Key Takeaways:
- H Partners Management advocates for change at Harley-Davidson due to leadership concerns.
- Analysts predict a significant potential upside for Harley-Davidson stock.
- GuruFocus estimates suggest the stock is currently undervalued.
H Partners Management has publicly called upon Harley-Davidson (HOG, Financial) shareholders to vote against CEO Jochen Zeitz and major board members in the upcoming annual meeting. The investment firm, which holds a significant 9.1% stake in Harley-Davidson, accuses the leadership of poor execution and cultural misalignment. The issue underlines a broader concern with an absentee CEO, contributing to a notable 28% decrease in stock value this year. As a result, shares have dipped slightly by 0.2% in premarket trading.
Wall Street Analyst Projections
Based on insights from eight financial analysts, Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG, Financial) has an average one-year price target of $30.25, with forecasts ranging between $26.00 and $35.00. This average suggests a potential upside of 39.98% compared to the current trading price of $21.61. For a comprehensive overview of these estimates, visit the Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) Forecast page.
In terms of overall sentiment, Harley-Davidson currently holds an "Outperform" status based on an average brokerage recommendation of 2.5 from 15 firms. This rating falls on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 represents a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell recommendation.
GuruFocus Valuation Insights
The GF Value estimate for Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG, Financial) over the next year is pegged at $28.94. This valuation suggests a potential upside of 33.92% from the present stock price of $21.61. The GF Value is a proprietary metric by GuruFocus, calculated using historical trading multiples, past growth, and future business performance projections. Investors can access a deeper analysis on the Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) Summary page.
