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Investing.com - RBC Capital downgraded Close Brothers (LON:CBG) stock rating from Outperform to Sector Perform while maintaining a price target of GBP5.25.
The downgrade follows a significant rally in Close Brothers shares, which have gained approximately 120% year-to-date. According to RBC Capital, the stock now trades at 0.56 times tangible book value one year forward for a 5.9% return on tangible equity.
RBC Capital noted that its previous thesis regarding a positive motor finance Supreme Court outcome has materialized, leaving limited upside potential for the stock at current levels.
The investment bank expects Close Brothers to hold its fiscal year 2025 results in September, when RBC believes management may reset expectations lower.
RBC Capital made no changes to its financial estimates for Close Brothers, noting that its projections already accounted for the removal of Winterflood following the previously announced disposal.
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