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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美东时间10月19日，多家华尔街大行更新了$Liberty Energy (LBRT.US)$的评级，目标价介于19美元至25美元。
摩根士丹利分析师Daniel Kutz维持持有评级，维持目标价22美元。
花旗分析师Scott Gruber下调至持有评级，并将目标价从25美元下调至19美元。
巴克莱银行分析师Eddie Kim维持买入评级，并将目标价从24美元下调至21美元。
富国集团分析师Roger Read维持买入评级，维持目标价24美元。
Evercore分析师James West维持买入评级，并将目标价从27美元下调至24美元。
此外，综合报道，$Liberty Energy (LBRT.US)$近期主要分析师观点如下：
liberty energy经历了一个充满挑战的季度，Q3 EBITDA预期下降了5%，并且预计Q4数据明显低于共识，这导致投资者对其失去了一些信任。
对于Liberty Energy来说，形势变得更加严峻，因为公司正在通过使两支舰队停滞来减少运营，并且由于定价让步而面临边际压力。虽然预计2025年上半年会有季节性回升，但预计在油价不确定性的背景下，勘探和生产公司将继续谈判降低价格。预计Liberty的EBITDA下降速度将比其资本支出更快，导致2025年自由现金流估计降低，根据目前股价，这表明了一定的收益率。此外，人们担心公司在短期内回购股票而潜在影响其财务状况，尤其是在预期的第一季度出现的营运资本挑战。
Liberty Energy最近的表现显示EBITDA低于预期，同时对进入2024年底的水力破裂活动和价格预测较为淡漠。尽管由于下半年前景和自由现金流状况减弱而带来了不那么乐观的展望，但预期在2025年初发布的Liberty Power Innovations的最新消息被视为公司股票的一个重要潜在推动因素。
在“平平无奇”的Q4指导和关于价格不利因素的评论之后，预计在2025年上半年在Q4季节性低谷之后会有改善的结果。
以下为今日6位分析师对$Liberty Energy (LBRT.US)$的最新投资评级及目标价：
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