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T. Rowe Price Reports Q4 Earnings, Stock Faces Pressure

T. Rowe Price's stock faces declining prices following lower-than-expected Q4 earnings. The company reported a significant earnings miss, and sentiments remain cautious amidst net cash outflows. Analysts recommend a 'Moderate Sell'.

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)
T. Rowe Price's adjusted EPS for Q4 was reported at $2.12, which missed the consensus estimates. For the current fiscal year, the EPS is expected to decline marginally to $9.29, indicating challenges ahead.

Net Income
The report mentions net revenue of $1.8 billion for Q4, which again missed consensus estimates. This suggests potential hurdles in achieving profitability targets.

Cash Flow Concerns
T. Rowe Price faced net cash outflows of $8.2 billion in the reported quarter, raising significant red flags regarding liquidity and investor sentiment.

Market Sentiment and Analyst Ratings
The consensus among analysts is a "Moderate Sell" based on eight "Hold" ratings, one "Moderate Sell," and five "Strong Sells." This implies ongoing concerns regarding the firm's financial performance and future growth.

Price Target Adjustments
TD Cowen has lowered the price target for T. Rowe Price to $112, citing improving long-term asset trends but highlighting concerns over declining fee rates that may impact revenue growth.

Overall, the company is underperforming as compared to the broader market, highlighted by its 4.6% decline year-to-date against the S&P 500's positive performance.
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