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On Thursday, Stifel analysts reiterated their Buy rating on Cooper Companies stock (NASDAQ: COO), maintaining a price target of $90.00. This decision follows Cooper Companies’ recent fiscal year 2025 guidance revision, which indicated a moderation in the company’s revenue growth profile. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a healthy 6.9% revenue growth rate, with 11 analysts recently revising their earnings expectations upward.
The analysts noted that while they anticipated some weakness after the guidance revision, the mid-teens decline in Cooper’s stock price was unexpected. They believe the stock appears oversold and could potentially rebound in the near term. Historical data shows that in the past ten years, when Cooper’s stock approached or fell below the market’s (S&P) multiple, it was often followed by a significant upward movement.
In the analysis, Stifel highlighted that during five previous sell-offs, Cooper’s stock outperformed the S&P 500 in 12 out of 15 intervals over 1-, 3-, and 6-month periods. This suggests a pattern of recovery after similar declines.
Despite changes in Cooper’s revenue growth outlook from high single digits to mid-single digits, the analysts pointed out that the stock is currently trading at a discount compared to its mid-single-digit growth peers. With a P/E ratio of 32.4 and an overall Financial Health score of "GOOD" from InvestingPro, alongside strong fundamentals including a current ratio of 2.1, this valuation provides an opportunity for a potential recovery in the stock’s performance. Get access to 12 additional ProTips and a comprehensive analysis of Cooper Companies through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports.
In other recent news, Cooper Companies reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing a strong financial performance. The company exceeded market expectations with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.96, surpassing the forecasted $0.9282, and reported revenue of $1,002 million, slightly above the anticipated $995.95 million. Despite these positive results, Cooper Companies adjusted its guidance, reducing organic revenue growth expectations while increasing EPS guidance due to favorable foreign exchange conditions. Analyst firms have reacted to these developments with varying outlooks. Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating but lowered the price target to $105, citing a more conservative revenue guidance. In contrast, JPMorgan downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral, reducing the price target significantly to $76, reflecting skepticism about the company’s growth prospects. Needham, however, chose to maintain a Hold rating, acknowledging the mixed nature of the company’s guidance. These recent developments provide investors with crucial insights into Cooper Companies’ current financial health and future expectations.
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