On Oct 19, major Wall Street analysts update their ratings for $Liberty Energy (LBRT.US)$, with price targets ranging from $19 to $25.
Morgan Stanley analyst Daniel Kutz maintains with a hold rating, and maintains the target price at $22.
Citi analyst Scott Gruber downgrades to a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $25 to $19.
Barclays analyst Eddie Kim maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $24 to $21.
Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains with a buy rating, and maintains the target price at $24.
Evercore analyst James West maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $27 to $24.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Liberty Energy (LBRT.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Liberty Energy experienced a quarter that was fraught with challenges, missing Q3 EBITDA expectations by 5% and projecting Q4 figures significantly below the consensus, which has resulted in some loss of credibility with investors.
The situation is becoming more challenging for Liberty Energy, as the company is reducing operations by idling two fleets and encountering margin pressures due to pricing concessions. While there is an expectation of a seasonal uptick in the first half of 2025, it is anticipated that exploration and production companies will persist in negotiating for lower prices amidst the uncertainty of oil prices. It is projected that Liberty's EBITDA will decline more rapidly than its capital expenditures, leading to a reduced free cash flow estimate for 2025, which suggests a modest yield based on the current stock price. Additionally, there are concerns about the company's ability to repurchase shares in the short term without potentially impacting its financial position, especially with the anticipated working capital challenges in the first quarter.
Liberty Energy's recent performance which indicated an EBITDA below anticipations, alongside a subdued forecast for frac activity and pricing extending into the end of 2024, has been noted. Despite a less optimistic view due to the second half outlook and a diminished free cash flow profile, the impending update on Liberty Power Innovations anticipated in early 2025 is regarded as a significant potential catalyst for the company's stock.
Following 'lackluster' Q4 guidance and commentary around price headwinds, there is an anticipation of improving results in the first half of 2025 after a seasonal lull in Q4.
Here are the latest investment ratings and price targets for $Liberty Energy (LBRT.US)$ from 6 analysts:
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美東時間10月19日，多家華爾街大行更新了$Liberty Energy (LBRT.US)$的評級，目標價介於19美元至25美元。
摩根士丹利分析師Daniel Kutz維持持有評級，維持目標價22美元。
花旗分析師Scott Gruber下調至持有評級，並將目標價從25美元下調至19美元。
巴克萊銀行分析師Eddie Kim維持買入評級，並將目標價從24美元下調至21美元。
富國集團分析師Roger Read維持買入評級，維持目標價24美元。
Evercore分析師James West維持買入評級，並將目標價從27美元下調至24美元。
此外，綜合報道，$Liberty Energy (LBRT.US)$近期主要分析師觀點如下：
liberty energy經歷了一個充滿挑戰的季度，Q3 EBITDA預期下降了5%，並且預計Q4數據明顯低於共識，這導致投資者對其失去了一些可信度。
對於liberty energy來說，情況變得更加具有挑戰性，公司通過使兩個車隊處於空置狀態來減少運營，並且因價格讓步而遭遇邊際壓力。儘管預計2025年上半年會有季節性反彈，但在油價不確定性的情況下，預計勘探和生產公司將繼續就更低的價格進行談判。預計liberty的EBITDA將比其資本支出更快速地下降，從而導致2025年減少的自由現金流預估，這意味着基於當前股價的適度收益。此外，人們對公司在短期內無法回購股票的能力表示擔憂，尤其是在預期的第一季度面臨的營運資金挑戰可能會對其財務狀況產生影響。
最近liberty energy的表現表明EBITDA低於預期，並且預測指出壓裂活動和定價將持續到2024年底。儘管由於下半年展望和自由現金流狀況的減弱而產生了不那麼樂觀的觀點，但預計在2025年初公佈的liberty power創新的即將更新被視爲公司股票的重要潛在催化劑。
在對「平淡無奇」的Q4指導以及圍繞價格逆風的評論之後，預計在2025年上半年在Q4季節性低谷後會有改善的業績。
以下爲今日6位分析師對$Liberty Energy (LBRT.US)$的最新投資評級及目標價：
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