McGraw Hill stock initiated with Outperform rating by Macquarie

Published 18/08/2025, 12:00
McGraw Hill stock initiated with Outperform rating by Macquarie

Investing.com - Macquarie has initiated coverage on McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) with an Outperform rating and a price target of $19.00, representing significant upside from the current price of $13.35.

The research firm cited McGraw Hill’s large market opportunity, deep competitive moat, and recession-resilient revenue streams as key factors supporting its positive outlook. The company’s impressive 80.11% gross profit margin and 6.65% revenue growth demonstrate its operational efficiency and market strength.

Macquarie also highlighted multiple growth drivers for McGraw Hill, though specific details about these drivers were not provided in the analyst’s comments. According to InvestingPro, the company shows strong free cash flow yield despite current profitability challenges.

The $19.00 price target suggests potential upside for McGraw Hill shares based on current trading levels, according to the Macquarie analysis.

The firm noted that McGraw Hill’s valuation "looks attractive based on peer comparisons," indicating the company may be undervalued relative to similar businesses in its sector.

In other recent news, McGraw Hill has garnered attention from several investment firms, each initiating coverage with positive ratings. William Blair has given McGraw Hill an Outperform rating, praising its strong financial performance, including an 80% gross margin and a 35% EBITDA margin projected for fiscal 2025. BTIG initiated coverage with a Buy rating, highlighting McGraw Hill’s shift to a digital-first business model and its high recurring revenue, with a Remaining Performance Obligation increasing by 47% over six years to $1.7 billion. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) also initiated coverage with an Overweight rating, noting McGraw Hill’s significant presence in the $30 billion education content market. Rothschild Redburn has set a Buy rating with a $28.60 price target, indicating a potential 115% upside, emphasizing the company’s leadership in the digitally transformed education sector. Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) echoed this sentiment with a Buy rating, citing McGraw Hill’s role as a global provider of information solutions. These developments underscore McGraw Hill’s strong market position and growth potential as noted by various analysts.

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