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Integral Ad Science Soars 10.28% on Revenue Growth

Mover TrackerMonday, Apr 21, 2025 5:23 am ET

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Integral Ad Science's stock surged 10.28% in pre-market trading on April 21, 2025, marking a significant rise in investor interest and confidence in the company's future prospects.

Morgan Stanley recently lowered its price target for Integral Ad Science from $13.50 to $12.50, maintaining an "equal weight" rating. This adjustment reflects a potential upside of 91.72% from the current stock price, indicating that while there is room for growth, the firm is cautious about the company's immediate performance.

Several other analysts have also weighed in on Integral Ad Science. Scotiabank initiated coverage with a "sector perform" rating and a $12.00 price target. Benchmark reaffirmed a "hold" rating, while Truist Financial upgraded its price target from $16.00 to $17.00 with a "buy" rating. Baird R W downgraded the stock from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating, and Oppenheimer reiterated an "outperform" rating. The consensus rating among analysts is a "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $14.35.

In terms of financial performance, Integral Ad Science reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.09 for the latest quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.12. The company's revenue for the quarter was $153.00 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $148.83 million. Despite the miss on EPS, the revenue growth of 13.9% year-over-year indicates a strong performance in the digital advertising verification market.

Insider trading activity has also been notable. CEO Lisa Utzschneider sold 8,547 shares at an average price of $6.85, reducing her position by 2.44%. Over the past three months, insiders have sold a total of 90,303 shares worth $706,660. Institutional investors have shown significant interest, with several hedge funds increasing their stakes in the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd., Jennison Associates LLC, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Envestnet Asset Management Inc., and Arizona State Retirement System all boosted their holdings in the fourth quarter, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

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