Shares of I3 Verticals Inc. (IIIV) plummeted 5.03% during intraday trading on Wednesday, as multiple analysts adjusted their price targets for the technology company. The significant drop comes amid a series of analyst reports that paint a mixed picture for the stock's future.
KeyBanc Capital Markets lowered its price target on I3 Verticals from $35 to $32, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. Similarly, Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette reduced the firm's price target to $28 from $30, keeping an Equal Weight rating. These downward revisions in price targets likely contributed to the negative sentiment surrounding the stock.
Despite the price target cuts, it's worth noting that analysts haven't entirely soured on I3 Verticals. DA Davidson reiterated its Buy rating on the stock, while Morgan Stanley maintained its Equal-Weight stance. KeyBanc, despite lowering its price target, also kept its Overweight rating. This suggests that while near-term expectations have been tempered, some analysts still see potential in the company's long-term prospects. However, the market's immediate reaction appears to be focused on the lowered price targets, driving the stock's significant decline during the trading session.