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On Tuesday, Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) received an updated stock rating from Redburn-Atlantic, moving from Sell to Neutral. Alongside the rating change, the firm also increased the price target for Globant shares from $140.00 to $150.00. The adjustment follows a period of recalibration in the market valuation of Globant’s stock. According to InvestingPro data, the stock has experienced significant pressure, falling nearly 31% in the past week and currently trading near its 52-week low of $151.38.
The revision by Redburn-Atlantic was influenced by a reassessment of the company’s prospects after its financial results for the fiscal year 2024. The analyst, Harry Read, noted that prior to the announcement of the FY2024 results, there were high expectations from the market, which were not fully met. This led to a significant decrease in the company’s stock price, approximately 20%, and a 6% reduction in earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the fiscal year 2025. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 39.56, which is considered high relative to near-term earnings growth expectations.
Despite the recent derating, Redburn-Atlantic sees a silver lining. The firm anticipates a double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in Globant’s EPS from 2025 to 2028. This projection underpins the analyst’s belief that the downside risk for Globant’s shares is now limited, justifying the upgrade to a Neutral rating.
Harry Read’s analysis suggests that the market has already adjusted to the new information, which is reflected in the updated price target of $150.00. The higher target is indicative of an expected stabilization in the company’s stock value.
Globant, a technology services company, has been closely watched by investors, and the latest commentary from Redburn-Atlantic provides a fresh perspective on its investment potential. The firm’s revised outlook could influence market sentiment and trading in the coming days.
In other recent news, Globant S.A. has seen several adjustments in its stock price targets following its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report. Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) revised its price target for Globant to $235 from $247, maintaining an Outperform rating despite the company’s lower-than-expected 2025 organic constant currency growth guidance. Needham also reduced its target to $220 from $265, holding a Buy rating, as the company’s revenue fell short due to foreign exchange headwinds, though earnings per share exceeded expectations. TD Cowen adjusted its target to $245 from $270, citing concerns over Latin American developments and changes in Disney (NYSE:DIS) programs, while still maintaining a Buy rating. JPMorgan lowered its target to $242 from $248, keeping an Overweight rating, noting that Globant’s 2025 revenue outlook did not meet some investors’ expectations. Despite these revisions, analysts from these firms remain optimistic about Globant’s long-term prospects, highlighting its competitive position and potential growth opportunities, particularly in artificial intelligence.
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