Bakkt Share Price Spikes 17% After Analyst Triples Price Target to $40
Bakkt Holdings' stock price increased by 17% following a report from Benchmark Company that significantly raised its price target to $40. The investment bank identified growth potential in Bakkt's core businesses including crypto infrastructure, stablecoin payments, and its Bitcoin treasury. This increase in stock value was described as a validation of recent strategic moves by CEO Akshay Naheta. Although the company's stock has surged by 170% in recent weeks, it remains down 97% from its 2021 peak of over $1,060. Despite this, Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer categorized the stock as an attractive buy due to its growth potential in comparison to other firms in the fintech and digital asset space. The article also highlights the company's recent business adjustments, including a focus shift and revenue generation of $568 million in crypto operations during the second quarter.
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