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Investing.com - Piper Sandler raised its price target on Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) to $10.25 from $8.00 on Monday, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the restaurant technology provider. The stock, currently trading at $10.12, has shown remarkable momentum with a 135.9% return over the past year and is approaching its 52-week high of $10.14.
The price target adjustment follows Olo’s July 3 announcement that it had reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $10.25 per share. The new price target directly reflects the pending acquisition price.
According to Piper Sandler, the purchase multiple represents approximately 6.4x CY26E EV/Gross Profit based on their estimates. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024.
Media reports about a potential sale of Olo began circulating in late April, though Piper Sandler noted that most investors likely expected a strategic buyer rather than a private equity firm, given the competitive landscape of vendors and relative scarcity of adjacent hospitality products.
The acquisition by Thoma Bravo represents a shift from market expectations that a competitor might purchase Olo to gain market share in the point-of-sale space, according to the research firm’s analysis.
In other recent news, Olo Inc. reported its Q1 2025 earnings, showcasing a mixed performance. The company posted revenue of $80.7 million, surpassing expectations of $77.54 million, marking a 21% year-over-year increase. However, earnings per share (EPS) fell short at $0.01 compared to the forecasted $0.06. Despite the EPS miss, the revenue beat likely contributed to positive investor sentiment. Olo’s partnership with Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) for a multi-module catering use and the deployment of Card-Present Olo Pay for a publicly traded enterprise customer were highlighted by Piper Sandler, which maintained its Neutral rating on Olo with a price target of $8.00.
Additionally, Red Lobster has renewed its partnership with Olo, citing the platform’s enhanced capabilities and cost-effectiveness. The seafood chain plans to roll out Olo’s Sentiment and Catering+ solutions, marking its first foray into first-party catering ordering. Olo’s CEO, Noah Glass, emphasized the company’s role as a critical partner to restaurant brands, leveraging guest data to enhance customer experiences. Looking ahead, Olo anticipates Q2 2025 revenue between $82.0 million and $82.5 million, with full-year revenue expected to reach between $338.5 million and $340.0 million.
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