William Blair analyst Max Smock has maintained their bullish stance on SLP stock, giving a Buy rating today.
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Max Smock has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including Simulations Plus’s strong preliminary fiscal fourth-quarter results and a promising outlook for fiscal 2026. The company reported sales that exceeded expectations, driven by robust performance in their services segment, although software sales were slightly below projections. Additionally, the adjusted EBITDA and EPS significantly outperformed targets, showcasing the company’s operational efficiency.
Simulations Plus’s guidance for fiscal 2026 suggests stable revenue growth and healthy profit margins, with expectations for adjusted EBITDA margin and EPS to remain strong. Despite some concerns about the proportion of sales from the higher-margin software segment, the overall outlook remains positive. The company’s shares have risen significantly, reflecting investor confidence in its ability to capitalize on favorable market conditions, particularly in the biopharma sector, which is showing signs of increased demand.