Analyst Asiya Merchant of Citi reiterated a Hold rating on CDW, boosting the price target to $200.00.
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Asiya Merchant has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors including CDW’s strong execution and positive developments in the PC and networking sectors. The company is well-positioned with advanced solutions such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity, which are expected to drive growth. However, despite these positives, there is caution regarding the uncertain macroeconomic environment in the latter half of the year and potential geopolitical impacts on enterprise spending, which could slow the recovery pace.
Given these uncertainties, Merchant remains neutral and prefers to stay on the sidelines until there is more clarity on the recovery’s sustainability. While the price target has been raised to $200 due to a higher P/E multiple, the overall risk/reward balance at current levels justifies maintaining a Hold rating. This cautious approach reflects the need for more confidence in the recovery’s pace and durability before considering a more positive stance.
According to TipRanks, Merchant is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 27.1% and a 75.21% success rate. Merchant covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Amphenol, Seagate Tech, and Dell Technologies.