Oppenheimer downgraded Lavoro (NASDAQ:LVRO) to Underperform from Outperform, citing near-term challenges tied to Brazil’s tight credit environment and prolonged cash conversion cycles. The firm also withdrew its prior $5 price target.
While broader sentiment in Brazil’s agriculture sector has recently improved—thanks to stronger commodity prices, a softer real, and shifts in U.S. trade policy—Oppenheimer flagged caution over the next 6 to 12 months. Key concerns include persistently high inflation, restrictive monetary policy, and the looming uncertainty of Brazil’s upcoming elections.
On a company-specific level, Lavoro faces limited working capital flexibility and ongoing pressure from the tail end of the agricultural downturn, potentially reducing its ability to capitalize on rising demand.
