Piper Sandler Lowers Galaxy Digital's Target Price Amid Market Challenges
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 01 2025
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Should l Buy GLXY?
Galaxy Digital Inc's stock fell by 5.63% as it crossed below the 5-day SMA, reflecting broader market weakness with the Nasdaq-100 down 0.36% and the S&P 500 down 0.55%.
Piper Sandler has lowered the target price for Galaxy Digital from $42 to $36, citing short-term challenges due to market volatility and execution concerns. Despite maintaining an 'Overweight' rating, this adjustment indicates a cautious outlook for Galaxy Digital's performance amid ongoing market fluctuations.
The reduction in target price may impact investor sentiment, but the long-term potential remains as Galaxy Digital continues to diversify its exposure to digital assets. Investors will be watching closely for any further developments that could influence the company's performance.
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Analyst Views on GLXY
Wall Street analysts forecast GLXY stock price to rise
12 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 26.280
Low
24.00
Averages
43.89
High
60.00
Current: 26.280
Low
24.00
Averages
43.89
High
60.00
About GLXY
Galaxy Digital Inc. is engaged in the business of digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence (AI). The Company's digital assets platform offers institutional access to trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. In addition, it develops and operates data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing workloads. The Company's segments include Digital Assets, Data Centers, and Treasury and Corporate. Its Digital Assets operating business segment provides new products and capabilities such as staking, margin-based financing and active exchange-traded funds. The Data Centers segment comprises the Helios infrastructure assets. The Company's Data Centers segment develops and operates High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure to meet the growing demand for large-scale, power-ready facilities in the AI/HPC industry.
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.
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