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Investing.com - Wolfe Research lowered its price target on PubMatic Inc (NASDAQ:PUBM) to $10.00 from $15.00 on Tuesday, while maintaining an Outperform rating on the stock. The stock currently trades at $10.57, having declined over 38% in the past six months.
The research firm cited challenges from two large demand-side platforms (DSPs) that required PubMatic to make adjustments, though it noted the company’s core business is trending positively. Wolfe Research highlighted PubMatic’s healthy balance sheet and positive free cash flow profile as strengths. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong liquidity with current assets exceeding short-term obligations and holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet. Get access to 10+ more exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial analysis with InvestingPro.
PubMatic’s connected TV (CTV) revenue increased 50% year-over-year for the fourth consecutive quarter, now representing 20% of total revenue. Supply path optimization (SPO) accounted for 55% of total activity, while emerging revenue more than doubled.
The firm pointed out that PubMatic now partners with 26 of the top 30 global streamers, positioning it well in the growing streaming market. Wolfe Research also mentioned potential tailwinds from Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL)’s ad tech case that could serve as a catalyst in 2026.
At 5.7x FY’26 EBITDA, Wolfe Research considers PubMatic’s valuation "highly reasonable" despite the price target reduction, explaining its decision to maintain the Outperform rating.
In other recent news, PubMatic Inc. reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing a revenue of $71.1 million, which exceeded the forecasted $67.84 million. Despite this revenue growth, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) fell short, with a reported $0.05 compared to the expected -$0.16. This earnings announcement was followed by a decline in PubMatic’s stock price. B.Riley downgraded PubMatic from Buy to Neutral, citing issues with its demand-side platform partners and reducing its price target to $9.00 from $17.00. Jefferies also revised its outlook, maintaining a Hold rating but lowering the price target to $10.00 from $12.00 due to weaker third-quarter revenue guidance. These recent developments have prompted analysts to adjust their financial estimates for PubMatic. Despite strong second-quarter results, concerns about future guidance have influenced these analyst actions.
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