On September 10, 2023, investment firm CenterBook Partners LP revealed that it had significantly increased its position in Nuvei Co. (NASDAQ:NVEI) during the first quarter. According to documents filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, CenterBook Partners LP acquired an additional 66,369 shares of Nuvei’s stock, an impressive increase of 812.3%. As a result, the institutional investor now owns a total of 74,540 shares with an estimated value of $3,244,000 as of its most recent filing.
Nuvei Co., listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol NVEI, recently reported its quarterly earnings for the period ending August 9th. The company disclosed that it achieved earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19 for the quarter. However, this fell short of analysts’ consensus estimates by $0.06 per share—specifically $0.25 per share.
Furthermore, Nuvei recorded a return on equity (ROE) of 6.83% and a net margin of 2.03%. These figures provide insights into the company’s profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholders’ investments. Despite missing EPS expectations, Nuvei managed to generate revenue amounting to $307.03 million for the quarter—slightly surpassing analysts’ projections which stood at $306.48 million.
Looking ahead to the remainder of the fiscal year, equities research analysts predict Nuvei Co.’s earnings per share will reach approximately 0.83 cents based on average forecasts.
Nuvei is a leading financial technology company that specializes in providing payment solutions and software for businesses across various industries globally. The company offers an extensive suite of innovative payment solutions tailored to meet evolving customer demands and technological advancements.
As of now, further details regarding CenterBook Partners LP’s specific reasons for boosting its holdings in Nuvei Co. are unknown. However, this significant increase in their position indicates growing confidence in the company’s potential for long-term growth and profitability.
In conclusion, despite falling short of analysts’ earnings estimates, Nuvei Co. remains an important player in the financial technology sector. The recent surge in CenterBook Partners LP’s stake signals positive sentiment towards Nuvei and its ability to thrive in an ever-evolving industry. Investors and industry observers will undoubtedly keep a close eye on Nuvei as it navigates its path towards sustained success.
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Nuvei: Institutional Investors Increase Stakes as Analysts Offer Varying Perspectives
Institutional investors have recently made significant modifications to their holdings of Nuvei, a global payment technology company. One notable investor is Capital International Investors, which increased its stake in Nuvei by an impressive 102.5% during the first quarter of this year. As a result, Capital International Investors now owns a total of 7,269,586 shares valued at $546,607,000.
Another major investor that has significantly boosted its stake in Nuvei is Wellington Management Group LLP. The firm increased its holdings by 70.0% during the same quarter, bringing its total ownership to 4,672,026 shares valued at $352,221,000.
Senator Investment Group LP also entered the scene by acquiring a new position in Nuvei during the first quarter. With an investment worth approximately $45,701,000, Senator Investment Group LP signals its confidence in the company’s potential and growth prospects.
Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., not one to be left behind, also increased its stake in Nuvei by a staggering 263.6% during the first quarter of this year. This move positions them as one of the largest institutional investors with 1,338,917 shares valued at $58,329,000.
Finally on this list is FMR LLC who has boosted their stake in Nuvei by 20.9% during Q1 2023. They currently own a total of 4,7692,,302 shares valued at $20777000.
It’s important to note that these institutional investors collectively own 26.19% of Nuvei’s stock – an impressive figure that indicates an overwhelming degree of confidence in the company’s future prospects and potentially reflects positively upon investor sentiment.
Turning our attention to market activity on September 10th this year(NASDAQ:NVEI), Nuvei experienced a decline in trading price by $0.29 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching a price of $18.00. A total of 553,239 shares were exchanged, compared to Nuvei’s average volume of 630,700 shares.
Furthermore, it is worth noting Nuvei’s 50-day moving average which stands at $25.34 and its 200-day moving average at $32.21.
The stock has seen significant fluctuations over the past year with a 1-year low of $15.87 and a 1-year high of $43.81 – both indicators that demonstrate the volatility inherent in this particular market sector.
As of September 10th, Nuvei Co. has a market capitalization of approximately $2.50 billion and boasts financial metrics such as a P/E ratio of 128.57 and a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 – all factors that warrant further analysis for potential investors.
The dividend side comes into play as well, with Nuvei recently disclosing their quarterly dividend that was paid on Tuesday, September 5th to shareholders who held stock as of Monday, August 21st. The dividend totaled $0.075 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend rate of $0.30 and a yield of 1.67%. The ex-dividend date for this most recent dividend was Friday, August 18th.
Analyst reports have been published discussing Nuvei’s performance and potential future outlook as well.
For instance,
Bank of America analysts cut their price target from $44 to $36.
The Goldman Sachs Group lowered its rating from “buy” to “neutral” while reducing the price target from $41 to $22.
Canaccord Genuity Group echoed similar concerns by dropping their price objective from$70 to$40 but maintained their belief in the company’s potential by keeping a “buy” rating for the stock.
National Bankshares also minimized their price objective from $75 to $50 while affirming an “outperform” rating.
Raymond James has reduced the price objective from $47 to $28 but shares the belief that Nuvei has a strong performance outlook and, thus, maintains an “outperform” rating on the stock.
Consequently, taking into account these various analyst reports and ratings compiled by Bloomberg.com, it can be concluded that there is a moderate buy consensus on Nuvei with an average price target of $40.92.
In summary, large investors have been actively modifying their holdings of Nuvei. Capital International Investors, Wellington Management Group LLP, Senator Investment Group LP, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., and FMR LLC have all increased their stakes in the first quarter of 2023. These institutional investors now own a significant percentage of Nuvei’s stock. Furthermore, market activity on September 10th reveals fluctuations in trading prices along with financial metrics and dividend information. Analyst reports offer varying perspectives on Nuvei’s future performance and potential for growth. Overall, the consensus rating suggests cautious optimism among analysts regarding the company’s future prospects.
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