Canaccord Genuity backs Doximity stock as new Portal expands market reach

EditorEmilio Ghigini
Published 08/20/2024, 07:30 PM
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Tuesday, Canaccord Genuity maintained a Buy rating on Doximity Inc (NYSE: NYSE:DOCS) stock and increased the price target to $40 from $37.

The firm's confidence in the company has grown after discussions with Doximity's management at Canaccord Genuity's 44th Annual Growth Conference. The analysts believe that Doximity's new Portal offering will significantly impact the company's long-term growth and market share.

The Portal is expected to differentiate Doximity from its competitors, enhance agency relationships, and broaden the total addressable market to include small and medium-sized pharma companies.

Previously, these smaller entities did not meet Doximity's minimum requirements. With the Portal currently available to 30% of clients, its expansion and the addition of features like content creation and lower pricing are anticipated to attract more users.

Canaccord Genuity foresees potential for positive financial surprises in the second half of fiscal year 2025, despite Doximity's conservative annual guidance. This caution is attributed to the company's desire to avoid past guidance errors, the volatility of in-year upsells, and the expectation that the overall market will continue to grow at a rate of 5-7% in the calendar year 2024.

The analysts note that while the conservative guidance suggests a year-over-year growth of 2.8-6.3% for the second half of FY'25, the first half of the year already achieved a 14.2% growth.

This conservative stance is seen as a strategic move by the management, reflecting a prudent approach in light of the previous year's strongest upsells occurring in the third quarter and the ongoing market conditions.

In other recent news, Doximity Inc. has been the focus of several analyst firms due to its financial performance. Truist Securities increased its FY25 revenue estimate for Doximity to $522.8 million, maintaining a hold rating on the stock.

The firm also adjusted the FY26 revenue projection slightly lower to $571.9 million. Similarly, Piper Sandler raised its price target for Doximity to $31.00, following the company's robust earnings.

Meanwhile, Needham upgraded its rating on Doximity to Buy, setting a price target of $38.00, citing strong momentum with large customers and new product innovations. Evercore ISI also increased the price target for Doximity to $34.00, following the company's robust financial results.

However, Wells Fargo downgraded Doximity's shares and reduced the price target to $19.00, citing concerns over the company's growth trajectory. These recent developments reflect the varied reactions from investors and analysts to Doximity's recent earnings report and financial performance.

InvestingPro Insights

Recent data from InvestingPro underscores Canaccord Genuity's positive outlook on Doximity Inc (NYSE: DOCS). With a robust gross profit margin of 89.65% in the last twelve months as of Q1 2023, Doximity demonstrates a strong ability to generate revenue over its cost of goods sold, which could be a key driver in their long-term growth and market share expansion as highlighted by the analysts.

InvestingPro Tips also reveal that Doximity has been prudent in its financial management, holding more cash than debt on its balance sheet, which is a reassuring sign for investors concerned about the company's financial stability. Moreover, the company's management has shown confidence in Doximity's future by aggressively buying back shares, a move that often reflects a belief in the company's undervalued stock price and a commitment to shareholder value.

For investors seeking additional insights, there are 17 more InvestingPro Tips available, offering a comprehensive analysis of Doximity's financial health and market position. The current market cap is approximately $6.69 billion, with a P/E ratio of 42.04, signaling that investors are willing to pay a higher price for earnings, potentially due to expectations of future growth. Furthermore, the company's revenue growth of nearly 13% over the last twelve months demonstrates its ability to expand its business effectively.

These metrics, combined with the strategic moves by Doximity's management as discussed at Canaccord Genuity's 44th Annual Growth Conference, paint a picture of a company poised for continued success. Investors can explore further by visiting https://www.investing.com/pro/DOCS for additional InvestingPro Tips and real-time metrics.

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