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Leerink Partners analyst Roanna Ruiz downgrades Akebia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AKBA) from Outperform to Market Perform and announces $1 price target.
Read original at benzingaNeedham analyst Bernie McTernan maintains AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $500 to $475.
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Read original at benzingaPiper Sandler analyst James Callahan maintains AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $385 to $325.
Read original at benzingaCoreWeave has surpassed AppLovin in quarterly revenue, driven by strong AI infrastructure demand, with Q2 2026 revenue reaching $2.6 billion versus AppLovin's $1.9 billion. However, AppLovin maintains superior profitability with a 66% net income margin compared to CoreWeave's -24% margin. AppLovin's growth is decelerating, with Q2 year-over-year growth at 53% down from Q1's 59%, prompting analyst downgrades and a 52-week stock low.
Read original at the-motley-foolDutch Bros reported strong Q2 results with 8.3% same-store sales growth, 13 consecutive quarters of positive sales, and raised full-year guidance, yet the stock fell 22% due to its premium valuation. The company's drive-thru model and loyalty program (74% of transactions) continue to drive performance despite a challenging consumer spending environment. With only 1,225 locations and potential to reach 7,000 domestic shops, the stock offers long-term growth potential but remains expensive at 46x forward earnings after the pullback.
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