RBC raises CVS Group stock rating, boosts price target to £15

Published 17/03/2025, 07:42
RBC raises CVS Group stock rating, boosts price target to £15

On Monday, RBC Capital Markets adjusted their stance on CVS Group Plc (LON:CVSG)., a veterinary services provider listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG) (CVSG:LN) and over-the-counter (OTC: CVSGF), elevating the stock from ’Sector Perform’ to ’Outperform’. Accompanying the upgrade, the firm also increased the price target for CVS Group shares from £9.40 to £15.00, signaling a more bullish outlook on the company’s financial prospects.

The revision by RBC Capital’s analyst Charles Weston is grounded in a positive evaluation of CVS Group’s operational margins within its Australian practices. Weston noted that these margins are accretive and may not be fully appreciated by the investment community. The analyst also pointed out that clarity regarding potential investigations by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK is expected to be reached soon. This clarification could potentially drive investor interest, especially considering the current undervalued state of the company’s shares.

Weston’s commentary suggests that despite the challenging consumer environment, CVS Group’s strong industry fundamentals are likely to be recognized by investors once there is more confidence surrounding the CMA’s findings. The anticipation of this outcome seems to have played a significant role in the decision to upgrade the stock rating.

The price target increase to £15.00 reflects a substantial uplift from the previous target of £9.40. This new target is predicated on the belief that once investors adjust their non-operating cost assumptions and gain confidence regarding the CMA’s position, they will be more inclined to factor in the robust industry dynamics and the high margins from the Australian practices into CVS Group’s valuation.

This rating upgrade and price target adjustment by RBC Capital Markets suggest a more optimistic view of CVS Group’s future financial performance and its ability to navigate through the current market conditions. The upgrade also implies that RBC Capital Markets expects CVS Group’s stock to perform better than its sector peers moving forward.

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