Maravai LifeScience stock maintains Buy rating at Stifel despite guidance withdrawal

Published 12/08/2025, 15:30
Maravai LifeScience stock maintains Buy rating at Stifel despite guidance withdrawal

Investing.com - Stifel has reiterated its Buy rating and $5.00 price target on Maravai LifeScience Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVI) following the company’s second-quarter earnings report. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets range from $2.00 to $10.00, with the stock currently trading near $2.62, down over 76% in the past year.

The bioscience company posted in-line second-quarter revenue results, with its Nucleic Acid Production (NAP) and Biologics Safety Testing (BST) segments performing as expected, though adjusted EBITDA came in slightly below consensus estimates. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 5.96, though it operates with moderate debt levels.

The earnings call marked the first public appearance for Maravai’s refreshed executive team, who focused primarily on high-level strategic plans to improve business performance, including a notable commitment to better align the company’s cost structure with its revenue.

Management announced new cost-saving initiatives that will be implemented through 2026, while simultaneously withdrawing previous financial guidance until further assessments can be completed.

Stifel characterized Maravai as a "show-me story" that will likely require several quarters to build momentum, noting that with new leadership, undisclosed targets, and fluctuating end markets, investors will need patience as the company works through its transition period.

In other recent news, Maravai Lifesciences Holdings Inc . reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, which showed a net loss per share of $0.08. This was slightly below analysts’ expectations of a $0.07 loss. The company also reported revenue of $47.4 million, which fell short of the forecasted $47.61 million. Despite these results, the company’s stock experienced a decline in regular trading. Analysts had anticipated these earnings figures, and the results aligned closely with projections. The earnings release highlights the challenges Maravai Lifesciences faced in meeting revenue expectations. These recent developments are crucial for investors monitoring the company’s financial performance.

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