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On Thursday, DA Davidson announced a reduction in the price target for Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:LCUT) shares to $6.00 from the previous target of $6.75, while retaining a Neutral stock rating. The adjustment follows Lifetime Brands’ unexpected fourth-quarter sales results, which rose by 6% after a year of consistent year-over-year declines. The surge in sales was attributed to a robust performance in the club channel and e-commerce, with the latter seeing a 9% increase in the fourth quarter of 2024. The company, currently valued at $124 million in market capitalization, has shown remarkable momentum with a 16.4% return over the past week.
The company’s EBITDA for the quarter also showed an uptick, coming in at $23.0 million, which was in line with the consensus estimate of $22.9 million. According to InvestingPro, Lifetime Brands has maintained dividend payments for 15 consecutive years and shows strong liquidity with a current ratio of 2.46. The recent announcement of another international restructuring was noted, with the anticipation that guidance for 2025 will be provided in May. In light of these developments, DA Davidson has revised its annual EBITDA estimates downward in anticipation of the impacts from tariffs.Discover 6 more exclusive InvestingPro Tips and comprehensive financial analysis for Lifetime Brands through our detailed Pro Research Report, available with an InvestingPro subscription.
The firm’s decision to lower the price target is based on a multiple of 6 times the expected EBITDA for 2026, which has been reduced from $57 million to $52 million. According to InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, the stock appears slightly undervalued at current levels. This revision reflects DA Davidson’s cautious stance on Lifetime Brands’ financial outlook amidst the evolving market conditions and the anticipated effects of tariffs on the company’s performance.
Lifetime Brands, a provider of kitchenware, tableware, and other products, has been navigating a challenging retail landscape, with the recent uptick in sales presenting a positive development. The company’s performance in the club channel and online sales has been notable, contributing to the fourth-quarter sales beat.
Investors and market watchers will be looking forward to Lifetime Brands’ upcoming guidance in May to gain further insight into the company’s strategic initiatives and financial projections for 2025. The firm’s international restructuring efforts are also expected to play a key role in shaping its future growth trajectory.
In other recent news, Lifetime Brands reported impressive fourth-quarter results, surpassing analyst expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.55, beating the anticipated $0.45. Revenue for the quarter reached $215.2 million, exceeding the consensus forecast of $206.62 million and marking a 6% year-over-year increase. This strong performance was attributed to robust seasonal consumer demand in December and the successful execution of its online sales strategy. The company’s U.S. sales increased by $10.8 million, or 5.8%, while International sales saw a rise of $0.8 million, or 4.4% in constant currency. Lifetime Brands’ gross margin also improved, expanding to 37.7% in the fourth quarter from 36.4% in the previous year. For the full year 2024, the gross margin rose to 38.2% from 37.1% in 2023. Additionally, the company announced Project Concord, a turnaround initiative for its International business, aimed at fostering growth and reducing costs.
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