TaskUs: A Return To Growth But Margins Are Under Pressure [Seeking Alpha]
TaskUs, Inc. - Class A (TASK)
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Shares are down nearly 10% since Q2 earnings, which saw the company return to organic growth. Margins however are expected to decline due to increased investments and a more competitive environment. According to me, the current valuation of 9.4 times FCF does not offer a sufficient margin of safety given the multiple risks that I have identified. relif/iStock via Getty Images Investment thesis Q2 marked TaskUs's ( NASDAQ: TASK ) first quarter of organic growth since Q4 2022 . Management's guidance points to a continued improvement in growth for the next two quarters. However margins are expected to decline as a consequence of rising competition and increased investments. While I recognize the rationale behind the higher near-term investments to drive future growth, and have factored this into my valuation model, I do not find the current valuation to be attractive at a Price/FCF of 9.4. Given the elevated levels of stock-based compensation (SBC) as well as the numerous risk
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- Balancing AI with a Human Touch: New Research Reveals Gen AI Adoption Creates New Opportunities in Customer Experience LandscapeBusiness Wire
- TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK) had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $17.00 to $15.00. They now have a "neutral" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- We Think TaskUs' (NASDAQ:TASK) Solid Earnings Are Understated [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK) had its price target raised by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from $18.00 to $19.00. They now have a "buy" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- TaskUs Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
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Earnings
- 8/8/24 - Beat
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Sec Filings
- 9/18/24 - Form SCHEDULE
- 9/17/24 - Form 4
- 9/17/24 - Form 4
- TASK's page on the SEC website