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  • Root, Inc. Shares Soar After Announcing Profitable Year

    Root, Inc. Shares Soar After Announcing Profitable Year

    The stock price of Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT) has experienced a notable increase, rising 27.79% to $126.50 following the release of the company’s annual financial results. The company’s first-ever profitable year in fiscal year 2024 was a significant accomplishment. This accomplishment follows significant expansion in important operational domains.

    Outstanding Business Development and Profitability

    Root increased the number of insurance in effect by 21% in 2024, reaching 414,862. In the Partnerships channel, the business has quadrupled the number of new writings. On a run-rate basis, Root also claimed an almost 50% decrease in interest expenditures, a considerable reduction in reinsurance costs, and a best-in-class gross loss ratio of 58.9%.

    With net income reaching $22 million, operating income at $35 million, and adjusted EBITDA skyrocketing to $43 million—significant gains over the previous year—these milestones were crucial in propelling the company’s profitability.

    Strategic Development Using Data Science and Technology

    Root’s success is attributed not only to robust business growth but also to its advanced technological capabilities. The company’s gross premiums written surged 66%, while gross earned premiums nearly doubled.

    Importantly, Root’s gross loss ratio and Loss Adjustment Expense (LAE) ratio saw a significant seven-point improvement, reaching 67.5%. These improvements were fueled by the company’s superior technology stack and data science-driven marketing efforts, rather than relying on large teams or extensive marketing budgets.

    Expanding Channels and Future Prospects

    The company’s Direct channel continues to show promising results, driven by carefully targeted investments in customer acquisition. Root’s mobile-first telematics product enhances the customer experience while offering competitive pricing.

    Meanwhile, the Partnerships channel has experienced a remarkable 115% year-over-year growth in new writings, with expanding pipelines in automotive, financial services, and agent sub-channels. Root’s modern technology stack enables seamless integration into partner platforms, allowing for fully embedded insurance purchases at the point of sale, and ensuring smooth customer interactions.

  • Root, Inc. (ROOT) Stock Soaring in Aftermarket as the Company Announced its Financials.

    Root, Inc. (ROOT) is a tech-based company transforming individual insurance with a pricing model based on advanced client experience. It is the parent company of Root Insurance Company. The company’s mobile-first client experience is developed to make the insurance procedure simple.

    The price of ROOT stock during regular trading on February 23, 2022, was $1.45 with a drop of 5.84%. At last check in the aftermarket, the stock rebounded by 8.97%.

    ROOT: Key Financials

    On February 23, 2022, ROOT released its unaudited financial statement for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. Some of the important points are discussed below.

    Revenue

    Total revenue in Q4 2021 was $93.2 million against $50.9 million in the same quarter of 2020. The company observed a gain of approximately $42.3 million in total revenue over the yearly period. The company topped the estimated revenue target by $31.4 million.

    EPS

    Basic and diluted net loss in Q4 2021 was $109.9 million or $0.44 per share versus $133.3 million or $0.72 per share in the same quarter of 2020. The company’s EPS increased over the yearly period and it topped the analysts’ estimated EPS of -$0.50.

    ROOT: Events and Happenings

    On January 26, 2022, ROOT updated the successful closure of its new term loan facility with BlackRock Financial Management Inc. The term of the facility is five years and valued at $300 million, will have an interest rate of term SOFR + 9%. In relation to the loan, the company issued the warrants equivalent to 2% of all the shares at an exercise price of $9.00 per share.

    On December 13, 2021, ROOT reported the launch of its services in Kansas. It is the 32nd state where the company’s auto insurance is available. On December 06, 2021, ROOT announced its Executive management’s participation at the KBW Innovation in Finance Conference on December 7, 2021.

    On November 16, 2021, ROOT informed its philosophy of “work where it works best” and the futuristic approach of the company’s work plan. The company had launched an innovative way of working that empowers its workforce to regulate what works best at an individual level along with providing futuristic clarity.

    Conclusion

    ROOT stock downplayed by approximately 90% in the past year associated with the uncertain economic conditions related to COVID-19. The company’s stock is gradually bouncing back in the current aftermarket session as it announced its financial statement. The company topped the revenue and EPS estimates, thus its stock surged.

  • Early Morning Vibes: The 4 Best Stocks To Buy Now

    American stock markets ended trading largely in the green zone on January 13. The S&P 500 index improved to 3810 points by 0.23 percent, the NASDAQ gained 0.43 percent, the Dow Jones fell by a symbolic 0.03 percent.  In general, cyclical sectors seemed lower than the economy. The automotive and raw materials markets sunk. The oil and processing industries have dropped by 1.05%. In terms of trends during the last month, the real estate market gained 1.39 percent, but still ranks among the laggards.

    Company news

    Intel (INTC: + 7%) announced its CEO change. Beginning February 15, Bob Swan will be replaced by CEO of VMware (VMW: -6.8%).

    Retailer Target (TGT: -1.2%) reported strong sales during the holiday period, but expectations were high and saw stocks up 15% over the month.

    Alibaba (BABA: + 4.3%) gained support as the US government is unlikely to exclude the company’s securities from circulation on the NYSE.

    Mixed patterns are visible in global capital markets. The news would not carry new activity motors, investors wait to see until the beginning of the quarterly reporting season. President-elect Joe Biden today will deliver a $2 trillion rescue plan. There is also some insecurity regarding the proposals to boost the economy, such that the emergence of information raises market instability which may increase investor confidence.

    Yesterday, the House of Representatives of the United States voted to challenge Donald Trump, where the Democrats planned to achieve a clear majority. In expectation of new drivers, investors will be involved in the speech by FRS President Jerome Powell, who is speaking today on the possibility of modifying the programme for quantitative easing.

    Economic news

    Today, there are weekly data on the number of initial applications for unemployment benefits (forecast: growth to 795 thousand from 787 thousand a week earlier). The latest labor market report released on January 8 showed significant job losses in December. Labor market weakness will persist in the short term.

    Delta Airlines (DAL) will report for the fourth quarter. The consensus foresees a 67% decline in airline revenue to $ 3.77 billion. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in early December that demand for flights was slowing down on the back of rising incidence of COVID-19.

    Sentiment Index

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index remained stable at about 58 out of 100. The measure represents market participants’ hope that the global economy will rebound in 2021. The possibility of widespread vaccination alleviates anxiety about the detrimental consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 is still prone to short-term consolidation, during yesterday’s session the situation has not changed. Buyers are showing strength, but the RSI remains close to the overbought zone, limiting growth prospects for now. In addition, in the area of ​​3825-3830 points, there is a strong resistance in the form of the upper border of the equidistant channel, which the broad market index needs to overcome to continue the upward movement.

    Today Top Movers

    Marathon Patent Group Inc (MARA), a digital asset technology company, ascended about 7.30% ‎at $24.68 in pre-market trading Thursday after the company declared a $250 million stock offering.‎

    Churchill Capital IV Corp (CCIV) share price gained 13.04% to $18.90 during the early morning ‎trading session on Thursday.‎‎

    Organogenesis Holdings Inc (ORGO) stock soared 38.96% at $10.20 in the pre-market trading today after reporting preliminary financial results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2020.‎

    Polarityte Inc (PTE) jumped over 28.70% at $1.48 in pre-market ‎trading on Thursday following the declaration of a $10.0 million registered direct offering.‎

    Latest Insider Activity

    General Motors Company (GM) Executive Vice President & CIO MOTT RANDALL D announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 12 at $48.01 for some 25,000 shares. The total came to more than $1.2 million. 

    Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) Director Xu Peixin sold on Dec 31 a total 30,812,133 shares at $0.61 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $2.36 million. 

    Root Inc. (ROOT) 10% Owner Malka Meyer declared the purchase of shares taking place on Dec 30 at $16.55 for some 753,976 shares. The transaction amount was around $12.48 million. 

    Cerecor Inc. (CERC) Director ARMISTICE CAPITAL, LLC bought on Jan 08 a total 32,634,285 shares at $2.60 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $6.5 million.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: TSM). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $0.94 per share from revenues of $12.91B in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$2.51 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $3.6B. 

    Progress Software Corporation (PRGS), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.77 per share from revenues of $128.01M recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Top Trending Stocks To Watch Right Now

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Top Trending Stocks To Watch Right Now

    Trades on January 7, US stock indexes finished in the green zone, setting new all-time highs. The S&P 500 Index rose 1.48% to 3804 points, the Dow Jones added 0.69%, the NASDAQ rose 2.56%. Investors took advantage of the attractive weakness in growth stocks as concerns about a corporate tax hike eased. Macro statistics turned out to be better than expected, business activity in the services sector rose steadily in December. Against this background, the IT sector became the growth leader with a result of 2.65%.

    Corporate Updates

    Plug Power (PLUG: + 35.1%) has entered into a strategic partnership with SK Group, which is investing $1.5 billion in PLUG in exchange for a 9.9% stake.

    L Brands (LB: + 6%), which owns the Victoria’s Secret brand, reported strong sales over the holidays and raised its 4Q EPS forecast.

    Albemarle (ALB: + 5.1%) will double production in Nevada by 2025 to meet demand for lithium used in electric car batteries.

    Today, world stock exchanges are showing mostly positive dynamics. The news background is quite calm and no new drivers of movement are observed. Donald Trump has been criticized for supporting his supporters on social media, and senators are discussing the possibility of an earlier removal of the president from office. On a positive note, Trump is committed to a peaceful transfer of power to new President Joseph Biden. Investors remain focused on assessing Biden’s potential reforms under Congress with a slight Democratic lead. Expectations are generally positive, so risk appetite is increased. The focus of investors’ attention will gradually shift from the political arena to the real economy.

    According to the latest comments from representatives of the Federal Reserve, the pace of economic recovery in the first quarter will be minimal, there is a risk of GDP contraction. In this regard, today’s publication of the block of macro-statistics on the labor market, which may not meet expectations, is of interest.

    Economic Highlights

    Today will be published the change in the number of employed in the non-agricultural sector for December. Growth is expected by 71 thousand, which is much less than the previous – 245 thousand. Published on Wednesday, January 6, data from the ADP showed a decline in the number of employees, which may be reflected in today’s publication. Yesterday, the employment component of the service PMI showed weakness, falling below 50. All this indicates the risk of the unemployment rate rising in December from 6.7% to 6.8-7.0%.

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index climbed to 66 out of 100. The indicator reflects market participants’ hope for a global economic recovery in 2021. Worries about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic are starting to wane thanks to the prospect of mass vaccinations starting soon.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 still looks attractive, the trend remains strong. Buyers continue to demonstrate relative strength. At the same time, the index is approaching the overbought zone according to the RSI indicator, which may mean a quick slowdown in growth and, at least, consolidation. A fall below the 3640-support level will lead to a reversal of the short-term trend.

    Today Top Movers

    ‎Scworx Corp (WORX), a software solutions provider company for the management of health, soared about 48.73% ‎at $2.35 in pre-market trading Friday.‎‎ 

    ‎Jaguar Health Inc (JAGX) share price jumped 13.05% to $3.03 during early morning ‎trading session on Friday.‎ 

    ‎Ideanomics Inc (IDEX) stock ascended 7.38% at $3.20 in the pre-‎market trading today. The company recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of privately held Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification, Inc. for cash and stock consideration.‎

    ‎Future Fintech Group Inc (FTFT) increased over 36.35% at $7.84 in pre-market ‎trading on Friday following the declaration from the firm that on December 31, 2020, China Copyright Protection Center has accepted the Company’s application for ten software copyrights relating to blockchain technology applications.‎

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Keefe, Bruyette & Woods turned bullish on Regions Financial Corporation (RF), upgrading the stock to “Outperform” and assigning a $18.5 price target, representing potential upside of 4.76% from Thursday’s close. 

    Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) has won the favor of Jefferies’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Hold to Buy and moved their price target to $60.0, suggesting 34.02% additional upside for the stock. 

    3M Company (MMM) received an upgrade from analysts at B of A Securities, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $170.0. They changed their rating on MMM to Underperform from Neutral in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Friday RBC Capital reduced its rating on Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (TMHC) stock to Sector Perform from Outperform and assigned the price target to $27.0. With shares trading at around $25.78, the Wall Street firm thinks Taylor Morrison Home Corporation’s stock could add than 4.71%. 

    Evercore ISI Group analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for Voya Financial Inc. (VOYA) has been changed to In-Line from Outperform and the new price target is set at $64. 

    Analysts at Needham downgraded Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)’s stock to Hold from Buy on Friday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Capstone Turbine Corporation (CPST) Chief Financial Officer Hencken Frederick S. III announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 05 at $10.69 for some 2,569 shares. The total came to more than $27463.

    Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) Director RUBINSTEIN JONATHAN sold on Jan 05 a total 6,758 shares at $3166.01 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.99 million. 

    Blue Apron Holdings Inc. (APRN) 10% Owner DPH Holdings Ltd declared the purchase of shares taking place on Jan 04 at $5.63 for some 8,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $45040.

    Root Inc. (ROOT) 10% Owner Malka Meyer bought on Dec 30 a total of 1,753,976 shares at $16.55 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $12.48 million.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for Monday include Teligent Inc. (NASDAQ:TLGT). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$1.27 per share from revenues of $15.45M in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.54 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Nov 2020 is predicted to come in at $1.34B.