BofA Reiterates Buy as Agora (API) Gains Traction in Live Engagement
Agora Inc. (NASDAQ:API) is one of the 10 best debt-free IT penny stocks to buy. On June 28, Bank of America Securities' analyst Daley Li reiterated a Buy rating on Agora (NASDAQ:API), setting a price target of $7.10.
Agora's Q1 2025 results showed modest top-line growth, with revenue up 1% year-over-year. While overall growth was limited, the company's international business stood out, benefiting from stronger demand in areas like live shopping and entertainment.
A consumer smiling as they engage with streaming apps and voice platforms.
For the second quarter, management guided for core revenue growth of 7% to 13% year-over-year. This range broadly matches market expectations and suggests that conditions are starting to improve—particularly in China's social entertainment and education markets—while international demand continues to hold up well.
The analyst also pointed to signs of progress on the profitability front. Q1 2025 was Agora's second straight profitable quarter, along with an improvement in gross margins. The company is also commanding a stronger net cash position which adds further flexibility, allowing it to pursue growth opportunities like in the field of AI.
Agora Inc. (NASDAQ:API) is a China-based company that provides a real-time engagement platform-as-a-service (PaaS), enabling developers to embed voice, video, and live interactive streaming capabilities into their applications.
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