SPS Commerce Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q3 Results

Core Insights - SPS Commerce reported mixed third-quarter financial results, with earnings per share of $1.13 exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $1.00, while quarterly sales of $189.904 million fell short of the expected $191.797 million [1] - The company issued fourth-quarter guidance for adjusted EPS between $0.98 and $1.02, below market estimates of $1.05, and projected sales of $192.700 million to $194.700 million, compared to expectations of $199.897 million [2] - SPS Commerce has cut its FY25 sales guidance below estimates, indicating potential challenges ahead [1] Company Performance - The CEO of SPS Commerce highlighted the ongoing prioritization of collaboration and automation among retailers and trading partners, despite global trade and economic uncertainties [3] - The company's shares experienced a decline of 1.2%, closing at $103.89 [3] Analyst Reactions - Following the earnings announcement, analysts adjusted their price targets for SPS Commerce, with Needham maintaining a Buy rating but lowering the target from $160 to $110 [6] - Stifel downgraded SPS Commerce from Buy to Hold, reducing the price target from $150 to $80 [6] - Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral, lowering the price target from $135 to $80 [6]