Quick Look:
- Mobileye’s stock surged 23.5% this week, outperforming the IPO Index (0.5%) and the S&P 500 (1.3%).
- The Bank of Nova Scotia acquired $402,000 shares, and the National Bank of Canada FI boosted its holdings by 90%.
- CEO Patrick P. Gelsinger purchased over 3,600 shares, indicating strong confidence in the company.
Mobileye Global Inc., a leader in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, is making waves in the global market with its cutting-edge innovations. The company operates through its Mobileye and Other segments, offering products that enhance driving safety and convenience.
Mobileye’s Driver Assist: Cutting-Edge Safety Features
Mobileye’s product portfolio includes the Driver Assist system, which integrates various safety features, real-time detection capabilities, safety alerts, and emergency interventions. Their Cloud-Enhanced Driver Assist provides real-time scene interpretations for drivers. Meanwhile, the Mobileye SuperVision Lite offers a comprehensive navigation and assisted driving solution. The flagship Mobileye SuperVision delivers an advanced point-to-point assisted driving navigation solution enhanced with cloud-based features.
Mobileye’s stock performance has been impressive, significantly outpacing the market. This week, the IPO Index rose by 0.5% and the S&P 500 by 1.3%, but Mobileye surged by a remarkable 23.5%. In stark contrast, Core & Main experienced a 17.5% decline.
Mobileye Outpaces Market with a 23.5% Stock Increase
Institutional investments have shown strong confidence in Mobileye’s future. The Bank of Nova Scotia recently acquired 9,281 shares valued at $402,000. In the last quarters, Principal Securities Inc. and Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC established new stakes worth $28,000 and $35,000, respectively.
National Bank of Canada FI significantly boosted its holdings by 90% in the fourth quarter. Now, it owns 1,425 shares valued at $59,000. Venturi Wealth Management LLC increased its stake by 33.3%, now holding 1,600 shares worth $69,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its stake by 52.9% in the third quarter, with new ownership of 2,266 shares valued at $94,000. Overall, institutional ownership stands at 13.25%.
Institutional Investments Boost Mobileye’s Market Position
CEO Patrick P. Gelsinger has been actively purchasing shares, demonstrating his confidence in the company. On April 29th, he acquired 2,000 shares at $27.53 each, amounting to $55,060, bringing his total holdings to 131,095 shares valued at approximately $3.6 million. Furthermore, on May 1st, he bought an additional 1,611 shares at $28.17 per share, totalling $45,381.87, increasing his ownership to 132,706 shares worth about $3.7 million. Insider ownership in the company stands at 1.80%.
CEO Patrick Gelsinger Increases Holdings to $3.7 Million
Analyst ratings reflect a moderate buy consensus with an average target price of $39.82. TD Cowen raised their target price from $35.00 to $37.00, maintaining a buy rating. Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock from Equal Weight to Underweight, reducing the target price from $26.00 to $25.00. Citigroup lowered its target from $58.00 to $53.00 but upheld a buy rating. Moreover, Piper Sandler increased their target price from $31.00 to $32.00, giving a neutral rating. Wolfe Research upgraded the stock from Peer Perform to Outperform, setting a target price of $41.00.
Analysts Set Average Target Price at $39.82 for Mobileye
As of Friday, Mobileye’s stock opened at $31.68 on NASDAQ, with a 50-day moving average of $29.14 and a 200-day moving average of $31.49. The company’s market capitalisation is $25.54 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of -150.85 and a PEG ratio 17.96. Moreover, the stock’s beta is low at 0.03, indicating minimal volatility. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has seen a low of $23.49 and a high of $45.10.
Mobileye Reports $239 Million Revenue, Beats Estimates
In its latest earnings report on April 25th, Mobileye reported earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.14, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.11. However, revenue reached $239.00 million, surpassing the expected $226.60 million. The company’s net margin was -8.92%, with a return on equity of 1.76%. Analysts predict an EPS of 0.1 for the current year.
Mobileye Global Inc. continues demonstrating robust market performance and strategic growth, underscored by substantial institutional investments and positive analyst ratings. The company is poised for sustained success and innovation as it advances in the ADAS and autonomous driving sectors.
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