Chargepoint Drops 26% on Q2 Miss
<p><a href='https://financialmodelingprep.com/financial-summary/CHPT'>Chargepoint (NYSE:CHPT)</a> shares dropped more than 26% intra-day today after the company announced its Q2 results, with earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.35) missing the analyst forecast by $0.22. The revenue for the quarter was $150.5 million, below the Street estimate of $153.53 million.</p>
<p>Regarding future expectations, Chargepoint anticipates Q3/24 revenue to fall within the range of $150 million to $165 million. For the full fiscal year, ChargePoint projects revenue between $605 million and $630 million.</p>
<p>Following the results announcement, Needham & Company analysts, while maintaining a Buy rating, reduced the price target for ChargePoint from $13.00 to $9.00. The analysts cited the lower estimates and a decreased target multiple as reasons for the adjustment. They explained that economic uncertainty is causing a slowdown among commercial customers, while fleet customers are facing delays in electrifying their vehicles. These factors have led to a consistent decline in consensus revenue estimates for the company over the past three quarters.</p>

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