Banco Santander Sells 49% Stake in Polish Unit, Cramer Recommends Buy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 16 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Santander Stake Sale: Banco Santander sold a 49% stake in its Polish subsidiary to Erste Group on January 9, aiming to optimize asset allocation and enhance capital liquidity, which is expected to strengthen its competitive position in the Central and Eastern European market.
- Cramer Buy Recommendation: On CNBC, Jim Cramer praised Banco Santander as a “terrific” investment, indicating strong market confidence in the bank's future growth potential, which may attract more investor interest in its stock.
- Positive Outlook for Origin Bancorp: Cramer expressed optimism about Origin Bancorp, advising investors to buy more on any price pullbacks, with the company set to release its Q4 and full-year 2025 results on January 28, potentially driving further stock price appreciation.
- Cava Executive Appointment: Cava announced Doug Thompson as COO effective March 2, a move that could enhance operational efficiency and market competitiveness, further driving its stock price upward.
Analyst Views on ADSK
Wall Street analysts forecast ADSK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ADSK is 373.71 USD with a low forecast of 330.00 USD and a high forecast of 400.00 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.
23 Analyst Rating
19 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 268.090
Low
330.00
Averages
373.71
High
400.00
Current: 268.090
Low
330.00
Averages
373.71
High
400.00
About ADSK
Autodesk, Inc. is engaged in three-dimensional (3D) design, engineering and entertainment technology solutions, spanning architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media and entertainment. Its architecture, engineering, construction and operations products improve the way building, infrastructure, and industrial projects are designed, built, and operated. Its product development and manufacturing software provides manufacturers in the automotive, transportation, industrial machinery, consumer products, and building product industries with comprehensive digital design, engineering, manufacturing, and production solutions. Its product offerings include AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Build, BIM Collaborate Pro, Revit, Tandem, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Inventor, Vault, Maya, and 3ds Max. AutoCAD Civil 3D solution offers a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution for civil engineering, including land development, transportation, and environmental projects.
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.
