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On Friday, JPMorgan analysts adjusted their stance on SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC), downgrading the stock from Overweight to Neutral and reducing the price target to $86.00 from the previous $90.00. The reassessment came in light of the company’s first-quarter earnings for 2025, which were disclosed earlier in the day.
The downgrade reflects a shift in confidence regarding the company’s ability to achieve organic growth through pricing and volume. JPMorgan’s previous optimism, which was based on the company’s projections during its September 2024 Investor Day, has been tempered by recent developments. Although SS&C Technologies reported a solid organic growth rate of 5.1% for the first quarter of 2025, its guidance for the second quarter was set at 2.5%, and the full-year guidance was slightly lowered to 4.4%.
Analysts at JPMorgan pointed out that SS&C Technologies’ growth was primarily driven by GlobeOp, which benefited from seasonal corporate governance and tax-related tailwinds. However, other historically higher growth segments, such as Intralinks and Intelligent Automation & Analytics, faced deceleration due to increased competition. The competitive pressures from both established industry players and new entrants have raised concerns about the company’s ability to meet its mid-term organic growth target of ’high single digit’ at the upper end of the range.
The revision of the price target and stock rating comes after SS&C Technologies’ latest financial guidance suggested that the company may struggle to grow organically in a challenging competitive landscape. This reassessment by JPMorgan indicates a more cautious view of the company’s growth prospects moving forward.
In other recent news, SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 financial results, surpassing earnings per share (EPS) expectations with a reported figure of $1.44, compared to the forecasted $1.41. However, the company’s revenue slightly missed projections, coming in at $1.51 billion against the anticipated $1.52 billion. Despite the revenue shortfall, SS&C’s earnings reflected an 8.3% year-over-year increase, highlighting effective cost management and operational efficiency. In terms of strategic moves, SS&C finalized its acquisition of Insignia Financial, which is expected to contribute between $35 million and $70 million in revenue. The company also announced plans to dissolve a joint venture with State Street (NYSE:STT), though it does not anticipate significant revenue changes from this action. Analysts from firms like William Blair and D.A. Davidson have shown interest in these developments, particularly regarding the Insignia deal’s impact on margins. Additionally, SS&C’s focus on international expansion, especially in Australia and the Middle East, continues to be a key growth area. The company’s strategic investments in AI and automation are also noteworthy, as these initiatives are expected to drive future innovation and efficiency.
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