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Flex Ltd is a contract manufacturing company providing comprehensive electronics design, manufacturing, and product management services to electronics and technology companies. The company's operating segments include Flex Agility Solutions (FAS) and Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS). Flex Agility Solutions segment includes markets such as Communications, Enterprise and Cloud; Lifestyle; and Consumer Devices. Flex Reliability Solutions segment includes markets such as Automotive, Health Solutions, and Industrial.

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Flex shares are trading higher after it was announced that the company will replace Azenta in the S&P MidCap 400.

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 200 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/earnings">better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</a>
The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.96, beating the analyst consensus of $1.78. Quarterly sales declined by 2.9% year-over-year to $1.8 billion, beating the street view of $1.79 billion. Comparable brand revenue was down 2.9% year-over-year.
Also, the company approved a $1 billion stock repurchase authorization.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) shares gained 22.7% to $168.48 on Wednesday.
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<li>Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) shares jumped 35.3% to $6.41. Palladyne AI and Red Cat expanded partnership for Teal Drones.</li>
<li>Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) shares surged 33.3% to $6.12. The company reported third-quarter earnings on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Alpha Teknova, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKNO#NASDAQ">TKNO</a>) rose 18.3% to $7.39.</li>
<li>Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>) gained 18.2% to $4.0701.</li>
<li>Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) gained 14.5% to $210.79 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY24 revenue guidance. Also, multiple firms raised their respective price targets on the stock.</li>
<li>ATRenew Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RERE#NASDAQ">RERE</a>) gained 13.8% to $2.8000 following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Global-E Online Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLBE#NASDAQ">GLBE</a>) shares rose 10.5% to $47.24 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results and raised its FY24 revenue outlook.</li>
<li>HUTCHMED (China) Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCM#NASDAQ">HCM</a>) gained 10.1% to $18.44. HUTCHMED announced the appointment of independent non-executive director and member of board committee.</li>
<li>Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLB#NYSE">DLB</a>) gained 9.9% to $77.96 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results and issued FY25 EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRKR#NASDAQ">BRKR</a>) rose 9.2% to $52.69.</li>
<li>Azenta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZTA#NASDAQ">AZTA</a>) gained 9.2% to $44.68. Flex will replace Azenta in the S&amp;P MidCap 400, and Azenta will replace Envestnet in the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, Nov. 25.</li>
<li>Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALHC#NASDAQ">ALHC</a>) gained 6.6% to $11.82.</li>
<li>Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) gained 6.3% to $39.69.</li>
<li>Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEYS#NYSE">KEYS</a>) rose 5.2% to $160.02 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results. Also, multiple firms raised their respective price targets on the stock.</li>
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Flex To Replace Azenta In S&P MidCap 400

Flex Acquires JetCool To Expand Data Center; Terms Not Disclosed

Flex's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NYSE">FLEX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 15.03% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.59 million shares sold short, which is 3.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Flex Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731610827_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Flex 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 Flex's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Flex's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.88%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Shares of companies within the broader technology sector are trading higher in sympathy with overall market strength after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States.

Barclays analyst George Wang maintains Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $39 to $43.

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Analyst Ratings

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Flex, Raises Price Target to $43

Craig-Hallum analyst Christian Schwab maintains Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $39 to $45.

Craig-Hallum Maintains Buy on Flex, Raises Price Target to $45

Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its full-year earnings guidance.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share 64 cents, beating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41622640/flex-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of 56 cents</a>. Quarterly sales of $6.545 billion beat the street view of $6.532 billion.
The company registered a second-quarter gross profit of $531 million, higher than the $519 million reported in the year-ago period.
Flex exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $2.601 billion. Inventories at quarter end totaled $5.466 billion.
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Outlook: Flex expects its third-quarter revenues to be between $6.0 billion and $6.4 billion, slightly below the analyst estimate of $6.54 billion.
Additionally, the company anticipates adjusted earnings per share in the range of $0.60 &#8211; $0.66 versus the consensus estimate of $0.65.
Flex has revised its fiscal year 2025 revenue outlook to a range of $24.9 billion &#8211; $25.5 billion, down from the previous estimate of $25.4 billion &#8211; $26.4 billion, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">below the analyst estimate of $25.78 billion. </a>
Additionally, the company revised its adjusted earnings per share guidance to between $2.39 and $2.51, up from $2.30 &#8211; $2.50 and compared to the consensus estimate of $2.41.
Price Action: FLEX shares are trading higher by 3.17% to $35.77 at last check Wednesday.
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Flex Ltd. Surpasses Q2 Expectations And Lifts FY25 EPS Guidance: Details

Flex shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued Q3 adjusted EPs guidance above estimates.

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<li>Revenue: $24.9 billion to $25.5 billion</li>
<li>GAAP EPS: $1.77 to $1.89</li>
<li>Adjusted EPS: $2.39 to $2.51</li>
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Guidance

Flex Revised FY25 Outlook For Revenues To $24.9B-$25.5B (From $25.4B-$26.4B) Vs. $25.78B Estimate, Adjusted EPS To $2.39-$2.51 (From $2.30-$2.50) Vs. $2.41 Estimate

Flex Sees Q3 Revenues Of $6.0B-$6.4B Vs. $6.5B Estimate, Adjusted EPS Of $0.60-$0.66 Vs. $0.56 Estimate

Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.56 by 14.29 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $6.545 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $6.532 billion by 0.20 percent. This is a 12.39 percent decrease over sales of $7.471 billion the same period last year.

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Flex Q2 2025 Adj. EPS $0.64 Beats $0.56 Estimate, Sales $6.545B Beat $6.532B Estimate

In the current session, the stock is trading at $35.25, after a 0.11% spike. Over the past month, Flex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) stock increased by 7.73%, and in the past year, by 88.42%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730147475_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Flex P/E Compare to Other Companies?</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. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 33.17 in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments &amp; Components industry, Flex Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 17.61. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730147476_1.png" alt="Guage" />

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.

A Look Into Flex Inc's Price Over Earnings

Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) underwent analysis by 5 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $39.6, a high estimate of $42.00, and a low estimate of $37.00. This current average reflects an increase of 19.1% from the previous average price target of $33.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729602099_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of Flex's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Steve Barger</td>
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<td>$27.00</td>
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<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
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<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
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<td>George Wang</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<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 Flex. This insight gives a snapshot of 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 Flex compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Flex's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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To gain a panoramic view of Flex's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLEX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Flex analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Flex Better</h2>
Flex Ltd is a contract manufacturing company providing comprehensive electronics design, manufacturing, and product management services to electronics and technology companies. The company's operating segments include Flex Agility Solutions (FAS) and Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS). Flex Agility Solutions segment includes markets such as Communications, Enterprise and Cloud; Lifestyle; and Consumer Devices. Flex Reliability Solutions segment includes markets such as Automotive, Health Solutions, and Industrial.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Flex</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Flex's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.39% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower 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 2.2%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Flex's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.69%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Flex's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.77% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Flex's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.74. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Unveiling 5 Analyst Insights On Flex

Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) has been analyzed by 5 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $39.6, a high estimate of $42.00, and a low estimate of $37.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 19.1% increase from the previous average price target of $33.25.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729602020_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Flex. 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>Steve Barger</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christian Schwab</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Sheerin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>George Wang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Flex. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Flex compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Flex's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Flex's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLEX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Flex analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Flex's Background</h2>
Flex Ltd is a contract manufacturing company providing comprehensive electronics design, manufacturing, and product management services to electronics and technology companies. The company's operating segments include Flex Agility Solutions (FAS) and Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS). Flex Agility Solutions segment includes markets such as Communications, Enterprise and Cloud; Lifestyle; and Consumer Devices. Flex Reliability Solutions segment includes markets such as Automotive, Health Solutions, and Industrial.
<h3>Financial Insights: Flex</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Flex's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.39% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower 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 2.2%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Flex's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.69% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.77%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, Flex faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</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 also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Evaluating Flex: Insights From 5 Financial Analysts

Keybanc analyst Steve Barger initiates coverage on Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $41.

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<ul>
<li>Leader in custom-engineered, fully integrated power distribution and protection systems</li>
<li>Extensive modular solutions and medium voltage switchgear capabilities are synergistic to the Flex data center power portfolio</li>
<li>Extends Flex's presence into the growing utility power market and supports further growth in the U.S. data center power market</li>
</ul>
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4280353-1&amp;h=3693109449&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcrowntechnicalsystems.com%2F&amp;a=Crown+Technical+Systems">Crown Technical Systems</a>, a leader in fully integrated power distribution and protection systems, for $325 million in an all-cash transaction. The transaction is expected to be accretive in the first year after closure.
Crown Technical Systems brings nearly three decades of solving the most pressing power distribution and control challenges, with extensive capabilities in modular solutions, medium voltage switchgear, control, and relay products. Crown Technical Systems has a diverse set of long-standing customers spanning utilities, data centers, and power generation, with facilities in California, Texas, and Canada.

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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fjetcool.com%2F&amp;esheet=54134795&amp;newsitemid=20241014411338&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=JetCool&amp;index=1&amp;md5=f1dd4237089bd2b910c7eec6360bd070">JetCool</a>, a leading liquid cooling company for data centers, and Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) today announced a partnership to address the growing demand for AI servers and high-density compute from hyperscalers and enterprise customers. The companies are building rack-level solutions, including a new line of co-designed liquid cooling-ready servers that are compliant with Open Compute Project (OCP) specification.
The new servers leverage JetCool's patented microconvective liquid cooling technology that uses precision jets to target and cool processor hot spots. This precision cooling manages the increased heat from high-performance AI and compute workloads, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Additionally, these liquid-cooled servers provide a versatile platform for hyperscalers to design customized AI chip architectures and tailored server configurations to meet unique performance requirements.
JetCool is also launching a 6U in-rack Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) that is capable of cooling 300kW and scalable to 2.1MW at a row level. At the 2024 OCP Global Summit, JetCool will also demonstrate its fully-sealed SmartPlate cold plate, which cools superchips over 3kW, showcasing the significant headroom potential for single-phase direct-to-chip liquid cooling for high-performance applications, using sustainable non-toxic fluids.

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Flex's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NYSE">FLEX</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.03 million shares sold short, which is 2.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.63 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Flex Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728412219_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Flex 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 Flex's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Flex's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.90%, 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/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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