Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN) saw its stock plummet 5.22% in pre-market trading on Monday, as investors reacted to a series of negative reports and criticisms from analysts and hedge fund managers. The sharp decline comes after the iBuying platform had experienced a significant rally in recent months, raising questions about the sustainability of its business model and current valuation.
KBW analyst Ryan Tomasello reiterated a Sell rating on Opendoor Technologies, maintaining a price target of $1.00. This bearish outlook signaled a lack of confidence in the company's current valuation and future prospects. Adding to the negative sentiment, hedge fund manager George Noble called Opendoor "total garbage," criticizing its business model and highlighting the company's consistent losses since its founding. Noble warned investors against believing in Opendoor's long-term viability, stating that "the business model does not work and has atrocious unit economics."
The pre-market plunge comes after Opendoor's stock had soared over 1,000% in recent months, driven by speculation and hopes of a turnaround under new management. However, critics argue that the company's cost-cutting measures are unlikely to significantly impact its long-term trajectory. As investors reassess the stock's meteoric rise, concerns about Opendoor's profitability and the sustainability of its business model in the competitive real estate market continue to mount, leading to today's significant sell-off.