Analyst Tamy Chen of BMO Capital reiterated a Hold rating on Saputo Inc. (SAP – Research Report), retaining the price target of C$27.00.
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Tamy Chen’s rating is based on the assessment that Saputo Inc.’s recent stock sell-off may have been overly harsh, given its current trading at a low EBITDA multiple. She believes there could be potential for the stock to recover to higher levels in the near term, unless there is a significant escalation in agricultural trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. However, she maintains a cautious outlook, seeking to evaluate the company’s efforts to expand its branded retail sales, which is crucial for reducing its dependence on the volatile commodity market.
Tamy Chen also notes that while there have been some positive developments, such as volume recovery in the U.S. and stabilization of headwinds in Argentina, challenges remain. The pace of margin expansion in Canada might slow, and the anticipated benefits from the Global Strategic Plan in the U.S. are somewhat delayed. Furthermore, the European segment’s EBITDA margin is expected to improve, but still lags behind pre-COVID levels. These factors contribute to the Hold rating as they require further observation to determine their impact on the company’s financial performance.
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 49 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of SAP in relation to earlier this year.