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On Tuesday, National Bank Financial adjusted its stock price target for Airboss of America Corp. (BOS:CN) (OTC: ABSSF), reducing it to Cdn$5.75 from the previous Cdn$6.25. Despite the adjustment, the firm maintained its Sector Perform rating on the stock.
The revision comes as Airboss faces headwinds due to macroeconomic factors affecting its customer segments. The analyst noted a decline in demand within the truck and specialty tire segments as reported by major tire manufacturers. Moreover, auto original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are managing higher inventory levels.
In response to these market conditions, National Bank Financial has moderated its full-year earnings estimates for Airboss for the years 2024 and 2025. Nonetheless, the second half of 2024 is anticipated to show improvement.
This outlook is partly due to the anticipated benefits from the Bandolier contract for the Advanced Materials and Protective Solutions (AMP (OTC:AMLTF)) segment. The contract, worth $45 million over approximately 18 months, was announced on April 29, 2024.
Furthermore, Airboss is actively pursuing its strategic plan, which includes the potential monetization of certain assets. The company aims to sell real estate and specific product lines to reduce debt and increase shareholder value. To support these initiatives, Airboss retained a financial advisor on July 8, 2024, to assist with the strategic review process.
Investors are expected to stay tuned for updates on the company's progress in these areas and any developments that may arise from the ongoing strategic review.
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