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Cowen maintains Buy on Covenant Logistics with $69 target

Published 06/01/2025, 20:20
Cowen maintains Buy on Covenant Logistics with $69 target
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On Monday, TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy rating on Covenant Logistics Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CVLG) shares, maintaining a price target of $69.00. The company, currently valued at $733 million with annual revenue of $1.13 billion, has seen its shares trade at $27.63.

Stating a neutral stance on the current pricing expectations, the firm observed that rates are anticipated to remain stable and are tracking below the survey average. Carriers are looking towards a recovery in spot rates by the second quarter of 2025, which is expected to be too late to significantly affect the bidding season for that year.

The analysis by TD Cowen highlighted an uptick in business growth for Covenant Logistics, marking the highest level seen in over a year. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a healthy financial profile with a "GOOD" overall health score, though 2 analysts have recently revised their earnings expectations downward.

Additionally, economic confidence has seen a sharp increase following recent elections. According to the firm, these factors contribute to their positive outlook on the company.

TD Cowen emphasized the potential for Covenant Logistics to narrow its valuation gap compared to its peers, noting that the company is currently trading at a 14-turn discount. Trading at a P/E ratio of 18.9x, InvestingPro's Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is slightly overvalued at current levels.

This gap is seen as an opportunity for valuation improvement. For deeper insights into CVLG's valuation metrics and more exclusive ProTips, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

Furthermore, the firm predicts that Covenant Logistics will experience steady earnings growth throughout 2025. This forecast is based on the company's current trajectory and the broader industry context as interpreted by TD Cowen.

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