On Friday, Barclays downgraded Safestore Holdings Plc (LSE:SAFE) stock, a prominent self-storage company, from "Overweight" to "Equalweight." Alongside the downgrade, the firm set a price target for Safestore at GBP8.85. The change in rating comes as Safestore's share price has met the previously set target, prompting a reassessment of the stock's outlook by the analyst.
The Barclays analyst pointed out that while Safestore's share price has reached the set target, there is no anticipated earnings momentum in the near term due to the company's focus on developing its pipeline. Despite this, an improvement in occupational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is expected moving forward.
In comparison, the analyst expressed a preference for Big Yellow (OTC:YELLQ) Group within the self-storage sector. This preference is based on Big Yellow's similar Earnings Per Share (EPS) yield, coupled with a higher potential for earnings growth as projected in their analysis.
Safestore Holdings Plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, is now positioned with an "Equalweight" rating by Barclays, indicating a neutral perspective on the stock's potential performance.
The price target of GBP8.85 set by Barclays serves as a benchmark for investors, reflecting the firm's current valuation of Safestore's shares in light of the company's strategic focus and expected industry performance.
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