Morgan Stanley Reinstates Equal-Weight Rating for WW International with a Price Target of $45.00.

Morgan Stanley reinstates WW International (WW) with an "Equal-Weight" rating and a price target of $45.00. The rating follows a prior rating action by LUCID CAPITAL MARKETS. WW International offers weight loss solutions, including in-person workshops, digital solutions, and medication for those who qualify. Analysts forecast an average target price of $1.00 with a high estimate of $1.10 and a low estimate of $0.90. The average target implies a 97.58% downside from the current price of $41.31.

Morgan Stanley has reaffirmed an "equal weight" rating for WW International (NASDAQ:WW), with a price target of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.49% based on the stock's previous close [1]. This rating follows a prior downgrade by LUCID CAPITAL MARKETS. The company, which offers weight loss solutions including in-person workshops, digital solutions, and medication for those who qualify, has been subject to varying analyst opinions.

WW International's recent earnings report showed a loss of ($0.47) earnings per share for the quarter, missing expectations, but revenue surpassed analyst predictions at $186.57 million [1]. Despite this, analysts forecast an average target price of $1.00 with a high estimate of $1.10 and a low estimate of $0.90 [1]. The average target implies a 97.58% downside from the current price of $41.31.

Morgan Stanley's decision to reaffirm the "equal weight" rating comes amid strong institutional investor interest, with a hedge fund recently acquiring a new stake in WW International by purchasing 100,000 shares valued at approximately $127,000 [1]. This move reflects the growing confidence of institutional investors in the company's long-term prospects.

Separately, Wall Street Zen began coverage on shares of WW International in a research note on Friday, May 16th, setting a "hold" rating on the stock [1]. This consensus rating of "Hold" reflects a cautious approach among analysts, with one investment analyst rating the stock with a sell rating, three issuing a hold rating, and one assigning a buy rating to the company's stock [1].

In conclusion, while WW International faces significant challenges, the reaffirmation of its "equal weight" rating by Morgan Stanley suggests that the market may be pricing in a potential recovery. However, the substantial downside risk, as indicated by the average target price, highlights the need for cautious optimism among investors.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/ww-international-nasdaqww-earns-equal-weight-rating-from-morgan-stanley-2025-08-01/
[2] https://za.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/teslas-samsung-order-shift-unlikely-to-hurt-tsmc-morgan-stanley-3816663
[3] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/WW/