RBC maintains Outperform on Descartes stock with $133 target

Published 28/02/2025, 16:08
RBC maintains Outperform on Descartes stock with $133 target

On Friday, RBC Capital Markets reiterated their Outperform rating on Descartes Systems Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGX) with a steady price target of $133.00. RBC Capital’s analyst highlighted the potential benefits that Descartes might experience due to global tariff uncertainty, which could act as a tailwind for the company. According to InvestingPro data, the stock has demonstrated impressive momentum with a 28.5% return over the past year, while maintaining relatively low price volatility.

Descartes, a logistics and supply chain management software company, is expected to report a 17% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA for Q4, which is slightly above the consensus estimates. The company’s current EBITDA stands at $255.1 million, with an impressive 75.4% gross margin. The analyst anticipates that Descartes will continue to experience organic growth in the high single-digits, surpassing historical averages. This projection is based on the company’s strategic shift towards faster-growing end-markets. InvestingPro analysis reveals 13 additional key insights about Descartes’ financial health and growth potential.

The possibility of global tariff uncertainty is seen as a likely catalyst for Descartes’ sustained growth. Such economic conditions could drive demand for Descartes’ services as businesses seek to navigate the complexities of changing trade regulations.

In addition to the effects of global tariffs, RBC Capital also suggests that Descartes could benefit from further acquisitions. These strategic moves are viewed as potential catalysts that could positively influence the company’s stock performance in the future.

Descartes’ focus on organic growth and strategic acquisitions, combined with the current global economic landscape, positions the company favorably according to RBC Capital’s analysis. The firm’s maintained Outperform rating reflects their confidence in Descartes’ potential to outperform the market.

In other recent news, Descartes Systems Group Inc (TSX:DSG). reported third-quarter results that exceeded revenue expectations, with strong contributions from recent acquisitions such as Sellercloud and MyCarrierPortal. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on Descartes, raising the price target to $133.00, highlighting the positive impact of the acquisitions on the company’s growth trajectory. BMO Capital Markets also acknowledged Descartes’ solid performance, increasing its price target to $120.00, while maintaining a Market Perform rating. Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) expressed a positive outlook as well, raising the price target to $125.00 and emphasizing the company’s robust organic services growth.

Loop Capital initiated coverage on Descartes with a Buy rating and a price target of $140, citing the company’s advantageous position in the evolving trade landscape. The firm noted that Descartes’ automation solutions are increasingly vital amid regulatory changes and trade frictions. RBC Capital reiterated its confidence in Descartes’ strategy of leveraging acquisitions for growth, projecting that the company will continue to surpass market expectations.

Despite these positive developments, BMO Capital suggested that the growth benefits might already be reflected in the stock’s current valuation. Nonetheless, Descartes’ comprehensive solutions and strategic acquisitions continue to bolster its position in the logistics and supply chain management sector, according to analysts from various firms.

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