D.A. Davidson cuts Gates Industrial stock price target on valuation
D.A. Davidson reduced its price target for Gates Industrial (GTES) to $27 from $29, citing a 13.5x multiple on its 2027 EPS forecast of $2.00. The firm sees the recent sell-off as overdone and expects investor day to provide a positive catalyst. GTES reported Q3 earnings beating estimates, with revenue of $903.6M and adjusted EPS of $0.47. Wells Fargo also lowered its target to $28, citing margin concerns.


