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Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Thomas Wendler upgrades Monro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNRO#NASDAQ">MNRO</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and lowers the price target from $21 to $18.

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Vimeo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMEO#NASDAQ">VMEO</a>) is ushering in a new chapter in content delivery and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44645154/vimeo-announces-vimeo-streaming-a-new-era-of-video-monetization-control-and-discovery-on-every-scr" rel="noreferrer noopener">monetization with rollout of </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44645154/vimeo-announces-vimeo-streaming-a-new-era-of-video-monetization-control-and-discovery-on-every-scr" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vimeo Streaming</a>.
This new platform enables creators of all sizes to build and launch their own subscription-based streaming services and custom-branded apps, removing the need for deep technical knowledge or infrastructure.
Vimeo aims to offer creators more freedom and profitability by allowing them to break free from ad-dependent models and connect directly with their audiences.
The platform empowers users to swiftly set up tailored streaming services complete with branded apps for mobile and television.
&#8220;Vimeo is proud to serve the professional creator. With our new Vimeo Streaming release, we are giving creators more ways to connect with and gain a deeper understanding of their audiences, more ways to monetize their content, and higher grade security,&#8221; said CEO Philip Moyer.
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Backed by tools such as tiered subscription models, AI-powered language translation, and digital rights management, creators can expand their reach worldwide while safeguarding their content.
Over the last three years, those leveraging Vimeo&#8217;s OTT technology have brought in a combined revenue exceeding $1 billion.
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Price Action: VMEO shares traded lower by 3.37% at $4.725 at last check Friday.
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In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Apple Background</h3>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
<table>
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Apple Inc</td>
<td>32.25</td>
<td>45.72</td>
<td>7.86</td>
<td>58.74%</td>
<td>$45.91</td>
<td>$58.27</td>
<td>3.95%</td>
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<td>Super Micro Computer Inc</td>
<td>14.05</td>
<td>3.07</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>5.29%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>54.93%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co</td>
<td>6.58</td>
<td>0.71</td>
<td>0.60</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>16.27%</td>
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<td>NetApp Inc</td>
<td>15.11</td>
<td>16.93</td>
<td>2.64</td>
<td>31.69%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>2.18%</td>
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<td>Pure Storage Inc</td>
<td>131.77</td>
<td>10.19</td>
<td>4.42</td>
<td>3.12%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.59</td>
<td>11.4%</td>
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<td>Western Digital Corp</td>
<td>9.86</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>0.75</td>
<td>4.89%</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>41.33%</td>
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<td>Eastman Kodak Co</td>
<td>6.26</td>
<td>0.71</td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>2.46%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>-3.27%</td>
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<td>Turtle Beach Corp</td>
<td>15.67</td>
<td>2.02</td>
<td>0.68</td>
<td>18.11%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>46.76%</td>
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<td>AstroNova Inc</td>
<td>17.73</td>
<td>0.74</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.26%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>7.65%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>27.13</td>
<td>4.42</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>8.53%</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>22.16%</td>
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 </style>By thoroughly analyzing Apple, we can discern the following trends: 
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Notably, the current Price to Earnings ratio for this stock, 32.25, is 1.19x above the industry norm, reflecting a higher valuation relative to the industry.
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With a Price to Book ratio of 45.72, which is 10.34x the industry average, Apple might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
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The Price to Sales ratio of 7.86, which is 5.7x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
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With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 58.74% that is 50.21% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
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The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $45.91 Billion, which is 117.72x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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The company has higher gross profit of $58.27 Billion, which indicates 73.76x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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The company is witnessing a substantial decline in revenue growth, with a rate of 3.95% compared to the industry average of 22.16%, which indicates a challenging sales environment.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio helps evaluate the capital structure and financial leverage of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Apple stands in comparison with its top 4 peers, leading to the following comparisons:
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Compared to its top 4 peers, Apple has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, indicating a balanced financial structure.
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This suggests that the company maintains a reasonable level of debt while also leveraging equity financing.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Apple in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to its peers, indicating that the stock may be overvalued. On the other hand, Apple's high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and low revenue growth suggest strong profitability and operational efficiency relative to its industry competitors.
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Industry Comparison: Evaluating Apple Against Competitors In Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals Industry

In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world of today, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry observers. In this article, we will conduct an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. Through a detailed examination of key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and illuminate company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Amazon.com Background</h3>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
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<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>32.26</td>
<td>6.61</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>7.34%</td>
<td>$38.55</td>
<td>$37.37</td>
<td>10.49%</td>
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<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>18.87</td>
<td>2.24</td>
<td>2.34</td>
<td>5.01%</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$117.63</td>
<td>7.61%</td>
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<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>10.87</td>
<td>3.66</td>
<td>3.10</td>
<td>9.28%</td>
<td>$29.18</td>
<td>$59.65</td>
<td>11.33%</td>
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<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>51.62</td>
<td>22.67</td>
<td>4.75</td>
<td>15.3%</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>37.42%</td>
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<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>10.80</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>0.39</td>
<td>4.21%</td>
<td>$15.92</td>
<td>$45.04</td>
<td>33.26%</td>
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<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>268.25</td>
<td>9.44</td>
<td>1.29</td>
<td>3.76%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>21.4%</td>
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<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>16.80</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>3.23</td>
<td>12.84%</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>0.66%</td>
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<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>7.51</td>
<td>1.39</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>6.31%</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$4.96</td>
<td>60.69%</td>
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<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>36.37</td>
<td>4.24</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>4.14%</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>2.79%</td>
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<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>15.64</td>
<td>3.93</td>
<td>2.41</td>
<td>8.12%</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
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<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>8.71</td>
<td>2.84</td>
<td>0.78</td>
<td>11.4%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-4.97%</td>
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<td>Nordstrom Inc</td>
<td>13.77</td>
<td>3.51</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>15.61%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>-2.17%</td>
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<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>5.51</td>
<td>0.70</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$3.02</td>
<td>-4.39%</td>
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<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>41.82</td>
<td>2.68</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>-0.44%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>5.02%</td>
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<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>6.78</td>
<td>0.19</td>
<td>0.05</td>
<td>1.26%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>-9.39%</td>
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<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>68.50</td>
<td>9.33</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>-25.78%</td>
<td>$-0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>-8.51%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>38.79</td>
<td>4.97</td>
<td>1.57</td>
<td>5.26%</td>
<td>$7.37</td>
<td>$16.29</td>
<td>10.33%</td>
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 </style>Upon a comprehensive analysis of Amazon.com, the following trends can be discerned: 
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The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 32.26 is lower than the industry average by 0.83x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 6.61 relative to the industry average by 1.33x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 3.0, which is 1.91x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 7.34% is 2.08% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $38.55 Billion, which is 5.23x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $37.37 Billion, which indicates 2.29x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 10.49%, outperforming the industry average of 10.33%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743778842_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating Amazon.com against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
When comparing the debt-to-equity ratio, Amazon.com is in a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower level of debt relative to its equity, indicating a more favorable balance between the two with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Amazon.com, the PE ratio is low compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest that the market values Amazon.com's assets and sales highly. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, Amazon.com outperforms its industry peers, reflecting strong financial performance and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Market Analysis: Amazon.com And Competitors In Broadline Retail Industry

In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) alongside its primary competitors in the Interactive Media &amp; Services industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Meta Platforms Background</h3>
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc</td>
<td>22.28</td>
<td>7.37</td>
<td>8.45</td>
<td>12.0%</td>
<td>$28.26</td>
<td>$39.55</td>
<td>20.63%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc</td>
<td>18.75</td>
<td>5.65</td>
<td>5.36</td>
<td>8.3%</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$55.86</td>
<td>11.77%</td>
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<td>Baidu Inc</td>
<td>9.90</td>
<td>0.85</td>
<td>1.72</td>
<td>1.76%</td>
<td>$7.22</td>
<td>$16.11</td>
<td>-2.37%</td>
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<td>Pinterest Inc</td>
<td>10.30</td>
<td>3.93</td>
<td>5.27</td>
<td>48.33%</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>17.62%</td>
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<td>39.42</td>
<td>3.38</td>
<td>8.48</td>
<td>3.04%</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>-4.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZoomInfo Technologies Inc</td>
<td>109.81</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>2.62</td>
<td>0.87%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>-2.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CarGurus Inc</td>
<td>136.12</td>
<td>5.25</td>
<td>3.23</td>
<td>8.95%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>2.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yelp Inc</td>
<td>19.72</td>
<td>3.24</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>5.69%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>5.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weibo Corp</td>
<td>7.91</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>1.39</td>
<td>0.25%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>-1.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tripadvisor Inc</td>
<td>324.50</td>
<td>1.93</td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>0.11%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>5.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ziff Davis Inc</td>
<td>24.91</td>
<td>0.84</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>3.6%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>5.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hello Group Inc</td>
<td>7.99</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>0.79</td>
<td>1.66%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>-1.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>64.48</td>
<td>2.56</td>
<td>2.99</td>
<td>7.51%</td>
<td>$4.12</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>3.31%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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 </style>By analyzing Meta Platforms, we can infer the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
At 22.28, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.35x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 7.37 relative to the industry average by 2.88x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 8.45, which is 2.83x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 12.0% that is 4.49% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The company exhibits higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $28.26 Billion, which is 6.86x above the industry average, implying stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
With higher gross profit of $39.55 Billion, which indicates 5.61x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 20.63% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 3.31%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743778831_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio gauges the extent to which a company has financed its operations through debt relative to equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When examining Meta Platforms in comparison to its top 4 peers with respect to the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following information becomes apparent:
<ul>
<li>
Meta Platforms is in a relatively stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Meta Platforms, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest the market values the company's assets and sales highly. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, Meta Platforms outperforms its industry peers, reflecting strong financial performance and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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In the current session, Applied Mat Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) is trading at $126.16, after a 6.90% drop. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 18.97%, and in the past year, by 39.65%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743778824_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Applied Mat P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Applied Mat has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 45.97 of the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743778824_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.

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In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, it is crucial for investors and industry followers to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Software industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>30.07</td>
<td>9.16</td>
<td>10.65</td>
<td>8.17%</td>
<td>$36.79</td>
<td>$47.83</td>
<td>12.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>32.21</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>7.03</td>
<td>19.27%</td>
<td>$5.89</td>
<td>$9.94</td>
<td>6.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>113.17</td>
<td>16.63</td>
<td>14.69</td>
<td>4.06%</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>21.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>93.32</td>
<td>17.15</td>
<td>13.66</td>
<td>4.35%</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$1.66</td>
<td>14.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>39.58</td>
<td>46.04</td>
<td>11.59</td>
<td>43.82%</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>17.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>25.49</td>
<td>7.45</td>
<td>4.18</td>
<td>7.48%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>4.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>376.82</td>
<td>11.51</td>
<td>12.60</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>32.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>28.76</td>
<td>2.98</td>
<td>5.74</td>
<td>2.72%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>13.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>40.23</td>
<td>23.37</td>
<td>7.32</td>
<td>3.9%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>21.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>26.54</td>
<td>9.43</td>
<td>7.59</td>
<td>9.49%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SolarWinds Corp</td>
<td>28.77</td>
<td>2.28</td>
<td>4.03</td>
<td>5.26%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>6.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>45.62</td>
<td>5.77</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>28.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>18.36</td>
<td>15.38</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>19.38%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>-10.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rapid7 Inc</td>
<td>63.95</td>
<td>92.39</td>
<td>1.91</td>
<td>-25.97%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>5.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>71.76</td>
<td>21.03</td>
<td>7.29</td>
<td>7.58%</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>13.07%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>By closely examining Microsoft, we can identify the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
A Price to Earnings ratio of 30.07 significantly below the industry average by 0.42x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 9.16, significantly falling below the industry average by 0.44x, it suggests undervaluation and the possibility of untapped growth prospects.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 10.65, which is 1.46x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.17% that is 0.59% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.79 Billion, which is 56.6x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher gross profit of $47.83 Billion, which indicates 35.17x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is witnessing a substantial decline in revenue growth, with a rate of 12.27% compared to the industry average of 13.07%, which indicates a challenging sales environment.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743778821_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating Microsoft against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
In terms of the debt-to-equity ratio, Microsoft has a lower level of debt compared to its top 4 peers, indicating a stronger financial position.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest the stock is undervalued compared to peers, indicating potential for growth. However, the high PS ratio implies the stock may be overvalued based on revenue. On the other hand, the high ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit indicate strong profitability and operational efficiency, while the low revenue growth suggests slower expansion compared to industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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XRP's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) price has increased 7.01% over the past 24 hours to $2.11, which is in the opposite direction of its trend over the past week, where it has experienced a 4.0% loss, moving from $2.19 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $3.40. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for XRP over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743778810_0.png" alt="price_chart" />
XRP's trading volume has climbed 43.0% over the past week, moving in tandem, directionally, with the overall circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.16%. This brings the circulating supply to 58.27 billion, which makes up an estimated 58.27% of its max supply of 100.00 billion. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for XRP is #4 at $123.07 billion.
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In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>NVIDIA Background</h3>
Nvidia Corp is an upfront developer of graphics processing unit and a full-stack computing infrastructure company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry. Traditionally, GPU were used to enhanvce experience,now Nvidia offers AI GPUs, and also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. The company is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads. such as AI, model training and inference, data analytics, scientific computing, and 3D graphics, with vertical-specific optimizations to address industries ranging from healthcare and telecom to automotive and manufacturing.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>34.63</td>
<td>31.31</td>
<td>19.35</td>
<td>30.42%</td>
<td>$25.82</td>
<td>$28.72</td>
<td>77.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>23.12</td>
<td>6.33</td>
<td>9.37</td>
<td>9.05%</td>
<td>$596.09</td>
<td>$512.38</td>
<td>38.84%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>71.30</td>
<td>10.38</td>
<td>13.61</td>
<td>8.01%</td>
<td>$8.54</td>
<td>$10.14</td>
<td>24.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>15.04</td>
<td>5.74</td>
<td>3.87</td>
<td>11.97%</td>
<td>$4.23</td>
<td>$6.51</td>
<td>17.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>93.80</td>
<td>2.65</td>
<td>5.96</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$3.88</td>
<td>24.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>31.58</td>
<td>8.84</td>
<td>9.65</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>-1.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>128.58</td>
<td>16.05</td>
<td>28.07</td>
<td>4.05%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>19.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>57.79</td>
<td>2.56</td>
<td>9.66</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>-3.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>17.78</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>2.68</td>
<td>3.32%</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>38.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>13.63</td>
<td>7.59</td>
<td>11.03</td>
<td>52.73%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>36.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>71.42</td>
<td>3.63</td>
<td>4.65</td>
<td>-0.87%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>-41.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>18.92</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>2.95%</td>
<td>$30.11</td>
<td>$26.62</td>
<td>1.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>11.77</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>-22.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>11.45</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>2.33</td>
<td>2.28%</td>
<td>$29.73</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>-0.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>9.80</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>2.17</td>
<td>4.37%</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>-14.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>11.33</td>
<td>1.83</td>
<td>3.48</td>
<td>5.05%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>30.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>17.46</td>
<td>1.36</td>
<td>2.27</td>
<td>2.54%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>-11.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>1237.67</td>
<td>10.20</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>4.95%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>154.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>97.91</td>
<td>8.34</td>
<td>11.70</td>
<td>2.33%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>-31.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qorvo Inc</td>
<td>218.21</td>
<td>1.69</td>
<td>1.55</td>
<td>1.22%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>-14.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>25.31</td>
<td>3.46</td>
<td>8.66</td>
<td>2.87%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>109.19</td>
<td>4.92</td>
<td>7.65</td>
<td>6.39%</td>
<td>$34.03</td>
<td>$29.61</td>
<td>12.35%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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 </style>By closely examining NVIDIA, we can identify the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
The Price to Earnings ratio of 34.63 is 0.32x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 31.31 relative to the industry average by 6.36x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 19.35, which is 2.53x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 30.42% is 24.03% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $25.82 Billion, which is 0.76x below the industry average, the company may face lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
With lower gross profit of $28.72 Billion, which indicates 0.97x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 77.94% exceeds the industry average of 12.35%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743778812_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating NVIDIA against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
NVIDIA has a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be perceived as a positive indicator by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For NVIDIA, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest strong market sentiment and revenue multiples. The high ROE reflects efficient use of shareholder funds, while low EBITDA and gross profit may indicate operational challenges. The high revenue growth signifies strong top-line performance relative to industry peers in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

NVDA

Evaluating NVIDIA Against Peers In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry

A April filing shows that Representative David Taylor reported a purchase in Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), valued between $8,008 and $120,000. The transaction date is listed as April 3, 2025, with the report published on April 3, 2025.
At present, Amazon.com shares are trading down 3.53% at $172.1.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
In the last three years, David Taylor completed 13 stock transactions totaling more than $13 thousand. Amazon.com and American Electric Power stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>American Electric Power (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
<li>AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of David Taylor's recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com</td>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Electric Power</td>
<td>AEP</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AT&amp;T</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eaton Corp</td>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPMorgan Chase</td>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
If you want to stay updated on David Taylor's trades and other congressional members, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/david-taylor">government trades tool</a> to track their activity in real time!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Government

Politics

Ohio Rep. David Taylor Bought Over $8K Worth of Amazon.com Stock: Here's What You Should Know

Matador Resources Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) shares are trading lower on Friday after the company disclosed the sale of its remaining <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44643345/matador-resources-company-announces-sale-of-its-eagle-ford-assets-and-provides-an-update-on-the-st" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eagle Ford shale assets in South Texas</a>.
The assets were sold through a series of transactions in the Eagle Ford shale located in La Salle, Karnes and Atascosa Counties in South Texas.
Joseph Wm. Foran, founder, chairman and CEO of Matador, stated that the company plans to focus on the continued development of high-quality acreage in the northern Delaware Basin, which is considered the most productive basin in the U.S.
Notably, the company holds approximately 200,000 net acres in the basin, with 80% of it held by production.
Foran added that over the past two quarters, Matador generated more than $30 million from these sales, which along with a portion of its cash flow is used to reduce its credit facility borrowings.
During the first quarter of 2025, Matador repaid $180 million of its borrowings, bringing the outstanding balance to $405 million.
Based on an initial review of its first-quarter results, the company expects a leverage ratio of one times or lower as of March 31, 2025.
Matador exited the first quarter of 2025 with around $1.8 billion in liquidity.
Apart from this, anticipating steel price increases in 2025 due to recent tariffs, Matador secured inventory for most of its 2025 drilling program. The company does not expect any recent tariffs to impact its well costs until the second half of 2025.
The company remains optimistic about its 2025 plans and drilling inventory.
Given the recent decline in stock price, Matador&#8217;s board is considering a stock repurchase program, which would be in addition to its current quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXN#NYSE">FXN</a>) and Amplify COWS Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCOW#NASDAQ">HCOW</a>).
MTDR Price Action: MTDR shares are down 14.38% at $38.16 at publication Friday. 
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Guidance

Buybacks

Asset Sales

HCOW

MTDR

Matador Resources Sells Eagle Ford Assets, Announces Potential Buybacks

Benchmark analyst Michael Albanese initiates coverage on Driven Brands Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRVN#NASDAQ">DRVN</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $22.

Initiation

DRVN

Benchmark Initiates Coverage On Driven Brands Hldgs with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $22

Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) shares are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Friday.</a>
Yesterday, the company reported fourth-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.48,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44635906/guess-inc-reports-fiscal-year-2025-fourth-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener"> beating the street view of $1.38</a>. Quarterly sales of $932.25 million (up 5% year over year and 9% in constant currency) outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $907.75 million.
Adjusted operating margin decreased 3.2% to 11.4%, from 14.6% for the same prior-year quarter, driven primarily by higher expenses, higher advertising expenses and store costs, and the impact of newly acquired businesses, partially offset by lower performance-based compensation.
Restructuring Plans: The company&#8217;s CEO, Carlos Alberini, said Guess? is sharpening its focus on boosting global direct-to-consumer sales productivity and enhancing profitability by streamlining its business operations and portfolio.
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As part of this strategy, the company plans to transition its long-standing direct operations in Greater China to a local partner with strong market experience, noting that discussions with several potential candidates are already underway and the transition is expected to be finalized before the fiscal year ends.
In North America, the company sees room to optimize its Guess full-price store network by closing underperforming and non-strategic locations, while also cutting costs through infrastructure consolidation.
These strategic shifts, factored into the company's fiscal 2026 outlook, are expected to deliver approximately $30 million in operating profit improvements by fiscal 2027.
Guess? also announced that Alberto Toni has been appointed as its Chief Financial Officer, effective following the filing of the company&#8217;s next Quarterly Report, which is expected<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44635990"> to be filed by mid-June.</a>
Toni, who will be based in Lugano, Switzerland, will succeed Interim Chief Financial Officer Dennis Secor.
Outlook: For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company projects adjusted diluted loss in the range of 65 cents to 74 cents per share (estimate: 23 cents loss per share).
For FY26, the company projects adjusted EPS of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">$1.32 to $1.76 (estimate: $2.02).</a>
Alberini concluded, &#8220;As we enter fiscal year 2026, we are excited about our growth opportunities for our core Guess business, our recently launched Guess Jeans brand and our just acquired rag &amp; bone business.&#8221;
Price Action: GES shares are trading lower by 4.95% to $9.544 at last check Friday.
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