One thing we could say about the analysts on Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE:JBI) - they aren't optimistic, having just made a major negative revision to their near-term (statutory) forecasts for the organization. This report focused on revenue estimates, and it looks as though the consensus view of the business has become substantially more conservative.

Following the downgrade, the consensus from five analysts covering Janus International Group is for revenues of US$850m in 2025, implying a definite 15% decline in sales compared to the last 12 months. Prior to the latest estimates, the analysts were forecasting revenues of US$955m in 2025. The consensus view seems to have become more pessimistic on Janus International Group, noting the measurable cut to revenue estimates in this update.

The consensus price target fell 32% to US$9.00, with the analysts clearly less optimistic about Janus International Group's valuation following this update.

One way to get more context on these forecasts is to look at how they compare to both past performance, and how other companies in the same industry are performing. These estimates imply that sales are expected to slow, with a forecast annualised revenue decline of 12% by the end of 2025. This indicates a significant reduction from annual growth of 16% over the last five years. Compare this with our data, which suggests that other companies in the same industry are, in aggregate, expected to see their revenue grow 5.2% per year. It's pretty clear that Janus International Group's revenues are expected to perform substantially worse than the wider industry.

The Bottom Line

The clear low-light was that analysts slashing their revenue forecasts for Janus International Group next year. They're also anticipating slower revenue growth than the wider market. Furthermore, there was a cut to the price target, suggesting that the latest news has led to more pessimism about the intrinsic value of the business. Often, one downgrade can set off a daisy-chain of cuts, especially if an industry is in decline. So we wouldn't be surprised if the market became a lot more cautious on Janus International Group after today.

As you can see, the analysts clearly aren't bullish, and there might be good reason for that. We've identified some potential issues with Janus International Group's financials, such as a weak balance sheet. Learn more, and discover the 2 other concerns we've identified, for free on our platform here.

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