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On Monday, Jefferies analyst Matthew Taylor revised his stance on InMode Ltd . (NASDAQ:INMD), upgrading the stock from Hold to Buy, despite a reduction in the price target to $15.00 from the previous $16.00. The adjustment follows InMode’s preliminary first-quarter sales announcement, which indicated figures ranging from $77.2 to $77.5 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $81 million. Gross margins are also expected to be slightly lower than anticipated, between 78-79% compared to the consensus of 80.2%. According to InvestingPro data, the company has maintained strong historical margins, with a trailing twelve-month gross profit margin of 80.31%. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued based on its Fair Value estimates.
Despite the softer first-quarter performance, InMode has maintained its full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $395-$405 million, which aligns closely with the consensus estimate of $396 million. However, Taylor noted that achieving this guidance would require an increase in the quarterly revenue run rate, which may be challenging given the current economic climate. InvestingPro data reveals that 5 analysts have recently revised their earnings expectations downward for the upcoming period, though the company maintains strong fundamentals with more cash than debt on its balance sheet.
In response to the first-quarter softness, Jefferies has revised its estimates for InMode. The new price target of $15 reflects approximately 8 times the projected earnings per share for 2026. This price target adjustment is based on the revised earnings forecast, as the previous target of $16 was also set at around 8 times the estimated 2026 earnings per share.
Taylor reiterated the rationale behind Jefferies’ previous decision to downgrade InMode in July 2024, emphasizing the reiteration of the Hold rating until the recent upgrade. The analysis by Jefferies indicates a cautiously optimistic outlook for InMode, acknowledging near-term challenges while endorsing the company’s long-term potential as reflected in the upgrade to a Buy rating.
In other recent news, InMode Ltd reported its fourth quarter 2024 financial results, which fell short of market expectations. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) were $0.42, missing the forecasted $0.59, while revenue was reported at $97.85 million, below the anticipated $114.23 million. For the full year, InMode’s revenue totaled $394.8 million, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year. Despite these financial challenges, the company remains a leader in the aesthetic market, supported by its extensive product portfolio. InMode has set a revenue guidance range of $395-405 million for 2025, with plans to launch new products, including the Fractional Laser CO2 platform. Additionally, the company announced a new share repurchase program, reflecting its confidence in future prospects. The company has also undergone management changes in key regions to enhance its market strategy.
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