-- Stifel Canada cut its price target on the shares of CGI (GIB-A.TO) to $128.00 from $160.00 on "incremental sector-wide compression," ahead of the company reporting its second-quarter earnings pre-market on Wednesday.
Analyst Suthan Sukumar, who is maintaining a buy rating on the stock, says an elevated cost takeout environment should bode well for continued demand strength in managed services, while also helping clients free up capital for broader AI investment, benefiting end-to-end providers like CGI.
While macro uncertainty remains the key factor given the conflict and tariff impacted end-markets, recent industry results suggest more stability in the backdrop, bolstered by enduring strength in financial services and government, he adds.
"All in, we expect a solid print to reaffirm durability and a stronger growth trajectory over the year, vs. the market's sustaining AI disruption fears. At a decade plus low valuation at 10x P/E, risk-reward looks appealing, particularly with more M&A upside potential ahead."
Price: $100.41, Change: $+0.23, Percent Change: +0.23%