Shares of payment solutions provider WEX (NYSE:WEX) fell 3.5% in the afternoon session after an analyst at UBS lowered the price target on the company's shares. The firm adjusted its price target to $172 from $185 but kept its rating at Neutral, signaling a more cautious view on the stock's near-term performance. This move came even as WEX reported third-quarter financial results that beat expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $4.59 on revenue of $691.8 million, surpassing forecasts. However, the positive results were overshadowed by concerns about ongoing challenges in the trucking sector, which impacted the company's Mobility segment and contributed to mixed investor sentiment.
Payment solutions provider WEX (NYSE:WEX) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.9% year on year to $691.7 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $2.64 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.59 per share was 3.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Payment solutions provider WEX (NYSE:WEX) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 4% year on year to $691.8 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $2.64 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.59 per share was 3.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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