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Investing.com - BofA Securities downgraded Expeditors International (NYSE:EXPD) from Neutral to Underperform on Friday, while marginally raising its price target to $118.00 from $117.00. The $16.3 billion logistics company, which currently trades at a P/E ratio of 19.7x, is showing signs of overvaluation according to InvestingPro Fair Value metrics.
The downgrade comes as containership rates are falling rapidly and the stock has climbed above BofA’s previous price objective, trading at $119.25 as of Friday.
BofA noted that Expeditors shares have risen 16% since early April, underperforming compared to the S&P 500’s 26% increase during the same period.
The firm rolled forward its P/E assumption to 20x its 2026 estimated EPS, down from the previous 21.0x 2025 estimate, citing the midyear roll ahead of targets.
BofA expects relatively flat earnings growth for Expeditors, projecting approximately 5% EPS growth in 2026, which it believes will result in muted share performance.
In other recent news, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. reported a notable 26% year-over-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to $1.47 for the first quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst projections from both Benchmark and BofA Securities. The company achieved a 4% rise in revenue, driven by higher airfreight revenues and significant growth in ocean volumes. BofA Securities adjusted its price target for Expeditors to $117 from $124, maintaining a Neutral rating, while Benchmark continued to hold a Hold rating on the stock. The logistics firm also announced new executive agreements with Kelly K. Blacker, Blake R. Bell, and Bradley S. Powell, formalizing their roles with incentive-based compensation. Furthermore, Robert A. Martinez was appointed as the new President - Global Products, effective June 1, 2025. Martinez’s extensive tenure with the company is expected to be beneficial as he takes on this role. Expeditors International continues to navigate challenges, such as a decline in shipment volumes from China to the U.S. and potential tariff impacts, while maintaining a strong financial position.
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