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JPMorgan assumed coverage of Alkami Technology Inc (NASDAQ:ALKT) on Wednesday with an overweight rating and a price target of $40.00, down from a previous target of $45.00. The company, currently valued at $2.76 billion, has shown strong revenue growth of 26.55% over the last twelve months, though InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is trading above its Fair Value.
The financial services firm cited Alkami’s gross margin expansion, which has been achieved through improvements in hosting costs, platform investments, and operating leverage across post-sales operations. The company’s current gross margin stands at 59.16%, with a healthy current ratio of 2.75 indicating strong operational efficiency.
JPMorgan noted that Alkami anticipates reaching its 65% gross margin target a year ahead of schedule, projecting just under 65% in 2025, with the company’s gross margin standing at 64% as of the first quarter of 2025.
Client renewals represent an important lever for driving long-term gross margin targets, according to JPMorgan, as Alkami achieves approximately 70% gross margin upon renewal.
The firm also highlighted that upselling products into Alkami’s existing customer base involves less implementation work, resulting in higher gross margins and underscoring the importance of the company’s cross-sell go-to-market strategy.
In other recent news, Alkami Technology Inc. reported a notable revenue increase for Q1 2025, reaching $97.8 million and surpassing the forecasted $94.25 million. This represents a 28.5% increase year-over-year. However, the earnings per share (EPS) fell short, coming in at -$0.08 compared to the anticipated $0.09. Subscription revenue, which accounts for 95% of the total revenue, saw a growth of 27%. In a strategic move, Alkami completed its acquisition of Mantle for $393 million, aiming to enhance its digital banking services. KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained its Overweight rating on Alkami, with a $40 price target, citing the company’s strong positioning in the digital banking software market. The acquisition aligns with Alkami’s focus on account opening and client onboarding, areas identified as top priorities for 2025 and 2026. Additionally, Alkami’s Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased by 33% to $400 million, further indicating strong growth momentum.
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