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Investing.com - Jefferies has resumed coverage on Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE:BIP) with a Buy rating and a price target of $35.00, representing potential upside from the current price of $31.81. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets range from $31 to $53, with a strong consensus recommendation of 1.67 (Buy).
The research firm highlighted BIP’s unique position with its global footprint across Transport, Utilities, Midstream, and Data sectors.
Jefferies noted that while BIP’s year-to-date acquisitions have been primarily focused on the United States, the company has continued to make progress with capital recycling.
The firm pointed out that despite BIP stock stagnation over recent years, the upcoming Investor Day next month presents an opportunity for the company to help the market better understand its 2025 transactions.
Jefferies expressed optimism about the current entry point for investors, citing an approximately 15% implied total return based on FFO CAGR (Funds From Operations Compound Annual Growth Rate) plus distribution yield.
In other recent news, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing a substantial revenue surprise. The company recorded actual revenue of $5.43 billion, significantly surpassing the forecasted $1.95 billion, resulting in a 178.46% positive surprise. However, the earnings per share (EPS) did not meet expectations, with an actual EPS of -$0.03 compared to the anticipated $0.3241, marking a negative surprise of 109.26%. Despite this EPS shortfall, RBC Capital has reiterated its Outperform rating on Brookfield Infrastructure. The firm noted the company’s consistent track record of delivering unitholder value through organic growth and capital recycling. RBC Capital described Brookfield Infrastructure as "one of the most under-appreciated stocks" in the Utilities sector. These developments provide investors with key insights into the company’s recent performance and market perception.
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