AKA Brands stock downgraded by Truist on softer 4Q results
Investing.com | Editor Emilio Ghigini
Published Mar 09, 2024 00:16
On Friday, Truist Securities adjusted its stance on AKA Brands Holding Corp (NYSE:AKA), shifting the stock from a Buy to a Hold rating. The firm also revised its price target for the company's shares, lowering it to $10.00 from the previous $12.00. The downgrade comes after AKA Brands reported weaker than expected fourth-quarter results and provided a forecast for fiscal year 2024 that indicates a challenging macroeconomic environment in Australia and operational difficulties.
Despite the setbacks, there is a silver lining as the company's growth in the United States, its largest market, has seen an uptick into the double digits. This improvement is attributed to advancements across all major brands.
Additionally, AKA Brands has been experiencing better inventory turnover and reduced capital and operational expenditures, contributing to positive free cash flow. These financial improvements have enabled the company to decrease its debt and fortify its balance sheet.
The management team at AKA Brands is actively working on refreshing its product offerings and is exploring expansion into wholesale and omnichannel strategies. However, these initiatives are expected to rekindle growth only by fiscal year 2025. This projection has led Truist Securities to adopt a more cautious stance for the near term.
AKA Brands, which holds a collection of online fashion brands that cater to millennials and Generation Z consumers, faces a period of recalibration as it navigates through both external market pressures and internal strategic shifts. The company's efforts to adapt and evolve in a dynamic retail landscape are critical as it aims to return to stronger growth trajectories in the future.
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