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On Thursday, BMO Capital Markets adjusted its price target for AGF Management Ltd. (AGF/B:CN) (OTC: AGFMF), increasing it to Cdn$12.00, up from the previous Cdn$11.00, while keeping a Market Perform rating on the stock. This adjustment comes after the financial services company reported its fourth-quarter results for the year 2024.
AGF Management Ltd. disclosed an adjusted EBITDA of Cdn$40 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, which closely aligned with BMO Capital's and the consensus estimate of Cdn$41 million and Cdn$37 million, respectively. The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of Cdn$0.45 surpassed both BMO Capital's and the consensus estimate of Cdn$0.40. However, after accounting for one-time tax items, the adjusted EPS was consistent with expectations.
Despite showing a positive net flow of Cdn$5 million, AGF Management's net inflows fell short of BMO Capital's anticipated Cdn$50 million for the quarter. Additionally, the company's quarter-to-date flows for the first quarter of 2025 were reported to be flat and below expectations.
BMO Capital's analyst cited improved guidance on selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) as the primary reason for the increased estimates. Based on the more favorable 2025 SG&A outlook, the analyst has raised both the adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS estimates for 2025 by 5%.
The report concludes with a reiteration of the Market Perform rating for AGF Management Ltd., indicating that the analyst anticipates the stock to perform in line with the broader market.
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