Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUKK#NASDAQ">NUKK</a>) shares soared on Tuesday after the company said it will acquire Israel-based Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd. in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/09/g47447262/nukkleus-inc-enters-28-billion-defense-ai-market-with-proposed-acquisition-of-tiltan-software-engi">$14 million deal</a>. The acquisition, to be paid in a mix of cash and stock, is expected to close following regulatory approval and audited financials.



The announcement underscores growing demand for AI-powered simulation and GPS-denied navigation tools that help militaries operate in contested environments and reduce civilian risk.



Tiltan, a three-decade-old defense technology firm, develops synthetic data for machine learning, GPS-denied navigation for drones and unmanned systems, and immersive 3D environments for operational testing. Its clients include Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>), and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, with multiple awards from Israel's Defense Ministry recognizing its innovation.



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"This partnership marks a major milestone in Nukkleus' expansion into high-value aerospace and defense technologies," CEO Menny Shalom said in a statement. He cited Tiltan's AI-driven simulation platforms and battlefield navigation systems as key drivers for positioning Nukkleus in the global market.



Payment terms include installments and shares placed in escrow to secure final settlement. Sellers will receive shares equal to 25% of the purchase price on the 180th day after closing, adjusted for market value. The structure is designed to balance flexibility with protection against price swings.



Nukkleus&nbsp;held Cash and cash equivalents of <a href="https://1787518.ir365connect.com/pdfcontent/cik/1787518/id/320d5aec-7a8f-430f-ae7e-f14db36ad812/file/ea0252013-10q_nukkleus.htm/to/000121390025076794_ea0252013-10q_nukkleus.pdf">$1.519 million</a> as of June 30, 2025.



The deal remains subject to approval from Israel's Defense Export Controls Agency. It follows Nukkleus' recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/08/47415157/nukkleus-nukk-stock-explodes-on-strategic-european-aerospace-venture">strategic European aerospace venture</a>, which also boosted investor sentiment.



Sector ETFs, including the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>), track the industry's rapid evolution.



Price Action: NUKK shares are trading 39.2% higher at $6.78 at the last check on Tuesday.



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Nukkleus Stock Soars To Fresh Highs On Tiltan Defense Tech Deal

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) is in the spotlight ahead Tuesday ahead of third quarter earnings Thursday after the market closes.



What To Know: Analysts estimate earnings per share of $1.65 and revenue of $15.83 billion. In the second quarter, the company reported revenue of $15.00 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $14.99 billion and earnings er share of $1.58, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56.



In recent quarters, Broadcom has a strong history of beating the consensus estimate for both earnings per share and revenue.



Analyst Changes: Ahead of the earnings report, multiple analysts issued price target adjustments.



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintained an Overweight rating on Broadcom and raised the price target from&nbsp;$338&nbsp;to&nbsp;$357.</li>



<li>Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer maintained an Outperform rating on Broadcom and raised the price target from&nbsp;$305&nbsp;to&nbsp;$325.</li>



<li>UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintained a Buy rating on Broadcom and raised the price target from&nbsp;$290&nbsp;to&nbsp;$345.</li>



<li>Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar maintained an Overweight rating on Broadcom and raised the price target from&nbsp;$300&nbsp;to&nbsp;$315.</li>
</ul>



The consensus price target for Broadcom is $345.71, with the highest price target at $1950.00 and the lowest price target at $190.00.



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What's Going On With Broadcom Stock Tuesday?

BRP Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOOO#NASDAQ">DOOO</a>) reported better-than-expected second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOOO/earnings">financial results on Friday</a>.



BRP reported quarterly earnings of 67 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 33 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.374 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.310 billion.



&#8220;We are pleased with our second-quarter results which, in the macroeconomic context, were better than expected. We are coming off a successful dealer event, during which we unveiled a significant number of industry-leading products and witnessed a strong upswing in dealer sentiment. The timing of these new introductions could not be better given our healthier inventory levels,&#8221; said José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP.



BRP shares rose 5.2% to trade at $66.27 on Tuesday.



These analysts made changes to their price targets on BRP following earnings announcement.



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>CIBC analyst Mark Petrie upgraded BRP from Neutral to Outperformer and raised the price target from C$66 to C$100.</li>



<li>Scotiabank analyst Jonathan Goldman maintained the stock with a Sector Perform and raised the price target from C$67 to C$98.</li>
</ul>



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These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On BRP After Q2 Results

As global tech giants increasingly pivot to digital ecosystems, industry leaders like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) are capitalizing on the shift by enhancing their cloud services and expanding e-commerce capabilities. This strategic focus is particularly crucial as companies navigate evolving consumer behaviors and competitive pressures in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech"> the tech landscape.</a>



Alibaba&#8217;s fundamentals are strengthening across the cloud and e-commerce segments, according to Benchmark.



The Alibaba Group Holding Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ef86f20bd9910001e5aff1/fawne-jiang">Analyst Fawne Jiang</a> reiterated a Buy rating, while raising the price target to $195.



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The Alibaba Group Holding Thesis: While the company missed the fiscal first-quarter headline consensus, this was mainly due to certain asset divestitures and margin pressure from a spike in Quick Commerce investment, Jiang said in the note.



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Alibaba's Cloud segment delivered 26% year-on-year growth, beating expectations, and the company guided to further acceleration, which reinforces "its position as China's leading GenAI and cloud infrastructure provider," he commented.



While Quick Commerce pressurized margins, "we view it as having strategic potential to be accretive, expanding long term GMV TAM, driving user traffic, and supporting long-term ad revenue upside," the analyst wrote.



Alibaba appears poised for market share gains and multiple expansion, he further stated.



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Alibaba Cloud Emerges As 'China's Leading GenAI' Provider, Analyst Says

Orla Mining (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLA#AMEX">ORLA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.36% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.22%. Currently, Orla Mining has a market capitalization of $3.67 billion. 
Buying $100 In ORLA: If an investor had bought $100 of ORLA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $268.19 today based on a price of $11.27 for ORLA at the time of writing.
<h3>Orla Mining's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1756826119_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />

Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Orla Mining Stock In The Last 5 Years

President Donald Trump's aggressive push to protect domestic industry through tariffs is backfiring on the very sector it aims to defend, with the U.S. manufacturing economy shrinking for the sixth month in a row and businesses citing soaring costs, job <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">cuts and planning chaos.</a>



The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for August stood at 48.7%, just above July's 48% but still below the key 50% level that signals expansion. Economists had forecast a modest rebound to 49%.



The only bright spot was a slight uptick in new orders. However, all other major subindices deteriorated.



Production and employment both declined, supplier deliveries slowed, and inventories of raw materials continued to shrink. Input prices increased, while both imports and exports contracted, reinforcing the picture of a sector under sustained pressure.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs Slam US Manufacturing, Push Prices Higher </h2>



Business leaders surveyed by ISM drew a direct link between the sector's weakness and current tariff policy, with many voicing deep frustration over cost inflation and planning disruptions.



In transportation equipment, one respondent said the industry is in worse shape than during the 2008-09 Great Recession.



"There is absolutely no activity&#8230; This is 100 percent attributable to current tariff policy and the uncertainty it has created," the executive said, adding the industry is facing stagflation, where prices rise but output and demand fall.



The food and beverage sector flagged a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil and the USDA's removal of a sugar quota, saying it would drive up the cost of organic products.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Made In USA&#8217; Now Harder Than Ever</h2>



Firms in electronics, machinery, and appliances warned that tariffs are doing the opposite of reshoring manufacturing.



One electronics company said efforts to relocate production back to the U.S. have stalled, as tariff-driven raw material inflation has made it financially unfeasible.



"We've implemented our second price increase. ‘Made in the USA' has become even more difficult&#8230; Total price increases so far: 24 percent," said an executive in the electrical equipment sector.



That company has already laid off 15% of its U.S. workforce — mainly high-skilled roles in engineering, marketing, design and IT.



"With no stability in trade and economics, capital expenditures spending and hiring are frozen. It's survival," the respondent added.



A computer hardware firm said unexpected tariff hikes — such as 50% duties on goods from India and other countries — have created chaos in planning, spiking development costs and triggering a review of sales prices just to preserve minimal margins.



Meanwhile, a chemical producer reported weaker orders across all product lines and lowered financial guidance for the rest of 2025, citing &#8220;too much uncertainty&#8221; from both tariffs and global economic trends.



In petroleum and coal products, surcharges imposed by suppliers now range from 2.6% to as high as 50%, eroding margins and adding volatility.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h2>



U.S. stocks traded lower Tuesday after the Labor Day break, as fading risk appetite and renewed worries about stretched valuations and slowing economic momentum weighed on sentiment.



The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.85%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.63% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell 0.96%.



Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) declined 2%, heading toward a fourth consecutive loss — its longest losing streak since late March.



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Trump's Tariffs Gut The Very Thing They Were Meant To Save—US Manufacturing

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASO#NASDAQ">ASO</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Tuesday</a>.



The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.94, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.16. Quarterly sales of $1.599 billion (+3.3% year over year) missed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Street view of $1.614 billion</a>.



Academy Sports and Outdoors reported that in the second quarter, comparable sales rose by 0.2%.



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&#8220;As we head into the back half of the year, we believe momentum is building in the business and we are confident in our strategy and ability to come out of this year better positioned than ever to serve our customers and drive long-term growth,&#8221; &nbsp;said Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer.&nbsp;



Gross profit in the quarter under review expanded to $576.73 million, higher than $558.725 million a year ago. Gross margin contracted to 36% from 36.1%.



Academy opened three new stores during the second quarter, bringing its total to 306 locations across 21 states.



The company plans to open a total of 20 to 25 stores in fiscal 2025.



The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $300.9 million, down 7.3% year over year.



Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter under review decreased to $212.484 million, lower than $232.490 million in the year-ago period.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Mitigation</h2>



The company says it has largely neutralized fiscal 2025 tariff impacts by sharing costs with factories and vendors, shifting country of origin where feasible, adjusting unit buys, pulling domestic inventory, and using pricing tools to lift Average Unit Retails&nbsp;(AURs).



It expects these steps to contain tariff effects while maintaining a strong value proposition for customers, and will apply similar tactics if new tariffs arise.



&#8220;Sales for the second quarter continued to improve, and we saw meaningful acceleration in our strategic initiatives. In addition, we believe we now have additional visibility into tariff impacts and are well positioned to mitigate them,&#8221; said Carl Ford, Chief Financial Officer. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Outlook</h2>



Academy Sports raised its fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.60–$6.30 from $5.45–$6.25, versus a $5.85 analyst estimate.



It also lifted its fiscal 2025 sales outlook to $6.00–$6.265 billion from $5.970–$6.265 billion, compared with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">a $6.140 billion estimate</a>.



Price Action: ASO shares are trading lower by 5.62% to $50.55 at last check Tuesday.



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Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) posted better-than-expected revenue for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA/earnings">first quarter on Friday</a>.



The company posted quarterly revenue of $34.57 billion, up 2% year-over-year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $34.26 billion. On a like-for-like basis, excluding revenue from the divested Sun Art and Intime businesses, Alibaba&#8217;s revenue would have grown 10% year-over-year.



Despite the top-line beat, adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) came in at $2.06, falling short of the analyst consensus of $2.13.



Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu said the company drove strong growth by focusing on consumption and AI + Cloud, hitting milestones in quick commerce and boosting engagement across its platforms.



Alibaba shares rose 1.5% to trade at $137.01 on Tuesday.



These analysts made changes to their price targets on Alibaba following earnings announcement.



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>B of A Securities analyst Joyce Ju maintained Alibaba with a Buy and raised the price target from $135 to $152.</li>



<li>Mizuho analyst Jason Helfstein maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $149 to $159.</li>



<li>Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang maintained Alibaba with a Buy and raised the price target from $176 to $195.</li>
</ul>



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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Alibaba Following Q1 Results

Methode Electronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEI#NYSE">MEI</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-09-03. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Methode Electronics to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.31.
Anticipation surrounds Methode Electronics's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.80, which was followed by a 25.17% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Methode Electronics's past performance and the resulting price change:
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2025</th>
<th>Q3 2025</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.03</td>
<td>-0.08</td>
<td>-0.16</td>
<td>-0.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-0.77</td>
<td>-0.21</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>-0.31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-25.0%</td>
<td>-28.999999999999996%</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
<td>-6.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1756825320_0.png" alt="eps graph" />

<h3>Methode Electronics Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Methode Electronics were trading at $7.73 as of September 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 25.25%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MEI/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Methode Electronics visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Methode Electronics's Earnings Outlook

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Lam Research.
Looking at options history for Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $293,642 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $471,372.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $55.0 to $130.0 for Lam Research over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Lam Research's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Lam Research's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $55.0 to $130.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Lam Research Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1756825307_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />

<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/12/25</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$17.45</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$17.09</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.2K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$82.3K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$79.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>161</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>78</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
In light of the recent options history for Lam Research, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Lam Research Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,892,286, with LRCX's price down by -3.81%, positioned at $96.33.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Lam Research</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $106.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its rating to Underweight, setting a price target of $92. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald continues to hold a Overweight rating for Lam Research, targeting a price of $120. 
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ChargePoint Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-09-03. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that ChargePoint Hldgs will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-1.51.
Investors in ChargePoint Hldgs are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.00, which was followed by a 22.49% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at ChargePoint Hldgs's past performance and the resulting price change:
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2026</th>
<th>Q4 2025</th>
<th>Q3 2025</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>-0.06</td>
<td>-0.08</td>
<td>-0.09</td>
<td>-0.1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-0.06</td>
<td>-0.07</td>
<td>-0.10</td>
<td>-0.1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-22.0%</td>
<td>10.0%</td>
<td>11.0%</td>
<td>-18.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1756825305_0.png" alt="eps graph" />

<h3>Performance of ChargePoint Hldgs Shares</h3>
Shares of ChargePoint Hldgs were trading at $11.27 as of September 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 68.05%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on ChargePoint Hldgs</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding ChargePoint Hldgs.
The consensus rating for ChargePoint Hldgs is Neutral, derived from 1 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $1.0 implies a potential 91.13% downside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Blink Charging, FuelCell Energy and FTC Solar, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Blink Charging, with an average 1-year price target of $3.0, suggesting a potential 73.38% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for FuelCell Energy, with an average 1-year price target of $8.0, suggesting a potential 29.02% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for FTC Solar, with an average 1-year price target of $5.5, suggesting a potential 51.2% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Blink Charging, FuelCell Energy and FTC Solar, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ChargePoint Hldgs</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-8.78%</td>
<td>$27.99M</td>
<td>-44.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blink Charging</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-13.78%</td>
<td>$2.06M</td>
<td>-36.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FuelCell Energy</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>66.84%</td>
<td>$-9.44M</td>
<td>-6.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTC Solar</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>74.92%</td>
<td>$-3.92M</td>
<td>-125.60%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Key Takeaway:
ChargePoint Hldgs ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit among its peers. It is also at the bottom for Return on Equity.
<h3>All You Need to Know About ChargePoint Hldgs</h3>
ChargePoint Holdings Inc designs, develops, and markets networked electric vehicle charging system infrastructure and cloud-based services that enable consumers to locate, reserve, and authenticate EV charging. The company's hardware product lineup includes solutions across home, commercial, and fast-charging applications. ChargePoint derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>ChargePoint Hldgs: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: ChargePoint Hldgs's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 April, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -8.78%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: ChargePoint Hldgs's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -58.5%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): ChargePoint Hldgs's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -44.62%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): ChargePoint Hldgs's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -6.36%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: ChargePoint Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.72, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Sea. Our analysis of options history for Sea (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 37% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $247,490, and 4 were calls, valued at $437,270.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $140.0 and $185.0 for Sea, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Sea's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Sea's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $140.0 to $185.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Sea Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1756825301_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />

<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>752</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$44.65</td>
<td>$42.15</td>
<td>$43.5</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$130.5K</td>
<td>498</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$127.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$21.35</td>
<td>$19.35</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$96.6K</td>
<td>674</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>About Sea</h3>
Sea started as a gaming business, Garena, but in 2015 expanded into e-commerce. Sea operates Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce company, Shopee, in terms of gross merchandise value. Shopee is a hybrid C2C and B2C marketplace platform operating in Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brazil. For Garena, Free Fire is the key revenue generating game. Sea's third business, SeaMoney, provides lending, payment, digital banking, and insurance services.As of March 31, 2024, Forrest Xiaodong Li, the founder, chairman and CEO, owned 59.8% of voting power and 18.5% of issued shares. Tencent owned 18.2% of issued shares with no voting power.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Sea, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Sea</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,373,150, the SE's price is down by -3.89%, now at $179.28. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Sea</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $209.72.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Sea, targeting a price of $214. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wedbush continues to hold a Outperform rating for Sea, targeting a price of $200. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Benchmark continues to hold a Buy rating for Sea, targeting a price of $205. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Macquarie keeps a Outperform rating on Sea with a target price of $219. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AAPL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 56 uncommon options trades for Apple.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 71%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $1,377,122, and 46 are calls, for a total amount of $3,207,886.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $135.0 to $250.0 for Apple over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Apple's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Apple's whale activity within a strike price range from $135.0 to $250.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Apple 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1756825297_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />

<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$104.75</td>
<td>$103.6</td>
<td>$103.81</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$560.2K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$405.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>553</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$343.0K</td>
<td>19.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/05/25</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$263.0K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.53</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$157.1K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>About Apple</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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Apple, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Apple</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 10,895,727, the price of AAPL is down by -1.23%, reaching $229.28.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 58 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Apple</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $248.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Apple with a target price of $245. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Apple, targeting a price of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $270. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on Apple, maintaining a target price of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Hold rating on Apple, maintaining a target price of $226. 
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J.Jill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JILL#NYSE">JILL</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-09-03. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that J.Jill will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74. 
The market awaits J.Jill's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.01 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.14% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at J.Jill's past performance and the resulting price change:
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.87</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.78</td>
<td>0.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.88</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>1.05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1756825285_0.png" alt="eps graph" />

<h3>Market Performance of J.Jill's Stock</h3>
Shares of J.Jill were trading at $16.76 as of September 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 37.28%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely upset going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on J.Jill</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding J.Jill.
Analysts have given J.Jill a total of 4 ratings, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target is $19.0, indicating a potential 13.37% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Citi Trends, Designer Brands and Genesco, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Citi Trends, with an average 1-year price target of $43.0, suggesting a potential 156.56% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Designer Brands, with an average 1-year price target of $4.0, suggesting a potential 76.13% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Genesco, with an average 1-year price target of $30.75, suggesting a potential 83.47% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for Citi Trends, Designer Brands and Genesco are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>J.Jill</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-4.88%</td>
<td>$110.36M</td>
<td>10.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Citi Trends</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-5.44%</td>
<td>$79.81M</td>
<td>3.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Designer Brands</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-7.99%</td>
<td>$295.13M</td>
<td>-6.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Genesco</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>15.19%</td>
<td>$221.18M</td>
<td>-3.59%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Key Takeaway:
J.Jill is positioned in the middle among its peers for Consensus rating. It ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit, while it is at the top for Return on Equity.
<h3>Delving into J.Jill's Background</h3>
J.Jill Inc is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company's products are marketed under the J.Jill brand name and sold through its two channels: its e-commerce platform and catalog (Direct) and its retail stores (Retail). Revenue is derived from the sale of apparel and accessory merchandise through the company's Retail and Direct channels, which include website and catalog phone orders. Revenue also includes shipping and handling fees collected from customers.
<h3>J.Jill: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining J.Jill's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 April, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.88% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: J.Jill's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 7.61%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): J.Jill's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 10.74%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): J.Jill's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.75%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.01, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
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A Look Ahead: J.Jill's Earnings Forecast

Tilly's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLYS#NYSE">TLYS</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-09-03. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Tilly's to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.04.
Tilly's bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company missed EPS by $0.08, leading to a 12.31% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Tilly's's past performance and the resulting price change:
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>-0.66</td>
<td>-0.29</td>
<td>-0.32</td>
<td>-0.09</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-0.74</td>
<td>-0.45</td>
<td>-0.43</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>12.0%</td>
<td>-20.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1756825274_0.png" alt="eps graph" />

<h3>Market Performance of Tilly's's Stock</h3>
Shares of Tilly's were trading at $1.97 as of September 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 61.54%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely upset going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views on Tilly's</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Tilly's.
The consensus rating for Tilly's is Neutral, based on 1 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $2.0, there's a potential 1.52% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
In this analysis, we delve into the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and Tilly's, three key industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<h3>Summary of Peers Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for and Tilly's, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tilly's</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-7.12%</td>
<td>$21.29M</td>
<td>-24.62%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Key Takeaway:
Tilly's is positioned at the bottom compared to its peers in terms of consensus rating. It ranks at the bottom for revenue growth, showing a negative percentage. The company also lags behind in gross profit compared to its peers. Additionally, Tilly's has a lower return on equity compared to its industry counterparts.
<h3>Delving into Tilly's's Background</h3>
Tilly's Inc works as a specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, young women, boys, and girls. It offers an unparalleled selection of relevant brands, styles, colors, sizes, and price points. It delivers branded fashion, and core styles for tops, outerwear, bottoms, and dresses. It also provides backpacks, hats, sunglasses, headphones, handbags, watches, and jewelry. It markets its products under the brand names of Vans, RVCA, Adidas, Nike SB, and Hurley among others. It operates its stores in malls, lifestyle centers, power centers, community centers, outlet centers, street-front locations, and also through e-commerce.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Tilly's</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Tilly's faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -7.12% in revenue growth as of 30 April, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Tilly's's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -20.59%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -24.62%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tilly's's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -6.55%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.4, Tilly's faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TLYS/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Tilly's visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.