BofA cuts Topgolf Callaway stock target to $9 from $10

Published 24/01/2025, 12:20
BofA cuts Topgolf Callaway stock target to $9 from $10

On Friday, BofA Securities issued a revised price target for Topgolf Callaway Brands (NYSE: MODG), setting it at $9.00, down from the previous $10.00, while keeping a Neutral rating on the stock. Currently trading at $8.08, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is undervalued, despite falling nearly 48% over the past six months. With a market capitalization of $1.49 billion, the company faces significant market challenges. According to BofA Securities, Topgolf Callaway Brands showcased its Elyte product series at the PGA show, which garnered significant attention and increased visitor traffic to their booth. The new product launch was well-received, yet the firm anticipates potential market share challenges for the company.

The analyst noted that Topgolf Callaway Brands did not announce a major golf ball launch, which could be a disadvantage compared to the new Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1 X. Historically, in the last three odd-numbered years, the company has seen a decline in market share in the clubs segment as competitors launched significant new wood products. InvestingPro data reveals the company's volatile nature, with a beta of 1.7, indicating higher market sensitivity than average. Subscribers can access 7 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics for deeper analysis. However, there is a brighter outlook for Topgolf Callaway Brands in the irons category, where it has already lost approximately 140 basis points of market share year-to-date through November but faces less competition than in woods.

The 2025 product lineup from Topgolf Callaway Brands includes clubs that incorporate the company's artificial intelligence technology to enhance the design and materials for better forgiveness, increased ball speed, and improved feel. The range features various models such as the Elyte, Elyte X, and Elyte Max Fast, each tailored to different skill levels from experienced golfers to beginners. Additionally, the company has seen a positive response to its new Odyssey AI-One Square 2 Square putter, which was launched in November 2024.

For golf balls, Topgolf Callaway Brands is expected to encounter headwinds in 2025 due to a more competitive environment, especially with the launch of the Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1 X 2025. Nevertheless, the company may mitigate some of the impact with its own Chrome Tour iterations, including the Chrome Tour Triple Diamond and the ERC Soft. With the next earnings report due on February 5, 2025, investors seeking detailed analysis can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro, which provides in-depth insights into the company's $4.21 billion revenue operation and future prospects.

In other recent news, Topgolf Callaway Brands Corporation reported exceeding third-quarter consensus estimates with revenues of $1.01 billion, slightly lower than the previous year. The firm has adjusted its full-year revenue guidance to approximately $4.2 billion. Analyst firm Jefferies upgraded the company's stock from Hold to Buy, setting a new price target of $13.00, while CFRA maintained its Buy rating, and Truist Securities revised its price target from $16.00 to $14.00, also maintaining a Buy rating.

Topgolf Callaway also announced the divestiture of its mobile game subsidiary, World Golf Tour, LLC (WGT), as part of a strategic plan to innovate and enhance the golfing experience in its more than 100 Topgolf venues. The terms of the sale or the buyer have not been disclosed.

The company has plans for approximately five new venue openings in 2024 and is considering a potential spin-off of Topgolf targeted for mid-2024 completion. These recent developments indicate a strategic focus on long-term growth and resilience amidst ongoing economic challenges.

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