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Jan 23, 2023 8:03 AM - Davit Kirakosyan(Last modified: Dec 19, 2023 5:49 PM)
Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) plunged more than 8% on Thursday after the company reported its Q4 results, with EPS of $0.71 coming in worse than the Street estimate of $1.81. However, there were $0.94 of charges ($265.8 million pretax, $199.1 million aftertax), adding that back equates to EPS of $1.65. Revenue was $1.53 billion, missing the Street estimate of $1.76 billion.
Following the results, several Wall Street analysts lowered their price targets on the company’s stock. Deutsche Bank cut its price target to $90.00 from $95.00 while maintaining a Hold rating. Morgan Stanley cut the price target to $97.00 from $103.00 while maintaining an Equal-weight rating.
Oct 31, 2023 8:03 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Free cash flow to the firm (FCFF) and free cash flow to equity (FCFE) are two of the most important metrics used in financial modeling. Both metrics measure the amount of cash that is available to a company's shareholders and creditors, but there is a key difference between the two. FCFF measures...
Nov 25, 2023 6:39 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Choosing the Right Valuation Method: DCF vs. Comparable Companies Analysis Introduction: Valuation methods play a pivotal role in determining the fair value of a company, aiding investors in making informed investment decisions. Two commonly used methods, DCF Valuation and Comparable Companies A...
Dec 23, 2023 2:19 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Introduction: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis stands as a cornerstone in valuing investments, yet its efficacy is contingent upon various assumptions and methodologies. While a powerful tool, DCF analysis comes with inherent limitations and challenges that investors must acknowledge to make i...