Nebius Shares Jump 3.4% After Buy Rating and $150 Target
Nebius Group shares rose after Compass Point initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $150 price target versus current $97.52. The company’s mid-2024 divestiture of Russian operations generated $2.8 billion from a $5.4 billion sale, while Q4 2025 revenue of $227.7 billion missed estimates by 8%.
1. Analyst Initiation and Stock Reaction
Compass Point initiated coverage of Nebius Group with a Buy rating and $150 price target, representing roughly 54% potential upside from the recent trading level of $97.52. Shares rose about 3.4% on the day of initiation, reflecting investor enthusiasm for the bullish outlook.
2. Strategic Divestiture Background
Nebius completed the sale of its Russia-based operations in May and July 2024 in a divestiture valued at $5.4 billion, generating $2.8 billion in cash proceeds. This strategic move transformed the former Yandex NV into Nebius Group NV under the NBIS ticker when trading resumed in October 2024.
3. Q4 2025 Financial Performance
The company reported Q4 2025 revenue of $227.7 billion, missing analyst forecasts of $247.5 billion by 8%. Technical indicators show the stock trading above its 200-day moving average with neutral RSI and bullish MACD, though short-term moving averages suggest potential pullback risks.