Trade Desk Stock: Analyst Warns of AI Threats

Trade Desk stock faces a challenging year ahead due to rising costs and AI threats, according to Jefferies analyst James Heaney. Heaney warns that profit margins could shrink as sales growth lags behind infrastructure and engineer investments. The companys role as a middleman in ad buying could also be threatened by smarter AI tools. Despite a hold rating, Heaney lowered the price target to $40, suggesting limited upside. Technically, the stock is struggling below key moving averages, deterring buyers. However, not all Wall Street analysts share this bearish view, leaving room for debate as the ad tech landscape evolves.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.