Balchem stock price target raised to $189 from $180 at H.C. Wainwright

Published 05/08/2025, 12:58
Balchem stock price target raised to $189 from $180 at H.C. Wainwright

Investing.com - H.C. Wainwright raised its price target on Balchem (NASDAQ:BCPC), a $5 billion market cap specialty chemicals company, to $189.00 from $180.00 on Tuesday, while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock following the company’s second-quarter financial results. According to InvestingPro data, the stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $145.70, suggesting potential upside opportunity.

Balchem reported $255.5 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, up 1% year-over-year and slightly higher than the $250.5 million reported in the first quarter. The company’s GAAP net earnings came in at $1.17 per diluted share, exceeding H.C. Wainwright’s forecast of $1.09 per diluted share. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company maintains strong financial health with a "GREAT" overall score, though it trades at a relatively high P/E ratio of 35x.

The Human Nutrition and Health (HNH) division was highlighted as the strongest performer, delivering revenue of $160.8 million in the second quarter, significantly above the analyst’s forecast of $155 million. H.C. Wainwright expects this segment to continue showing robust growth in upcoming quarters.

The Animal Health and Nutrition segment achieved approximately $56 million in sales, slightly below expectations, while Specialty Products sales reached $37.2 million, exceeding forecasts. The Industrial Products segment generated $1.48 million in revenue, falling short of estimates.

H.C. Wainwright revised its 2025 revenue forecast upward to $1.038 billion and now projects full-year 2025 GAAP earnings of $4.65 per diluted share, up from its previous estimate of $4.53 per share. For 2026, the firm forecasts earnings of $5.00 per diluted share. InvestingPro subscribers can access additional insights, including the company’s impressive 15-year dividend growth streak and comprehensive financial health metrics. Get the full analysis with an InvestingPro subscription, including access to detailed research reports covering 1,400+ US stocks.

In other recent news, Balchem Corporation reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, which exceeded market expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.27, surpassing the forecasted $1.12. Additionally, Balchem’s revenue reached $255.5 million, exceeding projections of $250.31 million. These results highlight the company’s strong financial performance during this period. Although the stock experienced a slight pre-market increase, this article focuses on the earnings and revenue achievements. Analyst firms have noted these developments, but no upgrades or downgrades were mentioned in the available context. These recent developments underscore the importance of monitoring the company’s financial health.

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