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On Monday, Goldman Sachs adjusted its price target for Lineage Inc (NASDAQ:LINE), a company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The new price target is set at $71.00, down from the previous $71.00, while the firm continues to endorse the stock with a Buy rating. Currently trading at $59.93, InvestingPro data shows the stock has gained an impressive 11.53% over the past week, despite being down 25.19% over the last six months.
The revision follows the recent earnings report from Lineage Inc. Goldman Sachs analyst Caitlin Burrows updated the firm’s financial model based on the company’s earnings call and subsequent discussions with Lineage’s management team. In a report released on February 27, 2025, titled "4Q24: ’25 Guidance above expectations, and could prove conservative," the analyst provided insights on the earnings results and the company’s guidance for the year ahead. While the company reported a loss in the last twelve months, InvestingPro analysis indicates net income is expected to grow this year, with analysts forecasting a return to profitability.
Burrows believes that Lineage Inc has the potential to outperform its peers within the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector, excluding Commercial Real Estate (CRE) brokers. The company is projected to achieve a growth rate of 6.1% in 2025, significantly higher than the average REIT growth rate of 1.8%. This optimistic forecast is attributed to Lineage’s focus on cost efficiency and the possibility of further growth through strategic acquisitions. As a prominent player in the Industrial REITs industry with a market capitalization of $15.27 billion, the company maintains a solid gross profit margin of 33%.
Moreover, the analyst suggests that there may be additional opportunities for Lineage to surpass expectations if it can effectively deploy capital in a way that enhances its earnings (accretive acquisitions) or if there is an uptick in the demand for cold storage, which could lead to higher inventory levels and increased occupancy rates for the company’s facilities.
Investors and market watchers will be keeping a close eye on Lineage Inc’s performance in the coming year, particularly in light of the revised price target and the company’s strategic initiatives aimed at driving growth and capitalizing on market opportunities.
In other recent news, Lineage Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings, with revenue remaining flat at $5.34 billion. Despite the stagnant revenue, the company projects adjusted EBITDA growth for 2025, estimating between $1.35 billion and $1.4 billion. The firm has also launched LinOS, a proprietary warehouse execution system, and opened a fully automated cold storage facility, highlighting its focus on innovation and operational efficiency. Analysts from Piper Sandler and Truist inquired about inventory levels and occupancy rates during the earnings call, with Lineage confirming that inventory levels have normalized and occupancy is expected to follow normal seasonal patterns. The company also completed the acquisition of Coldpoint Logistics, which is expected to integrate well with Lineage’s operations. Additionally, Lineage’s strategic capital deployment continues, with $760 million invested in growth initiatives, and plans to deploy $1.5 billion in capital for 2025. Despite challenges such as supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures, Lineage maintains a strong competitive position in the cold storage market.
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