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Tuesday saw Kepler Cheuvreux analyst William Mackie upgrade Siemens Energy AG (ETR:ENR1n) (ENR:GR) (OTC: SMEGF) stock rating from Hold to Buy, setting a new price target at €60.50, up from the previous €55.00. The revision follows Siemens (ETR:SIEGn) Energy's pre-release of its first-quarter results, which indicated performance exceeding the company's consensus estimates. The orders outpaced expectations by 12%, revenues by 5%, adjusted EBIT by 18%, and free cash flow (pre-tax) by €1.8 billion.
The analyst's optimism is partly based on the unexpected profit margin growth in the Gas Services and Grid Technologies divisions. Consequently, Kepler Cheuvreux has increased its adjusted EBITDA forecasts for Siemens Energy for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 by 15%, 7%, and 7%, respectively. Additionally, the robust cash flow reported in the first quarter led to an upward revision of the free cash flow forecast for 2025 by €1.3 billion.
Mackie's assessment reflects confidence in the company's financial health and future prospects. The upgraded price target to €60.50 from €55.00 is justified by the combined impact of higher projected profits and cash flows. The analyst sees a 25% upside potential for Siemens Energy shares, which has influenced the decision to shift the rating from Hold to Buy.
The positive outlook is further supported by the anticipated increase in demand for both replacement and new gas turbines. Moreover, the high demand for transmission and distribution is expected to counterbalance current concerns related to the company's exposure to artificial intelligence technology.
Investors and market watchers will likely monitor Siemens Energy's performance closely as it navigates the demand dynamics in the energy sector and capitalizes on its strong first-quarter results. The company's stock is now positioned more favorably in Kepler Cheuvreux's analysis, suggesting potential gains for shareholders based on the firm's revised estimates and expectations.
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