Truist Financial Lowers PT on LendingTree (TREE) to $60, Retains a Buy Rating

LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:TREE) is one of the 13 Small Cap Stocks Analysts Are Bullish On. In a report released on May 5, Youssef Squali from Truist Financial maintained a Buy rating on LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:TREE), lowering the firm’s price target to $60 from $72. The rating update came after the company reported “mixed” fiscal Q1 2025 results and guidance.

Truist Financial expressed optimistic sentiments for the stock, stating that factors like LendingTree, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TREE) well-diversified revenue base, scale, and valuation make it a lucrative play amid the ongoing recovery in Insurance.

The analyst told investors in a research note that the firm also expects the Home and Consumer segment to undergo recovery over time as rates normalize. LendingTree, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TREE) balance sheet is another factor supporting the positive rating, as it is adequate to support the current business, according to the analyst.

LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:TREE) operates an online loan marketplace for consumers looking for loans and other credit-based offerings. The company’s operations are divided into three segments: Home, Consumer, and Insurance.

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