Polestar Downgraded On Price Cuts, Anti-China Concerns: '2024 Will Be A Make-Or-Break Year'
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter downgraded Polestar Automotive Holding (NASDAQ:PSNY) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $3 to $2 due to concerns over EV price wars and anti-China sentiment in Europe. Potter highlighted the challenges Polestar faces, including the potential impact of tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and the critical importance of the success of the newly-launched Polestar 3 and 4 SUVs for the company's future. Despite liking Polestar's designs, the analyst is concerned about the company's high price points and the possibility of production relocation to avoid tariffs, which could jeopardize its 2025 financial targets.
March 15, 2024 | 3:44 pm
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Polestar was downgraded by Piper Sandler from Overweight to Neutral with a price target reduction from $3 to $2, amid concerns over EV price wars and anti-China sentiment in Europe.
The downgrade and price target reduction by Piper Sandler are likely to negatively impact investor sentiment towards PSNY in the short term. Concerns over EV price wars and anti-China sentiment in Europe, as well as the critical importance of the success of the Polestar 3 and 4 SUVs, are significant factors that could affect the company's stock price. Additionally, the potential for tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and the possibility of production relocation could further impact the company's financial targets and investor confidence.
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