Key Takeaways
- Jefferies has reiterated its Buy rating for SSE (OTCPK:SSEZF).
- The average one-year price target for SSE is $28.17, suggesting potential upside.
- Fund sentiment shows an increase in institutional positions and allocation to SSE.
- Several major funds have recently increased their holdings in SSE.
Jefferies Maintains Buy Recommendation for SSE
Fintel reports that on October 23, 2025, Jefferies reaffirmed its coverage of SSE (OTCPK:SSEZF) with a Buy recommendation. This indicates a positive outlook on the company’s future performance from the financial services firm.
Analyst Price Forecast and Potential Upside
As of March 19, 2025, the average one-year price target for SSE stands at $28.17 per share. Analyst forecasts for the stock’s price range from a low of $21.20 to a high of $32.57. The average target price represents a potential increase of 18.33% from its most recent reported closing price of $23.81 per share. This suggests that analysts see considerable room for growth in SSE’s stock value.
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Projected Financial Performance
The projected annual revenue for SSE is $12,331 million, an anticipated increase of 21.70%. Additionally, the projected non-GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS) is $1.55. These financial projections indicate expectations of solid revenue growth and profitability for the company.
Institutional Investor Sentiment
Fund sentiment analysis reveals that 426 funds or institutions currently report positions in SSE. This number reflects an increase of 18 owners, or 4.41%, over the last quarter, indicating growing institutional interest. The average portfolio weight dedicated to SSE by all funds is 0.57%, an increase of 4.94%. Total shares owned by institutions have also risen by 2.32% in the past three months, reaching 165,329,000 shares.
📊 The increasing number of institutional holders and their growing allocations suggest a positive trend in how professional investors view SSE.
Key Shareholder Activity
Several significant institutional investors have recently adjusted their positions in SSE.
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares (VGTSX)
VGTSX holds 15,991,000 shares, representing 1.45% ownership. This marks a substantial increase of 88.38% in shares held compared to its prior filing. The fund also significantly increased its portfolio allocation in SSEZF by 881.21% over the last quarter.
CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER (CAIBX)
CAIBX holds 15,638,000 shares, accounting for 1.42% ownership. However, this represents a decrease of 8.57% from its previous filing, with the fund reducing its portfolio allocation in SSEZF by 5.80% last quarter.
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTMGX)
VTMGX holds 9,966,000 shares, or 0.91% ownership. This is an increase of 88.42% from its prior filing. The fund’s allocation to SSEZF also saw a significant rise of 822.77% in the last quarter.
SMALLCAP WORLD FUND INC (SMCWX)
SMCWX holds 9,451,000 shares, representing 0.86% ownership. This position shows a slight decrease of 1.20% from its previous filing, with a minor reduction in portfolio allocation of 0.40% last quarter.
Bridge Builder International Equity Fund (BBIEX)
BBIEX holds 8,843,000 shares, constituting 0.80% ownership. This is a notable increase of 78.43% in shares held, and the fund boosted its portfolio allocation in SSEZF by 395.30% over the past quarter.
Final Thoughts
The latest analyst report from Jefferies reiterates a Buy recommendation for SSE, accompanied by a price target suggesting significant upside potential. Institutional investor sentiment appears to be growing, with several major funds increasing their stakes and overall portfolio allocations in the company.