Adyen shares get price target boost from Citi on strong Q2 performance

Published 16/08/2024, 12:40
Adyen shares get price target boost from Citi on strong Q2 performance

On Friday, Citi updated its outlook on Adyen NV (AS:ADYEN:NA) (OTC: ADYYF), a global payment company, by raising its price target to €1,750 from the previous €1,700 while maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment follows Adyen's second-quarter results, which exceeded expectations and provided the market with a sense of reassurance amid worries about consumer spending.

The company's recent earnings call was highlighted as a moment that helped to ease concerns and bolster confidence regarding the company's growth prospects for the second half of the year and into fiscal year 2025. Citi's analysis pointed to Adyen's ability to gain wallet share, capitalize on recent wins, and benefit from high operating leverage as factors underpinning the positive outlook.

The firm emphasized that the current stock valuations present an attractive entry point for investors, citing projected price-to-earnings ratios of approximately 34 times for 2025 and 28 times for 2026. These figures underscore the firm's rationale for reiterating a Buy recommendation for Adyen's shares.

Adyen's performance in the second quarter has been a significant factor in the company's positive valuation, with the earnings call remarks specifically addressing the recent pricing dynamics and the recovery in margins. These elements are seen as supportive of the company's trajectory and the optimism surrounding its future performance.

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