Buy MSG Sports as New York Knicks and Rangers parent is being underestimated, Citi says
There’s an attractive buying opportunity in New York Rangers and Knicks parent Madison Square Garden Sports , according to Citi. The bank initiated coverage of the American sports holding company with a buy rating and a $285 per share price target. Citi’s forecast implies more than 40% upside from Monday’s close. Analyst Steven Sheeckutz said the the market could be underestimating Madison Square Garden Sports, which could present a buying opportunity for investors. MSGS YTD mountain Madison Square Garden Sports stock in 2025. “At prevailing levels, MSGS equity appears undervalued relative to third-party valuations and recent transaction multiples,” Sheeckutz said. “We view this valuation gap as a buying opportunity, as we see scope for it to close driven by favorable private market trends and a potential minority interest sale of either the Knicks or Rangers.” “MSGS currently trades at ~55% discount to the third-party valuations from Forbes. This falls above MSGS’s historical average discount of ~44%,” the analyst added. “As a result, we believe closing the private market valuation gap presents the biggest opportunity for equity investors.” Shares have pulled back more than 10% in 2025. However, they gained 2% in the premarket.
