Via Transportation Inc. (NYSE:VIA) Stock Has Average Target Price of $41.56

Via Transportation Inc. (NYSE:VIA) has earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eleven brokerages that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation and ten have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $41.56.

Several research firms have recently commented on VIA. Guggenheim raised their price target on Via Transportation from $50.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Via Transportation from $33.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Citizens Jmp boosted their target price on shares of Via Transportation from $37.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Via Transportation in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Oppenheimer raised their price objective on shares of Via Transportation from $25.00 to $30.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th.

Institutional Trading of Via Transportation

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its stake in Via Transportation by 0.3% in the 2nd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,486,601 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,107,000 after acquiring an additional 6,395 shares during the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its position in Via Transportation by 39.6% during the first quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,086,438 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,297,000 after acquiring an additional 308,283 shares during the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC lifted its stake in Via Transportation by 41.9% in the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 854,589 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,819,000 after buying an additional 252,381 shares in the last quarter. Robeco Schweiz AG acquired a new stake in Via Transportation during the 3rd quarter valued at $7,674,000. Finally, Penn Capital Management Company LLC acquired a new stake in Via Transportation during the 3rd quarter valued at $6,246,000. 74.40% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Via Transportation Stock Up 5.2%

Shares of NYSE:VIA opened at $44.78 on Wednesday. Via Transportation has a 52 week low of $12.95 and a 52 week high of $52.51. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $31.79 and a 200 day moving average price of $21.63. The company has a market cap of $3.65 billion, a P/E ratio of -39.28 and a beta of 0.90.

Via Transportation (NYSE:VIA) last released its earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported ($0.19) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.23) by $0.04. The company had revenue of $143.53 million for the quarter. Via Transportation had a negative return on equity of 11.87% and a negative net margin of 15.30%. Analysts expect that Via Transportation will post -0.81 EPS for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Via Transportation

Here are the key news stories impacting Via Transportation this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Four firms raised their price targets and maintained bullish ratings: Guggenheim to $58 (Buy), Citizens JMP to $55 (Market Outperform), Wells Fargo to $50 (Overweight) and Morgan Stanley to $48 (Overweight). The revisions signal stronger analyst confidence in Via’s outlook. Guggenheim recommendations
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue increased 31% year over year to $143.53 million, while the adjusted net loss narrowed significantly. Via’s loss of $0.19 per share was also smaller than analysts’ expected $0.23 loss, and one report said breakeven arrived ahead of schedule. Why Via Transportation Stock Rocked the Market Today
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $556.7 million–$558.4 million exceeded the $551.7 million consensus estimate. Fourth-quarter guidance of $150 million–$151.7 million was broadly in line with expectations. Via 2026 earnings guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Via still reported a quarterly loss, and a Seeking Alpha analysis cautioned that its project pipeline and transit funding may not translate into profitability. That concern tempers the growth and analyst optimism. Via Transportation: Pipeline And Transit Funding Doesn’t Translate To Profitability

Via Transportation Company Profile

Via Transportation provides technology that helps public agencies, schools and other organizations plan and operate transportation services. Its platform supports tasks such as trip booking, route planning, vehicle dispatch, rider communications and service analysis. The company’s software is used for a range of services, including on-demand public transit, paratransit, school transportation and employee shuttles. Via also works with transportation providers to coordinate vehicles and connect riders with available services.