Brazil's PagSeguro Digital Gets A Boost: Goldman Sachs Upgrades Stock, Forecasts Stronger 2024 Growth
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Goldman Sachs analyst Tito Labarta upgraded PagSeguro Digital Ltd (NYSE:PAGS) to Neutral from Sell and increased the price target to $13.8 from $7.40. Labarta forecasts low double-digit TPV growth throughout 2024, improved revenue growth quarter-over-quarter, and a stabilization of net margin due to declining interest rates. The analyst expects higher loan book and deposit base growth, but with caution on unsecured credit. Despite concerns over declining take rates due to lower interest rates and competition, the outlook for Brazil's Payment Technology sector is slightly more favorable. Labarta predicts Q4 FY23 recurring earnings of R$487 million and TPV of R$104.8 billion, both exceeding consensus. PAGS shares rose 0.95% to $12.72.

January 22, 2024 | 7:03 pm
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Goldman Sachs upgraded PagSeguro Digital to Neutral and raised the price target to $13.8, expecting stronger growth and improved financial performance in 2024.
The upgrade by Goldman Sachs to a Neutral rating from Sell and the increase in price target are strong positive signals that can lead to increased investor confidence and potential stock price appreciation in the short term. The analyst's positive outlook on revenue growth and net margin stabilization, along with the stock's recent positive price action, further support the likelihood of a short-term positive impact on PAGS's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100