Maize and Blue Stock Pitch Competition 2024 Showcases Analytical Excellence With Surprising Results, Including A Bearish Call
Portfolio Pulse from Josh Walter
The Maize and Blue Stock Pitch Competition 2024 at the University of Michigan showcased students' stock analysis skills with Jayant S. Namdhari winning first place for a bearish thesis on Hims & Hers Health Inc. (HIMS). Other notable pitches included bullish theses on Garrett Motion Inc. (GTX) and Burford Capital Limited (BUR), and a variety of other companies were analyzed, demonstrating the event's contribution to finance education.
February 29, 2024 | 10:21 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
Contestant A's long thesis on Burford Capital Limited highlighted its unique market position, predicting a price target of $26.70.
The analysis emphasized Burford's first-mover advantage and recent key case settlements.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Dylan Castro presented a bullish thesis on Garrett Motion Inc., with a price target of $13.35 by December 2025.
Castro's optimism is based on legislative developments and GTX's innovation capabilities post-restructuring.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Jayant S. Namdhari presented a bearish thesis on Hims & Hers Health Inc., predicting a significant downside with a price target of $5.98.
Namdhari's analysis focused on the high-churn business model and overestimated TAM, suggesting a downward revision of long-term targets.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90