Arxis Growth Could Depend on Pricing, Deals, Public Track Record, RBC Says
Arxis (ARXS) could benefit from steady revenue growth, stronger pricing, more acquisitions, and high margins, but its current valuation and concerns about defense budget growth may limit near-term upside, RBC Capital Markets said in a note Monday.The investment firm said Arxis' midterm revenue growth target of about 9% looks conservative, with volume, pricing, and new business expected to support sales, while the company may have room to raise prices because about 90% of its products are proprietary and only about 15% of revenue is covered by long-term agreements.Acquisitions are the biggest possible upside driver, as Arxis has completed 32 deals since 2019 and expects to keep pursuing about five deals a year, RBC said, adding that Arcline's continued role in larger deals should help Arxis, while the company's recent IPO means investors will want to see a stronger public track record.RBC started coverage of Arxis with a sector perform rating and a $39 price target, saying that the stock's current valuation already reflects much of the near-term opportunity, with better pricing or faster deal activity offering possible upside.Price: $36.97, Change: $+1.87, Percent Change: +5.33%