Poshmark: Initiating Coverage On Social Marketplace Leader

Summary

  • Poshmark has had a solid Q2 financial performance with growth in revenue and other key metrics.
  • The company continues to post net losses, and other profitability metrics have worsened YoY.
  • Poshmark faces major risks facing from increased competition and a slowdown in the U.S. economy.
  • We recommend a "HOLD" on Poshmark, as we believe investors should wait until there's more clarity until starting a position.

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Thesis

We are initiating coverage on Poshmark, Inc. (POSH) and are recommending a "HOLD" as we believe that there are too many risks facing the business during these uncertain economic times. The company has shown mixed financial

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