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McCormick & Co

McCormick & Co Inc In its 135-year history, McCormick has grown to become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond consumers, McCormick's customer base also includes top quick-service restaurants, retail grocery chains, and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers. And its reach is extensive, with nearly 40% of sales generated beyond its home turf to include 150 other countries and territories. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and Cholula, among others.

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Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $85 to $82.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on McCormick & Co, Lowers Price Target to $82

JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintains McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $66 to $69.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on McCormick & Co, Raises Price Target to $69

McCormick &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter sales growth of 3% year-on-year to $1.798 billion, beating the analyst consensus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43155089/mccormick-reports-strong-2024-financial-results-and-provides-2025-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimate of $1.77 billion</a>.
Flavor Solutions segment sales grew by 1%, with minimal impact from currency. Consumer segment sales increased 4%.
Gross profit was $722.2 million, with the margin expanding 20 basis points Y/Y to 40.2%.
Operating income rose 3% to $306.2 million and the operating margin remained flat at 17%.
Adjusted EPS of $0.80 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus estimate of $0.77.</a>
McCormick held $186.1 million in cash and equivalents as of November 30, 2024. The company generated an operating cash flow of $922 million in FY24.
&#8220;We are pleased to report strong performance for both fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024, an important year for McCormick, in which we built momentum and strengthened our leadership, returning to differentiated and sustainable volume-led growth,&#8221; said Chairman, President, and CEO Brendan M. Foley.
&#8220;Our strategic investments in core categories enabled us to drive positive volume growth, expand our margins, and deliver robust earnings growth.&#8221;
Outlook: McCormick sees FY25 sales growth of 0% – 2% as reported and 1%&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;3% in constant currency. The company expects an adjusted EPS of $3.03 – $3.08 versus the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimate of $3.11.</a>
Price Action: MKC shares are trading higher by 2.29% at $71.55 in premarket at last check Thursday.

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McCormick Posts 3% Sales Growth In Q4 As Consumer Demand Rise

McCormick Sees FY25 Adjusted EPS Of $3.03 - $3.08 Vs. $3.12 Est.

McCormick Sees FY25 Sales Growth Of 1% - 3% In Constant Currency

McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $0.80 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.77 by 3.9 percent. This is a 5.88 percent decrease over earnings of $0.85 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.80 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.77 billion by 1.58 percent. This is a 2.57 percent increase over sales of $1.75 billion the same period last year.

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McCormick & Co Q4 Adj $0.80 Beats $0.77 Estimate, Sales $1.80B Beat $1.77B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For January 23, 2025

McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKC/earnings">opening bell, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Hunt Valley, Maryland-based company to report quarterly earnings at 77 cents per share, down from 85 cents per share in the year-ago period. McCormick projects quarterly revenue of $1.77 billion, compared to $1.75 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Nov. 19, 2024, McCormick raised its quarterly dividend from 42 cents to 45 cents per share on its common stock.
McCormick shares fell 1.4% to close at $73.24 on Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKC/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $68 to $66 on Jan. 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $86 to $90 on Jan. 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $85 to $91 on Dec. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst John Staszak upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy with a price target of $88 on April 2, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
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According to the WEF report, 23% of respondents named state-based armed conflict as the most pressing risk for 2025. Persistent geopolitical tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the unrest in the Middle East, have shaken global trust.
In such a dire situation, defense ETFs and global security ETFs can save the day for investors. iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) provides exposure to U.S.-based companies in the defense sector, which could benefit from increased government spending on military capabilities. Moreover, an expense ratio of 0.4% makes it a cost-effective option. Also, a beta of 0.97% means it is at slightly lower risk than the broader market during volatility.
In addition, the SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>) focuses on innovative companies addressing global security challenges, including cybersecurity and physical defense. A glimpse of its top holdings include Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and F5 Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>). The fund boasts an expense ratio of 0.45%.
Extreme Weather
The climate crisis is intensifying the frequency and severity of weather events such as floods, heatwaves, and tornadoes. With environmental risks dominating the 10-year horizon, resilient investment strategies are the need of the hour.
Clean Energy ETFs are well-positioned to capitalize on this global challenge. Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) has holdings in solar energy companies like Enphase Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NYSE">ENPH</a>) and First Solar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>), which are poised to benefit from global decarbonization efforts.
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Disinformation and Misinformation
For the second consecutive year, the scourge of misinformation and disinformation has been flagged by WEF as a top risk, leading to societal distrust, markets disruption, and heightened polarization. 
Many tech companies are united in their efforts to curb the spread of misinformation as well as disinformation (there is a very thin line of intentions separating the two terms). However, among those most equipped to fight this menace are cybersecurity companies. Naturally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42829188/hack-attack-cybercrime-surge-fuels-demand-for-cybersecurity-etfs">ETFs focusing on the cybersecurity sector</a> stand to gain.
First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>) focuses on companies addressing cyber threats, which often fan the fire of misinformation. Stocks of companies like Broadcom, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Crowdstrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), prominent players in the cybersecurity space, are part of this fund&#8217;s holdings. 
Media ETFs like the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) can also benefit from media firms, which are increasingly becoming content-conscious. Media firms may benefit from investing in trusted content creation and digital information technologies.
Why ETFs Are Ideal In Turbulent Times
Insights from over 900 global risk experts, policymakers and industry leaders in September and October last year were obtained to compile WEF&#8217;s survey report. Some of the other short-term risks that the WEF's report highlights include societal polarization, cyber espionage, pollution, and inequality.
In these turbulent times, investors seek to hedge their investments instead of holding back from the market. ETFs come into the picture as flexible, cost-efficient and concern-specific instruments that allow investors to diversify their portfolios across sectors and geographies during global uncertainties.
As Carolina Klint of Marsh McLennan Europe told CNBC, "I think we're navigating an era now marked by increasing economic tensions&#8230;And I think we have to recognize the fragmentation is not a theoretical concern. It is something that we need to confront today. So, it has resulted in a more complex and uncertain trading environment." 
Building a resilient portfolio with ETFs aligned to global challenges can help investors power through 2025.
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JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintains McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $68 to $66.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on McCormick & Co, Lowers Price Target to $66

TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow upgrades McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $86 to $90.

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TD Cowen Upgrades McCormick & Co to Buy, Raises Price Target to $90

McCormick &amp; Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) is considering buying Sauer Brands&nbsp;from&nbsp;Falfurrias Capital Partners at a valuation of over $1 billion, Bloomberg cites familiar sources.
In 2019, Falfurrias bought Sauer Brands, famous for its Duke&#8217;s mayonnaise brand. The company also produces spices, herbs and other condiments.
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In 2020, McCormick purchased flavor manufacturer Fona International for $710 million and hot sauce maker&nbsp;Cholula&nbsp;for $800 million.
McCormick held $200.8 million in cash and equivalents as of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41112901/mccormick-reports-third-quarter-performance-and-reaffirms-2024-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aug. 31, 2024</a>.
McCormick <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41116026/mccormick-stock-gains-after-q3-earnings-beat-raised-eps-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported third-quarter sales</a> of $1.68 billion, above the analyst consensus estimate of $1.67 billion. The adjusted EPS of 83 cents&nbsp;topped the street view of 67 cents.
McCormick expects fiscal 2024 sales growth of (-1)%-1%. The company expects fiscal year 2024 EPS of $2.85-$2.90, compared to the analyst consensus estimate of $2.86.
In October, on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221;&nbsp;Jim Cramer&nbsp;recommended buying McCormick, citing it as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/10/41270853/jim-cramer-likes-reddit-very-much-calls-accenture-a-great-buy" rel="noreferrer noopener">an excellent idea</a>.
McCormick&nbsp;stock surged over 15% year-to-date. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPLC#NYSE">TPLC</a>) and VictoryShares US 500 Volatility Wtd ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFA#NASDAQ">CFA</a>).
MKC Price Action: McCormick &amp; Company stock is up 0.64% at $80.68 Tuesday at publication.
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Reported Earlier, McCormick In Talks To Buy Duke's Mayo Owner Sauer Brands

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish upgraded the rating for Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and increased the price target from $26 to $49. Robinhood shares closed at $41.67 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Jason Kupferberg upgraded the rating for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $86 to $103. PayPal shares closed at $89.88 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Bernstein analyst Robin Zhu upgraded JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and boosted the price target from $43 to $46. JD.com shares closed at $37.18 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson upgraded McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) from Hold to Buy and increased the price target from $85 to $91. McCormick shares closed at $77.50 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson upgrades McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $85 to $91.

Jefferies Upgrades McCormick & Co to Buy, Raises Price Target to $91

Lawrence E. Kurzius, Executive Chairman of the Board of McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>), a global leader in flavor, announced that he will end his eight years of service as Chairman on December 31, 2024.&nbsp; Mr. Kurzius will continue as a Board member for McCormick, where he was employed for 22 years.&nbsp; He will not stand for re-election at the Company's annual shareholder meeting in March 2025.&nbsp; Mr. Kurzius transitioned the Chief Executive Officer responsibilities to Brendan Foley in September 2023 and continued to serve as Executive Chairman since that time.
McCormick's Board of Directors has appointed Brendan Foley, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, to succeed Mr. Kurzius as Chairman, in addition to his current duties, effective January 1, 2025.

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McCormick & Company Announces Brendan Foley To Succeed Lawrence Kurzius As Chairman Of The Board, Effective January 1, 2025

It is payable January 13, 2025 to shareholders of record December 30, 2024.

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McCormick Increases Quarterly Dividend From $0.42 To $0.45 Per Share On Its Common Stock

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nus#NYSE">NUS</a>) is driving its growth strategy through key initiatives that aim to revitalize its market presence and tap into high-growth areas. The company continues to prioritize thoughtful product introductions that align with shifting consumer preferences. A recent example is the launch of MYND360, a new line of clinically validated nutritional formulas tailored to support cognitive well-being.
Featuring six products, MYND360 is designed to enable users to manage stress, remain focused, enhance memory and sleep better. This innovation reflects Nu Skin&#39;s focus on the fast-growing brain health market. While these upsides, along with strength in the Rhyz business, have been working well. Nu Skin remains troubled by persistent macroeconomic obstacles.
<h2>Product Launches a Key Driver for Nu Skin</h2>
With the help of advanced technology and well-strategized product programs, Nu Skin tries to capture greater market share and maintain growth momentum. The company&#39;s long-term strategies stand on three key pillars &mdash; Products, Programs and Platforms. NUS has been successfully launching innovative beauty devices, which have become an important part of its growth.
Nu Skin&#39;s second-quarter 2024 results included positive contributions from new products such as Ageloc, Wellspa IO and RenewspA IO, along with the company&#39;s TRME weight management system. The ageLOC WellSpa iO has been a solid addition to the company&#39;s beauty device system brands, generating impressive response.
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<h2>Nu Skin Gains From Rhyz Business</h2>
Nu Skin&#39;s Rhyz business emerges as a cornerstone of its strategic vision, highlighted by its remarkable growth trajectory and significant contribution to the company&#39;s revenue stream. Rhyz represents a cohesive ecosystem comprising consumer, technology, and manufacturing entities, all dedicated to pioneering innovation within the realms of beauty, wellness, and lifestyle. Experiencing 32.3% revenue growth in the second quarter of 2024, Rhyz accounted for 15% of total enterprise revenues and is anticipated to reach 20% to 25% by 2025.
The success of this business reflects Nu Skin&#39;s commitment to capitalizing on evolving consumer trends, particularly in influencer and affiliate marketing, which are projected to surge in the coming years. By investing in Rhyz&#39;s manufacturing capabilities, technology advancements, and creator-led indie beauty brands, Nu Skin is strategically positioning itself to drive sustained growth and value creation within the beauty, wellness, and lifestyle market.
<h2>Challenges Faced by NUS</h2>
Nu Skin&#39;s second-quarter 2024 performance was hurt by continuous macroeconomic headwinds across most regions, which weighed on consumer spending and customer acquisition, especially for premium products. The company also grappled with pressures in the direct selling industry. These headwinds, along with foreign adverse currency fluctuations, hurt Nu Skin&#39;s quarterly revenues, which tumbled 12.2% year over year to $439.1 million in the second quarter.
The operating environment for Nu Skin&#39;s core business remains challenging, primarily due to macroeconomic factors and pressures within the direct selling industry. Taking into account the company&#39;s first-half 2024 performance and rising foreign exchange headwinds, management tightened the annual guidance range for 2024 in its second-quarter earnings release.
Nu Skin now anticipates revenues in the band of $1.73-$1.81 billion for 2024, which suggests a 12-8% decline from the year-ago period&#39;s reported figure. Earlier, the metric was expected to be in the range of $1.73-$1.87 billion. Management envisions adjusted earnings per share of 75-95 cents. The projection suggests a decline from adjusted earnings of $1.85 recorded in 2023. Management had earlier envisioned an adjusted EPS of 95 cents to $1.35 for 2024.
For the third quarter of 2024, the company expects revenues between $430 million and $465 million, which suggests a decline of 14% to 7% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported level. The company expects adjusted EPS of 15-25 cents in the third quarter of 2024 compared with 56 cents recorded in the same period last year. Shares of NUS have plunged 42.6% in the past three months compared with the industry&#39;s decline of 10%.
<h2>Final Words on NUS</h2>
Nu Skin continues to drive growth through strategic initiatives, innovative product launches, and the expanding Rhyz business. While the company has made significant strides in capturing market opportunities, especially in the beauty and brain health sectors, it faces ongoing challenges from macroeconomic pressures and headwinds in the direct selling industry. Moving forward, the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company&#39;s ability to balance innovation with market realities will be key to sustaining its growth trajectory.
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Inter Parfums (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ipar#NASDAQ">IPAR</a>) is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution and marketing of a wide range of fragrances and related products. It currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IPAR&#39;s current financial-year sales and earnings indicates advancements of 10.2% and 8.4%, respectively, from the prior-year figures. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%, on average.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/flo#NYSE">FLO</a>), one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States, currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. FLO has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 1.9%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Flowers Foods&#39; current financial-year sales and earnings implies growth of around 1% and 5%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers.
McCormick &amp; Company, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mkc#NYSE">MKC</a>) is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavors. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for McCormick &amp; Company&#39;s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates advancements of 0.6% and 8.2%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures. MKC has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 13.8%, on average.
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