Moelis & Company (NYSE:MC) is included among the 13 Extreme Dividend Stocks with Huge Upside Potential.
On March 12, Goldman Sachs lowered its price recommendation on Moelis & Company to $70 from $80. The firm reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares.
Investment banking volumes are up 4% year over year through March 9. The analyst noted that growth has slowed in recent weeks and could turn negative if geopolitical uncertainty continues. That risk is already showing up in bank stocks, which are down about 15% year to date and have lagged the S&P 500 due to multiple compressions, the analyst told investors in a research note. The firm said near-term volatility may continue. Even so, the longer-term outlook for M&A activity remains constructive. The cycle is still seen as being in its middle stages when compared with the trough reached in 2023.
Moelis & Company is a global independent investment bank that provides strategic advice and solutions to a wide range of clients, including corporations, governments, and financial sponsors. The firm supports clients as they pursue strategic goals. It offers integrated financial advisory services across multiple industry sectors.
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