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Unveiling 4 Analyst Insights On Dada Nexus

Author: Benzinga Insights | April 25, 2024 02:01pm

In the last three months, 4 analysts have published ratings on Dada Nexus (NASDAQ:DADA), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.

The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.

Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish
Total Ratings 2 0 2 0 0
Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0
1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0
2M Ago 1 0 1 0 0
3M Ago 1 0 0 0 0

Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $2.62, a high estimate of $3.50, and a low estimate of $2.00. This current average represents a 69.53% decrease from the previous average price target of $8.60.

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Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration

The perception of Dada Nexus by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target
Ronald Keung Goldman Sachs Announces Neutral $2.10 -
Thomas Chong Jefferies Lowers Buy $2.90 $8.60
Jin Yoon New Street Research Announces Neutral $2.00 -
Robin Leung Daiwa Capital Announces Buy $3.50 -

Key Insights:

  • Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Dada Nexus. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.
  • Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Dada Nexus compared to the broader market.
  • Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Dada Nexus's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.

To gain a panoramic view of Dada Nexus's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.

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About Dada Nexus

Dada Nexus is a leading crowdsourced delivery service in China. The company has two core businesses, Dada Now, which is an on-demand delivery platform that provides last-mile and intracity services; and JD Daojia, or JDDJ, which is an online on-demand retail platform that connects consumers to merchants with its delivery capabilities. As of 2022, Dada Now accounted for 34% of revenue while JDDJ accounted for the rest. JDDJ and Dada Nexus merged in 2016, where JD.com received 47.4% ownership of the merged entity in exchange for its JDDJ business. As of June 2023, JD.com and Walmart Inc own 53.9% and 9.3% of Dada Nexus, respectively. Dada Nexus competes with other logistics companies such as SF Intra-City, with Didi in its delivery business, and with Meituan in its on-demand retail segment.

Financial Insights: Dada Nexus

Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.

Revenue Challenges: Dada Nexus's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2023, the company experienced a decline of approximately -15.94%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.

Net Margin: Dada Nexus's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -56.9%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.

Return on Equity (ROE): Dada Nexus's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -20.71%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.

Return on Assets (ROA): Dada Nexus's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -15.75%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.

Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, Dada Nexus adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.

Analyst Ratings: What Are They?

Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.

Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.

This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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