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On Friday, Evercore ISI adjusted its stance on Warby Parker Inc. shares (NYSE:WRBY), downgrading the company's stock rating from Outperform to In Line. The firm also set a price target for Warby Parker at $23.00. The decision comes after a notable rise in the company's share price, which has nearly doubled over the past four months.
Evercore ISI's move reflects a reassessment of Warby Parker's risk-reward outlook at its current valuation. The eyewear company's shares are now trading at what Evercore ISI considers a robust 31X enterprise value to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EV/EBITDA) for the fiscal year 2025 and 23X for the fiscal year 2026.
Despite the downgrade, the research firm acknowledges Warby Parker's strong management team, which has consistently performed well even as the optical industry faces significant challenges. Evercore ISI believes that Warby Parker's fundamental strengths and growth prospects are currently well represented in the market price of the stock.
The analysis by Evercore ISI suggests that while Warby Parker maintains solid fundamentals, the current share price has factored in these attributes. The firm also indicates a lack of upcoming catalysts that could significantly drive the stock's performance higher in the following year. This assessment led to the revised rating and price target for Warby Parker shares.
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