Needham Maintains 'Buy' Rating for Stratasys with Lowered Price Target

Analyst James Ricchiuti maintains a 'Buy' rating for Stratasys (SSYS) despite adjusting the price target from $15 to $13, a 13.33% decrease. The company's future prospects remain positive despite the revised projection. Investors will monitor how Stratasys performs against the latest expectations. The average one-year price target is $13.25, indicating an upside of 37.31% from the current price. The estimated GF Value for Stratasys in one year is $11.11, suggesting a 15.13% upside from the current price.

Stratasys Ltd (SSYS) has revised its 2025 financial outlook due to economic headwinds, while analysts maintain a positive outlook on the company's prospects. The company reported a modest increase in Q2 revenues to $138.1 million, with non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) at $0.03. Despite the downward revision in 2025 revenue projections from $570 to $585 million to a range of $550 to $560 million, Stratasys anticipates generating positive operating cash flow and projects an adjusted EBITDA between $30 million and $32 million.

Analysts have set an average price target of $13.25 for Stratasys shares, suggesting a potential 16.53% upside from the current stock price of $11.37. This average target price indicates a bullish consensus, with four analysts setting their price targets between $17.00 and $7.00. The consensus from five brokerage firms places Stratasys with an average brokerage recommendation of 2.2, translating to an "Outperform" rating.

GuruFocus estimates the one-year GF Value for Stratasys at $11.11, suggesting a potential 15.13% upside from the current trading price of $11.37. This valuation is based on historical multiples, past business growth, and anticipated future performance.

Stratasys' stock fell sharply by 14.25% in pre-market trading following the release of its Q2 2025 earnings, closing at $9.39. Despite meeting earnings expectations, the stock's decline reflects investor concerns over future growth prospects and broader market trends. The company's leadership in additive manufacturing and strategic collaborations with major players like GM and Toyota are expected to drive future growth.

Analyst James Ricchiuti maintains a 'Buy' rating for Stratasys, adjusting the price target from $15 to $13, a 13.33% decrease. Despite the downward revision in the price target, Ricchiuti's positive outlook on Stratasys' future prospects underscores the company's potential for growth and innovation in the digital manufacturing sector.

Stratasys' 2025 revenue projections, along with the company's strategic initiatives and product launches, will be closely monitored by investors. The company's ability to navigate economic uncertainties and capitalize on growth opportunities in high-growth sectors will be critical to its future success.

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[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3058323/stratasys-ssys-revises-2025-financial-outlook-amid-q2-results
[2] https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-stratasys-q2-2025-sees-revenue-rise-stock-dips-93CH-4188719