Barclays Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Liftoff Mobile (NASDAQ:LFTO) Stock Price

Liftoff Mobile (NASDAQ:LFTO) had its price target cut by equities research analysts at Barclays from $34.00 to $30.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 22.75% from the stock’s current price.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald cut their price target on shares of Liftoff Mobile from $32.00 to $22.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 19th. BTIG Research upped their price target on shares of Liftoff Mobile from $27.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $33.00 price target on shares of Liftoff Mobile in a report on Thursday, August 13th. UBS Group lowered their price objective on Liftoff Mobile from $39.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. Finally, Freedom Broker raised Liftoff Mobile from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $27.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $29.78.

Liftoff Mobile Stock Performance

NASDAQ:LFTO traded up $5.73 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $24.44. 9,559,517 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 739,685. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $16.83. The company has a market cap of $4.14 billion and a P/E ratio of -814.67. Liftoff Mobile has a 12-month low of $13.95 and a 12-month high of $30.10.

Liftoff Mobile (NASDAQ:LFTO) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 12th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.17 by $0.30. The firm had revenue of $237.52 million for the quarter. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Liftoff Mobile will post 0.78 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. State Street Corp purchased a new stake in Liftoff Mobile in the third quarter valued at approximately $5,691,000. Boston Partners lifted its position in Liftoff Mobile by 107.4% during the third quarter. Boston Partners now owns 1,480,509 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,345,000 after purchasing an additional 766,512 shares during the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. bought a new stake in Liftoff Mobile during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. HBK Investments L P purchased a new position in Liftoff Mobile in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,155,000. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust purchased a new position in Liftoff Mobile in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000.

Trending Headlines about Liftoff Mobile

These are some of the LFTO headlines that stood out recently:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results topped estimates: Liftoff reported adjusted earnings of $0.47 per share, versus the $0.17 consensus, on revenue of $237.52 million. Coverage also pointed to AI-driven advertising growth and margin expansion as important drivers. Article: Why Is Liftoff Mobile Stock Skyrocketing Friday?
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 guidance exceeded expectations: The company forecast full-year revenue of $907 million–$912 million, above analysts’ $879 million estimate, and Q4 revenue of $244 million–$249 million, above the $232.3 million consensus. Article: Liftoff Mobile Q4 revenue outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed: Piper Sandler raised its target to $24 but kept a Neutral rating, while Barclays cut its target to $30 but retained Overweight. Article: Liftoff Mobile fair value and analyst targets

About Liftoff Mobile

Liftoff Mobile provides marketing and monetization technology for mobile apps. Its platform helps app developers and publishers attract users, promote engagement and generate revenue through in-app advertising. The company’s services include user acquisition campaigns, advertising creative tools, audience targeting and optimization, and monetization solutions that connect app publishers with advertisers. Liftoff uses data and machine-learning technology to help clients manage and improve campaign performance across mobile platforms.