AutoHome (ATHM – Research Report), the Communication Services sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst yesterday. Analyst Miranda Zhuang from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Hold rating on the stock and has a $33.00 price target.
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Miranda Zhuang’s rating is based on the recent change in AutoHome’s controlling shareholder, where Haier Group will take a significant stake from Yun Chen, a subsidiary of Ping An. This transaction suggests potential synergies and opportunities for AutoHome through Haier’s strengths in innovation and consumer services. However, the realization of these benefits is contingent on regulatory approval, which may take time, presenting a risk factor.
In addition, while AutoHome’s revenue showed signs of improvement in the last quarter, particularly in auto ad revenue, the overall revenue decline and challenges in lead generation indicate ongoing struggles in its core business. Despite these challenges, AutoHome’s strong cash position supports the Hold rating, alongside potential growth in new business areas like EV retail. The current stock price is close to the purchase price set in the shareholder agreement, supporting the decision to maintain a neutral stance with a slight price objective increase.
According to TipRanks, Zhuang is ranked #8859 out of 9369 analysts.