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Realty Income (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) has been analyzed by 9 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares 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">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">1</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">2</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">1</td>
<td align="right">2</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 $59.17, a high estimate of $66.50, and a low estimate of $54.00. This current average represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous average price target of $60.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743710470_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Realty Income among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis 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>Haendel St. Juste</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Hightower</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Heffern</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Hightower</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Heffern</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simon Yarmak</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$66.50</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Malhorta</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Realty Income. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive 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 Realty Income compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Realty Income's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Realty Income's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/O/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Realty Income analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Realty Income</h2>
Realty Income owns roughly 15,600 properties, most of which are freestanding, single-tenant, triple-net-leased retail properties. Its properties are located in 49 states and Puerto Rico and are leased to 250 tenants from 47 industries. Recent acquisitions have added industrial, gaming, office, manufacturing, and distribution properties, which make up roughly 20% of revenue.
<h3>Financial Insights: Realty Income</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: Over the 3 months period, Realty Income showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 24.53% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Realty Income's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 14.89%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Realty Income's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.52%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Realty Income's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.29%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, Realty Income adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance 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.
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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In the current market session, Interface Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TILE#NASDAQ">TILE</a>) stock price is at $19.98, after a 1.87% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 3.27%, and in the past year, by 13.69%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743710469_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Interface P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Interface has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 245.32 of the Commercial Services &amp; Supplies industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 4 analysts have published ratings on Element Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) in the last three months.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th 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">0</td>
<td align="right">2</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">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">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>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $28.75, with a high estimate of $30.00 and a low estimate of $28.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 10.16% lower than the prior average price target of $32.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743710450_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Element Solutions by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Aleksey Yefremov</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Osterland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Leithead</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Byrne</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Element Solutions. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive 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 Element Solutions compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Element Solutions's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Element Solutions's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Element Solutions analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Element Solutions Better</h2>
Element Solutions Inc is a specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. The company's reportable segments are Electronics and Industrial &amp; Specialty. The Electronics segment, which generates maximum revenue, researches, formulates, and sells specialty chemicals and process technologies for all types of electronics hardware, from complex printed circuit board designs to semiconductor packaging. This segment's wet chemicals for metallization, surface treatments, and solderable finishes form the physical circuitry pathways, and its assembly materials, such as solder, pastes, fluxes, and adhesives, join those pathways together.
<h3>Breaking Down Element Solutions's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Element Solutions showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 8.86% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects 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: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 8.76%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Element Solutions's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.27%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Element Solutions's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.1%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, Element Solutions adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Raymond James Finl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.89% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.28 million shares sold short, which is 3.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.63 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>Raymond James Finl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743710441_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Raymond James Finl 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 Raymond James Finl'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>, Raymond James Finl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.31%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Morningstar's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MORN#NYSE">MORN</a>) short percent of float has risen 24.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 697 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.07 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>Morningstar Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743710434_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Morningstar 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 Morningstar'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>, Morningstar's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.44%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Kinsale Cap Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNSL#NYSE">KNSL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.48 million shares sold short, which is 6.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.44 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>Kinsale Cap Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743710428_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kinsale Cap Gr 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 Kinsale Cap Gr'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>, Kinsale Cap Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.18%, 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 newly announced trade tariffs rattle markets, the U.S. labor market stands as the last major pillar of strength in an economy increasingly defined by President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">Donald Trump&#8216;s policy decisions.</a>
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the March Employment Situation at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, offering a critical read on whether hiring momentum is holding up—or if mounting government layoffs are beginning to weigh on the broader labor market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">March Nonfarm Payrolls: What Are Economists Expecting?</h3>
Consensus forecasts tracked by TradingEconomics anticipate a slowdown in hiring, with total nonfarm payrolls expected to rise by 135,000, down from the 151,000 jobs added in February.
Job gains over the past 6 and 12 months have averaged 175,000 per month, suggesting a cooling trend is underway. The latest ADP employment report—which covers a subset of more than 25 million private-sector employees—showed a gain of 155,000 jobs in March.
Government hiring remains a key risk factor. Public-sector payrolls rose by just 11,000 in February, and economists warn the figure could turn negative for the first time since April 2024. Government hiring has averaged 33,000 jobs per month over the past year, and—with the exception of April 2024—has not recorded a monthly decline since December 2022.
The unemployment rate is expected to remain steady at 4.1%.
Wage growth is seen as relatively flat. Average hourly earnings are projected to increase 0.3% month-over-month, matching February's pace, and rise 3.9% year-over-year—a slight deceleration from the previous month's 4%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Are The Experts Saying?</h3>
"Although they may feel somewhat irrelevant in the context of the tariff announcements made on ‘Liberation Day,' March nonfarm payrolls are incredibly important," said Julien Lafargue, chief market strategist at Barclays Private Bank. 
"With recession fears mounting, a weaker-than-expected print could be a nail in the coffin for the U.S. economy."
Lafargue cautioned that even a strong report might be dismissed as outdated, given the potential impact of fresh tariffs. "It feels like a lose-lose situation for markets. Yet, that may be the silver lining—expectations are so low that a decent print could still trigger a short-term rebound."
ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson noted that despite policy uncertainty and weak consumer sentiment, "the March topline number was a good one for the economy and employers of all sizes—even if not all sectors."
Comerica forecasts a modest 110,000 increase in payrolls, with the unemployment rate ticking up to 4.2%. Bank of America is more bullish, predicting a 185,000 gain, viewing a hiring rebound in the leisure and hospitality sector after cold weather disruptions earlier this year.
Bank of America doesn't see government job cuts as a drag on the overall figure, noting that jobless claims have remained stable in recent weeks. "
Given the muted claims data in the survey week, we do not expect DOGE-driven job cuts to be a sizable drag," said economist Shruti Mishra.
Goldman Sachs' Ronnie Walker estimates a 150,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls, slightly above consensus but below the recent three-month average of 200,000. Walker highlights the end of worker strikes and a rebound in weather-sensitive industries as tailwinds, while anticipating a 25,000 drag from federal job cuts and slower state and local hiring.
Yet, a cold dose of reality came from the ISM Services PMI for March, which revealed a sharp slowdown in hiring activity, with the employment subindex dropping <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44629640/us-services-sector-slows-sharply-as-hiring-drops-tariff-pressures-mount">to a 9-month low.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pessimism Reigns Supreme Ahead Of Jobs Data</h3>
Markets are in open revolt over President Trump's decision to impose country-specific trade tariffs—measures that exceeded even the bleakest forecasts from economists.
The S&amp;P 500 Index – tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – fell by 4.2% on Thursday, reaching a 7-month low.
Against this backdrop, a solid March payrolls report—showing firms are still hiring and retaining workers—could serve as an anchor, giving traders a reason to cling to hopes that the U.S. labor market remains resilient amid growing tariff headwinds.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: This article has been updated to include a response from a KinderCare spokesperson.
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLC#NYSE">KLC</a>) is under fire Thursday following a <a href="https://thebearcave.substack.com/p/problems-at-kindercare-learning-companies">new report</a> from The Bear Cave, which alleges safety failures, regulatory concerns and a deteriorating reputation at the nation's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLC">largest private childcare provider</a>.
What Happened: The Bear Cave released a short report on KinderCare Thursday, alleging the company is plagued by operational failures that could threaten its stock performance.
"Recent investigations reveal alarming safety incidents, including children left unsupervised, instances of abuse and regulatory violations that raise serious concerns about KinderCare's ability to operate responsibly," the short seller said.
A KinderCare spokesperson told Benzinga that the reported events are isolated incidents and are not reflective of the company&#8217;s values.
&#8220;In the event that incidents do happen in our centers, we have a strict protocol to promptly notify families and licensing agencies. We also work quickly to resolve issues directly with families by taking accountability and addressing what went wrong. To that end, in each of these referenced incidents, we conducted an investigation and have taken all actions necessary to ensure the safety of the children in our care, including the termination of teachers who were at fault,&#8221; a spokesperson for KinderCare said.
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KinderCare operates roughly 1,500 childcare centers across 41 states and relies heavily on government funding. The company went public in 2022, positioning itself as a leader in early childhood education.
The Bear Cave&#8217;s report cites troubling incidents, including a <a href="https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/2024/11/20/cudahy-woman-pleads-guilty-in-oak-creek-kindercare-cocaine-case/76434101007/">case</a> where an 11-month-old tested positive for cocaine at a KinderCare center in Wisconsin. Other reports detail children <a href="https://wcti12.com/news/local/teachers-on-leave-after-toddler-wanders-onto-busy-road-from-daycare">escaping</a> facilities, being <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-mom-finds-toddler-locked-day-care-workers-left-day-rcna16918">locked</a> inside after closing hours and experiencing mistreatment by staff.
&#8220;In sum, The Bear Cave believes KinderCare is a broken business that harms the children and families it claims to help,&#8221; the short seller said.
The Bear Cave reported that KinderCare has faced repeated scrutiny from regulatory agencies. The short seller believes growing concerns could impact its ability to secure funding and expand operations.
The short seller also highlighted online complaints from parents and former employees, with some alleging understaffing, inadequate training and neglect.
KLC Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/klc">KinderCare shares</a> are falling by 10.8 % during Thursday&#8217;s session, trading at $11.40 at the time of publication. According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, KinderCare has a 52-week high of $29.89 and a 52-week low of $10.91 after making new lows for the year in Thursday&#8217;s session.
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Sempra's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 24.03% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.89 million shares sold short, which is 1.17% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.14 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>Sempra Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743709529_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sempra 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 Sempra'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>, Sempra's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.96%, 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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What Does the Market Think About Sempra?

Knight-Swift's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 28.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.15 million shares sold short, which is 3.92% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.03 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>Knight-Swift Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743709524_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Knight-Swift 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 Knight-Swift'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>, Knight-Swift's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.28%, 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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What Does the Market Think About Knight-Swift?

VICI Properties's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 33.69 million shares sold short, which is 3.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.55 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>VICI Properties Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743709519_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for VICI Properties 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 VICI Properties'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>, VICI Properties's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.06%, 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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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on VICI Properties?

Demand in the airline sector weakened throughout the first quarter, with expectations of a tough earnings season featuring lower second-quarter forecasts <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines" rel="noreferrer noopener">and reduced 2025 earnings guidance.</a>
Airline stocks are down 24% year-to-date, and BofA Securities analyst Andrew G. Didora notes that demand recovery hinges on achieving macroeconomic stability.
The positive outlook for the airline industry in 2024 was initially based on steady demand, but that has shifted since early February due to factors like macro uncertainty, cuts in DOGE, weaker consumer confidence, poor transborder traffic, stagnating business travel, and slowing transatlantic demand, the analyst writes.
Per Didora, the upcoming first quarter of 2025 earnings season is expected to show weak second-quarter forecasts and lowered 2025 earnings guidance, with analysts adjusting their estimates and price targets.
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Due to weakening demand and pricing in 1Q25, the airline industry is expected to finish March with pricing at its lowest levels in several quarters.
Airlines need macroeconomic stability for demand to recover and reverse the 24% decline in stock prices year-to-date, the analyst notes.
Here are Didora&#8217;s key takeaways in some of the biggest players in the space:
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<li>The analyst reiterated the Buy rating on Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), lowering the price forecast from $65 to $56.</li>
<li>Didora maintained the Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), reducing the price forecast from $110 to $100.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated the Neutral rating on American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), lowering the price forecast from $16 to $12.</li>
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The analyst observes that, based on Bank of America&#8217;s aggregated credit and debit card data, spending slowed by 400bps from January to February, and March remained at February&#8217;s levels.
The analyst anticipates that 2025 earnings per share (EPS) forecasts will be at risk, with new projections showing that all airlines are likely to fall short of their full-year earnings targets.
With this trend,&nbsp;Delta Air Lines&#8217; revised 1Q25 unit revenue outlook of -1% suggests March unit revenues could be down 5%, with a forecast of low single-digit declines in 2Q25, assuming a 200bps improvement in April due to the Easter shift.
Specifically, the analyst&#8217;s revised forecasts for Delta and United Airlines are nearly 10% below consensus, at $6.40 and $11.35, respectively.
The analyst observes that while domestic supply has been slow to leave the market, May growth is the lowest in 1H25, aside from January.
Didora projects domestic growth to decrease into 3Q25 as airlines adjust supply to match new demand levels.
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Full Statement:
&#39;We are aware of this report. These were isolated incidents and not reflective of KinderCare&rsquo;s values and the high standards we set for ourselves. In the event that incidents do happen in our centers, we have a strict protocol to promptly notify families and licensing agencies. We also work quickly to resolve issues directly with families by taking accountability and addressing what went wrong. To that end, in each of these referenced incidents, we conducted an investigation and have taken all actions necessary to ensure the safety of the children in our care, including the termination of teachers who were at fault.
Nothing is more important than the health and safety of children in our care. We believe when a parent drops their child off at our programs, they&rsquo;re not simply leaving their little one at a daycare: they&rsquo;re ensuring their child is in a safe, nurturing education program that will support their social, emotional and academic development and give their child confidence for life.
We&rsquo;re proud of our legacy as the nation&rsquo;s leading provider and work hard every day to provide the best possible care for children. Every day at more than 2,500 locations nationwide, our more than 43,000 passionate employees create safe and nurturing environments for more than 200,000 children.
We&rsquo;re proud to be fully licensed and seek voluntary accreditation at all of our programs, demonstrating our commitment to establishing best practices not only for ourselves, but also for the broader child care sector.&#39;

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WF International Limited Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WXM#NASDAQ">WXM</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44617931/wf-international-limited-announces-closing-of-initial-public-offering">continued IPO volatility</a>. 
What To Know: WF International announced the closing of its IPO of 1.4 million ordinary shares for $4 per share. 
The Chengdu-based company, which provides electromechanical solutions including HVAC and water purification systems, said it raised $5.6 million in gross proceeds from the IPO.
The company made its public debut on the Nasdaq Capital Market this week, but the stock has trended lower since. The sharp decline may suggest a lack of strong demand. It&#8217;s also worth noting that broader markets are facing heavy selling pressure Thursday following reciprocal tariffs from the Trump administration.
WF International said it granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 210,000 shares at the offering price. The Benchmark Company and Axiom Capital Management acted as joint book-running managers.
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WXM Price Action: WF International shares were down 24.1% at $2.17 at the time of publication, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2'">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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NBA Hall-of-Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson is one of the rare athletes who can legitimately claim to be a better businessman than he was as a player. It may come as a surprise, but Johnson believes that thinking about helping other people was one of the keys to building his multi-billion-dollar business empire.
The<a href="https://247wallst.com/personal-finance/2025/03/10/magic-johnson-is-worth-billions-and-says-if-you-want-to-build-wealth-you-cant-just-think-about-your-own-pockets/"> 24/7 Wallstreet</a> website quoted an interview from 2008 where Johnson said, "It&#8217;s easier to build wealth if you think about others instead of only focusing on filling your own pockets." Although that advice sounds counterintuitive, Johnson's logic becomes clear when you look at his business career in its entirety. One of Magic's first and most public forays into the business came when his adopted hometown needed him more than ever.
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It was 1995, four years after Johnson had announced his first retirement from the NBA due to having contracted HIV. The South-Central community of Los Angeles was trying to rebuild after the devastation caused by the rioting that broke out after the Rodney King verdict. The riots, which did hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to the community, had essentially scared off the major private investors needed for a rebuild of that scale.
Johnson, who made an estimated $40 million during his playing career, had always dreamed of becoming a businessman. He also had a deep desire to help rebuild the community. In South Central, Johnson saw an opportunity. Johnson stepped into the fray by opening the Magic Johnson Crenshaw 15 movie theaters in the Baldwin Hills Mall on Crenshaw Boulevard in South Central.
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However, Johnson didn't open just any movie theater. He opened up a first-class operation that featured stadium-style seating, multiple concession stands, and state-of-the-art surround sound technology. Those features were commonplace in suburban theaters, but they were virtually absent in South L.A. or any of America's historically underserved communities.
It was a big risk, but it paid off brilliantly for Johnson. Soon, Johnson's chain expanded to Harlem and other minority communities nationwide. Their success was pivotal in convincing big-box stores and retailers like Old Navy that investing in minority neighborhoods could be just as profitable as opening in the suburbs. Johnson, who had a contact list full of top-tier business connections, wasn't done.
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In 1998, Johnson convinced Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX"> SBUX</a>) CEO Howard Schultz to let him open and operate multiple franchises in minority communities. Their first outlet opened on Crenshaw Boulevard in L.A., just a few blocks north of his theaters. According to the<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20101020184051/https:/lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2010/10/magic-johnson-sells-his-starbucks-franchises.html"> Los Angeles Times</a>, Johnson eventually opened 125<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/03/44377541/heres-how-much-1000-invested-in-starbucks-20-years-ago-would-be-worth-today"> Starbucks</a> outlets nationwide before selling 105 of them back to Starbucks for $100 million.&nbsp;
Johnson's investments and business deals are run through his company, Magic Johnson Enterprises, which he founded in 1987. Today, it's a multibillion-dollar operation with ownership stakes&nbsp; in the Los Angeles Dodgers and the NFL's Washington Commanders. Much of Johnson's early business success was built on his willingness to help himself by helping others.
Could incorporating Johnson's ethos into your<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44440238/can-you-guess-how-much-you-need-to-build-generational-wealth-some-say-its-less-than-what-it-takes-to-feel-rich"> wealth-building strategy</a> yield similar results? You may not want to help rebuild an entire community, but having a larger sense of purpose can sharpen your focus. You can find your motivation anywhere. Once you do, working toward your goal will become a labor of love.
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