BofA cuts BB Seguridade stock rating, lowers price target to BRL43

Published 06/05/2025, 10:04
BofA cuts BB Seguridade stock rating, lowers price target to BRL43

On Tuesday, BofA Securities adjusted its stance on BB Seguridade shares, downgrading the rating from Buy to Neutral and revising the price target to BRL43.00, a slight decrease from the previous BRL44.00. The decision came after the company reported earnings that did not meet expectations, with particular concerns noted over sluggish growth in written premiums and underwhelming financial results. According to InvestingPro data, the stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 9.41 and shows signs of being undervalued based on comprehensive Fair Value analysis.

According to BofA Securities, the latest quarterly performance of BB Seguridade necessitated changes to the earnings estimates for the years 2025 and 2026, which were reduced by 4% and 3%, respectively. This revision led to a trimmed price objective, now set at R$43 or the equivalent of US$7.5, down from the former target of R$44 or US$7.7. Despite these adjustments, InvestingPro analysis reveals strong fundamentals with a "GREAT" financial health score and impressive revenue growth of 9.29% over the last twelve months. Discover more insights with InvestingPro’s comprehensive research report, available for over 1,400 US stocks.

Despite the downgrade, BofA Securities acknowledged the company’s potential for solid earnings growth, anticipating a 7% increase in the context of a high Selic rate environment. Additionally, the firm expects BB Seguridade to maintain a 9% dividend yield. These factors contribute to the justification for maintaining a Neutral rating, despite the modest 3% upside to the new price target.

The revised outlook follows a period of notable performance, with BB Seguridade shares having returned 16% year-to-date. However, the limited potential for further upside as per BofA Securities’ assessment has led to a more cautious perspective on the stock’s near-term growth prospects.

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