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Investing.com - Cantor Fitzgerald has reiterated an Overweight rating on GitLab Inc (NASDAQ:GTLB) following significant stock movement tied to acquisition rumors. The company maintains strong financial health with zero debt and a comfortable current ratio of 2.6x, according to InvestingPro data.
GitLab shares surged 12.5% on Thursday while the broader S&P declined 1.2%, before retracing much of those gains on Friday. The volatility followed a StreetInsider report suggesting Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) is exploring an acquisition of GitLab potentially valued at over $60 per share.
This marks the latest in a series of GitLab acquisition rumors, including a Betavilla story earlier this month and a Reuters report in July 2024 that also linked Datadog to potential interest in the company.
GitLab shares have declined approximately 14.2% year-to-date, possibly due to concerns about artificial intelligence-driven coding competition. This lower valuation may be attracting renewed acquisition interest, according to Cantor Fitzgerald.
Datadog was also previously rumored to be pursuing privately-held Upwind earlier this year, indicating the company’s continued interest in strategic acquisitions.
In other recent news, speculation surrounding Datadog’s potential acquisition of GitLab has been a focal point for investors. Reports suggested that Datadog might be considering a takeover bid exceeding $60 per share for GitLab, which would represent a significant premium over its recent trading prices. Despite this, Wolfe Research expressed doubts about the likelihood of the acquisition materializing. Meanwhile, Raymond James maintained its Outperform rating on GitLab, with a price target of $55.00, noting that while the acquisition rumors persist, they remain skeptical about the source of these speculations. Additionally, Wells Fargo initiated coverage on GitLab with an Equal Weight rating, pointing out the company’s challenging near-term outlook due to its new go-to-market strategy and difficult pricing comparisons. In executive news, GitLab appointed James Shen as interim CFO following the resignation of Brian Robins. Shen brings experience from previous roles at Meta and other firms. These developments are part of a series of significant changes affecting GitLab and its market perception.
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