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Investing.com - Texas Capital Securities initiated coverage on Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE:LUCK) with a Buy rating and a $14.00 price target on Wednesday. According to InvestingPro data, the stock currently trades at $9.77, though analysis suggests the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
The firm cited that Lucky Strike shares have significantly underperformed the market over the past year due to investor concerns about consumer spending headwinds and the company’s recent negative same-store sales trends. InvestingPro data shows the stock has declined 30.36% over the past year, with a concerning current ratio of 0.64 indicating potential liquidity challenges.
Texas Capital Securities believes that reduced corporate event spending has been masking the continued strength in core demand for Lucky Strike’s entertainment concepts and opportunities for operating efficiency improvements.
The research firm expects Lucky Strike to return to positive same-store sales in fiscal year 2026, while management shifts focus toward reducing the company’s debt levels.
Texas Capital Securities anticipates these positive developments will be increasingly reflected in Lucky Strike’s valuation over the next 12 months, supporting its $14 price target.
In other recent news, Lucky Strike Entertainment reported its Q1 2025 earnings, revealing a miss on both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue forecasts. The company posted an EPS of $0.21, falling short of the $0.25 forecast, while revenue reached $339.9 million, below the expected $358.29 million. Stifel has lowered its price target on Lucky Strike stock to $12.00 from $13.00, citing significant headwinds in the company’s events business, though they maintain a Buy rating. Truist Securities, on the other hand, reiterated its Buy rating and $11.00 price target, noting improved consumer spending patterns in recent months.
Roth/MKM analysts downgraded Lucky Strike’s stock from Buy to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $9.00, reflecting concerns over prolonged fundamental challenges. Additionally, Lucky Strike Entertainment announced the addition of Richard Born and Jason Harinstein to its Board of Directors, bringing expertise in hospitality, real estate, finance, and technology. Despite the earnings miss, Lucky Strike’s food sales rose by 8% year-over-year, highlighting a potential area of strength. The corporate events segment, however, faces challenges amid tech sector layoffs, impacting future earnings.
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