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On Thursday, KeyBanc analysts reiterated their Overweight rating on GitLab Inc (NASDAQ: GTLB) stock, maintaining a price target of $60.00. The company, currently valued at $7.8 billion, has demonstrated strong revenue growth of 31% over the last twelve months, with impressive gross margins of 89%. According to InvestingPro analysis, GitLab’s current market price aligns closely with its calculated Fair Value. The analysts expressed optimism about the company’s upcoming fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings report, scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, after market close.
The analysts highlighted potential upside in GitLab’s quarterly performance, pointing to expectations for a 25.9% year-over-year increase in top-line growth and a 10.1% operating margin. They noted that any quarterly outperformance could positively impact the company’s full-year guidance, aligning with GitLab’s history of revenue and operating income adjustments.
Key factors contributing to the positive outlook include GitLab’s recent FedRamp Moderate Authorization for its Dedicated for Government service, announced on May 19. This development is seen as facilitating U.S. government customers’ migration to Software (ETR:SOWGn) as a Service (SaaS) offerings, potentially boosting growth.
Recent changes in GitLab’s pricing and packaging strategy were also mentioned. Premium and Ultimate users now receive Duo Code Suggestions and Duo Chat at no additional cost, with Premium users gaining the option to upgrade to Duo Enterprise. The analysts view these changes as a strategic move to encourage users to explore GitLab’s AI features.
GitLab shares are trading at a discount compared to other software companies with over 20% growth, which the analysts believe presents a favorable risk-reward scenario. InvestingPro data reveals the company holds more cash than debt and maintains strong liquidity ratios, with current assets exceeding short-term obligations by 2.45x. They maintain their Overweight rating as the company approaches its fiscal first-quarter earnings release, with analyst targets ranging from $45 to $90 per share.
In other recent news, GitLab Inc. reported several significant developments that investors should note. The company has achieved Authority to Operate status under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) at the Moderate impact level, enabling federal agencies to use its GitLab Dedicated for Government platform. This authorization marks a significant step in meeting stringent security and compliance standards for government use. Meanwhile, Cantor Fitzgerald maintained an Overweight rating on GitLab, with a price target of $70. The firm estimates GitLab’s first-quarter revenue at $212.6 million, aligning closely with the company’s guidance and consensus estimates. Piper Sandler also reiterated an Overweight rating, with a price target of $85, highlighting GitLab’s strong performance and potential for modest upside in the first quarter. BofA Securities maintained a Buy rating and a $90 price target, expressing confidence in GitLab’s growth prospects, particularly its AI-driven offerings and strategic customer acquisition efforts. Lastly, JPMorgan adjusted GitLab’s price target to $58, maintaining a Neutral rating, citing stable demand trends and expectations for conservative guidance in the upcoming quarter.
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