Citi Raises Web Travel Group Target Price Amid Positive FY25 Outlook

2 min read | November 28, 2024 12:59 PM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights

  • EBITDA Upgrade: Citi upgraded its FY25 EBITDA estimate for Web Travel Group's business travel distribution segment by approximately 4%, citing better-than-expected outlooks.
  • Revenue Growth: The company reported 1H FY25 revenue of AU$170.4 million, marking a modest 1% increase year-over-year.
  • Market Performance: Total transaction value (TTV) growth significantly outpaced the broader market, coupled with a sequential improvement in implied revenue margins.
  • Buyback Program: A AU$150 million share buyback announcement further bolstered investor confidence.

Citi has increased its target price for Web Travel Group (ASX:WEB) to AU$5.65 per share from AU$5.55, maintaining its "neutral/high risk" rating. The revision follows the company’s latest half-year performance and projections for FY25, which showed resilience in a challenging market environment.

Citi’s Analysis

While Citi acknowledged that the overall results and outlook were “better than feared,” it noted that adjustments for pro-forma corporate costs and accounting changes left the outcomes broadly aligned with expectations.

Citi highlighted several positives in Web Travel Group’s results, including strong TTV growth and the improved revenue margin. However, the company’s year-to-date stock performance remains under pressure, with a 25.8% decline as of the last close.

Market Sentiment

Despite challenges, Web Travel Group's steady revenue and strategic buyback are seen as potential stabilizers for its stock. Investors and analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with Citi's updated target price signaling confidence in the company’s longer-term prospects while acknowledging near-term risks


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