Ermenegildo Zegna Downgraded by BofA, Shares Plunge 13.25%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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- Rating Downgrade Impact: Bank of America analyst Daria Nasledysheva downgraded Zegna's rating from buy to hold, causing the stock to plummet 13.25% during the trading session, closing at $9.56, indicating market concerns about its future performance.
- Price Target Adjustment: Nasledysheva lowered Zegna's price target from $11.50 to $11.20, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's transformation into a luxury leisurewear brand, suggesting diminished confidence in its growth potential.
- Brand Growth Challenges: The analyst highlighted potential growth lag for Zegna's Thom Browne and Tom Ford brands, particularly following recent C-suite changes, which may hinder margin improvement and increase future uncertainties.
- Executive Changes Context: Earlier this year, Zegna underwent several executive changes, with founder Ermenegildo Zegna stepping down as CEO and Gianluca Tagliabue taking over, and while this transition appears smooth, the market remains cautious about the new leadership team's performance.
Analyst Views on ZGN
Wall Street analysts forecast ZGN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ZGN is 11.10 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 12.00 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.
7 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 11.020
Low
10.00
Averages
11.10
High
12.00
Current: 11.020
Low
10.00
Averages
11.10
High
12.00
About ZGN
Ermenegildo Zegna NV is an Italy-based manufacturer of high-end menswear and accessories. The Company focuses on producing different kinds of apparel, including outerwear such as jackets, suits, blazers, shirts, pants and jeans, as well as shoes, sportswear and accessories. The Company is active worldwide.
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.
