6 Buys and 4 Holds for Bending Spoons Stock, AOL's New Owner

Bending Spoons, AOL’s new parent company, has risen nearly 15% above its IPO price since July 1, but Wall Street is cautious. On Monday, 10 analysts initiated coverage: six Buy ratings and four Holds, reflecting concern that the stock’s valuation and acquisition-driven growth strategy may be hard to sustain. The average price target of just under $40 implies about 17% upside from Friday’s close near $33.25, yet the shares fell more than 2% on Monday. Bulls argue the company can keep expanding through acquisitions and improve margins by integrating and streamlining acquired businesses; bears say the market is pricing in too much too soon and want proof it can execute larger deals successfully. The article frames Bending Spoons as a potential positive template for future IPOs, though broader concerns about tech valuations and AI disruption continue to weigh on the new-listings market.