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Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR) stock maintained its Buy rating and a $140.00 price target from DA Davidson following the company’s fourth-quarter earnings release. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears undervalued at its current price of $106.93, with a Fair Value suggesting potential upside. Shift4 Payments reported a significant year-over-year growth in both net revenue and adjusted EBITDA, with net revenue increasing by 50% and adjusted EBITDA by 51%. This performance includes approximately 26% organic growth. The company maintains a strong financial position with a "GREAT" overall health score on InvestingPro, supported by a healthy current ratio of 2.98x and robust revenue growth of 31.37% over the last twelve months.
The results were accompanied by management’s guidance for 2025, which fell slightly short of DA Davidson’s expectations and the consensus. With 14 key InvestingPro Tips available, including insights on profitability and growth prospects, investors can access comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports. In addition to the financial results, Shift4 Payments announced a major acquisition of Global Blue (GB) for an enterprise value of $2.5 billion.
During an Investor Day event held in Las Vegas after a brief conference call, Shift4 Payments’ management provided an in-depth look at various aspects of the company’s operations. DA Davidson analyst Peter Heckmann commented on the need to further analyze the information shared at the event, stating, "We plan to review their comments in more detail, and we anticipate updating our forecasts in the next few days." The company’s strong momentum is reflected in its impressive year-to-date return of 21.08% and analyst consensus remains bullish with price targets ranging from $70 to $154.
The acquisition of Global Blue is expected to expand Shift4 Payments’ reach and capabilities in the payment processing landscape. The company’s current performance and future prospects, as outlined during the Investor Day, will be closely examined by DA Davidson to potentially adjust their forecasts and investment outlook.
In other recent news, Shift4 Payments reported strong fourth-quarter results for 2024, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.35, surpassing the forecasted $1.13. The company’s revenue reached $887 million, significantly exceeding the anticipated $406.93 million. Despite these positive figures, the company’s stock saw a decline in aftermarket trading. Additionally, Shift4 Payments announced its acquisition of Global Blue Group for approximately $2.5 billion, marking its largest acquisition to date. This strategic move aims to expand Shift4’s international market presence and is expected to generate significant revenue synergies by 2027. Analysts at Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James maintained an Outperform rating on the stock, raising their price target to $140, reflecting confidence in the company’s strategic initiatives. However, Shift4’s financial guidance for FY25 was less optimistic than anticipated, which may have contributed to investor caution. Benchmark analysts maintained a Hold rating on the stock, considering the balance between the acquisition’s long-term potential and immediate financial performance concerns.
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