Via Transportation (NYSE:VIA) Stock Price Target Raised at Morgan Stanley
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemVia Transportation (NYSE:VIA – Get Free Report) had its target price boosted by research analysts at Morgan Stanley from $33.00 to $48.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 9.47% from the stock’s previous close.
A number of other analysts have also commented on VIA. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Via Transportation from $32.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Via Transportation from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (e+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. Oppenheimer upped their price objective on shares of Via Transportation from $25.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $35.00 target price on shares of Via Transportation in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of Via Transportation in a research note on Tuesday. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $41.56.
Via Transportation Stock Performance
NYSE:VIA traded up $1.30 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $43.85. 338,202 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 790,087. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.57 billion, a P/E ratio of -38.51 and a beta of 0.90. The company has a fifty day moving average of $31.45 and a 200 day moving average of $21.54. Via Transportation has a 12 month low of $12.95 and a 12 month high of $52.51.
Via Transportation (NYSE:VIA – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported ($0.19) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.23) by $0.04. The business had revenue of $143.53 million for the quarter. Via Transportation had a negative net margin of 20.04% and a negative return on equity of 12.33%. On average, analysts predict that Via Transportation will post -0.81 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Via Transportation
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Russell Investments Group Ltd. grew its holdings in Via Transportation by 969.5% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 71,838 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,173,000 after purchasing an additional 65,121 shares during the period. Lisanti Capital Growth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Via Transportation during the third quarter valued at approximately $2,318,000. Joel Isaacson & Co. LLC bought a new stake in shares of Via Transportation in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $295,000. Penn Capital Management Company LLC bought a new stake in shares of Via Transportation in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $6,246,000. Finally, Fulcrum Asset Management LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Via Transportation in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $979,000. Institutional investors own 74.40% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Via Transportation
Here are the key news stories impacting Via Transportation this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q3 revenue rose 31% year over year to $143.53 million, while adjusted net loss narrowed significantly. The reported loss of $0.19 per share was also better than the $0.23 loss analysts expected. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Via raised its FY 2026 revenue outlook to $556.7 million–$558.4 million, above the $551.7 million consensus estimate—an encouraging signal for growth. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Three firms raised their price targets: Wells Fargo to $50 with an Overweight rating, Citizens JMP to $55 with Market Outperform, and Guggenheim to $58 with Buy. These revisions reflect increased analyst optimism. Read More., Read More., Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Q4 revenue guidance of $150.0 million–$151.7 million is broadly in line with the $150.6 million consensus, offering little near-term surprise. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Despite improving adjusted results, Via reported a quarterly loss and continues to face questions about converting its project pipeline and transit funding into sustained profitability. That ongoing profitability risk may limit investor enthusiasm. Read More.
Via Transportation Company Profile
Via Transportation provides technology that helps public agencies, schools and other organizations plan and operate transportation services. Its platform supports tasks such as trip booking, route planning, vehicle dispatch, rider communications and service analysis. The company’s software is used for a range of services, including on-demand public transit, paratransit, school transportation and employee shuttles. Via also works with transportation providers to coordinate vehicles and connect riders with available services.
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