Jefferies initiates Titan America stock with Buy, sets $19 target

Published 05/03/2025, 08:52
Jefferies initiates Titan America stock with Buy, sets $19 target

On Wednesday, Jefferies, a global investment banking firm, initiated coverage on Titan America (NYSE:TTAM) with a Buy rating and a price target of $19.00. Currently trading at $14.81, InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is undervalued, aligning with Jefferies’ optimistic outlook for the company’s future financial performance and market position.

In the statement released, Jefferies highlighted Titan America’s strong industry returns and consistent market outperformance. The firm’s analysis suggests that Titan America has maintained steady profit margins, evidenced by its robust 26.09% gross profit margin and $337.94 million in EBITDA over the last twelve months, standing out positively when compared to its vertically integrated competitors.

Titan America’s stock valuation was also a point of interest, as it is currently trading at 7.2 times its estimated 2025 enterprise value to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EV/EBITDA). With a current EV/EBITDA of 10.0x and market capitalization of $3.68 billion, InvestingPro data supports Jefferies’ view that the stock offers good value for investors.

The analyst from Jefferies noted that despite Titan America’s exposure to coastal markets, which can be volatile, the company has managed to generate consistent margins. This financial stability, reflected in the company’s positive earnings and strong financial health score from InvestingPro, is seen as a strong sign of the company’s resilience and management effectiveness.

Jefferies expects the 30% discount at which Titan America’s stock is trading compared to the market to narrow in the future. Currently trading near its 52-week low of $14.35, this anticipation of a reduced discount underscores the firm’s confidence in Titan America’s stock performance and potential for growth.

In other recent news, Titan America has completed a successful initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange, raising approximately $136.8 million from the issuance of new shares. These funds are planned for capital expenditures and potential strategic acquisitions. Titan Cement International SA, the parent company, retained an 87% ownership stake after the IPO. Analysts from Citi and Stifel have initiated coverage on Titan America with a Buy rating and a price target of $19.00, highlighting the company’s growth potential and strategic market position. Citi forecasts a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in EBITDA from 2024 to 2027, while Stifel emphasizes Titan America’s plans to boost domestic cement production by 25% by 2030. Goldman Sachs also began coverage with a Neutral rating, noting a 20% potential upside from the current market price and recognizing the company’s strong profitability from imported cement. Meanwhile, Bernstein assigned a Market Perform rating with a $17.00 price target, acknowledging Titan America’s strategic geographic presence but cautioning about near-term economic risks. These developments reflect a mix of optimism and caution among analysts regarding Titan America’s future performance.

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