On Monday, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) updated its outlook on Porch Group Inc. (NASDAQ:PRCH), increasing the stock's price target to $3.50 from the previous target of $1.50. The firm maintained a Market Perform rating on the shares.
The adjustment in price target follows Porch Group's third-quarter results, which prompted KBW to revise its 2024 estimated Adjusted EBITDA (AEBITDA) to a loss of $2 million, an improvement from the previously anticipated loss of $19 million. This update takes into account both the third-quarter performance and the company's revised guidance.
While the estimates for 2025 and 2026 AEBITDA remain unchanged at $23 million and $36 million, respectively, KBW expressed a need for further details regarding the impact of the reciprocal exchange transaction. The firm is looking forward to more information that may emerge at the upcoming investor day in early December.
KBW's revised price target also incorporates a preliminary analysis of Porch Group's consolidated pro forma EBITDA potential. The analyst believes that the improved price target reflects a more favorable view of the company's value creation potential from the reciprocal exchange transaction.
InvestingPro Insights
Recent data from InvestingPro sheds additional light on Porch Group's financial performance and market position. The company's market cap stands at $341.25 million, with revenue of $452.1 million for the last twelve months as of Q3 2024. Despite a 19.04% revenue growth over this period, Porch Group is not currently profitable, with an operating income margin of -19.37%.
InvestingPro Tips highlight the stock's recent performance, noting a significant return over the last week and strong returns over the last month and three months. This aligns with KBW's increased price target and the market's positive reaction to the company's Q3 results. However, the stock's high volatility and overbought RSI suggest investors should exercise caution.
It's worth noting that while KBW has revised its AEBITDA estimates, InvestingPro data shows an EBITDA of -$59.66 million for the last twelve months, with a 58.65% EBITDA growth. This improvement trend supports KBW's more optimistic outlook for future profitability.
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