DA Davidson lifts CPI Card Group target to $38, maintains Buy rating

Published 04/03/2025, 22:56
DA Davidson lifts CPI Card Group target to $38, maintains Buy rating

On Tuesday, DA Davidson analyst Peter Heckmann increased the price target for CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) to $38.00, up from the previous $36.00, while reiterating a Buy rating on the stock. The adjustment follows CPI Card Group’s announcement of strong fourth-quarter earnings earlier today, particularly highlighting the substantial growth in its Prepaid Debit segment. The new target represents significant upside potential for the $332.1 million market cap company, whose stock currently trades at $29.75.

CPI Card Group, which specializes in financial card production and related services, reported its fourth-quarter results, showcasing significant performance in the Prepaid Debit segment. According to InvestingPro data, the company has demonstrated impressive momentum with a 73.92% return over the past year. The company also provided their initial financial guidance for the year 2025, projecting a mid-to-high single-digit year-over-year growth in total revenue and adjusted EBITDA, building on its current annual revenue of $458.38M.

In response to CPI’s financial disclosures and future guidance, DA Davidson has revised its forecasts for the company upward. The firm’s decision to maintain a Buy rating indicates a positive outlook on CPI’s stock, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and financial health. InvestingPro analysis supports this view, showing a "GOOD" overall financial health score and strong liquidity with a current ratio of 2.65. For deeper insights into PMTS (TSX:PMTS)’s financial health and growth potential, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.

Heckmann commented on the decision, stating, "CPI reported solid 4Q results this morning, led by impressive growth in the Prepaid Debit segment. With results, management provided their initial financial guidance for 2025, including mid-to-high single-digit Y/Y growth in total revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Following the update, we have raised our forecasts modestly. We are maintaining our BUY rating on CPI and nudging our price target to $38 (from $36)."

The price target increase to $38 from $36 represents a vote of confidence from DA Davidson in CPI Card Group’s market position and its ability to sustain growth in the coming years. CPI’s strong fourth-quarter performance and optimistic outlook for 2025 have been key factors in the firm’s assessment. Based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, the stock currently appears undervalued, aligning with the positive analyst outlook. The company’s robust EBITDA of $73.67M further supports its growth potential.

In other recent news, CPI Card Group Inc . reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, revealing a slight miss on earnings per share (EPS) but a beat on revenue expectations. The company posted an EPS of $0.57, just shy of the projected $0.58, while revenue reached $125 million, surpassing the anticipated $120.23 million. Notably, the prepaid segment showed substantial growth, contributing over $100 million in net sales. For the full year, CPI Card Group’s net sales increased by 8% to $509.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 3% to $91.9 million. The company is expanding into the healthcare payment solutions market, which has been a significant growth area. Looking ahead, CPI Card Group projects mid to high single-digit net sales growth for 2025, with expectations of strong growth in the second half of the year. The company also plans to reduce its net leverage ratio below 3.0x by year-end, with increased capital expenditures focused on expanding production capabilities and entering new markets.

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