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To boost sales in China,&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has raised the&nbsp;trade-in prices for iPhones in&nbsp;the country. This move comes as the tech giant faces intensified competition from local rivals.
What Happened: Apple has increased the trade-in value for the iPhone 15 Pro Max to 5,700 Chinese yuan ($791), up from 5,625 yuan ($780.78). Similarly, the iPhone 15 Pro&#8217;s trade-in value has been raised to 4,750 yuan ($659.33) from 4,725 yuan ($655.86), <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/23/apple-raises-trade-in-prices-for-iphones-in-china-as-amid-competition.html?ref=biztoc.com">reported</a> CNBC.
Trade-in prices refer to the amount of money people in China can receive toward a new iPhone by exchanging their old device.
These adjustments apply to other iPhone models as well. Despite being relatively modest, these changes reflect Apple&#8217;s ongoing efforts to stimulate sales in China, its second-largest market. The company has been grappling with declining market share and sales due to fierce competition from local competitors like Huawei and Xiaomi.
During the first quarter of&nbsp;this year, Apple&#8217;s China shipments dropped by 8% year-on-year, with its smartphone market share in the country falling from 15% to 13%, as per data from Canalys. Apple&#8217;s&nbsp;sales in its Greater China&nbsp;region, which includes Hong Kong&nbsp;and Taiwan, also experienced a slight annual decline.
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Why It Matters: Apple&#8217;s struggles in China have been well-documented. The company has been facing challenges not only in terms of sales but also regarding&nbsp;its supply chain and products.&nbsp;There have been discussions about imposing special duties on chips and other electronics, which could further impact Apple&#8217;s operations in China.
Despite these challenges, Apple has been taking steps to mitigate the impact. For instance, the company is reportedly considering shifting its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45032214/analyst-questions-apples-reported-iphone-shift-to-india-amid-china-tariff-pressures-doesnt-solve-all-the-problems"> iPhone assembly</a> to India. However, analysts have expressed skepticism about the potential effectiveness of this move in mitigating the impact of China tariffs.
Apple&#8217;s efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence features in iPhones sold in China through a potential partnership with&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Ltd&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) have also drawn concern from both the White House and Congress due to national security risks and the potential amplification of Chinese tech capabilities.
In a latest development, President Donald Trump, on Friday, has threated Apple CEO Tim Cook to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs">manufacture </a>iPhones in the U.S. or face at least 25% tariffs.
On a year-to-date basis, Apple stock plunged 17.4%.
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Sonoco Prods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SON#NYSE">SON</a>) underwent analysis by 5 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints 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">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $53.8, along with a high estimate of $62.00 and a low estimate of $48.00. Marking an increase of 2.97%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $52.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748005238_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Sonoco Prods. 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>Gabe Hajde</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Roberts</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Dunigan</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabe Hajde</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$50.00</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 Sonoco Prods. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Sonoco Prods compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Sonoco Prods's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Sonoco Prods's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SON/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Sonoco Prods analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Sonoco Prods</h2>
Over its 100-year-plus history, Sonoco Products has steadily assembled a diverse portfolio of industrial and consumer packaging product offerings such as flexible and rigid plastics, reels and spools, pallets, and composite cans. The company serves a variety of consumer and industrial end markets throughout North America. Sonoco has raised its dividend each year for more than 40 years.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Sonoco Prods</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Sonoco Prods's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 30.61%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Sonoco Prods's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 3.18%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sonoco Prods's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.31%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sonoco Prods's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.43%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Sonoco Prods's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.02, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Palantir Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.37% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 54.98 million shares sold short, which is 2.55% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Palantir Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748005231_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Palantir Technologies has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Palantir Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Palantir Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Performance Food Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFGC#NYSE">PFGC</a>) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding 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">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</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>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $104.25, along with a high estimate of $121.00 and a low estimate of $95.00. Observing a 3.91% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $100.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748005231_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Performance Food Gr among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below 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>Karen Holthouse</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$121.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Performance Food Gr. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Performance Food Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Performance Food Gr's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PFGC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Performance Food Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Performance Food Gr</h2>
Performance Food Group Co , markets and distributes national and company-branded food and food-related products. The company also specializes in distributing candy, snacks, beverages, cigarettes, other tobacco products, health and beauty care products and other items to vending distributors, box retailers, theaters, convenience stores, drug stores, grocery stores, travel providers, and hospitality providers. The company has three reportable segments: Foodservice, Vistar, and Convenience.
<h3>Breaking Down Performance Food Gr's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Performance Food Gr showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.45% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Performance Food Gr's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 0.38%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.36%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Performance Food Gr's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.34%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.77.
<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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Aflac's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.49% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.04 million shares sold short, which is 1.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.34 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Aflac Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748005225_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Aflac has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Aflac's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Aflac's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.89%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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During the last three months, 9 analysts shared their evaluations of Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding 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">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</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">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $253.78, a high estimate of $277.00, and a low estimate of $229.00. Observing a 8.3% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $234.33. 
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<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Waste Management. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$277.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
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<td>Bryan Burgmeier</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sabahat Khan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
<td>$227.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>David Manthey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wesley Brooks</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Konark Gupta</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Chiang</td>
<td>CIBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$247.00</td>
<td>$227.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Waste Management. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Waste Management compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Waste Management's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Waste Management's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Waste Management analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Waste Management</h2>
WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 263 active landfills and about 332 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
<h3>Waste Management: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Waste Management's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 16.65%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Waste Management's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.58% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Waste Management's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.54% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Waste Management's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.43%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.76, Waste Management faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Lucid Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NYSE">LCID</a>) short percent of float has risen 103.41% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 354.45 million shares sold short, which is 43.51% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.48 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Lucid Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lucid Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Lucid Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lucid Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.21%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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As the &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; progresses to the Senate, investors should brace themselves for continued volatility in Treasury yields, according to Jim Cramer.
What Happened: The host of &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; warned that the market will likely &#8220;flirt&#8221; with a 4.75% yield on the 10-year Treasury, advising market participants to &#8220;get used to it.&#8221;
In a recent post, Cramer directly addressed the anticipated market reaction to the legislative process.
&#8220;We will have to endure more torture over the senate and more days where we &#8216;flirt&#8217; with 4.75% for the ten. Get used to it…,&#8221; Cramer tweeted, indicating his expectation of sustained upward pressure on yields during the bill&#8217;s consideration in the upper chamber of Congress.
Despite the anticipated &#8220;torture&#8221; and the elevated yield environment, Cramer maintained an optimistic long-term outlook for the markets. He concluded his sentiment with a reassuring, &#8220;…We will get out of this okay,&#8221; suggesting that while the immediate future may be challenging for bond markets, the broader economic and investment landscape will ultimately stabilize.
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Why It Matters: The 30-Year Treasury yields rose over 5% intraday during the trading sessions this week, and the 10-year Treasury yield also touched 4.6%. 
The recent reciprocal tariff pause with U.S. trading partners and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45367206/sp-500-rallies-over-3-on-us-china-90-day-tariff-truce-but-experts-warn-it-doesnt-guarantee-a-complete-resolution-of-the-trade-war">90-day truce with China</a> have eased immediate worries with respect to duties.
However, the newly proposed &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45580298/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-strips-key-retirement-benefits-from-federal-workers-in-razor-thin-house-vote">One Big Beautiful Bill Ac</a>t&#8221; is projected by the Congressional Budget Office to increase U.S. national debt by an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office-estimates-4-income-fall-for-lowest-decile-of-americans-by-2033">estimated $3.8 trillion</a>, even as it offers tax relief. 
The tax bill has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45558613/house-advances-trumps-sweeping-one-big-beautiful-bill-after-key-medicaid-tax-and-border-security-changes">advanced by the House Rules Committee</a> in an 8-4 vote following a marathon 22-hour hearing. 
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 1.44% to $574.70, while the QQQ declined 1.66% to $505.47, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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DICK&#8217;S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DKS">opening bell on Wednesday, May 28.</a>
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $4.33 per share and quarterly revenue of $3.6 billion, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On May 15, Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) disclosed a definitive deal to be acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods. The deal values Foot Locker's equity at around $2.4 billion and its enterprise at about $2.5 billion.
With the recent buzz around Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. As of now, Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods offers an annual dividend yield of 2.81%, which is a quarterly dividend amount of $1.21 per share ($4.85 a year). &nbsp;
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $213,259 or around 1,237 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $42,583 or around 247 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($2.64 in this case). So, $6,000 / $4.85 = 1,237 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $4.85 = 247 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
DKS Price Action: Shares of Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods fell 2% to close at $172.40 on Thursday.
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While investors obsess over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/04/44836660/gold-tops-3300-as-peter-schiff-calls-it-biggest-financial-story-barrick-gold-flaunts-a-golden-cross">gold's path to $3,000</a>, silver may be quietly setting up for the bigger upside move — and the math might already be flashing the signal.
In a recent <a href="https://x.com/RonStoeferle/status/1925810027509457289?s=31">post</a> on X, Ronald-Peter Stöferle pointed out that if the gold-silver ratio — a historical measure of how many ounces of silver equal one ounce of gold — reverts to its long-term average, silver prices could surge.
With gold potentially heading to $3,000, the ratio implies silver could be worth between $55 and $63 per ounce, up to 95% higher than its current ~$33 price.
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But this isn't just a valuation story. Silver's fundamentals are shifting fast, and not just as a monetary metal. 2025 will mark the fifth consecutive year of silver supply deficits, with a cumulative shortfall of nearly 800 million ounces since 2021 — about the size of an entire year's mine production.
Demand, meanwhile, is being supercharged by industrial use. Solar panels alone are expected to consume nearly 198 million ounces of silver this year — an all-time high — and new-generation TOPCON technology could double that demand by 2029. Then there's the looming battery boom: Samsung's next-gen solid-state EV batteries could require up to 1 kilogram of silver per vehicle, a 20x jump from current battery chemistry.
Adding to the bullish pressure is India's sudden interest. The country imported 225 million ounces of silver in 2024 alone and could surpass 200 million ounces in ETP holdings by 2027, combining cultural affinity with a growing appetite for financial exposure.
For U.S. investors looking to position, the iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>) and the Aberdeen Silver ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIVR#NYSE">SIVR</a>) track silver spot prices directly. More aggressive bets lie in the Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIL#NYSE">SIL</a>) or the ETFMG Junior Silver Miners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SILJ#NYSE">SILJ</a>).
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