Scorpio Tankers (STNG – Research Report), the Energy sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst today. Analyst Ken Hoexter from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Hold rating on the stock and has a $52.00 price target.
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Ken Hoexter has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting Scorpio Tankers. The company’s fourth-quarter earnings per share came in higher than his expectation but aligned with market consensus, despite a significant year-over-year decrease. The declining tanker rates, resulting from an oversupply in Europe and additional refinery maintenance, have posed challenges.
While Scorpio Tankers has secured a substantial portion of its revenue days at rates slightly below forecasts, there is potential for rate increases due to seasonal trends. The company’s strategic acquisition of a stake in DHT Holdings indicates a positive outlook on the crude market, yet the overall market conditions remain mixed. Thus, despite raising the price objective to $52, the decision to maintain a Hold rating reflects caution amidst these uncertainties.
In another report released on February 5, Stifel Nicolaus also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $51.00 price target.