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On Thursday, Citizens JMP analyst Patrick Walravens maintained a Market Outperform rating and a $4.00 price target on Kaltura, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLTR), representing significant upside from the current price of $1.91. This affirmation follows an investor event held on Wednesday, which highlighted several key points of interest for investors engaging with the company’s management today. According to InvestingPro data, the stock has shown strong momentum with a 46.92% gain over the past six months, though it remains below its 52-week high of $2.82.
Walravens pointed out the potential for Kaltura’s revenue to pick up speed in the short term after generating $178.72 million in revenue with a modest 2.02% growth in 2024, mirroring the slow growth experienced post-COVID in 2022. While the company is not currently profitable, InvestingPro analysis reveals that analysts expect profitability this year. Get access to 6 more exclusive InvestingPro Tips and comprehensive financial analysis by subscribing today.
Additionally, the analyst shed light on CFO John Doherty’s long-term goals for the company. Doherty has set ambitious targets for 2028, aiming to achieve the ’Rule of 30,’ which includes a combination of 10%+ revenue growth and 15%-20% adjusted EBITDA margins. These objectives signal Kaltura’s commitment to substantial financial health and profitability in the coming years. Currently, the company maintains a FAIR financial health score according to InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis, with notably strong cash position relative to debt.
Kaltura’s approach to integrating artificial intelligence into its offerings was also a topic of note. CPO Eynav (Navi) Azaria demonstrated through four product demos the company’s strategy to provide hyper-personalized video experiences. These demonstrations spanned various sectors, including sales & marketing, education, banking, and entertainment. The strategy underscores Kaltura’s ambition to leverage AI for enhancing customer and employee experiences and creating new revenue opportunities.
Investors are expected to engage with Kaltura’s management today to delve deeper into these aspects and assess the company’s trajectory and strategic initiatives. Kaltura’s performance and management’s execution of their strategic vision will be closely watched by stakeholders as they strive to meet the outlined targets and capitalize on their AI-driven innovations.
In other recent news, Kaltura, Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, surpassing expectations with an adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 million, outperforming the consensus estimate of $1.1 million. The company achieved a revenue of $45.6 million, exceeding the projected $44.4 million and marking a 3% year-over-year increase. Subscription revenue notably rose by 6%, contributing to the overall positive financial performance. JMP Securities responded to these results by raising Kaltura’s stock price target from $3.00 to $4.00, maintaining a Market Outperform rating. The company’s gross margin improved significantly to 71%, up from 64% the previous year, highlighting effective cost management. Kaltura also reported an increase in its committed remaining performance obligations to $118 million, reflecting an 8% rise compared to the same period last year. Despite a slight year-over-year decline in billings, the company’s net revenue retention rate improved to 103%, indicating strong bookings and retention. Additionally, Kaltura has been enhancing its product portfolio with new AI-driven features, which could potentially bolster its market position.
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