Analysts Have Just Cut Their Copperleaf Technologies Inc. (TSE:CPLF) Revenue Estimates By 11%
Today is shaping up negative for Copperleaf Technologies Inc. (TSE:CPLF) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a substantial negative revision to this year's forecasts. This report focused on revenue estimates, and it looks as though the consensus view of the business has become substantially more conservative.
After this downgrade, Copperleaf Technologies' seven analysts are now forecasting revenues of CA$89m in 2023. This would be a huge 22% improvement in sales compared to the last 12 months. Losses are supposed to balloon 21% to CA$0.48 per share. Yet before this consensus update, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of CA$100m and losses of CA$0.44 per share in 2023. Ergo, there's been a clear change in sentiment, with the analysts administering a notable cut to this year's revenue estimates, while at the same time increasing their loss per share forecasts.
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The consensus price target fell 5.7% to CA$6.54, with the analysts clearly concerned about the company following the weaker revenue and earnings outlook. That's not the only conclusion we can draw from this data however, as some investors also like to consider the spread in estimates when evaluating analyst price targets. Currently, the most bullish analyst values Copperleaf Technologies at CA$8.00 per share, while the most bearish prices it at CA$5.00. Analysts definitely have varying views on the business, but the spread of estimates is not wide enough in our view to suggest that extreme outcomes could await Copperleaf Technologies shareholders.
Another way we can view these estimates is in the context of the bigger picture, such as how the forecasts stack up against past performance, and whether forecasts are more or less bullish relative to other companies in the industry. The period to the end of 2023 brings more of the same, according to the analysts, with revenue forecast to display 22% growth on an annualised basis. That is in line with its 24% annual growth over the past three years. Compare this with the broader industry, which analyst estimates (in aggregate) suggest will see revenues grow 15% annually. So although Copperleaf Technologies is expected to maintain its revenue growth rate, it's definitely expected to grow faster than the wider industry.
The Bottom Line
The most important thing to take away is that analysts increased their loss per share estimates for this year. Unfortunately, analysts also downgraded their revenue estimates, although our data indicates revenues are expected to perform better than the wider market. Furthermore, there was a cut to the price target, suggesting that the latest news has led to more pessimism about the intrinsic value of the business. Overall, given the drastic downgrade to this year's forecasts, we'd be feeling a little more wary of Copperleaf Technologies going forwards.
Still, the long-term prospects of the business are much more relevant than next year's earnings. We have estimates - from multiple Copperleaf Technologies analysts - going out to 2025, and you can see them free on our platform here.
Of course, seeing company management invest large sums of money in a stock can be just as useful as knowing whether analysts are downgrading their estimates. So you may also wish to search this free list of stocks that insiders are buying.
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