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On Monday, Desjardins made a change to its rating for European Residential REIT (ERE-U:CN), downgrading the stock from Buy to Hold and setting a price target of C$2.75. The adjustment comes as the analyst at Desjardins, Kyle Stanley, expressed concerns about the limited potential total return to the new target price from the current level.
Stanley noted that while there is potential for upside, it is challenging to advocate for new investments in ERE at this time. The upside could materialize if bids received during the formal bidding process surpass Desjardins’ estimate of the portfolio’s value at C$3 per unit, or if the transaction costs and taxes are lower than their approximate C$0.25 per unit prediction.
The analyst highlighted that early interest in ERE’s remaining portfolio has been positive. A definitive timeline has now been provided to investors, with the final bid date set for the third quarter of 2025. This development offers a clearer picture of when the bidding process will conclude, potentially affecting the REIT’s market valuation.
European Residential REIT’s current situation reflects the careful consideration by Desjardins of the potential returns against the backdrop of the upcoming bidding process. The firm’s analysis suggests that while there are factors that could lead to an increase in the REIT’s value, the likelihood and extent of these factors are currently not sufficient to support a Buy rating.
Investors in European Residential REIT will be paying close attention to the unfolding bidding process, as it could influence the stock’s future performance. The new price target of C$2.75 will serve as a reference point for market participants as they assess the REIT’s progress and potential in the coming months.
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