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Investing.com - Benchmark maintained its Hold rating on Unity Software (NYSE:U), currently valued at $15.3 billion, ahead of the company’s second-quarter earnings report scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, after market close. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears to be trading above its Fair Value.
The research firm expects Unity to exceed consensus expectations of $428 million in revenue and $76 million in adjusted EBITDA, noting the company’s history of conservative guidance and subsequent outperformance.
Benchmark observed that investor sentiment has improved leading up to the earnings announcement, with channel checks indicating Unity Vector is performing better than internal expectations, which may explain the stock’s recent strength.
The firm’s analysts met with Unity’s executive team following the first-quarter results and found them "highly credible and positive in tone," according to their research note.
Despite the positive indicators, Benchmark maintains a cautiously optimistic stance on Unity Software, choosing to keep its Hold rating unchanged ahead of the upcoming earnings report.
In other recent news, Unity Software has been the subject of various analyst updates and internal changes. Jefferies analyst Brent Thill raised the price target for Unity Software to $35, citing improvements in the company’s Vector product and a positive shift in Return on Ad Spend. Conversely, BofA Securities downgraded Unity Software to an Underperform rating with a $15 price target, expressing concerns about the company’s monetization strategy for its game engine. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) increased its price target to $15, reflecting Unity’s strong first-quarter performance and revised estimates for operating margins and free cash flow. Stifel adjusted its price target to $28 from $35 but maintained a Buy rating, noting outperformance in Unity’s Grow segment despite conservative guidance for the upcoming quarter.
Additionally, Unity Software faced internal challenges with the resignation of Chief Technology Officer Steve Collins after six months. This follows a period marked by the resignation of CEO John Riccitiello and significant layoffs. The company has not yet announced a successor for the CTO position, adding to the uncertainty surrounding its strategic direction. Investors and industry observers are closely monitoring how Unity navigates these developments to regain stability and trust.
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