The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday, Feb. 27, edition that Stifel analyst Martin Landry has reaffirmed his "buy" recommendation for Spin Master. The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Landry gave his share target a $5 trim to $40. Analysts on average target the shares at $38.29. Mr. Landry says in a note: "Spin Master reported Q4/24 results which were below expectations with EPS of 55 cents, lower than our expectations of 60 cents and consensus estimates of 68 cents. The company introduced a 2025 EBITDA guidance which was lower than expectations calling for EBITDA to reach $487-million (mid point) lower than our previous expectations of $511-million and consensus of $509-million. Investors sent Spin Master's shares down 10 per cent on the day in reaction to lower than expected guidance. In addition, we believe that comments on elevated CAPEX for the next three years, limited appetite to accelerate share buybacks and potential M&A activity did not please investors. However, Spin Master's 2025 revenue guidance up 4 to 6 per cent is better than Mattel (up 2 to 3 per cent) and Hasbro (up slightly), suggesting potential market share gains if management achieves its guidance."