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Udemy Downgrade: Analyst Warns Of Negative Risk/Reward Profile While Demand Is Weak

Udemy Downgrade: Analyst Warns Of Negative Risk/Reward Profile While Demand Is Weak

Udemy下調評級:分析師警告負面風險/回報概況,需求疲弱
Benzinga ·  09/28 04:13

Morgan Stanley analyst Josh Baer downgraded Udemy, Inc. (NASDAQ:UDMY) to Underweight from Equal Weight, lowering the price forecast to $7.50 from $10.

摩根士丹利分析師Josh Baer將Udemy, Inc.(納斯達克: UDMY)的評級從等權調降至低於等權,將價格預測從10美元降至7.50美元。

The analyst suggests that Udemy's strategic shift may indicate weakening demand, contrasting with earlier expectations for near-term growth. Profitability targets depend on substantial operating leverage, which conflicts with lower top-line growth, Baer wrote.

分析師表示,Udemy的戰略轉變可能表明需求疲軟,與早前對短期增長的預期形成對比。盈利目標取決於大幅運營槓桿,這與較低的頂線增長相沖突,Baer寫道。

Additionally, a negative third-party data and overly optimistic consensus estimates present an unfavorable risk/reward profile for the stock, the analyst said.

此外,分析師稱,負面第三方數據和過於樂觀的一致預期爲該股票提供了不利的風險/回報風險配置。

In Udemy's case, the company already has a well-established Enterprise sales force targeting that market segment, making this shift more incremental.

在Udemy的情況下,該公司已經有一個成熟的企業銷售團隊針對該市場細分,使得這種轉變更具漸進性。

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The analyst noted that the appointment of new CRO leadership in June 2024 and a significant reduction of about 280 employees (roughly 20% of the workforce) highlight substantial changes.

分析師指出,2024年6月任命新的首席營收官領導團隊,並大幅減少約280名員工(約工作人員總數的20%)突顯了實質性的變化。

Plans to rehire half of those positions in lower-cost regions, alongside efforts to achieve 17% EBITDA margin expansion from CY24 to CY27, suggest a shift in personnel, investments and strategic focus, which could lead to disruptions in the upcoming quarters.

計劃在成本較低的地區重新僱傭其中一半的職位,同時努力實現從CY24到CY27的17% EBITDA利潤率擴張,表明了人員、投資和戰略焦點的轉變,可能會導致未來幾個季度的中斷。

While Udemy's strategy may ultimately succeed, the analyst views the current transition as carrying a more negative risk/reward profile.

雖然Udemy的戰略最終可能會成功,但分析師認爲當前的轉變具有更負面的風險/回報配置。

UDMY Price Action: Udemy shares closed down 5.90% to $7.65 on Friday.

UDMY價格走勢:Udemy股價週五收盤下跌5.90%,至7.65美元。

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This article was created using artificial intelligence and was reviewed by Benzinga editors.

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