On Friday, Goldman Sachs began covering Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ: PENG), issuing a Buy rating and setting a price target of $21.00 for the company's stock. The financial institution highlighted Penguin Solutions' strong position in the enterprise AI compute sector, bolstered by the company's 25 years of experience in high-performance computing projects.
Penguin Solutions' revenue streams are diverse, with approximately half of its total revenue in fiscal year 2024 deriving from the more volatile memory and LED markets. Despite this cyclicality, Goldman Sachs expressed optimism about the company's involvement in the enterprise AI space, which is anticipated to contribute to a revenue growth rate of 13% over a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from fiscal year 2024 to 2029. The forecast also includes an expansion in operating margins, fueled by the growth of Penguin Solutions' compute business and a rebound in the memory and LED segments.
The analyst noted that the current trading multiple for Penguin Solutions at 9 times the next twelve months' (NTM) price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is appealing. This valuation is thought to reflect the company's historical exposure to more cyclical markets and its inconsistent performance in capitalizing on AI infrastructure investments.
Goldman Sachs' stance on Penguin Solutions is based on the expectation that the demand for enterprise AI will drive the company's revenue growth and margin expansion. This positive outlook is set against the backdrop of Penguin Solutions' established expertise and anticipated recovery in its more cyclical business areas.
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