US stock futures inch higher with Q3 earnings on tap
Investing.com - Bernstein SocGen Group raised its price target on Sea Ltd. (NYSE:SE) to $210.00 from $180.00 on Wednesday, while maintaining an Outperform rating on the stock. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets for SE range from $165 to $230, with the stock currently trading near its 52-week high of $190.75.
The firm cited Sea Ltd.’s remarkable recovery, noting that the stock has surged five-fold over the past 18 months following a significant retracement after its COVID-era growth period. This momentum is reflected in the company’s impressive YTD return of 68.5% and one-year return of 131%, as tracked by InvestingPro.
Bernstein highlighted that Sea’s management team has consistently focused on scale and growth, often prioritizing market share expansion over short-term profitability, which is now showing positive results.
The firm’s data trackers suggest continued acceleration in the company’s third-quarter performance, prompting the analysts to raise both their earnings estimates and price target.
Sea Ltd., which operates in e-commerce, digital entertainment, and financial services across Southeast Asia, has been regaining investor confidence as its core strategies demonstrate renewed traction in the market.
In other recent news, Sea Limited reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, showing a mixed financial performance. The company did not meet its earnings per share (EPS) forecast, posting an actual EPS of $0.65 compared to the projected $0.77, marking a miss of 15.58%. On the positive side, Sea Limited’s revenue surpassed expectations, reaching $5.3 billion, which represents a 38% increase year-over-year, compared to the forecasted $4.55 billion. This strong revenue growth has been attributed to strategic initiatives that have positively impacted investor sentiment. Despite missing the EPS forecast, the company’s ability to exceed revenue expectations has been a focal point for investors. These recent developments reflect Sea Limited’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position and market presence.
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