Morgan Stanley analyst Andrei Stadnik maintained a Hold rating on Macquarie Group Limited today and set a price target of A$226.00.
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Andrei Stadnik has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting Macquarie Group Limited. The company is implementing changes to its wealth platform, specifically by reducing the number of investment options in its super investment menu by up to 50%. This strategic move is in response to regulatory calls for stronger action and reflects Macquarie’s focus on maintaining a tighter risk-return profile.
While these changes are aimed at reducing risk by favoring larger asset managers, they may also result in the reallocation of assets under management (AUM) to competing platforms like HUB24, Netwealth, and AMP. Despite these potential shifts, the impact on Macquarie’s earnings is expected to be minimal, as wealth revenues constitute a small portion of the company’s overall earnings. Therefore, the Hold rating reflects a balanced view of the potential risks and limited impact on earnings.
Stadnik covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Macquarie Group Limited, Insurance Australia Group Limited, and Suncorp Group. According to TipRanks, Stadnik has an average return of 6.1% and a 54.55% success rate on recommended stocks.
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