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Business Insider
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Amazon Stock (AMZN) Gets a Price Target Boost Ahead of Earnings
The stock of e-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) has received a price target boost ahead of the company's upcoming second-quarter financial results. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Youssef Squali, a four-star rated analyst at Truist Securities (TFC), raised his price target on AMZN stock to $250 from $226, which is 13% higher than the stock's closing price of $220.46 on July 2. Squali also reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. In a note to clients, Squali wrote that he expects Amazon to report strong Q2 results, driven by a resilient North American consumer 'virtually unaffected by the macro or tariffs so far.' AMZN stock is flat on the year as investors worry that consumers have pulled back their spending amid ongoing tariff uncertainty. Mixed Messages So far, the data and messaging on tariff impacts has been mixed. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a CNBC interview recently that the online retailer has 'so far not seen prices appreciably go up… We did a lot of forward buying several months ago, and then a lot of our sellers—our third-party selling partners—forward deployed a lot of inventory to avoid some of the issues with the uncertainty around tariffs.' However, a new survey from privately held Alix Partners concludes that e-commerce is experiencing its most disruptive period in more than 10 years as online shopping activity nosedives due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Many on Wall Street are eagerly awaiting the Q2 print from Amazon and other retailers to gauge the true impact of President Trump's tariff regime. Amazon is expected to report its Q2 financials on or around July 31. The stock is up less than 1% this year. Is AMZN Stock a Buy? average Amazon price target of $243.32 implies 10.64% upside from current levels.
CNBC
17-06-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Truist says this internet retailer's revenue is tracking above expectations so investors should buy the dip
Truist Securities sees a rosy outlook ahead for Etsy . The investment firm maintained its buy rating on the e-commerce retailer, but lifted its price target to $60 per share from $55. This updated forecast is roughly 11% above Etsy's Monday closing price of $53.89. Shares of Etsy have risen nearly 2% this year. ETSY YTD mountain ETSY YTD chart As a catalyst, analyst Youssef Squali pointed to Truist card data, which has revealed that Etsy's 2025 marketplace revenue is tracking ahead of consensus estimates for the quarter. As a result, the analyst has raised his revenue estimate for the current quarter to $463 million from $455 million. Meanwhile, monthly active users, or MAU, on the Etsy app picked up in both April and May. "We note that MAU Y/Y growth eclipsed double-digits in May, the first time in over 22 months, which we attribute to the company's efforts to re-engage in short-term GMS [gross merchandise sales] conversion activity along with an increase in marketing efficiency," the analyst wrote. Although tariffs could be a sore spot for Etsy, the company remains relatively well-insulated, Squali said. Around 50% of its gross merchandise sales last year came from domestic transactions, and no single country's makes up more than 4% of Etsy's total sales, he said, highlighting the diversified nature of Etsy's seller base. Also, its exposure to the eliminiation of the de minimis exemption — which previously exempted importers that shipped goods valued at less than $800 from duties — is "manageable," the analyst said. "While the company does have exposure to the De Minimis exemption being eliminated in China, we believe it's relatively better insulated than some of its competitors including Temu (owned by PDD , [not rated]) and Shein (private) which have started raising prices on goods as a result of the Chinese Tariffs, and the end of the De Minimis exemption," he wrote. "Another benefit to Etsy from this dynamic is a pullback in ad spend at Temu and Shein." The analyst expects Etsy's gross merchandise sales growth and margins to improve in the latter half of this year, citing management's refocus on investing in growth. Squali added that Etsy's prioritization into paid social channels — at a time of declining organic traffic from Google search — could begin paying off. "Additionally, and importantly, Etsy saw growing contribution of GMS from Paid Social channels in 1Q, which we view as a positive signal for future growth as Etsy utilizes Paid Social channels to re-engage lapsed buyers on the platform," the analyst said.
CNBC
28-04-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Truist upgrades Peloton stock, says 'the BS' has been cleaned up
Peloton is finally showing signs of sustained growth after an extended recovery, according to Truist. "Three years+ after we downgraded PTON to Hold from Buy, we believe the stock is finally nearing a point where the company's improving fundamentals should support a gradual recovery of its equity," analyst Youssef Squali wrote in a Monday note. Truist upgraded the fitness equipment stock to buy from hold, and reiterated its $11 per share price target. The firm's forecast calls for nearly 75% upside from Friday's $6.29 close. In premarket trading Monday, shares were up more than 5%. PTON YTD mountain Peloton stock in 2025. The stock was one of the pandemic-era darlings as consumers rushed to purchase Peloton bikes amid lockdown orders. It spent heavily to support the rapid growth only to have demand dry up, forcing CEO changes and layoffs as well as efforts to stave off a cash crunch . The company has producing back-to-back better-than-expected quarterly results in October 2024 and February 2025 . Peloton's fiscal second-quarter results earlier this year saw the company inch closer to profitability, and the analyst expects to see revenue growth return in fiscal 2026. "We believe the stock is finally nearing a point where the company's improving fundamentals should support a gradual recovery of its equity," Squali said. "With the BS cleaned up and [operating expenses] materially reduced to ensure sustained [free cash flow] profitability, we believe the new leadership is refocusing on revenue growth (in FY26, by our est.)." Peloton stock has slipped about 28% in 2025. Get Your Ticket to Pro LIVE Join us at the New York Stock Exchange! Uncertain markets? Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange. In today's dynamic financial landscape, access to expert insights is paramount. As a CNBC Pro subscriber, we invite you to join us for our first exclusive, in-person CNBC Pro LIVE event at the iconic NYSE on Thursday, June 12. Join interactive Pro clinics led by our Pros Carter Worth, Dan Niles and Dan Ives, with a special edition of Pro Talks with Tom Lee. You'll also get the opportunity to network with CNBC experts, talent and other Pro subscribers during an exciting cocktail hour on the legendary trading floor. Tickets are limited!
