Analysts have raised their price target for OPENLANE from $30.50 to $31.36, citing gradual improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margins as key supporting factors.
What's in the News
- OPENLANE announced the launch of Audio Boost AI, a new feature that uses AI to analyze engine audio recordings and flag potential issues for vehicle dealers. This feature is aimed at enhancing the vehicle evaluation process (Key Developments).
- The company completed the repurchase of 53% of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and amended its Credit Agreement. It also secured an additional $550 million in term loans to finance the repurchases (Key Developments).
- OPENLANE raised its earnings guidance for the full year 2025, with expected income from continuing operations increasing to a range of $132 million to $140 million, up from previous guidance of $100 million to $114 million (Key Developments).
- From April 30, 2025 to June 30, 2025, OPENLANE repurchased 413,188 shares for $9.35 million, completing this tranche under the previously announced buyback plan (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- The consensus analyst price target has increased from $30.50 to $31.36, reflecting a modest upward revision.
- The discount rate has risen slightly from 7.82% to 8.03%.
- Revenue growth estimates improved marginally, moving from 5.05% to 5.11%.
- Net profit margin expectations edged up from 10.72% to 10.86%.
- The future P/E ratio forecast was adjusted upward from 17.24x to 17.56x.
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