Citi upgrades Randstad stock rating to Buy on stabilizing job market

Published 29/07/2025, 08:54
Citi upgrades Randstad stock rating to Buy on stabilizing job market

Investing.com - Citi has upgraded Randstad NV (AS:RAND) (OTC:RANJF) from Neutral to Buy and significantly raised its price target to EUR51.00 from EUR34.40, representing a 23% expected total return.

The upgrade comes as Citi sees Randstad’s 2025 consensus earnings per share becoming increasingly achievable, supported by stabilizing trends in temporary job markets and the company’s continued focus on cost discipline.

Citi believes Randstad is approaching a point where profits can move in tandem with organic top-line growth, creating a foundation for positive estimate revisions that could drive share price performance.

The investment bank notes that Randstad’s current share price is trading below franchise valuations and near the low end of long-run EV/GP (Enterprise Value to Gross Profit) valuation ranges.

This valuation position offers an attractive risk/reward profile for investors, according to Citi’s analysis of the global staffing and recruitment company.

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