Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintained a Hold rating on AvidXchange Holdings (AVDX – Research Report) today and set a price target of $10.00.
James Faucette has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors surrounding AvidXchange Holdings. The recent strategic partnership with Corpay is seen as beneficial, with Corpay expected to achieve significant synergies. However, the macroeconomic environment and transaction retention issues have raised concerns about the company’s financial stability.
Additionally, AvidXchange’s recent miss in adjusted EBITDA estimates, which is unusual for the company, is attributed to macro-induced weaknesses in key sectors such as construction and real estate. Despite the potential for a strategic exit at a high multiple, these uncertainties have led to a cautious outlook, resulting in the Hold rating.
Faucette covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Endava, Block, and Affirm Holdings. According to TipRanks, Faucette has an average return of 5.0% and a 63.47% success rate on recommended stocks.