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On Tuesday, Citi analysts reinstated coverage on Johnson Matthey PLC (LSE:LON:JMAT) with a Neutral rating and set a price target of £18.00. The move follows the sale of the company’s Catalyst Technologies business, which is expected to bring significant changes to the company.
The sale marks a strategic shift for Johnson Matthey as management focuses on boosting cash generation. The company aims to generate over £250 million in free cash flow annually from fiscal year 2028 and plans to return more than £200 million per year to investors. Citi analysts view this approach as aligning well with the company’s industrial strengths.
The analysts noted that the sale of Catalyst Technologies highlights the potential high intrinsic value of certain chemical assets, which may not currently be recognized by equity markets. This transaction could attract interest from strategic buyers in the sector.
Citi’s report evaluates the company’s remaining cash flow and explores the valuation by examining the present value of shareholder cash returns, estimated at nearly £17 per share. The current implied discounted payback period for the stock is approximately 21 years.
After a period of suspended rating, Citi renewed its rating at Neutral for Johnson Matthey, reflecting a cautious outlook as the company transitions its focus.
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