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On Monday, Benchmark analysts reiterated their Buy rating and $25.00 price target for Magnite stock (NASDAQ:MGNI), currently trading at $10.74, ahead of its earnings report scheduled for May 7th. The firm views Magnite as a top pick for investors with a long-term perspective, emphasizing the company’s resilience and potential for growth despite market fluctuations. According to InvestingPro data, three analysts have recently revised their earnings estimates upward for the upcoming period.
Benchmark highlighted a series of positive developments over the past two weeks for Magnite, including a key legal outcome involving Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and the adtech antitrust trial. The analysts believe that Magnite’s unique position in the market and the shift towards programmatic advertising, especially in the Connected TV (CTV) sector, will benefit the company. The company’s solid financial position is reflected in its healthy current ratio of 1.14 and revenue growth of 7.82% over the last twelve months.
The firm also pointed out that Magnite has demonstrated the ability to grow even in challenging market conditions, such as those experienced post-election. This growth trajectory puts Magnite on course to achieve a net cash position by the end of the year and to enhance its stock buyback capabilities.
Benchmark’s valuation of Magnite shares at just 7 times its estimated 2026 EBITDA reflects a conservative stance, which is 5% below the street’s estimate. Nonetheless, the firm anticipates that Magnite will continue to deliver double-digit revenue growth and mid-teens EBITDA expansion in a normalized market environment. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued, with 12+ additional exclusive insights available to subscribers through the comprehensive Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, Magnite reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue surpassing expectations at $194 million, compared to the forecasted $184.29 million, marking a 4% year-over-year increase. However, the company’s adjusted earnings per share fell short, coming in at $0.34 against an expected $0.38. Despite the earnings miss, Magnite’s Q4 adjusted EBITDA rose 9% year-over-year to $76.5 million, maintaining a 42% margin. Notably, Contribution ex-TAC from connected TV (CTV) grew 23% year-over-year to $77.9 million, outperforming the company’s guidance. Looking ahead, Magnite anticipates total Contribution ex-TAC growth above 10% for 2025, with mid-teens growth excluding political advertising. Benchmark analysts have maintained a Buy rating on Magnite, raising the price target to $25.00, citing strong growth prospects in the programmatic CTV sector. Analyst Dan Kurnos noted that Magnite’s performance in the CTV segment was a highlight, despite a miss on headline numbers in a recent earnings report. The company plans to address its convertible debt and possibly shift towards a more aggressive capital return policy for shareholders.
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