Sanford C. Bernstein Has Lowered Expectations for SEA (NYSE:SE) Stock Price

SEA (NYSE:SE) had its price target cut by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein from $170.00 to $150.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday, Marketbeat reports. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock. Sanford C. Bernstein’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 56.97% from the company’s current price.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Phillip Securities raised shares of SEA from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 16th. Zacks Research cut SEA from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and set a $173.00 price target on shares of SEA in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Wedbush cut their price objective on SEA from $190.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their target price on SEA from $165.00 to $144.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $178.45.

SEA Stock Up 8.3%

Shares of NYSE:SE opened at $95.56 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $56.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.92 and a beta of 1.59. SEA has a 12-month low of $77.05 and a 12-month high of $199.30. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $117.96 and a 200 day moving average price of $146.53. The company has a current ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04.

SEA (NYSE:SE) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, March 3rd. The Internet company based in Singapore reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.91 by ($0.28). SEA had a net margin of 6.93% and a return on equity of 15.20%. The company had revenue of $6.85 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.42 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.39 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 38.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that SEA will post 0.74 EPS for the current year.

SEA announced that its board has authorized a share repurchase program on Monday, November 17th that authorizes the company to buyback $0.00 in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the Internet company based in Singapore to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Venturi Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in SEA by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,208 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock worth $664,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the period. Belpointe Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of SEA by 1.8% in the 3rd quarter. Belpointe Asset Management LLC now owns 5,779 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock valued at $1,033,000 after buying an additional 103 shares during the period. Rothschild Investment LLC grew its position in shares of SEA by 114.0% during the third quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 199 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 106 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its stake in shares of SEA by 4.8% during the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,112 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock worth $556,000 after buying an additional 142 shares during the period. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its holdings in SEA by 2,860.0% in the third quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 148 shares of the Internet company based in Singapore’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 143 shares in the last quarter. 59.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More SEA News

Here are the key news stories impacting SEA this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and buy-side commentary highlight a buying opportunity after the selloff — some research houses raised ratings or called the pullback a rare entry point. Sea: Investment Case Delayed, Not Derailed (Upgrade To Strong Buy)
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and scale remain strong: Q4 revenue grew ~38% YoY (~$6.9B), with GMV, lending activity and Garena bookings up — supporting longer-term growth prospects. Sea Limited Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Independent bull case: note pieces argue SE is attractively valued after a ~38% drawdown from its 2025 high and that current weakness could present a buying opportunity. Is Sea Limited (SE) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Balance-sheet strength and cash generation are frequently cited — analysts note substantial net cash/FCF that allows Sea to fund Shopee, fintech and gaming investments without immediate capital constraints. Sea: Market Panic Created A Rare Strong Buy Opportunity
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts caution that sustaining leadership will require steep, deliberate investments (especially in fintech/Monee), which could compress near-term margins even as growth continues — the research call maintained a buy stance while flagging costs. Sea: Steep Investments Necessary To Defend Leadership – Maintain Buy
• Negative Sentiment: EPS miss and mixed guidance triggered the selloff — reported EPS came in below consensus and management signaled softer near-term Shopee GMV expansion, sparking investor concern around margin trajectory. Sea (SE) Is Down 18.0% After Record 2025 Results But Softer Shopee Outlook – What’s Changed
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure from higher Monee/fintech expenses and slower Shopee near-term outlook pushed shares to a 1‑year low, increasing short‑term downside risk until margin guidance stabilizes. SEA (NYSE:SE) Hits New 1-Year Low Following Weak Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Some firms cut price targets (Barclays lowered its PT from $226 to $120; Bernstein trimmed its PT), which tempers near-term analyst support even if ratings remain constructive. Barclays PT Cut Bernstein PT Lowered

SEA Company Profile

Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) is a Singapore-based consumer internet company that operates a trio of interconnected businesses across digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services. Founded in 2009 as Garena and later rebranded as Sea, the company is headquartered in Singapore and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Sea positions itself as a technology platform focused on enabling online consumers, merchants and developers primarily across Southeast Asia and adjacent markets.

Sea’s digital entertainment arm, Garena, is a game developer and publisher that also organizes esports initiatives and operates online gaming platforms.