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Goldman Sachs Analyst Forecasts Insight On Vertex's Growth Plans At Upcoming Investor Day

Published March 17, 2025

Goldman Sachs analyst Adam Hotchkiss has shared insights about Vertex, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERX) as the company prepares for its inaugural Investor Day since going public, scheduled for March 19.

Hotchkiss has maintained a Buy rating on Vertex, setting a price target of $48 for the company's stock. He sees strong potential for sustainable growth despite challenges in the broader economy.

The analyst believes that Vertex is well-positioned to navigate through economic uncertainties, primarily due to the essential nature of its tax software products. He expects management to underscore this aspect during the upcoming Investor Day.

Hotchkiss anticipates that Vertex's leadership will provide clarity on how the company can sustain mid-teens or higher revenue growth in the medium term. He is particularly interested in their discussions surrounding several critical topics, such as the sustainability of demand and the overall market trends within the enterprise tax software space.

Further, the analyst is keen to learn about the potential contributions of e-invoicing and international expansion to Vertex's future revenue streams. He believes that these elements could play a significant role in the company's ongoing growth.

Additionally, Hotchkiss expects to gain insights into Vertex's future investment strategies and how the company plans to monetize new product initiatives. Understanding these factors will offer a clearer picture of Vertex's roadmap moving forward.

Ultimately, he anticipates that there will be discussions about how these investments and efficiencies from scaling could impact Vertex's profit margins in the medium term.

Current Stock Performance: As of the last update on Monday, shares of VERX are up 1.95%, trading at $34.25.

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