Rosenblatt maintains Buy rating on Calix stock ahead of 2Q25 earnings

Published 15/07/2025, 12:34
Rosenblatt maintains Buy rating on Calix stock ahead of 2Q25 earnings

Investing.com - Rosenblatt Securities has reiterated its Buy rating and $56.00 price target on Calix (NYSE:CALX) ahead of the company’s second-quarter 2025 earnings report. The stock, currently trading at $50.59, sits near its 52-week high of $54.07, with InvestingPro data showing six analysts recently revising their earnings estimates upward.

Calix is scheduled to release its 2Q25 results via shareholder letter after market close on Monday, July 21, followed by an analyst call before market open on July 22. The company reported strong first-quarter results, with its stock rising nearly 50% over the past three months as management expressed positive sentiment regarding demand and margins. This momentum is reflected in the company’s impressive 45% year-to-date return and healthy gross margin of 55%. InvestingPro subscribers can access 10+ additional key insights about Calix’s financial health and growth prospects.

Rosenblatt believes Calix executed well in 2Q25 and will provide solid guidance for the third quarter. The firm notes that Calix exceeded 1Q25 earnings and 2Q25 guidance by $13 million to $14 million per quarter on revenue and 60 to 70 basis points per quarter on gross margins. The company maintains a strong financial position with a robust current ratio of 4.58, indicating excellent ability to meet short-term obligations.

The research firm views Calix as a highly attractive long-term investment due to its focus on helping customers win subscribers and expand average revenue per user. Rosenblatt expects Calix to return to 10% to 15% annual growth, outpacing its end markets by two to three times, while consistently expanding gross margins.

Rosenblatt highlights that the U.S. broadband market has shifted from a "homes passed race" to a "subscriber win game," positioning Calix customers to gain market share, especially as direct competitors appear weakened.

In other recent news, Calix reported its Q1 2025 earnings, surpassing expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19 against the forecasted $0.13, and revenue of $220.24 million, exceeding the anticipated $207.3 million. The company also achieved a record non-GAAP gross margin of 56.2%. Calix anticipates Q2 2025 revenue to range between $221 million and $227 million, projecting continued growth in both residential and business segments. In a strategic move, Calix has partnered with Ozmo to enhance broadband support, aiming to improve customer service for internet subscribers. Additionally, Rosenblatt has raised its price target for Calix to $56 from $52, maintaining a Buy rating, citing the company’s growing software contribution. The partnership with Ozmo and the price target increase reflect Calix’s ongoing efforts to innovate and expand its market presence. These developments underscore Calix’s strategic focus on innovation and customer acquisition in the broadband industry.

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