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Investing.com - Rosenblatt Securities downgraded Couchbase Inc (NASDAQ:BASE) from Buy to Neutral on Friday, while raising its price target to $24.50 from $22.00 following the company’s acquisition agreement. The company, currently valued at $1.3 billion, has demonstrated impressive gross profit margins of 88% and is trading near its 52-week high.
The rating change comes after Couchbase agreed to be acquired by Texas-based private equity firm Haveli Investments for $1.5 billion in cash, representing $24.50 per share. According to InvestingPro, the stock has delivered a strong return of over 22% in the past six months, with additional insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report.
The new price target directly matches the acquisition offer price, which Rosenblatt noted provides "a good premium to the last closing price" and "a solid premium to most analyst price targets" which averaged around $21.50.
Rosenblatt expects the transaction to close in a timely manner at the proposed price, citing what it believes will be "limited regulatory competitive issues" for the deal.
The downgrade reflects Rosenblatt’s view that the stock has limited upside potential beyond the acquisition price, shifting its recommendation from its previous Buy rating.
In other recent news, Couchbase Inc has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Haveli Investments for approximately $1.5 billion in an all-cash transaction. This merger will make Couchbase a privately-held company, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending customary approvals. In the realm of earnings, Couchbase reported mixed first-quarter results, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) growing by 21% to $252 million, although overall revenue increased by only 10%. Despite the modest revenue growth, the company’s Capella offering showed an impressive 84% year-over-year ARR growth. Analysts from UBS raised the stock price target to $20, maintaining a Neutral rating, while Piper Sandler increased their target to $20 with an Overweight rating, and Rosenblatt raised theirs to $22, maintaining a Buy rating. William Blair analysts reiterated an Outperform rating, citing Couchbase’s attractive valuation and strategic initiatives. The company’s efforts to enhance its market strategies and the robust performance of its Capella platform are noted as key drivers of its growth. However, analysts have expressed concerns about potential risks due to shifts in the competitive landscape.
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