LiveRamp Holdings is a data infrastructure software company with a perfect 4-for-4 earnings beat streak averaging 9.4% positive surprises, strong gross margins of 18%, and a Piotroski F-Score of 8 out of 9, but the stock has already reached its analyst price target with negative upside of -1.1%, a momentum score of 3.1 out of 10, and an elevated put/call ratio of 2.05 suggesting defensive hedging by current holders.
Thesis pillars
- Analyst Target Already Reached→Stable
- Strong Software Margins Quality→Stable
- Perfect Earnings Beat Consistency↓Deteriorating
- +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (RAMP) Stock Analysis
Breakout setup
Technology · Software - Infrastructure
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $37.77, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.2% away).
LiveRamp provides a data collaboration platform that connects consumer data across 500+ marketing partners through identity resolution for advertisers, publishers, and data sellers. The company primarily charges annual subscription fees based on data volume, serving 846 direct... Read more
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $37.77, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.2% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 54, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 5/8 gates (clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 61d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.
Recent developments
updated 2026-09-04Recent Developments — LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.
Latest news
- NEWS BTIG cuts Humacyte stock price target on revenue miss, slower ramp - Investing.com — Investing.com negative
- NEWS PSIX Stock Whipsaws As Traders Weigh Flat Q2 And 2026 Ramp - timothysykes.com — timothysykes.com negative
- NEWS LiveRamp faces August 17 vote on Publicis buyout at $38.50 a share - PPC Land — PPC Land neutral
- NEWS LiveRamp faces August 17 vote on Publicis buyout at $38.50 a share - ppc.land — ppc.land neutral
- NEWS LiveRamp earnings in focus: Can AI push drive revenue beat? - Investing.com — Investing.com positive
Generated 2026-09-04T15:07:40Z.
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Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)
- MEDIUMCustomertop 10 customers30%10-K Item 1A: 'Our ten largest customers represented approximately 30% of our revenues in the twelve months ended March 31, 2026.'
Material Events(8-K, last 90d)
- 2026-05-18Item 1.01HIGHOn May 16, 2026, LiveRamp entered merger agreement with MMS USA Holdings (Publicis subsidiary) at $38.50/share cash. Board unanimously approved. Merger expected to close by end of 2026 pending stockholder approval and regulatory clearances. Company will delist from NYSE upon close.SEC filing →
- 2026-05-13Item 5.02LOWBoard amended: Kristi Argyilan appointed to Governance/Nominating Committee; board reduced from 8 to 7 directors to eliminate vacancy from Brian O'Kelley resignation. No officer changes.SEC filing →
- 2026-03-19Item 5.02LOWDirector Brian O'Kelley resigned from the Board effective March 18, 2026. No disagreement with company operations, policies, or practices cited. No successor named.SEC filing →
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Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $37.77, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.2% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 54, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $43.43 (+15.0%), stop $37.48 (−0.8%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $43.43 (-10.8% upside). Target $43.43 (+15.0%), stop $37.48 (−0.8%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Stop-loss: $37.48.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.2% away); Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8.
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. trades at a P/E of 15.8 (forward 10.9). TrendMatrix value score: 6.9/10. Verdict: Hold.
13 analysts cover RAMP with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $39.
What does LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. do?LiveRamp provides a data collaboration platform that connects consumer data across 500+ marketing partners through...
LiveRamp provides a data collaboration platform that connects consumer data across 500+ marketing partners through identity resolution for advertisers, publishers, and data sellers. The company primarily charges annual subscription fees based on data volume, serving 846 direct customers and thousands more indirectly. A merger agreement with Publicis subsidiary at $38.50/share was announced May 2026.