Avantor stock faces 'channel share risks and high debt burden,' warns UBS

Published 17/01/2025, 10:44
Avantor stock faces 'channel share risks and high debt burden,' warns UBS

On Friday, UBS analysts revised their stance on Avantor Inc . (NYSE: NYSE:AVTR), downgrading the company's stock rating from Buy to Neutral. Accompanying this shift in rating, the firm also reduced the price target from $29.00 to $25.00.

The downgrade was attributed to concerns that near-term market weakness and channel share risks may hinder Avantor's sales growth, potentially causing it to lag behind that of its industry peers, which is estimated to be around 2% over a business cycle.

The analysts at UBS highlighted several broader considerations that influenced their decision. These include the impact of higher interest rates and higher target valuations on the market. Additionally, Avantor's high relative debt burden was noted as a potential obstacle that could challenge the company's ability to structurally accelerate its sales growth in the foreseeable future.

Despite the downgrade, UBS maintains a positive outlook on certain aspects of Avantor's business. The analysts expressed a constructive view on the company's exposure to the recovery of bioprocessing, which is one of the sectors where Avantor operates. Furthermore, they acknowledged the company's efforts towards organizational realignment, which could potentially contribute to its performance in the long term.

The revised price target of $25.00 represents UBS's expectation for Avantor's stock value, taking into account the aforementioned factors that may affect the company's financial health and market position. As the market digests this new information, investors and stakeholders will be watching Avantor's next moves and financial reports to gauge the effectiveness of its strategies in a changing economic landscape.

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