Analysts have recently raised their price target for Paladin Energy to $9.43 from $8.64. They cite slightly stronger projected revenue growth, despite a modest decline in forecast profit margins and a higher expected price-to-earnings ratio.
What's in the News
- Completed a follow-on equity offering and raised AUD 100 million through the issue of 13,793,200 ordinary shares at AUD 7.25 each (Key Developments)
- Raised AUD 261.4 million from an additional follow-on equity offering, which included a direct listing component and discounted securities (Key Developments)
- Agreed to a private placement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. for 4,504,505 shares at CAD 6.66 per share. This raised gross proceeds of CAD 30 million (AUD 33 million) with settlement expected on September 23, 2025 (Key Developments)
- Filed a follow-on equity offering for AUD 20 million through 2,758,621 ordinary shares at AUD 7.25 per share (Key Developments)
- Provided an update on the Patterson Lake South Project and confirmed strong project economics, with first uranium production targeted for 2031 (Key Developments)
Valuation Changes
- Fair Value Estimate has risen from A$8.64 to A$9.43, reflecting a moderate increase in expected long-term value.
- Discount Rate has remained stable at approximately 6.48%, indicating steady risk and return assumptions.
- Revenue Growth projection has increased slightly from 43.0% to 43.4%.
- Net Profit Margin forecast has declined from 32.6% to 29.8%, suggesting lower expected profitability.
- Future P/E ratio expectation has increased from 16.1x to 18.9x, which points to higher anticipated earnings multiples.
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