Stifel Nicolaus analyst Stephen Gengaro maintained a Hold rating on Target Hospitality (TH – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of $10.00.
Stephen Gengaro has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting Target Hospitality’s financial outlook. The recent termination of the Pecos Children’s Center contract by the U.S. government significantly affects the company’s projected earnings, as this contract accounted for a substantial portion of their 2025 EBITDA forecast. With the contract’s cancellation, the company’s annualized EBITDA is expected to drop considerably, leading to a lower valuation estimate.
Despite this setback, there remains a possibility for Target Hospitality to redeploy its assets, potentially with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which could provide some financial support. However, the uncertainty surrounding the redeployment and its economic terms contributes to the Hold rating, as the future financial performance remains unclear. Therefore, while the immediate impact is negative, the potential for asset redeployment offers a glimmer of hope, justifying the Hold stance.