Analyst Martin Comtesse of Jefferies maintained a Hold rating on Wacker Neuson, retaining the price target of €21.00.
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Martin Comtesse has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors including mixed quarterly results and only gradual expected progress. While fourth-quarter revenue grew solidly and exceeded consensus, profitability lagged forecasts once exceptional legal, consulting, compensation, and impairment charges were taken into account, highlighting pressure on margins.
At the same time, working capital efficiency improved meaningfully, helping free cash flow exceed prior-year levels thanks to lower investment spending. Looking ahead, management anticipates only moderate sales growth and a stepwise margin recovery driven by infrastructure programs in Europe and resilient demand from North America, which in Comtesse’s view supports a neutral stance rather than a more decisive positive or negative rating.
According to TipRanks, Comtesse is ranked #11288 out of 12061 analysts.