Oppenheimer has advised investors to take advantage of the current bullish market on certain stocks. In a recent report, Oppenheimer’s stock analysts have recommended buying shares in Bread Financial Holdings, Coinbase Global, and Entrada Therapeutics.
1. Bread Financial Holdings:
Bread Financial Holdings Inc (BFH: NYE), a provider of online financial services encompassing lending, savings, and payment platforms, has recently outdone its fourth-quarter revenue expectations. The company reported a commendable $1.02 billion, drawing the favorable attention of Oppenheimer due to the company’s enticing valuation and balance sheet metrics. As per Oppenheimer’s analyst, Dominick Gabriele, Bread Financial Holdings is an “Outperform” (Buy) with a price target set at $52, signifying a potential one-year upside of 46.5%.
A Dual Perspective: Oppenheimer Vs. Stock Target Advisor
However, from the perspective of Stock Target Advisor, their stock rating for Bread Financial leans towards “Sell”. The target price, according to them, is calculated to be $36.19. This expectation predicts a negligible price change of -0.12% in the ensuing 12 months. The average analyst target price for Bread Financial across the market stands at $36.28, typically holding a “Hold” rating. Conclusively, Stock Target Advisor’s own analysis detects bearish signals, albeit slightly, for Bread Financial based on multiple factors.
Operating within NYSE’s Credit Services sector, Bread Financial is assigned an average Buy rating by analysts. However, Stock Target Advisor’s sector rating tips slightly towards bearish for this specific division. Despite the overall sector sentiment, Bread Financial was able to maintain consistent revenue growth and improve profit margins in its 2023’s first-quarter results.
2. Coinbase Global Inc:
Coinbase Global Inc (COIN: NSD), with its market cap nearing $30 billion, cannot escape notice. But even on a robust rise, Coinbase Global is navigating through a turbulent legal landscape ensnared by a looming Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit. Despite this, there is a silver lining. Analyst Owen Lau has publicly expressed his confidence in Coinbase Global’s ability to overcome these legalities.
Stock Target Advisor’s Analysis on Coinbase:
Glimpsing at Stock Target Advisor’s evaluation of Coinbase Global Inc., a somewhat disheartening picture is painted. A Sell rating combined with a target price of $114 can be discouraging for potential investors. But here is where the plot thickens. Oppenheimer’s recent upgrade of Coinbase Global from Neutral to Outperform (Buy), with a whopping one-year price target of $160, provides a potential 28% upside. This sharp contrast raises eyebrows, suggesting either an oversight or an opportunity.
An intersecting viewpoint is found in the coverage of Coinbase Global Inc. by 16 analysts. The average analyst target price stands at a critical $100.21, favoring a Hold recommendation. Comparatively, the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges sector shows an average analyst rating of Buy, while Stock Target Advisor’s evaluation is Neutral.
3. Entrada Therapeutics Inc:
Entrada Therapeutics Inc. (TRDA: NSD) a biopharmaceutical company known for its innovative approach to rare genetic diseases, has found favor in the eyes of Oppenheimer’s analyst, Hartaj Singh, despite an ongoing clinical hold on its Phase 1 trial for drug candidate ENTR-601-44 in the US. But is it the right time for investors to ‘pull the trigger’? Here’s a comprehensive review of Entrada Therapeutics’ financial landscape, market position, and future prospects.
Stock Target Advisor’s Take on Entrada Therapeutics:
Although Entrada Therapeutics Inc’s average analyst rating leans towards ‘Strong Buy’, Stock Target Advisor’s analysis renders a ‘Sell’ rating. The target price, as per Stock Target Advisor, stands at $22.33 as per our recommendation, and there may be a projected price change of -46.74% over the next year.
In the past, the stock has shown a week-over-week decline of 0.44% but managed a marginal increase of 0.13% over the past month and a substantial annual growth of 24.96%. However, our bearish stance on the stock stems from our analysis of company signals – with one positive and three negative signals casting a shadow on the stock’s future performance.
Conclusion:
Oppenheimer’s bullish outlook on these three stocks is supported by strong fundamentals and promising growth prospects. Investors looking for new opportunities in a bullish market may want to consider these stocks and follow Oppenheimer’s advice to “pull the trigger” on these investments.
Muzzammil is a content writer at Stock Target Advisor. He has been writing stock news and analysis at Stock Target Advisor since 2023 and has worked in the financial domain in various roles since 2020. He has previously worked on an equity research firm that analyzed companies listed on the stock markets in the U.S. and Canada and performed fundamental and qualitative analyses of management strength, business strategy, and product/services forecast as indicated by major brokers covering the stock.
