A 50% jump isn’t reason to buy

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ONESTREAM INC. $30 is a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol OS; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 156.6 million; Market cap: $4.7 billion; No dividend paid; Takeover Target Rating: Lowest; www.onestream.com) makes software that helps over 1,400 companies prepare and report their financial statements. It also helps with planning, budgeting and forecasting. On July 25, 2024, OneStream completed an initial public offering of 24.5 million of its class A common shares at $20.00 a share. Insiders, including KKR & Co. (New York KKR), continue to control the company through multiple-voting shares. The stock has jumped 50% since the IPO. That’s mainly due to investor enthusiasm for OneStream’s plan to incorporate artificial intelligence tools into its products. That should help it hang on to current clients and attract new ones. However, the stock could drop suddenly if its revenue growth stalls. OneStream is a hold. hold…