural event, following Meta&#8217;s similar contribution. 
Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/12/42485193/sam-altman-to-donate-1m-to-trumps-inauguration-fund-following-zuckerberg-bezos-eager-to-support">Sam Altman</a>, CEO of OpenAI, announced his $1 million donation, citing support for Trump&#8217;s efforts to advance the U.S. in the artificial intelligence sector.
Earlier this month, Apple&#8217;s CEO Tim Cook also reportedly donated $1 million to the inauguration, viewing it as an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/12/42485193/sam-altman-to-donate-1m-to-trumps-inauguration-fund-following-zuckerberg-bezos-eager-to-support">important American tradition</a> and a gesture of unity. These donations reflect a broader trend of tech and corporate leaders seeking to foster a positive relationship with the incoming administration.
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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) are two of the biggest names in e-commerce. While they may seem similar, their approaches, business models, and strategies are quite different.
What Happened: In 2017, during an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin at Davos, Jack Ma explained the core difference between Amazon and Alibaba.
"Amazon is more like an empire. Everything they should control themselves, by themselves," Ma said.
Alibaba's "philosophy is to empower others to sell, empower others to service, make sure the other people are more powerful than us."
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Amazon's model is asset-heavy. The company controls the entire supply chain, from warehouses to logistics, even owning airplanes for faster deliveries.
Alibaba doesn't own warehouses or logistics companies. Instead, it relies on a network of partners—small businesses, service providers, and logistics firms.&nbsp;
"Using Internet technology, we can make every company become Amazon," Ma stated adding that Alibaba empowers its partners so they can compete with bigger players like Microsoft Corporation or IBM.
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Why It's Important: Amazon makes most of its money through direct product sales, subscription services like Prime, and its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services.
Alibaba earns its revenue differently. It charges sellers for advertising, transaction fees, and additional services. Its model leans heavily on enabling transactions rather than direct sales.
Amazon currently has a market capitalization of $2.335 trillion, making it the world's fifth most valuable company in the world.
In the last quarter, Amazon's net sales <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41664778/amazon-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-q4-guidance-new-kindles-significantly-outperfor">reached $158.9 billion</a>, marking an 11% year-over-year increase and surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $157.2 billion, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent103124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>.
North American sales rose 9% to $95.5 billion, international sales grew 12% to $35.9 billion, and AWS saw a 19% increase, generating $27.5 billion in revenue.
Alibaba is worth $199.15 billion today. The e-commerce giant posted fiscal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42006281/alibaba-q2-earnings-revenue-beats-forecast-cloud-and-international-sales-shine-free-cash-flow-falls-amid-strategic-investments">second-quarter 2024</a> revenue of $33.70 billion, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase and surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $33.47 billion.
Revenue from the international commerce retail segment increased by 35% year-over-year, reaching $3.65 billion. Meanwhile, the Cloud Intelligence Group recorded a 7% year-over-year growth, bringing in $4.22 billion.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41884428/warren-buffetts-166-billion-warning-to-wall-street-has-hit-a-fever-pitch-and-the-financial-world-cant-afford-to-ignore-it">Warren Buffett's</a> Berkshire Hathaway has turned heads once again. While the company ended the third quarter of 2024 with a jaw-dropping $320 billion in cash and short-term Treasury bills, signaling caution in an overheated market, recent SEC filings reveal something unexpected.&nbsp;
According to Barron's, Berkshire has invested $563 million into Occidental Petroleum, Sirius XM and VeriSign. Occidental Petroleum took the lion's share of the investment, with Berkshire spending $405 million to increase its stake to 28.2% or 264.2 million shares.&nbsp;
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This makes Berkshire one of Occidental's largest shareholders. According to the Energy Information Administration, despite U.S. crude oil production hitting an all-time high of 13.46 million barrels per day in October, Occidental's stock has been battered, down 24% this year.
Analysts have noted that such investments reflect confidence in the energy sector&#8217;s recovery. For instance, Ben Cook from Hennessy Energy Transition Investor suggests that supportive commodity prices and solid earnings in well-positioned companies indicate growth potential in the energy sector.&nbsp;
Sirius XM was next on the list. Berkshire added $113 million to its holdings, owning around 35% of the satellite radio and streaming company. Sirius XM has had its struggles, with subscriber numbers falling and fierce competition from digital streaming giants like Spotify.&nbsp;
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He believes that while Sirius XM doesn&#8217;t have much of a growth story, the business is durable and should generate ample free cash flow. Wlodarczak suggests that the company consider boosting the dividend by 50% in the fourth quarter.
In late December 2024, Berkshire acquired an additional 377,736 shares for approximately $73.95 million, bringing its total ownership to 13,193,349 or 13.7% of the outstanding shares.&nbsp;
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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) began enforcing its global return-to-office policy on Monday, but there have been some exceptions reported. 
Several Amazon locations have delayed the return to office due to lack of space and workers in some European countries appear to have more flexible working arrangements than<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41394784/amazon-aws-ceo-stands-firm-on-5-day-office-policy-opponents-can-head-for-the-exit-door-there-are-oth"> their U.S. counterparts. </a>
Lack Of Space: Amazon's mandatory five-day in-office policy announced last September went into effect this Monday. According to a Business Insider <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-list-shows-locations-where-full-rto-plan-delayed-2025-1">report</a>, some office locations have maintained the company&#8217;s previous policy, which requires only three days a week in the office due to a lack of space.&nbsp;
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According to documents viewed by Business Insider, some of the locations maintaining the three-day in-office policy include Miami, Brooklyn, Sacramento, Santa Clara and Austin in the U.S.; Hamburg and Munich in Germany, Beijing and Shenzhen in China and Bangalore, India. 
An Amazon spokesperson reportedly told Business Insider on Tuesday that buildings were ready for a majority of its employees on that day.
EU Exceptions: A separate Business Insider <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-return-to-office-flexible-work-europe-us-rto-2025-1">report</a> stated internal documents revealed Amazon workers in the U.K. can apply to work from home for up to two days a week due to the country's flexible working regulations that went into effect last year.  
The outlet also reported employees in the Netherlands can still follow Amazon's previous guidance for three days in the office while it enters discussions with its works council, a group representing the employees. 
The policies in the U.K. and Netherlands contrast the five-day in-office policies in place for other Amazon employees. The company's "Flexible Work Arrangement&#8221; policy for the U.S. says Amazon &#8220;may grant exceptions for work arrangements&#8221; to staff &#8220;who are in good standing on a case-by-case basis.&#8221;
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has promoted the in-office work policy as a way for employees to&nbsp; "invent, collaborate and be connected" and has suggested that those who oppose it may consider other employment options.
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Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 36.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 49.39%. Currently, Broadcom has a market capitalization of $1.06 trillion. 
Buying $100 In AVGO: If an investor had bought $100 of AVGO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $761.37 today based on a price of $228.11 for AVGO at the time of writing.
<h3>Broadcom's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736464509_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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$100 Invested In Broadcom 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 14.32% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.68%. Currently, Taiwan Semiconductor has a market capitalization of $1.07 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In TSM: If an investor had bought $1000 of TSM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $9,839.43 today based on a price of $206.28 for TSM at the time of writing.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736463635_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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$1000 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

XRP Token (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) from Ripple has been one of the top gainers in the cryptocurrency sector and could be benefiting from the 2024 election won<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41778425/bitcoins-all-time-high-a-groundbreaking-milestone-and-strong-post-election-rally-coming-ex"> by Donald Trump.</a>
Ripple Labs executives have also met with Trump, prompting optimism for its future. Here's a look back at another president connected to Ripple and how much investors could have made buying the token at the time.
What Happened: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42865935/trump-meets-top-ripple-executives-ceo-says-strong-start-to-2025-as-technicals-favor-xrp-bulls">posted a photo</a> of himself and Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty with Trump on social media platform X.
"Great dinner last night with Donald Trump &amp; Stuart Alderoty. Strong start to 2025!" Garlinghouse tweeted with the photo.
XRP, like many cryptocurrencies, has soared since Trump's win. While XRP has not returned to all-time highs set back in early 2018, the cryptocurrency is up over 300% in the last year.
Garlinghouse<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42808375/ripple-ceo-celebrates-trumps-impact-on-crypto-industry-says-34th-of-companys-new-hires-us-based"> also recently disclosed</a> 75% of Ripple's job openings are based in the U.S., a strong contrast to where the company's hiring practices were over the past four years. The CEO also said that more U.S. deals had been signed in the last six weeks of 2024 than in the previous six months of the year.
Ripple executives sound optimistic about the new White House administration and are letting investors and holders know that Trump could be good for the company and its token, with Garlinghouse labeling the "Trump bull market" as helping turn the cryptocurrency market around.
"Say what you want, but the ‘Trump effect' is already making crypto great again — through his campaign, and in the administration's day 1 priorities."
While Trump becoming president could be good for cryptocurrencies and also help end Ripple's legal battles with the SEC, he's not the first former president to show support for Ripple.
It may be hard to imagine given the climate for cryptocurrency at the time, but in 2018, Ripple was able to book former President Bill Clinton as a keynote at its Swell Conference. Ripple <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180731005717/en/President-Bill-Clinton-Keynotes-Ripple%E2%80%99s-Swell-Conference-2018">announced </a>the speaker booking in July 2018 and Clinton's speech was given on Oct. 1, 2018.
Clinton talked about numerous topics during his keynote interview with a former advisor, while also highlighting the potential of blockchain, saying there were "staggering" possibilities for the technology, as <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/01/a-former-u-s-president-walks-into-a-blockchain-conference/">reported </a>by TechCrunch. 
"This whole blockchain deal has the potential it does only because it is applicable across national borders (and) income groups," Clinton said.
Clinton warned that the cryptocurrency industry should not get ahead of itself or financial and social inequalities could be magnified.
"The more the benefits materialize, the more you have to be careful about it."
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Investing $1,000 in XRP: Clinton's speech may have served as more of a validation for XRP and Ripple than anything, as the former president devoted a minimal amount of his keynote to talking about blockchain.
Still, getting a former president to come to a cryptocurrency conference in 2018 was a big deal and could have been a time for investors to recognize how early things were in terms of validation and public adoption.
XRP traded at a high of $0.6023 on Oct. 1, 2018, when Clinton gave his speech.
A $1,000 investment at the time could have purchased 1,660.30 XRP. Today, the $1,000 investment would be worth $3,785.48, based on a price of $2.28 at the time of writing. This represents a return of 278.5% since Clinton's speech.
For comparison, the same $1,000 invested in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 stock index, would have returned less over the same time period.
The $1,000 investment in the SPY could have purchased 3.79 shares at the time, which would be worth $2,234.17 at the time of writing, up 123.7%.
While there is no guarantee that XRP will continue going up in 2025, a new White House administration considered to be pro-crypto could continue the momentum and build upon what one former president once said about the "staggering" possibilities of the blockchain.
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Wall Street is gearing up for its most generous bonus season since the COVID-19 pandemic, with top traders and investment bankers poised to see double-digit increases as banks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">reap robust trading revenues.</a>
According to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-09/wall-street-bonuses-to-jump-by-double-digits-at-biggest-banks?srnd=homepage-canada&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">report</a> shared Thursday, major investment banks like Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) are planning to raise year-end bonuses by over 10% for many of their trading desks.
At JPMorgan, bonuses for investment bankers are expected to climb as much as 15%, while Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) may outpace its peers with even larger increases on select trading teams, according to people familiar with the matter.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What's Driving The Bonus Boom?</h1>
This year's hikes mark a sharp reversal from the restrained payouts seen over the past two years when inflation outpaced modest bonus adjustments.
Banks have capitalized on surging trading activity and deal flow in 2024, positioning the sector for one of its best years in history.
Data from New York-based pay consultancy Johnson Associates, cited by the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/4efe2abb-a55a-4c56-a5b4-90b95e06b344">Financial Times</a> in November, forecasts a 2024 pay jump across most banking sectors. 
Increases could reach up to 35% in areas such as trading and investment banking, though real estate and retail banking are set to lag.
In 2024, every major asset class — with the notable exception of bonds — has delivered positive returns.
Gold, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) topped the ranking surging by 26.7%, followed by stocks — represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — which rallied 23%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Decade of Record Bonuses</h1>
Wall Street has seen bonus payouts soar over the past decade. 
The average annual bonus hit $240,400 in 2021, more than doubling from $111,400 in 2011, according to APNews. 
This year, strong trading revenues are likely to provide the financial muscle for another sweet round of raises.
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Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPM#NYSE">WPM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.83%. Currently, Wheaton Precious Metals has a market capitalization of $26.23 billion. 
Buying $1000 In WPM: If an investor had bought $1000 of WPM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,105.24 today based on a price of $57.81 for WPM at the time of writing.
<h3>Wheaton Precious Metals's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736460909_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Wheaton Precious Metals 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Maps of the U.S. and surrounding territories could look a whole lot different in the coming years if President-elect Donald Trump is serious about trying to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and trying to obtain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42857403/trump-sends-don-jr-on-mission-to-get-the-deal-done-and-make-greenland-part-of-our-nation">Greenland and Canada. </a>
Canada isn't ready to become an American state anytime soon and one official has his own suggestion to change the map.
What Happened: Back in December, Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that if Canada was unhappy with tariffs, the country <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42300450/trump-told-trudeau-canada-could-avoid-tariffs-by-becoming-51st-state-a-look-at-sectors-trade-war-could-impact">could become the 51st state.</a>
Fast forward to 2025 and Trump has continued to push for plans to make Canada the 51st state of the U.S. and even said he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/01/42860583/trump-floats-canada-as-51st-us-state-says-hes-ready-to-use-economic-force-to-achieve-it">would be willing</a> to use "economic force" to do so in a recent speech.
Canadian officials haven't taken kindly to the comments, whether they are jokes or not.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested that instead of America getting Canada, the country to the north could offer to purchase two American states, as <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/01/07/us-news/state-of-eh-canadian-pol-doug-ford-counters-trump-and-offers-to-buy-two-american-states/">reported </a>by the New York Post.
"To the president, I'll make him a counteroffer. How about if we buy Alaska? And we'll throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis at the same time? You know, it's not realistic," Ford said.
Ford said he believes Trump is joking, but he takes the notion of Canada becoming a state seriously.
"He may be joking, but under my watch, that will never, ever happen."
Trudeau, who recently announced he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42823979/canadas-pm-justin-trudeau-steps-down-amid-internal-conflict-and-tension-over-trump-tariffs">is stepping down </a>as Canada's leader, also took exception to Trump's latest comments.
"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States. Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other's biggest trading and security partner," Trudeau <a href="https://x.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1876712025725796712">tweeted</a>.
Trudeau's tweet generated a response from billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk.
"Girl, you're not the governor of Canada anymore, so doesn't matter what you say," Musk tweeted.
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Why It's Important: This isn't the first time Ford has spoken out about comments Trump has made since he won the 2024 presidential election.
Ford threatened to hurt Americans with energy and beer if Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian exports go through.
"It would cut off the lights to a million and a half Americans. If they come at us, we have to stand up for Canadians, we have to stand up for Ontarians," Ford said.
While America imports items in the energy, beer and automotive sectors, Trump has said the country doesn't need its trading partner to the north.
"We don't need anything they have. So why are we losing $200 billion a year to protect Canada," Trump recently said.
While the changing of states or territories is unlikely to happen, the threat of tariffs on Canada by Trump could start a trade war with one of America's largest partners. The situation continues to develop ahead of Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.
EWC Price Action: The iShares MSCI Canada ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWC#NYSE">EWC</a>), which is one of the largest Canadian stock ETFs, has fallen 5% over the last month. The top industries <a href="https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239615/ishares-msci-canada-etf">held </a>in the ETF are financials (37.3%), energy (18.0%), industrials (11.5%), information technology (10.8%) and materials (10.4%).
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Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.62%. Currently, Johnson Controls Intl has a market capitalization of $53.00 billion. 
Buying $100 In JCI: If an investor had bought $100 of JCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $583.89 today based on a price of $80.04 for JCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Johnson Controls Intl's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736459124_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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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Johnson Controls Intl 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Betting markets see December&#8217;s nonfarm payrolls coming in much higher than Wall Street economists expect, creating a stark divide between traders betting on strong labor data and forecasts predicting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42881085/is-labor-market-cooling-or-raising-fed-concerns-what-to-watch-in-fridays-jobs-report">a slowdown in hiring.</a>
In a note shared Thursday, Goldman Sachs economist Ronnie Walker estimated that nonfarm payrolls grew by just 125,000 in December, significantly below the consensus forecasts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the official jobs report Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Betting Markets Signal Optimism</h1>
Data from CFTC-regulated betting platform Kalshi paints a far rosier picture of the December jobs market.
Implied odds derived from wagers suggest nonfarm payrolls could climb by 187,000 in December 2024. 
As of Thursday afternoon, traders betting on a jobs number above 150,000 had a 70% implied chance of winning, with an even 40% chance assigned to a print over 200,000. 
On the flip side, bets against payroll growth exceeding 150,000 offered a payout of $3 for every $1 wagered, while betting on a particularly weak figure — below 100,000 — provided an 11-to-1 payout.
This divergence highlights the potential for traders to profit handsomely if the labor report skews toward a weak payroll number. 
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Predicts A Slower Jobs Market</h1>
While betting markets exude confidence in the labor market, Wall Street economists are taking a more cautious stance. 
Trading Economics places the consensus estimate at 160,000 jobs, a marked slowdown from November&#8217;s robust gain of 227,000.
Goldman Sachs&#8217; projection of 125,000 jobs would represent a reduction from the three-month average of 174,000. 
Goldman also expects the unemployment rate to edge up to 4.3%, slightly above the consensus of 4.2%.
Walker attributed his conservative forecast to several factors, including &#8220;middling household employment growth,&#8221; &#8220;more challenging job-finding prospects&#8221; and &#8220;a rebound in the labor force participation rate.&#8221;
Goldman also anticipates average hourly earnings to rise just 0.3% month-over-month, leaving annual wage growth at 4.0%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Seasonal Distortions At Play</h1>
Seasonal trends tied to the timing of Thanksgiving and Black Friday may play a significant role in December's payroll data. 
Walker highlighted that the late holiday shopping season this year likely weakened November&#8217;s retail hiring, with some of that hiring activity spilling into December.
Yet, Goldman expects these gains to be more than offset by slower job growth in other sectors. 
&#8220;We expect deceleration in job growth in non-retail sectors, particularly professional services and construction,&#8221; Walker said, adding that seasonal distortions could reduce payroll growth by as much as 50,000 jobs.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Wager On Market Surprise</h1>
The chasm between betting odds and Wall Street forecasts suggests that traders are banking on the U.S. economy's resilience amid mounting headwinds.
For investors, a stronger-than-expected payroll report could reignite concerns about inflation, putting further upward pressure on Treasury yields and forcing the Federal Reserve to maintain a hawkish stance on interest rates. 
Conversely, a disappointing print could signal a slowdown in economic momentum, potentially easing pressure on the central bank.
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In this article, we'll delve into one of the most renowned and popular entry setups in trading: the Opening Range Breakout (ORB). This strategy was introduced in the 1990s by American trader Toby Crabel, and today, we&#8217;ll see how it applies to Europe&#8217;s leading stock index future, the DAX.
So, what exactly is the ORB? Crabel's concept is rooted in the belief that the initial phase of trading often provides the most critical insights into the market's direction for the rest of the day. Specifically, breaking above or below key price levels, like the high or low of the first hour, frequently signals a continuation of that trend until the market closes.
Let's break down the strategy: Our test will focus on the &#8220;classic&#8221; DAX session from 8:00 to 22:00 (exchange time). While the market session has expanded in recent years, this historical session still offers the most accurate backtesting conditions. Additionally, it's the most liquid session, making it ideal for a breakout strategy like the ORB, which targets significant price level breakouts. For optimal entry level precision, we'll use 15-minute bars.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-cc0ff7a8-7e02-43e8-a72d-0d8ebd706dea">ORB Trading Rules and System Code for the DAX</h2>
After the first hour of trading, which defines our Opening Range, the session&#8217;s highs, lows, and entry points are calculated on the first available bar. This point, referred to as &#8220;checktime,&#8221; is set at 9:15 (since the first hour ends at 9:00, and with 15-minute bars, the first subsequent bar is timestamped 9:15).
Once the entry levels are calculated, the system is free to operate throughout the day until 15 minutes before the session ends (21:45). We&#8217;ve established a broad trading window (9:15-21:45) to initiate trades, which is fine-tuned using the inputs &#8220;MyStartTrade&#8221; and &#8220;MyEndTrade.&#8221;
For more details: The LONG entry level is calculated by adding the session range (high – low) to the opening of the 9:15 bar, multiplied by a factor initially set to 1 (MyMultL). Thus, a position is initiated when the price breaks above this level, known as MYLELevel:
MYLELevel= open + range &#x2A; MyMultL
Conversely, the SHORT entry level is determined by subtracting the session range (high – low) from the opening price, also multiplied by a factor initially set to 1 (MYMultS). A position is initiated when the price breaks below this level, known as MYSELevel:
MYSELevel=open – range &#x2A; MyMultS
The MultiCharts PowerLanguage code is as follows:
var: IsStartOfSession(true);&nbsp;
var: MyLELevel(0), MySELevel(0);
input: checktime(915);
Input: MyStartTrade(0915),MyEndTrade(2145);
Input: MyMultL(1), MyMultS(1);
Input: MyStop(5000);
if IsStartOfSession then begin
MyLELevel=0;
MySELevel=0;
end;
if time=checktime then begin
MyLELevel = open+(highd(0)-lowd(0))&#x2A;MyMultL;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MySELevel= open-(highd(0)-lowd(0))&#x2A;MyMultS;
end;
if time&gt;MyStartTrade and time&lt;MyEndTrade then begin
buy next bar at MyLELevel stop;
sellshort next bar at MySELevel stop;
end;&nbsp;
If MyStop &gt;&nbsp;0&nbsp;then setstoploss(MyStop);
setstopcontract;
setexitonclose;
Trades initiated are closed at the end of the day (22:00), unless the stop loss is triggered.
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Figure 1 – Example of calculating MYLELevel and MYSELevel
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Performance Report of the ORB Trading System on the DAX</h2>
Figures 2 and 3 display the trading system&#8217;s results without applying additional filters, covering the period from January 1, 2010, to October 31, 2023.
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Figure 2 – Detailed Equity Curve of the ORB Trading System on the DAX
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Figure 3 – Strategy Performance Report of the ORB Trading System on the DAX
It&#8217;s evident that the strategy, as currently applied, isn&#8217;t very effective, particularly on the short side, while the long side shows some potential for profitability. Remember, we applied this setup in a very rudimentary fashion, without any additional filters to refine trade selection.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-5fde2747-90df-48ed-8b24-8db98c716a07">Optimizing the ORB Trading System on the DAX</h2>
Let's advance our study: Initially, we allowed the trading system to place orders across a broad timeframe (9:15-21:45), covering most of the session.
Now, let&#8217;s explore whether restricting it to specific hours of the day might enhance profitability.
We will optimize our &#8220;MyStartTrade&#8221; and &#8220;MyEndTrade&#8221; inputs.
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Figure 4 – Optimization of MyStartTrade and MyEndTrade
The results suggest that entering positions after 10:00 AM but before the afternoon significantly improves key metrics. Given the net profit and average trade results, the 10:00-16:00 window is optimal as it yields better drawdown outcomes.
Figures 5 and 6 present the Equity Curve and the Strategy Performance Report with a net profit exceeding 218,000 euros, yet two key areas remain for improvement: the drawdown is still too high, and the average trade (66.89 euros) isn&#8217;t sufficient for live trading due to real-time trading costs (slippage and commissions).
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Figure 5 – Detailed Equity Curve of the ORB Trading System on the DAX after time window optimization
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Figure 6 – Strategy Performance Report of the ORB Trading System on the DAX after time window optimization
What other directions can we consider at this stage? How can we boost the average trade to make it acceptable? One option might be to adjust the multipliers (MyMultL and MyMultS) initially set to 1. Let&#8217;s run an optimization, setting a range from 0.3 to 2 with 0.1 increments for these inputs, and analyze the results.
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Figure 7 – Optimization of MyMultL for the ORB Trading System on the DAX
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Figure 8 – Optimization of MyMultS for the ORB Trading System on the DAX
For MyMultL (Figure 7), we select the parameter 0.4 as it notably improves net profit (from 218,000 to approximately 360,000 euros) and average trade (from 66.89 to 85 euros). Additionally, it&#8217;s within a stable range between values 0.3 and 0.5, which are also comparable in results.
For MyMultS (Figure 8), we choose the parameter 0.9 as it slightly enhances net profit and is similarly stable between 0.8 and 1.
It&#8217;s worth noting that for short trades, higher values for MyMultS are needed compared to MyMultL (0.9 vs. 0.4), suggesting more aggressive market movements are necessary in that direction to achieve gains, likely due to the general bullish bias of stock indices favoring long positions over shorts.
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Figure 9 – Detailed Equity Curve of the ORB Trading System on the DAX after optimizing MyMultL and MyMultS
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Figure 10 – Strategy Performance Report after optimizing MyMultL and MyMultS
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-7c6f10a8-04d1-4a47-b085-d3c53c108431">Conclusions on the ORB Trading System for the DAX</h2>
As we wrap up this article, it&#8217;s fair to conclude that the Opening Range Breakout on the DAX future remains a valid pattern worthy of consideration today.
Is this the final version of the strategy? Definitely not. The strategy still needs further development to be ready for live trading. As highlighted, the average trade should ideally be at least 170-180 euros for the DAX to ensure profitability and cover real trading costs. Additionally, a solution to reduce the maximum drawdown to more manageable levels is needed. Various tools can achieve this, from adding filters to leveraging pattern libraries we use at the Unger Academy&#xAE; and more sophisticated risk management. Nonetheless, it&#8217;s a solid starting point. Now it's up to you, readers, to work on it.
Until next time, happy trading!
Andrea Unger

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Aflac (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.3% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.66%. Currently, Aflac has a market capitalization of $57.66 billion. 
Buying $100 In AFL: If an investor had bought $100 of AFL stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $357.14 today based on a price of $103.57 for AFL at the time of writing.
<h3>Aflac's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736456452_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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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Aflac Stock In The Last 10 Years

During the last three months, 37 analysts shared their evaluations of Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $96.41, a high estimate of $115.00, and a low estimate of $85.00. This current average reflects an increase of 8.67% from the previous average price target of $88.72. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736456417_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Walmart. The following summary outlines 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>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dean Rosenblum</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Drbul</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Chen</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Benedict</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Drbul</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dean Rosenblum</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rupesh Parikh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Walmart. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Walmart compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Walmart's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Walmart's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Walmart analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Walmart</h2>
Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Walmart</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Walmart's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 5.46%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Walmart's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.7%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Walmart's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.31% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Walmart's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.77%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Walmart's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.7, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Beyond The Numbers: 37 Analysts Discuss Walmart Stock

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, could buy anything he wants, including professional sports teams. A new report, citing his father, suggests Musk is considering purchasing a soccer team, potentially turning his back on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap/23/02/30824270/elon-musks-favorite-soccer-team-and-msgs-owned-nbanhl-teams-could-be-up-for-sale-two-public-sports">his childhood favorite.</a>
What Happened: New comments from Musk's father Errol Musk have the billionaire connected with interest in buying English Premier League team Liverpool, a rival to Musk's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/30909752/wait-is-elon-musk-considering-a-manchester-united-bid-after-all">favorite childhood club</a> team Manchester United (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANU#NYSE">MANU</a>).
"Oh yes, but that doesn't mean he's buying it," Errol Musk <a href="https://x.com/TimesRadio/status/1876644526720471230">said </a>in an interview with Times Radio. "He would like to, yes, obviously, anybody would want to. So would I."
The elder Musk declined to comment further, saying that the team would "raise the price," given news of the interest.
Errol Musk said the family has relatives in Liverpool and it is the birthplace of the billionaire's grandmother.
Fenway Sports Group, who owns Liverpool, has addressed the rumors with a comment on the matter.
"No truth to these rumors," a FSG spokesperson <a href="https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-liverpool-father-ea5a8611e03d01f8ad619b655269379d">told </a>the Associated Press.
FSG bought Liverpool in 2010 for around $380 million and has turned the team into one of the best in the English Premier League and all of Europe. The team won its first English league title in 30 years in 2020 and won the Champions League in 2019.
Liverpool is currently first in the English Premier League standings with 46 points, ranking ahead of Arsenal with 40 points. Musk's childhood favorite team Manchester United ranks 13th with 23 points. Liverpool also leads the Champions League with six wins in six matches.
FSG sold a minority stake to Dynasty Equity, an investment firm, in 2023. The company said at the time that it would pursue investment partners if it was the right fit for Liverpool and the "financial resiliency and future growth" of the club. FSG also sold an 11% stake in the club to RedBird Capital Partners for $640 million in 2021.
Fenway Sports Group also owns the Boston Red Sox (MLB), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) a NASCAR racing team and other sports assets.
NBA star and billionaire LeBron James is a small owner of FSG, with a reported stake of more than 1% in the company. The stake came from converting<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/12/24392312/lebron-james-now-owns-part-of-the-pittsburgh-penguins"> his old 2% stake </a>in Liverpool acquired in 2011 for a stake in the larger company.
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Why It's Important: While FSG has said that Liverpool is not for sale, the famous phrase "money talks" could come into play.
Musk is the world's richest man, worth an estimated $426 billion by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>. Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/01/42771258/worlds-top-10-richest-people-gained-more-wealth-in-2024-than-costco-and-nikes-combined-valuation-how-elon-musk-warren-buffett-and-others-fared">added $203 billion</a> to his wealth in 2024 thanks to soaring valuations for Tesla, SpaceX and xAI. The billionaire has so much money now that he could buy every MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL team based on reported team valuations, as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42620853/elon-musk-is-so-rich-he-could-buy-every-mlb-nba-nfl-nhl-team-and-still-have-cash-left-over">Benzinga previously reported.</a>
Musk joked about buying Manchester United in 2022, sending shares of the partially public EPL team higher.
"Also, I'm buying Manchester United, ur welcome," Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1559691922725281800">tweeted </a>at the time.
Musk later clarified that he wasn't serious and wouldn't buy any sports teams, calling the rumor a "long-running joke on Twitter."
"Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U. They were my fav team as a kid."
While people's favorite teams can change, and sometimes athletes have to play against teams they idolized as kids, one of the big questions is whether Musk would buy a team that is one of the biggest rivals of his favorite childhood teams.
Manchester United and Liverpool are around 35 miles apart, and their matches are often labeled as "Northwest Derby."
Sportico <a href="https://www.sportico.com/feature/worlds-most-valuable-soccer-teams-football-club-1234721285/">valuations </a>list Manchester United as the most valuable soccer team in the world at $6.2 billion. Liverpool ranks fourth and second among EPL teams at $6.06 billion.
Musk paid $44 billion for Twitter and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/11/42195657/will-elon-musk-buy-msnbc-recent-news-parallels-twitter-acquisition-but-polymarket-shows-low-odds-of-a-deal"> joked about buying</a> media outlet MSNBC recently. The billionaire buying Liverpool would likely boost interest in the team and EPL, which could help out Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>), which has the U.S. media rights to EPL matches, and could also boost Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>), which has the rights to Champions League matches in the U.S.
Owning a soccer team like Liverpool could add to Musk's wealth over time, as it has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/08/40607642/jeff-bezos-could-have-competition-if-he-wants-the-nfls-seattle-seahawks-private-equity-investments">for other billionaires.</a> The ownership could also see Musk looking to revive the idea of a Super League, combining the top teams across European soccer leagues, to increase revenue opportunities for the best teams, an idea that upset fans when proposed in 2021.
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Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower amid looming tensions of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42886101/investors-should-expect-no-rate-cuts-in-q1-2025-after-federal-reserves-december-minutes-release-strategist-says">reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts</a> and a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42890745/us-government-granted-permission-to-liquidate-65-billion-in-bitcoin-seized-from-silk-road-case-report">massive BTC sell-off</a> from the U.S. government.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td> $91,400</td>
<td>-2.7%</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td> $3,172</td>
<td>-3.2%</td>
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<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td> $182.4</td>
<td>-6.5%</td>
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.28</td>
<td>-1.4%</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.3181</td>
<td>-6.3%</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td> $0.00002088</td>
<td>-1%</td>
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Notable Statistics:
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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 7.6% and daily active addresses remaining relatively flat. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 10,613 to 11,991 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are up by 5.5%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 116,166 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $347.45 million.</li>
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Notable Developments:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42892791/bhutans-special-administrative-region-announces-strategic-reserve-consisting-of-bitcoin-ethereum-bnb-coin-bhutan-is-open-to-other-cryptos-says-changpeng-cz-zhao">Bhutan&#8217;s Special Administrative Region Announces Strategic Reserve Consisting Of Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Coin: Bhutan Is Open To Other Cryptos, Says Changpeng &#8216;CZ&#8217; Zhao</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42895703/bitcoin-etfs-turn-one-90-gains-volatility-trump-era-hopes-for-2025">Bitcoin ETFs&#8217; First Year Delivers Massive Returns As 2025 Brings Questions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42894427/bitcoin-ethereum-etfs-see-742-million-in-outflows-supply-shock-unlikely-in-2025-report-shows">Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs See $742 Million In Outflows, Supply Shock Unlikely In 2025, Report Shows</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42890745/us-government-silk-road-bitcoin-holdings-drop-to-0-amid-report-doj-approved-to-sell-6-5-billion-worth-of-crypto">US Government&#8217;s Silk Road Bitcoin Holdings Drop To 0 After DOJ Reportedly Approves Sale Of Crypto Worth $6.5 Billion (Updated)</a></li>
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Top Losers:
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<td>SPX6900 (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">SPX</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$1.05</td>
<td>-22.9%</td>
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<td>Ai16z (CRYPTO: AI16Z)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$1.36</td>
<td>-21.3%</td>
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<td>Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$19.3</td>
<td>-17.4%</td>
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Trader Notes: With Bitcoin prices dropping for the third consecutive day of the week, CryptoQuant Founder and CEO Ki Young Ju <a href="https://x.com/ki_young_ju/status/1877414305756282984">noted</a> that Bitcoin will stay in a bull cycle as long as capital flows in.
Another crypto trader, Rekt Capital, highlighted that Bitcoin has dropped to the lower end of its $91,000-$101,165 range. 
To prevent further decline and extend the current corrective phase, it needs to maintain support at the $91,000 range low.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Bitcoin has dwindled to pretty much the very bottom of its $91000-$101165 range Needs to hold the $91k Range Low as support (blue) to avoid further downside and actually deepening this multi-week corrective period<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/Bn24aJuxtd">https://t.co/Bn24aJuxtd</a> <a href="https://t.co/doIFyA6qYU">pic.twitter.com/doIFyA6qYU</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1877415125872722347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Daan Crypto Trades expects a slow start for Bitcoin, with a proper move possibly taking until the end of January. 
He is watching a triangle/pennant pattern to identify a potential breakout from the current consolidation.
While the outlook for Q1 remains generally positive, the beginning of the year is often choppy. 
Referring to last year&#8217;s price action, the trader notes that after topping in early January 2024, Bitcoin bottomed by the 23rd and surged in February and March, indicating how quickly sentiment and price can shift.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Don&#39;t be surprised if it takes until the end of January to get a proper move going again. I&#39;m watching this triangle/pennant to determine a possible breakout from this consolidation. My belief is still that Q1 will generally end up being green. But a choppy end and start… <a href="https://t.co/YVntr0x8c2">pic.twitter.com/YVntr0x8c2</a>
&mdash; Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaanCrypto/status/1877390767607656512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Read Next:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42900509/social-media-sentiment-report-shows-only-one-out-of-bitcoin-xrp-dogecoin-is-bullish">Social Media Sentiment Report Shows Only One Out Of Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Is Bullish</a></li>
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Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JLL#NYSE">JLL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.73% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.04%. Currently, Jones Lang LaSalle has a market capitalization of $11.76 billion. 
Buying $100 In JLL: If an investor had bought $100 of JLL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $677.43 today based on a price of $247.94 for JLL at the time of writing.
<h3>Jones Lang LaSalle's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Cybersecurity offers strong investment prospects due to rising spending driven by escalating threats, regulatory reforms, and growing demand for enhanced protection, fueling substantial market growth and long-term returns. As a result, it could be wise to consider cybersecurity leaders like Okta (OKTA), Fortinet (FTNT), and Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP). Read on... The cybersecurity market is booming as businesses face escalating threats like ransomware and email compromises. These attacks not only incur immediate costs but also cause lasting damage, such as business disruptions and intellectual property theft. To combat these risks, companies are prioritizing robust cybersecurity measures, driving a surge in industry investments.
Therefore, investors could benefit from considering leading cybersecurity stocks like Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>), Fortinet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FTNT/">FTNT</a>), and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>), which offer compelling options.
According to Gartner, global spending on information security is set to hit $212 billion by 2025, a <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-08-28-gartner-forecasts-global-information-security-spending-to-grow-15-percent-in-2025">15.1% rise from 2024</a>, driven by regulatory reforms like CIRCIA and the need for enhanced compliance. Investments focus on critical infrastructure, improved security postures, and addressing emerging threats, fostering trust and further boosting the cybersecurity market.
Furthermore, using visuals like charts and infographics enhances cybersecurity data accessibility, driving better business decisions. Cybersecurity leaders are also simplifying risk communication for stakeholders, ensuring stronger support for investments. As a result, the global cybersecurity market to grow from $193.73 billion in 2024 to $562.72 billion by 2032, at a <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/cyber-security-market-101165">CAGR of 14.3%</a>.
Let's now dive into the fundamentals of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> stocks highlighted above, starting with number three.
Stock #3: Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>)
OKTA operates as an identity partner internationally. The company offers a suite of products and services designed to manage and secure identities, including Single Sign-On, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication, API Access Management, Access Gateway, and Okta Device Access.
On October 16, 2024, OKTA launched new Workforce Identity Cloud features to tackle security challenges like unmanaged SaaS accounts, governance risks, and social engineering attacks. These include Secure SaaS Service Accounts, Governance Analyzer with Okta AI, and improved identity verification, enhancing both security and user experience.
In terms of the trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/levered-free-cash-flow.asp">levered FCF</a> margin, OKTA's 28.20% is 151.4% higher than the 11.22% industry average. Likewise, its 76.12% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 51% higher than the 50.41% industry average.
OKTA's total revenue for the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2024, increased 13.9% year-over-year to $665 million. Its non-GAAP operating income was $138 million, up 62.4% year-over-year. Additionally, its non-GAAP net income and net income per share were $121 million and $0.67, respectively, reflecting increases of 53.2% and 52.3% compared to the prior-year quarter.
Street expects OKTA's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending January 31, 2025, to increase 16.9% and 10.6% year-over-year to $0.74 and $669.10 million, respectively. It surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past month, the stock has gained 11.7% to close the last trading session at $81.41.
OKTA's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect strong prospects. It has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has an A grade for Growth and Sentiment. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> industry, it is ranked #8 out of 20 stocks. To access additional grades for OKTA's Value, Momentum, Stability, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">click here</a>.
Stock #2: Fortinet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FTNT/">FTNT</a>)
FTNT provides cybersecurity and converged networking and security solutions worldwide. It offers secure networking solutions focused on the integration of networking and security; network firewall solutions, including FortiGate data center, hyperscale, and distributed firewalls, as well as encrypted applications; wireless LAN solutions; and secure connectivity solutions.
On December 3, 2024, FTNT launched FortiAppSec Cloud, a unified platform for web application security and performance. It combines tools for API security, bot defense, and server load balancing, simplifying the protection and management of hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity margin, FTNT's 311.53% is significantly higher than the 4.29% industry average. Similarly, its 28.86% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 157.3% higher than the 11.22% industry average. Additionally, its 26.79% trailing-12-month net income margin is 632% higher than the 3.66% industry average.
For the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, FTNT's total revenue increased 13% year-over-year to $1.51 billion. Its non-GAAP operating income rose 46.7% from the year-ago value to $544.70 million. During the same period, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share grew 50.7% and 53.7%, respectively, to $487.60 million and $0.63.
Analysts expect FTNT's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 19.1% and 12.7% year-over-year to $0.61 and $1.60 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 66.4% to close the last trading session at $93.36.
FTNT's positive outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Sentiment. It is ranked #7 in the same industry. Beyond what we stated above, we also have given FTNT grades for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Security. Get all the FTNT ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FTNT/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>)
CHKP develops, markets, and supports a range of products and services for IT security worldwide. The company offers a multilevel security architecture, as well as solutions for cloud, network, mobile devices, endpoints, information, and IoT.
On November 20, 2024, CHKP launched Quantum Firewall Software R82, using AI-powered engines to block 99.8% of zero-day threats. The update improves threat prevention, DevOps agility, and simplicity, with features like post-quantum cryptography and easy scalability for enterprise networks.
On October 1, 2024, CHKP completed its acquisition of Cyberint Technologies. This integration strengthens the Infinity Platform with advanced external risk management, providing real-time threat intelligence, AI-driven risk detection, and proactive protection for businesses against cyber threats.
In terms of the trailing-12-month net income margin, CHKP's 33.17% is 806.3% higher than the 3.66% industry average. Its 15.19% trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets is 703.9% higher than the 1.89% industry average. Also, its 34.60% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 540.3% higher than the industry average of 5.40%.
During the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, CHKP's total revenues increased 6.5% year-over-year to $635.10 million. The company's non-GAAP operating income grew 1.9% from the year-ago value to $274 million. Similarly, CHKP's non-GAAP net income and EPS were $255.40 million and $2.25, reflecting increases of 5.4% and 8.7%, respectively, from the prior year's quarter.
For the quarter ending December 31, 2024, CHKP's EPS is expected to increase 3.2% year-over-year to $2.65. Its revenue for the same quarter is expected to rise 5.3% year-over-year to $698.55 million. CHKP surpassed the Street EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 21.5% to close the last trading session at $181.09.
CHKP's positive outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It is ranked #6 in the Software – Security industry. It has an A grade for Quality. To see CHKP's Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">click here</a>.
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FTNT shares were trading at $95.10 per share on Thursday afternoon, up $1.74 (+1.86%). Year-to-date, FTNT has gained 62.48%, versus a 25.09% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The cloud computing market has demonstrated phenomenal growth in recent years owing to its flexible, secure, and cost-effective nature. So, investing in ServiceNow (NOW), Okta (OKTA), and NetScout Systems (NTCT) could be a wise move for investors looking to capitalize on the sector's growth prospects. Read on... The cloud computing market is thriving owing to consistently increasing hybrid work trends and growing spending on cloud services. The widespread adoption of cloud technology is fueling a digital revolution, impacting businesses and industries worldwide.
Amid this backdrop, investors could scoop up shares of fundamentally stable cloud computing stocks, ServiceNow, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NOW/">NOW</a>), Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>), and NetScout Systems, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NTCT/">NTCT</a>).
Cloud computing has taken off in the past few years owing to its intrinsic properties that have benefited both enterprises and employees alike. Its core appeal lies in its flexibility, scalability, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security. These attributes are why businesses increasingly incorporate cloud services into their operations.
With hybrid work trends on a hike, cloud computing has helped organizations eliminate the capital expense of buying hardware and software and setting up and running onsite data centers. As of November 2024, at least <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2024/11/08/the-year-in-remote-work-2024s-biggest-shifts/">37% of employers</a> have adopted a hybrid working model, boosting the demand and need for cloud services.
Moreover, Gartner (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IT/">IT</a>) forecasts that the worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is set to reach <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-11-19-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-total-723-billion-dollars-in-2025">$723.40 billion in 2025</a>, up from $595.70 billion in 2024, underscoring the market's growth potential.
According to a study by Fortune Business Highlights, the cloud computing market is forecasted to hit $2.29 trillion by 2032, growing at <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/cloud-computing-market-102697">a CAGR of 16.5%</a>. These projections are a testament to the cloud computing and services industries' bright future.
Now, let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three cloud computing challengers that are gaining market share, starting with #3.
Stock #3: ServiceNow, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NOW/">NOW</a>)
NOW provides end-to-end intelligent workflow automation platform solutions for digital businesses. The company offers end-to-end digital transformation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation, process mining, performance analytics, and collaboration and development tools through its Now platform.
On September 10, NOW <a href="https://www.servicenow.com/company/media/press-room/now-platform-raptordb.html">announced powerful data enhancements</a> to its Now Platform aimed at unlocking value with ultra‑scale and performance. The company's new addition to its platform, RaptorDB Pro high‑performance database, demonstrated a 53% improvement in overall transaction times, 27X faster pulling of reports, analytics, and list views, and a 3X increase in transactional throughput across workflows.
With new offerings that cater to the ever-growing data landscape, NOW is well-positioned to drive user growth in its platform and strengthen its position in the data management market.
On the same day, NOW announced <a href="https://www.servicenow.com/company/media/press-room/now-platform-ai-agents.html">plans to integrate Agentic AI</a> into its ServiceNow platform and facilitate productivity at massive scale across use cases including IT, customer service, procurement, HR, software development, and more.
With AI integrations flooding the tech landscape, this addition could place the company as a market leader aiding its customers to apply AI agents and skills that align with its unique needs.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, NOW's total <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp">revenues</a> increased 22.2% year-over-year to $2.80 billion. Its non-GAAP gross profit rose 23.2% from the year-ago value to $2.31 billion. The company's non-GAAP income from operations grew 29% from the prior year's quarter to $872 million.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share increased 28.5% and 27.4% year-over-year to $775 million and $3.72, respectively.
Analysts expect NOW's revenue and EPS for the fiscal fourth quarter ending December 2024 to increase 21.5% and 17.4% year-over-year to $2.96 billion and $3.65, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of NOW have surged 48.6% over the past six months and 57.3% over the past year, closing the last trading session at $1,091.25.
NOW's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> mirror its solid fundamentals. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by taking into account 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
NOW has a B grade for growth, Sentiment, and Quality. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-business/">Software - Business</a> industry, NOW is ranked #12 out of 39 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, you can check NOW's ratings for Value, Momentum, and Stability <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NOW/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>)
OKTA is an identity partner that offers products and services that are used to manage and secure identities, such as single sign-on, adaptive multi-factor authentication, API access management, access gateway, and Okta device access. The company markets its products directly to customers via its sales force and channel partners.
On October 16, OKTA announced a new <a href="https://www.okta.com/press-room/press-releases/okta-helps-builders-easily-implement-auth-for-genai-apps-secure-how/">Customer Identity Cloud product</a> aimed at helping developers and organizations secure identity in GenAI applications, through secure identity standards. With the massive growth in the GenAI market, the new offering could enhance OKTA's market position and drive user growth.
On the same day, OKTA and the OpenID Foundation announced the<a href="https://www.okta.com/press-room/press-releases/okta-openid-foundation-tech-firms-tackle-todays-biggest-cybersecurity/"> formation of an OpenID Foundation working group</a> with Ping Identity, Microsoft Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MSFT/">MSFT</a>), SGNL, and Beyond Identity to establish a new identity security standard, the Interoperability Profile for Secure Identity in the Enterprise (IPSIE).
With the widespread use of SaaS offerings across the tech sector, the new security standard could enhance the end-to-end security of the companies' products across every touchpoint of its technology stack.
For the fiscal 2025 third quarter that ended October 31, OKTA's total revenue increased 13.9% year-over-year to $665 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit rose 14.4% from the year-ago value to $541 million. The company's non-GAAP operating income grew 62.4% from the prior year's quarter to $138 million.
Moreover, OKTA's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share increased 53.2% and 52.3% year-over-year to $121 million and $0.67, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $669.10 million and $0.74 for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ending January 2025 exhibit a year-over-year rise of 10.6% and 16.9%, respectively. Additionally, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the four trailing quarters, which is noteworthy.
The stock has surged 9.9% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $83.28.
OKTA's robust prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
OKTA has an A grade for Growth and Sentiment. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> industry, OKTA is ranked #8 out of 20 stocks.
To access OKTA's Value, Momentum, Stability, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: NetScout Systems, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NTCT/">NTCT</a>)
NTCT provides service assurance and cybersecurity solutions for digital business services to protect against disruptions. The company's offerings include nGeniusONE management software, nGeniusPULSE, nGenius Business Analytics solution and more.
On December 19, NTCT announced the <a href="https://ir.netscout.com/investors/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/NETSCOUT-Leverages-AIML-to-Guard-Critical-IT-Infrastructure-and-Minimize-Business-Risk/default.aspx">introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology</a> to its Arbor Edge Defense (AED) and Arbor Enterprise Manager (AEM) products to combat AI-enabled DDoS threats and protect critical IT infrastructure.
With the rapid rise in AI-enabled DDOS attacks, the advancement could strengthen the company's products against these attacks and reinforce its customers' need for protective solutions to minimize business risk.
On November 13, NTCT <a href="https://ir.netscout.com/investors/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Arelion-Expands-Partnership-with-NETSCOUT-to-Enhance-Enterprise-DDoS-Mitigation-Capabilities/default.aspx">announced an expanded partnership</a> with Arelion, a global connectivity solution provider. The extended partnership aims to strengthen its DDoS attack mitigation capabilities and enhance NTCT's position in the cybersecurity market, opening its doors for future partnerships.
For the fiscal 2025 second quarter that ended September 30, NTCT's total revenue came in at $191.11 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP income from operations were reported to be $152.25 million and $44.07 million, respectively.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share amounted to $33.56 million and $0.47, respectively.
Street expects NTCT's revenue and EPS for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ending March 2025 to increase 9.1% and 25.5% year-over-year to $222 million and $0.69, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
Shares of NTCT have surged 1.8% over the past three months and 17.2% over the past six months, closing the last trading session at $21.49.
NTCT's strong prospects are apparent in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of A, equating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
NTCT has a B grade for Growth, Value and Sentiment. It is ranked #6 out of 78 stocks within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry.
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The cybersecurity industry has experienced robust growth owing to the rise and severity of cyber threats worldwide. Thus, investors could consider grabbing shares of fundamentally stable cybersecurity stocks CyberArk (CYBR), Okta (OKTA), and Check Point (CHKP), which are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend. Read more… With an increasing online presence by organizations and a surge in the use of cloud services as well as non-physical data storage, cybercrime has also taken off. This rise in cyber threats has called for government investments and advancements in existing security measures, contributing to a booming cybersecurity market.
Considering this trend, investors could scoop up shares of fundamentally stable cybersecurity stocks CyberArk Software Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CYBR/">CYBR</a>), Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>), and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>). These companies are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing need for robust cybersecurity solutions.
Cyber threats have been a recurring theme for businesses since the dawn of the internet itself. However, with most businesses switching to cloud storage and services for ease of use, these threats have seen a steep rise. Small to medium-sized businesses have suffered the most due to their little to no cyber-protection.
Nearly <a href="https://www.embroker.com/blog/cyber-attack-statistics/">41% of small businesses</a> were hit hard by cyberattacks, with the United States being a major hotspot, accounting for 59% of all ransomware attacks globally. Moreover, in the third quarter of 2024, an average of 1,876 cyber-attacks per organization was recorded, marking a <a href="https://blog.checkpoint.com/research/a-closer-look-at-q3-2024-75-surge-in-cyber-attacks-worldwide/">75% increase</a> year-over-year and a 15% rise from the previous quarter.
To counteract this situation, enterprises have started to invest significantly in cybersecurity, contributing to a more robust and advanced measure in recent times and aiding in fending off most of these attacks. Moreover, an allocation of <a href="https://industrialcyber.co/critical-infrastructure/us-federal-budget-for-fy-2025-boosts-cybersecurity-investments-amid-escalating-threats/">$13 billion in cybersecurity funding</a> for the fiscal year 2025's federal budget also ensures the seriousness of this problem.
According to a report by Fortune Business Highlights, the global cybersecurity market size is expected to reach $562.72 billion by 2032, growing at a <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/cyber-security-market-101165">CAGR of 14.3%</a>.
Now let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: CyberArk Software Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CYBR/">CYBR</a>)
Headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, CYBR develops, markets, and sells software-based identity security solutions and services. The company offers solutions including Privileged Access Manager, Vendor Privileged Access Manager, Dynamic Privileged Access, Endpoint Privilege Manager and Secure Desktop.
On December 11, CYBR <a href="https://investors.cyberark.com/news/news-details/2024/CyberArk-Unveils-Breakthrough-Open-Source-Tool-That-Helps-Organizations-Safeguard-Against-AI-Model-Jailbreaks/default.aspx">announced the launch</a> of FuzzyAI, a cutting-edge open-source framework that has jailbroken every major tested AI model. The company's new offering, FuzzyAI aids organizations to identify and address AI model vulnerabilities, like guardrail bypassing and harmful output generation, in cloud-hosted and in-house AI models.
With the rise in AI integration in cybersecurity, this offering could strengthen the company's position in the cybersecurity industry.
On December 10, CYBR <a href="https://investors.cyberark.com/news/news-details/2024/New-FIDO-Alliance-Certification-Highlights-CyberArks-Commitment-To-Securing-Customers-Passwordless-Journeys/default.aspx">announced achieving a FIDO2 certification</a> from the FIDO Alliance, a worldwide organization with a mission to reduce the world's reliance on passwords, for its CyberArk Workforce Identity platform.
The certification validates CYBR Workforce Identity's high standards for secure authentication and could enhance the company's user growth.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, CYBR's total <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp">revenues</a> increased 25.6% year-over-year to $240.10 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit rose 26.7% from the year-ago value to $200.33 million. The company's non-GAAP operating income grew 109.5% from the prior year's quarter to $35.36 million.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share increased 130.2% and 123.8% year-over-year to $45.14 million and $0.94, respectively.
Analysts expect CYBR's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2024 to increase 31.3% and 163.3% year-over-year to $987.52 million and $2.95, respectively. The company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of CYBR have surged 21.9% over the past six months and 52.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $333.15.
CYBR's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its sound fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
CYBR has an A grade for Growth and Sentiment and a B for Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> industry, CYBR is ranked #10 out of 20 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Rating highlighted above, you can check CYBR's ratings for Stability, Momentum, and Value <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CYBR/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>)
OKTA is an identity partner that offers products and services used to manage and secure identities, such as single sign-on, adaptive multi-factor authentication, API access management, access gateway, and Okta device access.
On October 16, OKTA announced a new <a href="https://www.okta.com/press-room/press-releases/okta-helps-builders-easily-implement-auth-for-genai-apps-secure-how/">Customer Identity Cloud product</a> aimed at helping developers and organizations secure identity in GenAI applications, through secure identity standards. As the GenAI market expands on a rapid scale, the new offering could enhance OKTA's market position and drive user growth.
On the same day, OKTA and the OpenID Foundation announced the <a href="https://www.okta.com/press-room/press-releases/okta-openid-foundation-tech-firms-tackle-todays-biggest-cybersecurity/">formation of an OpenID Foundation working group</a> with Ping Identity, Microsoft Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MSFT/">MSFT</a>), SGNL, and Beyond Identity to establish a new identity security standard, the Interoperability Profile for Secure Identity in the Enterprise (IPSIE).
The new security standard could enhance the end-to-end security of the companies' products across every touchpoint of its technology stack.
For the fiscal 2025 third quarter that ended October 31, 2024, OKTA's total revenue increased 13.9% year-over-year to $665 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit rose 14.4% from the year-ago value to $541 million. The company's non-GAAP operating income grew 62.4% from the prior year's quarter to $138 million.
Moreover, OKTA's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share increased 53.2% and 52.3% year-over-year to $121 million and $0.67, respectively.
Street expects OKTA's revenue and EPS for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ending January 2025 to increase 10.6% and 16.9% year-over-year to $669.10 million and $0.74, respectively. Additionally, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is noteworthy.
OKTA's shares have surged 6% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $78.80.
OKTA's robust prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
OKTA has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment. Within the Software – Security industry, OKTA is ranked #8 out of 20 stocks.
To access OKTA's Value, Momentum, Stability, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>)
With its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, CHKP develops, markets, and supports a range of products and services for IT security. It also offers a multilevel security architecture, cloud, network, mobile devices, endpoint information, and IOT solutions.
On December 11, CHKP announced a <a href="https://www.checkpoint.com/press-releases/check-point-infinity-xdr-xpr-achieves-100-detection-rate-in-2024-mitre-attck-evaluations/">100% detection rate</a> for its Infinity XDR/XPR in the 2024 MITRE ATT&amp;CK&#xAE; Evaluations. This achievement demonstrates Infinity XDR/XPR's advanced capabilities to successfully detect and prevent threats, as well as providing security teams with the data they need to understand threats and respond effectively.
On November 20, CHKP announced its new <a href="https://www.checkpoint.com/press-releases/check-point-unveils-new-ai-powered-network-security-innovations-to-raise-the-bar-on-threat-prevention/">Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82</a> (R82) and additional innovations for the Infinity Platform. With over 50 new capabilities for enterprise customers, the company's innovations could enhance its market position and drive user growth.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, CHKP's total revenues increased 6.5% year-over-year to $635.10 million. Its non-GAAP operating income rose 1.9% from the year-ago value to $274 million.
In addition, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS rose 5.4% and 8.7% from the prior year's quarter to $255.40 and $2.25, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $698.55 million and $2.65 for the fiscal fourth quarter that ended December 2024 exhibit a year-over-year rise of 5.3% and 3.2%, respectively. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
CHKP's shares have surged 13.2% over the past six months and 22.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $186.70.
CHKP's robust fundamentals are mirrored in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CHKP has an A grade for Quality. Within the Software – Security industry, it is ranked #6 out of 20 stocks.
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The software industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by advancements in cloud computing, SaaS models, and mobile-first development. As a result, high-performing, fundamentally solid software stocks CyberArk (CYBR), AvePoint (AVPT), and Okta (OKTA) are setting new benchmarks in this dynamic market. Read further... The global software sector is thriving, fueled by rapid digital transformation, the rise of cloud computing, and breakthroughs in AI and automation. As businesses increasingly turn to software solutions for efficiency and innovation, the sector's growth trajectory remains robust, bolstered by subscription-based models and cutting-edge technologies.
Within this dynamic landscape, some software companies are defying traditional valuation norms with high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. Leading software stocks CyberArk Software Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CYBR/">CYBR</a>), AvePoint, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AVPT/">AVPT</a>), and Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>) are thriving by delivering cutting-edge solutions that address critical challenges in identity security, data management, and cloud computing.
The global software sector has experienced remarkable growth, driven by rapid digital transformation, the proliferation of cloud computing, and the adoption of AI and automation across industries. Emerging trends such as mobile-first software development and the transition to SaaS models are reshaping how software is consumed and delivered.
Further, the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets has made mobile applications an integral part of everyday life, while SaaS platforms provide businesses with scalable and cost-efficient solutions. According to Precedence Research reports, the global software is projected to reach approximately $2.25 trillion by 2034, growing at a <a href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/software-market">CAGR of 11.8%</a>.
Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the software stocks in detail:
CyberArk Software Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CYBR/">CYBR</a>)
CYBR specializes in identity security solutions, offering products such as Privileged Access Manager, Endpoint Privilege Manager, Secure Desktop, and workforce identity services. These solutions cater to industries like financial services, healthcare, retail, and government agencies, ensuring secure access and robust identity management.
In terms of forward non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/price-earningsratio.asp">P/E</a>, CYBR is trading at 116.62x, 358.4% higher than the industry average of 25.44x.
On December 5, CYBR announced the launch of an underwritten secondary public offering. The offering includes 1,142,538 ordinary shares of CyberArk, with a par value of NIS 0.01 per share.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, CYBR's total revenue increased 25.6% year-over-year to $240.10 million. Its gross profit grew 29% from the year-ago value to $192.92 million. In addition, the company's non-GAAP net income reached $45.14 million, up 130.2% from the same quarter last year, and non-GAAP net income per share was $0.94, indicating an increase of 123.8% from the prior-year quarter.
Analysts expect CYBR's EPS and revenue for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, to increase 163.3% and 31.3% year-over-year to $2.95 and $987.52 million, respectively. It surpassed the street EPS and revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 58.1% to close the last trading session at $344.55. It has surged 26% over the past six months.
CYBR's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
CYBR has an A grade in Growth and Sentiment and a B in Momentum and Quality. It is ranked #9 out of 20 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> industry.
Beyond what we have stated above, we also have given CYBR grades for Value and Stability. Get all the CYBR's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CYBR/">here</a>.
Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>)
OKTA provides identity and access management solutions to secure identities for organizations globally. Its product suite includes Single Sign-On, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication, API Access Management, and other tools that enable secure, streamlined access across cloud, mobile, and on-premises environments.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, OKTA is trading at 30.50x, 19.9% higher than the industry average of 25.44x.
OKTA's total revenue increased 13.9% year-over-year to $665 million in the fiscal 2025 third quarter that ended on October 31, 2024. Its non-GAAP operating income came in at $138 million, up 62.4% year-over-year. Moreover, its non-GAAP net income and net income per share stood at $121 million and $0.67, respectively, representing increases of 53.2% and 52.3% over the prior-year quarter.
Analysts expect OKTA's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending January 31, 2025) to increase 10.6% year-over-year to $669.10 million. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 16.9% from the prior year to $0.74. In addition, it surpassed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
The stock climbed 62.2% over the past six months and 107.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $76.93.
OKTA's bright prospects are apparent in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Momentum. It is ranked #10 out of 20 stocks in the A-rated Software - Security industry.
Click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/ratings">here</a> to see OKTA's ratings for Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality.
AvePoint, Inc. (AVPT)
AVPT offers cloud-native data management and SaaS solutions, addressing data challenges for organizations using platforms like Microsoft, Google, and AWS, alongside productivity tools, licensing, and support services globally.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, AVPT is trading at 97.85x, 284.7% higher than the industry average of 25.44x.
On November 19, AVPT announced at Microsoft Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MSFT/">MSFT</a>) Ignite the launch of industry-first Microsoft 365 Copilot benchmarking capabilities within its AVPT tyGraph solution. This innovation provides organizations with critical insights into AI adoption and usage patterns, enhancing their ability to assess and optimize the effectiveness and sustainability of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
AVPT's total revenue increased 22.1% year-over-year to $ 88.80 million in the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024. Its non-GAAP operating income came in at $ 17.83 million, up 91.2% year-over-year. In addition, the company's non-GAAP net income reached $116.60 million, compared to a loss of $4.21 million in the prior year quarter, and non-GAAP net income per share was $0.01, compared to a loss of $0.02 in the prior year quarter.
Street expects AVPT's revenue for the fiscal year (ending December 31, 2024) to increase 21.2% year-over-year to $ 329.38 million. Its EPS for the same year is expected to grow 113.5% from the prior year to $0.17. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
The stock climbed 62.2% over the past six months and has returned 107.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $16.62.
AVPT's bright prospects are apparent in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B for Growth, Momentum, and Quality. The company operates within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology – Services</a> industry, and is ranked #24 out of 79 stocks.
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화요일(3일) 미국 증시는 혼조세를 보였다. 다우존스 지수는 70포인트 이상 하락한 반면 나스닥과 S&amp;P 500 지수는 각각 0.4%와 0.05% 상승하며 장을 마감했다.
화요일에 소매 투자자와 트레이더들의 주목을 받았던 주요 주식들은 다음과 같다.
1. 팔란티어 테크놀로지스 
화요일 팔란티어 테크놀로지스의 주가는 6.88% 상승하여 70.96달러로 마감했다. 주가는 장중 최고가 71.37달러, 최저가 66.15달러를 기록하며 52주 신고가를 경신했다. 팔란티어는 미국 정부 기관에 안전한 클라우드 서비스를 제공할 수 있도록 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42292744/whats-going-on-with-palantir-technologies-stock-today-9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">연방 클라우드 서비스</a>에 대한 FedRAMP 높은 인증을 받았다고 발표했다.
2. 세일즈포스 
세일즈포스 주가는 0.13% 상승하여 331.43달러에 마감했다. 장중 최고가는 332.80달러, 최저가는 323.65달러를 기록했다. 세일즈포스는 3분기 매출이 94억 4,000만 달러로 애널리스트의 예상을 뛰어넘었지만 주당순이익은 예상치를 하회했다. 회사 측은 AI 발전에 힘입어 잉여현금흐름이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42302924/salesforce-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-free-cash-flow-up-30-ai-driving-groundbreaking-transformation-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noopener">30% 증가했다고</a> 강조했다.
3. 옥타 
옥타 주가는 1.06% 상승하여 81.71달러로 마감했다. 장중 최고가는 81.88달러, 최저가는 79.58달러였다. 옥타는 매출과 주당순이익 모두 예상치를 상회하는 강력한 3분기 실적을 발표했다. 옥타의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42303322/okta-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-strong-guidance-shares-surge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">가이던스</a>는 여전히 견고하여 투자자들의 신뢰를 높였다.
4. 메타 플랫폼스
메타 플랫폼스 주가는 3.51% 상승하여 613.65달러에 마감했다. 주가는 최고가 614.20달러, 최저가 591.25달러를 기록했다. 메타는 글로벌 선거 기간 동안 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42302411/meta-platforms-talks-political-misinformation-content-moderation-in-latest-blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">콘텐츠 중재</a>에서의 진화하는 역할에 대해 언급했으며, 이는 투자자 심리에 영향을 미쳤을 수 있다.
5. 테슬라 
테슬라의 주가는 1.59% 하락하여 351.42달러로 마감했다. 장중 최고가는 355.69달러, 최저가는 348.2달러를 기록했다. 일론 머스크가 이끄는 테슬라는 <a href="//www.benzinga.com/24/12/42283708/tesla-gives-cybertruck-production-line-workers-three-days-off-report"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">최근 보고서에</a> 따르면 사이버트럭 생산 라인 근로자들에게 3일 휴가를 준 것으로 알려졌는데, 이 부분이 주식 실적에 영향을 미쳤을 수 있다. 10월 말부터 사이버트럭 라인 근로자들의 근무 일정이 불규칙적이었다고 한다.
벤징가(Benzinga)와 함께 하루의 거래를 준비하세요. <a href="https://editorial.benzinga.com/wp-admin/Premarket%20Movers%20&amp;%20News" target="_blank" rel="noopener">주요 프리마켓 무버 및 뉴스</a>를 확인하세요.
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이 기사는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a>를 사용하여 생성되었으며, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/shivdeep-dhaliwal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shivdeep Dhaliwal</a>이 편집했습니다.
다른 트레이더들보다 30분 일찍 시장 움직임에 대한 독점 뉴스를 받아보세요.
Benzinga Pro의 독점 뉴스를 통해 수백만 명의 다른 트레이더보다 더 빠르게 유용한 투자 뉴스를 확인할 수 있습니다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

클라우드 네이티브 사이버 보안 회사 옥타(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>)는 화요일(3일) 장 마감 후 3분기 재무 실적을 발표했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42301576/okta-announces-third-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener">실적 보고서 요약은 다음과 같다.</a>
3분기 실적: 옥타의 3분기 매출은 6억 6,500만 달러로 애널리스트 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">예상치</a> 6억 4,970만 달러를 상회했다. <a href="//pro.benzinga.com/"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">벤징가 프로에</a> 따르면 조정 주당순이익은 67센트로 예상치 58센트를 상회했다.
총 수익과 구독 수익은 모두 전년 대비 14% 증가했다. 잔여 이행 의무(remaining performance obligation)는 분기 말 기준 총 36억 6,000만 달러로 전년 대비 19% 증가했다.
영업활동으로 인한 순현금 제공액은 1억 5,900만 달러로 전년 동기 1억 5,400만 달러에서 증가했다. 분기 잉여현금흐름은 1억 5,400만 달러로 전년 동기 1억 5,000만 달러에서 증가했다. 옥타는 22억 5천만 달러의 현금, 현금 등가물 및 단기 투자로 이번 분기를 마감했다.
이 기사도 읽어보세요: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%9D%B8%ED%8A%9C%EC%9D%B4%ED%8B%B0%EB%B8%8C-%EB%A8%B8%EC%8B%A0%EC%8A%A4-%EC%8B%9C%EA%B0%84%EC%99%B8-%EA%B1%B0%EB%9E%98%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C-13-%EC%9D%B4%EC%83%81-%ED%95%98%EB%9D%BD%ED%95%98%EB%8A%94/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인튜이티브 머신스, 시간외 거래에서 13% 이상 하락하는 이유는?</a>
옥타의 공동 설립자 겸 CEO인 토드 맥키넌(Todd McKinnon)은 다음과 같이 말했다.
"3분기 견고한 실적은 수익성과 현금 흐름의 지속적인 강세가 뒷받침되었다. 파트너 생태계, 공공 부문, 대형 고객사에 대한 집중적인 투자가 비즈니스에서 구체화되고 있으며 각 분야가 매출 성장에 의미 있게 기여하고 있다.&#8221;
"혁신과 신원 보안 향상을 위한 옥타의 노력에 모든 규모의 고객들이 공감하고 있으며, 신원 인프라를 현대화하기 위해 옥타를 찾고 있다.&#8221;
전망: 옥타의 4분기 매출은 6억 6,700만 달러~6억 6,900만 달러로 예상되며, 예상치는 6억 5,664만 달러다. 4분기 조정 주당순이익은 73~74센트로 예상되며, 예상치는 주당 67센트다.
또한 연간 매출은 25억 9,500만 달러~25억 9,700만 달러 사이가 될 것으로 예상하며, 예상치는 25억 6,300만 달러다. 연간 조정 주당순이익은 주당 2.75달러~2.76달러 사이가 될 것으로 예상하며, 예상치는 주당 2.61달러다.
옥타 경영진은 동부 표준시 오후 5시에 애널리스트 및 투자자들과 컨퍼런스 콜을 개최하여 회사의 분기 실적에 대해 자세히 논의할 예정이다.
옥타 주가 움직임: 화요일(3일) 시간외 거래서 14.86% 상승한 93.85달러에 거래되고 있다.
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Benzinga Pro의 독점 뉴스 및 도구로 수익률을 높이세요.
독점 속보 및 스캐너와 같은 Benzinga Pro의 강력한 도구 세트로 다른 트레이더보다 우위를 점하세요. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

이들 10개 대형주는 지난주 최악의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요?
1. 달러 제너럴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)의 주식은 회사가 2분기 실적과 매출이 예상보다 저조하게 나타났으며 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40623595" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024년 가이던스를 하향 조정</a>했다고 발표한 후 32.42% 하락했다. 많은 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40656935" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 목표를 하향 조정</a>했다.
2. 슈퍼 마이크로 컴퓨터(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)의 주식은 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40602417" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10-K 제출을 지연할 것이라고 발표</a>한 후 20.21% 하락했다.
3. 옥타(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>)의 주식은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40613044" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2분기 재무 실적</a> 발표 후 18.69% 하락했다. 여러 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40625762" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">회사의 주가 목표를 하향 조정</a>했다.
4. 퓨어 스토리지(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>)의 주식은 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40613896" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2분기 재무 실적</a>을 발표한 후 16.88% 하락했다. 애널리스트들이 주가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pstg/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표를 하향 조정</a>했다.
5. 뉴로크린 바이오사이언시스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIX#NASDAQ">NBIX</a>)의 주식은 15.66% 하락했다. 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40632561" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">조현병 성인</a>을 대상으로 한 NBI-1117568(NBI-&#8216;568)의 ​​2상 임상 연구에 대한 주요 데이터를 발표했다.
6. 심보틱(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>)의 주식은 16.52% 하락했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40575289" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">짐 크레이머</a>는 &#8220;그 회사는 당신이 가고 싶은 회사가 아니다. 이번 하락 이후에도 너무 높다&#8221;고 말했다.
7. 달러 트리(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)의 주식은 달러 제너럴이 예상보다 저조한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40625537" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">실적과 2024년 가이던스를 발표</a>한 후 12.18% 하락했다.
8. 테무의 모회사 PDD 홀딩(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>)의 주식은 CEO가 하반기 도전 과제를 강조한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40548945" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2분기 재무 실적</a> 발표 후 12.80% 하락했다.
9. 코인베이스 글로벌(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)의 주식은 7.71% 하락했다.
10. 마이크로스트레티지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)의 주식은 9.76% 하락했다.
추가 읽기:
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<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%ec%96%b4%ed%8e%8c-%eb%b0%8f-%eb%aa%bd%ea%b3%a0db%eb%8a%94-%ec%a7%80%eb%82%9c%ec%a3%bc-%ec%b5%9c%ea%b3%a0-%ec%84%b1%ea%b3%bc%eb%a5%bc-%eb%b3%b4%ec%97%ac%ec%a4%80-10%ea%b0%9c-%eb%8c%80%ed%98%95/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">어펌 및 몽고DB는 지난주 최고 성과를 보여준 10개 대형주 중 일부 (8월 25일-8월 31일)</a></li>
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미국 주식이 금요일에 상승 마감했으며, 다우존스 지수가 거래 중에 새로운 최고가를 경신했다.
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.
벤징가(Benzinga)의 애널리스트 레이팅스(Analyst Ratings) API는 Benzinga 뉴스 데스크가 주요 셀사이드(sell-side) 은행들과의 직접적인 파트너십을 통해 선별한 최고 품질의 주식 등급 모음이다. Benzinga는 미국 주식 시장 개장 3시간 전에 매일 밤의 등급 변동을 표시한다. 투자 대시보드 제공업체인 토글AI(Toggle.ai)의 데이터 전문가들은 최근 Benzinga Pro 가입자들과 Benzinga 독자들이 정기적으로 받는 분석가 통찰력(analyst insights)이 주식 시장을 능가하는 거래 지표로 성공적으로 사용될 수 있다는 사실을 발견했다
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)
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<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)
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<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>
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옥타(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>)는 수요일 시장 마감 후 2분기 재무 결과를 발표했다. 이 발표 후 주가는 시간외 거래에서 9% 이상 하락했다. 이번 분기의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40611266/okta-announces-second-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener">주요 내용</a>은 다음과 같다.
상세 내용: ID 및 액세스 관리 회사 옥타는 분기별 주당 순이익을 72센트로 보고했는데, 이는 분석가 컨센서스인 61센트를 18.03% 앞선 것이다. 분기별 매출은 6억 4,600만 달러로 컨센서스 예상치를 2.06% 상회했으며 지난해 같은 기간보다 16.19% 증가했다.
<ul>
<li>구독 매출은 6억 3,200만 달러로, 전년 대비 17% 증가했다.</li>
<li>잔여 이행 의무(RPO) 또는 구독 백로그는 35억 5천만 달러로 전년 대비 16% 증가했다.</li>
<li>현재 잔여 이행 의무(cRPO)는 전년 대비 13% 증가한 19억 9,500만 달러를 기록했다.</li>
</ul>
옥타의 CEO이자 공동 창업자인 토드 맥키넌(Todd McKinnon)은 "옥타는 끊임없는 혁신에 집중하고 워크포스 아이덴티티 클라우드(Workforce Identity Cloud) 및 커스터머 아이덴티티 클라우드(Customer Identity Cloud) 내에서 제품 제공을 확장함으로써 ID 보안의 표준을 설정하고 있다"고 말했다.
"우리는 기록적인 수익성을 달성하고 강력한 현금 흐름을 유지하면서 이 모든 제품 혁신을 제공하고 있다. 오늘날의 역동적인 사이버 보안 환경에서 신원 확인은 보안이며 옥타는 고객의 진화하는 요구 사항을 충족할 수 있는 최신 솔루션을 제공하기 위해 최선을 다하고 있다."
다음 읽어볼 기사: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40603612/whats-going-on-with-trump-media-technology-stock-after-new-indictment-against-donald-trump">트럼프 미디어 &amp; 기술 주식이 도널드 트럼프에 대한 새로운 기소 이후에 무슨 일이?</a>
전망: 옥타는 3분기 주당 순이익(EPS)이 주당 57센트에서 58센트, 매출이 6억 4,800만 ~ 6억 5,000만 달러에 이를 것으로 예상한다. 이는 추정치인 55센트 이익과 6억 3,913만 달러 매출을 초과한다.
이 회사는 2025 회계연도 주당 순이익이 2.58달러에서 2.63달러 사이가 될 것으로 예상하며, 이는 2.42달러 예상치에 비해 높다. 2025 회계연도 매출은 25억 5,500만 달러에서 25억 6,500만 달러 사이로 예상되며, 이는 25억 4,000만 달러의 예상치를 초과한다.
OKTA 주가 움직임: <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면, 옥타의 주식은 수요일 애프터마켓에서 9.17% 하락한 87.69달러에 거래되었다.
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옥타의 주식은 2분기 매출 및 EPS 예상 상회, 사상 최고의 수익성 발표 후 9% 이상 상승

이들 10개 대형주는 지난주 최악의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요?
<ol>
<li>허브스팟(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBS#NYSE">HUBS</a>)의 주가는 다수의 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hubs/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">목표 주가</a>를 낮추면서 18.89% 하락했다.</li>
<li>윙스톱(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>)의 주식은 10.55% 하락했다.</li>
<li>뉴타닉스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>)의 주가는 최근 기술 부문의 강세에 따른 매도 가능성으로 인해 9.29% 하락했다.</li>
<li>치폴레 멕시칸 그릴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>)의 주식은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39673882" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">최근 주식 분할</a>과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMG/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">최근 분석가</a>의 부분 크기 불일치에 대한 논평으로 인해 지난주 7.64% 하락했다.</li>
<li>델타 항공(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)의 주가는 2분기 실적 부진 이후 지난주 6.90% 하락했다. 또한 이 회사는 FY24 전망을 재확인하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39726801" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">예상보다 낮은 3분기 EPS 전망</a>을 발표했다.</li>
<li>유나이티드 에어라인 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)의 주가는 2분기 실적이 혼조세를 보인 뒤 하락한 델타항공에 동조해 항공주가 하락하면서 6.07% 하락했다.</li>
<li>넷플릭스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)의 주가는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39749651" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">대형 기술주</a> 매도세로 인해 5.74% 하락했다.</li>
<li>먼데이닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>)의 주가는 5.04% 하락했다. 울프 리서치(Wolfe Research)는 아웃퍼폼(Outperform) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mndy/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">등급과 300달러 목표 가격</a>으로 이 주식에 대한 커버리지를 시작했다.</li>
<li>데커스 아웃도어 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>)의 주가는 4.91% 하락했다. 이사회는 6대1 주식분할을 승인했다.</li>
<li>몽고DB(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>)의 주가는 최근 업종 강세에 따른 매도 가능성으로 인해 지난 주 4.82% 하락했습니다. 몇몇 분석가들도 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MDB/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표 주가를 낮췄다</a>.</li>
</ol>
다음 기사도 읽어보기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/%eb%a6%ac%eb%b9%84%ec%95%88%ea%b3%bc-%eb%b0%94%ec%9d%b4%eb%91%90%eb%8a%94-%ec%a7%80%eb%82%9c%ec%a3%bc-%ec%b5%9c%ea%b3%a0-%ec%84%b1%ea%b3%bc%eb%a5%bc-%eb%b3%b4%ec%9d%b8-11%ea%b0%9c%ec%9d%98-%eb%8c%80/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">리비안과 바이두는 지난주 최고 성과를 보인 11개의 대형주 주식 중 일부 (7월 7일-7월 13일)</a></li>
</ul>
썸네일 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39763253/rivian-automotive-baidu-are-among-top-11-large-cap-stocks-that-shined-the-brightest-last-week-ju" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">출처</a> VanderWolf via 셔터스톡 (Shutterstock)
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옥타(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>)는 수요일 시장 마감 후 회계연도 1분기 재무 결과를 발표했다. 이번 분기의 주요 측정항목과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKTA">하이라이트</a>를 살펴보자. 이 회사는 기업들을 위한 ID 관리 플랫폼 제공을 담당하고 있는 기업이다.
1분기 실적: 옥타의 1분기 매출은 6억 1,700만 달러로 전년 대비 19% 증가했으며 분석가 추정치인 6억 433.9만 달러를 앞지르는 수치이다. 이 클라우드 기반 사이버 보안 회사는 <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benzinga Pro</a> 기준으로 주당 55센트라는 분석가 추정치를 뛰어넘는 조정 이익을 주당 65센트로 보고했다.
구독 매출은 6억 300만 달러로 전년 대비 20% 증가했다. 현재 잔여 이행 의무는 분기 말 기준 총 19억 4,900만 달러로 전년 대비 15% 증가했다.
운영을 통해 제공된 순현금은 2억 1,900만 달러로 전년도 분기의 1억 2,900만 달러보다 증가했다. 이 회사는 해당 분기에 2억 1,400만 달러의 잉여 현금 흐름을 창출했는데, 이는 전년 동기 대비 1억 2,400만 달러에서 증가한 수치이다. 옥타는 23억 2천만 달러의 현금, 등가물 및 단기 투자로 분기를 마감했다.
옥타의 공동 창업자이자 CEO인 토드 맥키넌(Todd McKinnon)은 &#8220;지난 몇 분기 동안 취해온 운영 효율성 조치의 혜택을 계속 누리면서 기록적인 비GAAP 수익성과 현금 흐름으로 새 회계연도를 시작했다&#8221;고 말했다.
전망 (Outlook): 옥타는 회계연도 2분기 매출을 6억 3,100만 달러에서 6억 3,300만 달러로 예상하고 있으며 추정치는 6억 1,582만 4,000만 달러이다. 이 회사는 2분기 조정 이익이 주당 추정치 54센트에 비해 60~61센트로 예상된다.
옥타는 또한 연간 가이던스를 상향 조정했다. 현재 옥타의 연간 매출은 추정치 25억 8천만 달러 대비 25억 3천만~25억 4천만 달러에 이를 것으로 예상된다. 이 회사는 현재 연간 조정 이익이 주당 2.32달러인 추정치에 비해 주당 2.35~2.40달러 사이가 될 것으로 예상하고 있다.
&#8220;옥타의 신원 보안 약속(Secure Identity Commitment)에 대한 발전과 성장하는 제품 파이프라인을 통해 우리는 시장 리더십 위치를 발전시키고 인력 및 고객 ID 시장 모두에서 더 많은 대규모 기회를 확보할 수 있는 좋은 위치를 유지하고 있다&#8221;고 맥키넌이 말했다.
OKTA 주가 움직임: <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/gxjhpowx7zks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">벤징가</a> 프로의 데이터에 의하면, 수요일 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKTA">옥타</a>의 주식은시간외 거래에서 2.28% 상승한 98.560달러에 거래되었다.
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39034047/deepfake-scams-rake-in-millions-cybersecurity-experts-warn-of-escalating-threats">딥 페이크 사기로 수백만 달러 약탈, 사이버 보안 전문가 경고</a>
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