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Baird bullish on MongoDB stock despite mixed commentary on margin outlook

EditorEmilio Ghigini
Published 2024-12-10, 02:52 a/m
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On Tuesday, Baird reaffirmed its positive outlook on MongoDB , Inc. (NASDAQ:MDB) stock, a leading database platform, by maintaining an Outperform rating and increasing the price target to $390 from $380.

This adjustment follows the company's announcement of robust financial results for the third fiscal quarter, which also led to an uptick in full-year guidance. According to InvestingPro data, the stock appears overvalued at current levels, with analyst targets ranging from $180 to $520.

MongoDB's shares experienced an initial surge after the announcement of the stronger-than-expected FQ3 earnings on Monday. The stock has shown remarkable momentum, posting a 56% gain over the past six months and an 8% increase in the past week alone.

However, the gains were later offset due to mixed reactions during the company's conference call and the high expectations set prior to the earnings release. Despite this, the company's Atlas (NYSE:ATCO) product reported a notable 26% growth, surpassing forecasts, although its consumption growth did not match the levels seen a year prior.

The company's Enterprise Advanced (EA) product also performed well, exceeding estimates and contributing significantly to the overall positive financial outcome. MongoDB's success in this quarter was partly attributed to the strong performance of EA, which helped drive the company's revenue growth of 22.4% year-over-year.

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In light of these results, MongoDB has communicated its intention to continue investing in growth opportunities. While this strategic move has sparked some concerns regarding the future margins for the fiscal year 2026, the investment is expected to support the company's long-term expansion.

Baird's decision to raise MongoDB's price target to $390 reflects confidence in the company's growth potential. The firm remains optimistic about MongoDB's trajectory, despite the mixed sentiments following the conference call and the discussions around future investments impacting margins.

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