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On Tuesday, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods adjusted their outlook on DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE: DBRG), reducing the price target to $10.50 from the previous $13.50. Despite this change, the firm maintained a Market Perform rating on the company’s shares.
The adjustment in the price target comes after the first quarter results, prompting Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to revise their forward estimates. The new estimates take into account a slightly lower income from principal investments and carried interest, which is somewhat balanced by a reduction in general and administrative expenses.
Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods find the stock moderately appealing, with a 14-15 times multiple based on their 2026-2027 expected earnings per share (EPS), including stock compensation. They suggest that DigitalBridge’s stock has potential upside, contingent on the company’s performance in fundraising and asset monetization efforts, which are expected to drive earnings growth.
However, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also note some reservations, acknowledging that while there is a positive long-term outlook for the digital infrastructure sector, there is also increased uncertainty stemming from the current macroeconomic environment. This has led them to maintain their Market Perform rating on DigitalBridge Group Inc.
The firm’s commentary highlighted the delicate balance between potential growth prospects for DigitalBridge and the prevailing economic uncertainties that could impact the company’s performance. DigitalBridge Group Inc. shares continue to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NYSE: DBRG.
In other recent news, DigitalBridge Group Inc. reported its Q1 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29, significantly higher than the projected $-0.004. Despite the impressive EPS, the company’s revenue of $45.45 million fell short of the anticipated $102.21 million. DigitalBridge also reported an 80% year-over-year increase in fee-related earnings and raised $1.2 billion in new commitments. The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, projecting growth in fee-related earnings and targeting $40 billion in fee revenue. JMP analysts maintained their Market Outperform rating for DigitalBridge, keeping a $16.00 price target, citing confidence in the company’s strategic transition and capital raising goals. Additionally, DigitalBridge supported a major acquisition in the fiber business, enhancing its market presence. The company’s ongoing efforts to expand its fee-earning equity under management by 15% further underscore its strategic growth initiatives.
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