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Investing.com -- Azimut Holding (BIT:AZMT) was upgraded to “buy” from “hold” by Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn), which raised its price target on the stock to €35 from €28.50.
The upgrade follows signs of progress in the company’s “The New Bank” (TNB) project and upcoming strategic developments expected to support stronger shareholder returns.
The TNB project, which involves the planned sale of 50% of Azimut’s domestic franchise to a private equity investor, is targeted for completion by year-end.
While market sentiment around the transaction has remained cautious, Deutsche Bank said the likelihood of the deal being finalized has improved.
By the third quarter, Azimut is expected to release a new strategic plan focused on boosting shareholder remuneration.
A new CEO, scheduled to take over in November, will present revised targets and a refreshed dividend policy.
The brokerage flagged these developments as catalysts for improved market confidence and stronger stock performance.
Azimut holds cash equivalent to more than 30% of its market capitalization, providing the group with flexibility as it enters a new phase.
Deutsche Bank noted that the stock trades at an adjusted 2025–2026 price-to-earnings ratio of 6.5x to 5.8x, well below the European peer average of 13x to 12x and Azimut’s own historical average of 8x.
Given this valuation gap and the anticipated operational and structural changes, Deutsche Bank expects Azimut to outperform.