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On Friday, Jefferies analyst team adjusted the price target for KADOKAWA (9468:JP) (OTC: KDKWF), a prominent publishing firm, reducing it to ¥3,600 from the previous ¥4,600. Despite this change, the firm maintained its Hold rating on the company's shares.
The adjustment followed the December 20 announcement that resulted in a sharp decline in KADOKAWA's share price, which fell to levels seen prior to the speculation about a potential acquisition by Sony (NYSE:SONY). The actual outcome was a capital and business alliance that was more dilutive than some investors had hoped, as there was no tender offer bid (TOB) as anticipated.
Jefferies' revised price target reflects the absence of a TOB. However, the analysts at Jefferies believe that the long-term benefits of the alliance and the prospects for the next fiscal year have not been fully recognized in the current share price.
The alliance is expected to bring about positive changes for KADOKAWA in the long term, though these potential benefits are currently not reflected in the stock's valuation. Jefferies suggests that the market has not yet priced in the strategic advantages that could arise from the collaboration with Sony and the improved setup for the upcoming fiscal year.
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