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Investing.com - BofA Securities initiated coverage on Ralliant Corp. (NYSE:RAL) with an Underperform rating and a price target of $48.00 on Thursday. The stock, currently trading at $45.75 and near its 52-week low of $45.25, has a market capitalization of $5.17 billion.
The research firm forecasts sequential improvement in Ralliant’s Test & Measurement segment, which represents 44% of the company’s revenue, beginning in the second quarter of 2025.
BofA notes that growing global defense spending has created multi-year backlogs for Ralliant’s aerospace and defense components business, which accounts for 16% of the company’s revenue.
The firm also highlights that global investments in electrical grid infrastructure and energy transition are benefiting Ralliant’s sensors business, which makes up 13% of the company’s revenue.
BofA Securities points out that Ralliant’s free cash flow conversion, measured as a percentage of adjusted net income, has averaged 107% over the 2022-2024 period, with expectations for meaningful capital return to shareholders. InvestingPro analysis reveals several key factors, including weak gross profit margins and high price volatility. Subscribers can access 3 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics.
In other recent news, Fortive (NYSE:FTV) Corporation has completed the spin-off of its Precision Technologies segment, resulting in the creation of Ralliant Corporation. This strategic move was accompanied by a warning from Fortive about potential revenue challenges, with the company estimating second-quarter revenue to be "flat to slightly down." Despite these hurdles, Fortive anticipates its consolidated adjusted earnings per share to align with the mid-point of its previous guidance range. Ralliant, now trading independently on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RAL," has initiated a $200 million share buyback program. Tami Newcombe has taken on the role of President and CEO of Ralliant, marking a new chapter for the company. Fortive’s restructuring aims to create two focused entities, with Ralliant concentrating on precision technologies. The separation distributed approximately 113 million shares of Ralliant common stock to Fortive shareholders. Meanwhile, Fortive continues to trade under its existing symbol on the NYSE, with Olumide Soroye stepping in as President and CEO, succeeding James Lico.
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