Gauzy Ltd's stock surged by 40.69% as it crossed above the 5-day SMA, despite the broader market context where the S&P 500 dipped slightly by 0.03%.
The surge comes amid severe investor concerns following the announcement of a class action lawsuit against Gauzy for alleged financial misstatements and debt defaults. The lawsuit highlights significant deficiencies in the company's disclosure practices, which have led to a loss of investor trust and potential insolvency risks for its subsidiaries in France. This legal action has prompted investors to reconsider their positions, leading to a temporary rebound in the stock price despite ongoing financial instability.
The implications of this lawsuit could be profound, as it not only threatens Gauzy's financial health but also raises questions about its future financing capabilities. Investors are advised to monitor the situation closely as the legal proceedings unfold.
Wall Street analysts forecast GAUZ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GAUZ is 2.38 USD with a low forecast of 2.25 USD and a high forecast of 2.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast GAUZ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GAUZ is 2.38 USD with a low forecast of 2.25 USD and a high forecast of 2.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
0 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 1.000
Low
2.25
Averages
2.38
High
2.50
Current: 1.000
Low
2.25
Averages
2.38
High
2.50
B. Riley
Josh Nichols
Buy -> Neutral
downgrade
$10
2025-11-18
Reason
B. Riley
Josh Nichols
Price Target
$10
AI Analysis
2025-11-18
downgrade
Buy -> Neutral
Reason
B. Riley analyst Josh Nichols downgraded Gauzy to Neutral from Buy with a price target of $2.25, down from $10. The firm also dropped coverage of the name. This follows Gauzy's announcement that it is postponing its Q3 earnings release due to a court-ordered French insolvency proceeding. With minimal disclosure, the binary restructuring outcome, and uncertainty around operational continuity, the company's path forward is unclear, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Barclays
Overweight
downgrade
$13 -> $10
2025-08-14
Reason
Barclays
Price Target
$13 -> $10
2025-08-14
downgrade
Overweight
Reason
Barclays lowered the firm's price target on Gauzy to $10 from $13 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The company reported a soft Q2 due to timing delays on sales and sharp decrementals but its order volume remains robust, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm sees a "heavy lift" for Gauzy to meet its fiscal year outlook.
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B. Riley
Buy
downgrade
$14 -> $13
2025-05-15
Reason
B. Riley
Price Target
$14 -> $13
2025-05-15
downgrade
Buy
Reason
B. Riley lowered the firm's price target on Gauzy to $13 from $14 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares following the Q1 report. While tariff and operational uncertainty temporarily impacted certain customer orders in Q1, management reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, emphasizing a stronger second half following a lumpy start to the year, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Barclays
Overweight
downgrade
$15 -> $13
2025-05-14
Reason
Barclays
Price Target
$15 -> $13
2025-05-14
downgrade
Overweight
Reason
Barclays lowered the firm's price target on Gauzy to $13 from $15 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The company reported a "soft" Q1, dragged by tariff related sales delays and sharp decrementals, the analyst tells investors in a research note. However, the firm believes Gauzy's forward commentary is more encouraging with expectations for little to no tariff impact.
About GAUZ
Gauzy Ltd is an Israel-based company that is primarily engaged in material science and nanotechnology. The Company is focused on development and production of LCG (Light Control Glass) in Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) or Suspended Particle Device (SPD) technology. The technology of the Company enables windows to dim and tint without losing the view through exterior windows. The Company manufactures its products for four sectors: Architecture, Automotive, Aeronautics, and Safety Tech. In the Architecture sector, the Company uses its glass technologies to build spaces. In the Automotive sector, the Company delivers glass technologies to passenger vehicles, agricultural & construction vehicles, railway, and marine. In the Aeronautics sector, the Company produces cabin and cockpit shading systems for commercial and business aircraft. In the Safety Tech sector, the Company designs Driver Protection Systems. The Firm operates in Israel as well as worldwide through its subsidiaries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
