Street Calls of the Week
Investing.com - Telsey Advisory Group upgraded Grocery Outlet Holding (NASDAQ:GO) from Market Perform to Outperform on Wednesday, while raising its price target to $20.00 from $16.00. The stock, currently trading at $16.05 with a market capitalization of $1.57 billion, has shown strong momentum with a 15.88% return over the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company is currently trading slightly above its Fair Value.
The upgrade follows two years of pressure on sales and profits at the discount grocery retailer, which Telsey attributes primarily to challenges related to the company’s IT system transition. Despite these challenges, InvestingPro data shows revenue growth of 8.47% and a healthy current ratio of 1.21, indicating strong liquidity. Get access to 8 more exclusive InvestingPro Tips and comprehensive analysis in the Pro Research Report.
Telsey noted that Grocery Outlet’s new management team, led by CEO Jason Potter and CFO Chris Miller, is taking active steps to resolve operational issues and revive growth at the company.
In discussions with management, Telsey observed a positive shift in the organizational mindset toward selling from buying, indicating a strategic realignment within the company.
The research firm highlighted Grocery Outlet’s renewed focus on merchandising, standardizing processes, and improving operations as key factors supporting the more optimistic outlook.
In other recent news, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, exceeding analysts’ expectations with an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.23, while revenue slightly missed projections at $1.18 billion against the anticipated $1.19 billion. The retailer’s positive performance in same-store sales, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted earnings per share has been recognized by UBS, which raised its price target for Grocery Outlet to $18.00, maintaining a Neutral rating. Meanwhile, DA Davidson lowered its price target to $16.00, also maintaining a Neutral rating, despite acknowledging the company’s progress on various initiatives and improved systems. Morgan Stanley upgraded Grocery Outlet from Underweight to Equalweight, citing a more balanced risk/reward profile and operational improvements, while raising its price target to $16.00. In leadership news, Grocery Outlet appointed Frank Kerr as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 15, 2025. Kerr brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Lidl US and Save A Lot. These developments highlight significant changes and strategic progress within the company.
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