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Reddit stock up 10% on Q1 earnings: is it too late to buy?

Reddit stock up 10% on Q1 earnings: is it too late to buy?
Wajeeh Khan
May 08, 2024, 09:25 AM
  • Citi analysts see upside in Reddit Inc to $65 per share.
  • $RDDT reported solid earnings for its Q1 last night.
  • Reddit sock is already up 40% versus its YTD low.

Reddit Inc (NYSE: RDDT) is already up close to 40% versus its year-to-date low but analysts at Citi are convinced that it’s not out of juice just yet. 

Reddit stock could climb another 20%

The investment firm reiterated its “buy” rating on the social news aggregator this morning and raised its price target to $65 which suggests another 20% upside from here. 

Citi remains bullish on Reddit stock after the quarterly earnings report the social media company posted last night. Analysts at the financial services behemoth told clients today:

Despite the surge on Wednesday, $RDDT is down 15% versus its year-to-date high. 

Reddit smashed estimates in its fiscal Q1

Reddit Inc saw its revenue grow by 48% on a year-over-year basis to $243 million (well above expectations) in its fiscal first quarter

Citi is positive on the New York listed firm because it issued impressive guidance for its current financial quarter as well. According to CEO Steve Huffman:

The $8.0 billion company based out of San Francisco, California will improve its market share in advertising as engagement trends continue to improve moving forward, Citi analysts added in their research note on Wednesday.