ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) stock climbed during intraday trading Wednesday as Benchmark remained bullish on the company with a Buy rating.
ChargePoint, an electric vehicle charging network provider, has encountered a price target adjustment from Benchmark, a financial analysis firm. The firm has revised its price target to $3.00 from the previous $4.25 while maintaining a Buy rating. This adjustment reflects current market conditions and sector-wide pressures impacting the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry.
The decision to lower the price target follows discussions with the CFO of ChargePoint, who reaffirmed the company’s aim to achieve a positive EBITDA by 2025. However, Benchmark remains optimistic about the company’s long-term prospects, citing recent strategic initiatives and partnerships as indicators of operational progress and growth potential.
ChargePoint has recently announced significant partnerships with Porsche and LG, underscoring its expansion efforts and strategic positioning in the EV charging infrastructure market. Benchmark viewed these collaborations as pivotal to the company’s strategic goals and financial outlook.
The financial analysis firm acknowledged the challenges within a “depressed comp group,” referring to comparable companies facing similar market conditions. However, the revised price target implies a significant upside potential of over 100% for CHPT stock. Benchmark considers the stock oversold at its current valuation, which presents a potentially attractive opportunity for investors.
ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) Stock Movement
CHPT stock surged 16.08% on Wednesday, closing at $1.66, marking an 18.57% increase for the week. The trading volume was 23,299,976 shares, significantly higher than the average daily volume of 13.42 million.
