Why ChargePoint Stock Hit A New All-Time Low Today
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CHPT) stock fell 6.3% to a new all-time low of $1.86 after UBS analyst Robert Jamieson downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and cut the price target from $9 to $2.25. The downgrade follows ChargePoint's preliminary Q3 results, which showed lower-than-expected revenue and the announcement of a new CEO, Rick Wilmer. The company's revenue is projected to be between $108 million to $113 million, well below the forecast of $150 million to $165 million, due to market pressures, delivery delays, and economic conditions. ChargePoint is also facing non-cash impairment charges and operating expense adjustments, although its cash position and credit facilities are reportedly stable.
November 28, 2023 | 5:56 pm
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ChargePoint's stock price dropped to an all-time low following a downgrade by UBS and a significant cut in the price target, coupled with disappointing preliminary Q3 results and a CEO change.
The downgrade by a major analyst and the reduction in price target are strong negative signals to investors, likely leading to a decrease in investor confidence and a short-term negative impact on the stock price. The preliminary Q3 results showing revenue well below expectations add to the negative sentiment, as does the transition to a new CEO during a challenging period.
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