William Blair analyst Ryan Merkel has maintained their bullish stance on SITE stock, giving a Buy rating today.
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Ryan Merkel has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including SiteOne Landscape Supply’s ability to maintain flat volumes despite challenging weather conditions, which indicates resilience in their operations. The company’s effective cost management, particularly the reduction in SG&A expenses by 3%, is noteworthy, especially after years of negative leverage in this area.
Furthermore, the positive shift in organic growth as weather conditions improved, along with the expectation of price improvements by the third quarter, supports a positive outlook. Although there are concerns about the R&R and residential new construction sectors, SiteOne’s impressive maintenance volumes and market share gains highlight its strong position. The company’s strategic initiatives and potential for expanding EBITDA margins further bolster confidence in its resilient business model, justifying the Buy rating.
Merkel covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Aaon, Beacon Roofing Supply, and Fastenal Company. According to TipRanks, Merkel has an average return of 7.9% and a 57.58% success rate on recommended stocks.