Tuesday, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) elevated its view on Aroundtown SA (AT1:GR) (OTC: AANNF) stock, shifting its rating from Neutral to Buy. The firm also increased its price target for the shares to EUR2.90, up from the previous EUR2.20. This upgrade comes after a comprehensive review of the company's recent financial activities and operational performance.
The analyst at Goldman Sachs noted that their earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the years 2024 to 2028 have been adjusted slightly, ranging from a 3% decrease to an 8% increase. This revision is due to recent refinancing activities undertaken by Aroundtown and marginally improved operational assumptions. The company's performance in the first half of 2024 and its revised earnings guidance were better than expected, influencing the updated estimates.
Additionally, Goldman Sachs has reduced its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) estimate for Aroundtown to approximately 5.13% from the previous 5.27%. This reduction is attributed to a lower cost of debt forecasted over time than initially anticipated by the analysts.
The firm has identified three primary reasons to invest in Aroundtown shares at this time. First, there is a lower balance sheet risk following the company's recent refinancing efforts.
Second, the company has demonstrated better operational performance, with vacancy rates decreasing quarter over quarter in the first half of 2024 and rental margins showing steady improvement.
Lastly, Goldman Sachs forecasts a largely stable EPS progression with an expected increase of 5% for the fiscal year 2024 and an 11% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in net tangible assets (NTA) from 2024 to 2026, following a robust performance in the first half of 2024.
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